V2- A Taste of Scotland
Cozen
Monday 27th May – Saturday 1st June 2024
Day by Day
Day 1 - Monday 27th May - Welcome to Scotland
A private transfer will await your arrival at Glasgow Airport, to whisk you into the city centre. Meet your expert guide to explore the creative side of Glasgow. Your guide will lead you on a fascinating walking tour of some of the key highlights of ‘Scotland’s friendliest city’, as well as viewing varied and elegant architecture at every turn. Keep your eyes open for the characterful creations of the vibrant street art too. Later, your private transfer will take you to your loch side accommodation to enjoy your evening.
Overnight: Loch Lomond | Cameron House
Meals Included: None
Day 2 - Tuesday 28th May - Meet your guide and travel to Skye
After breakfast a private transfer will collect you from your hotel for your journey to Fort William. Here, meet your main guide who will be with you for the rest of your Scottish explorations. Travel the road to the isles, admiring the sweeping Glenfinnan Viaduct and monument along the way before stopping to explore the beautiful white sand beaches of Arisaig. Later, you will take the ferry over the sea to Skye and transfer north to the village of Portree.
Overnight: Isle of Skye | Cuillin Hills Hotel
Day 3 - Wednesday 29th May - Explorations on the Isle of Skye
Today you have a full day to explore some of the special corners of this magical island with your guide. You will be spoilt for choice with fascinating history and dramatic landscape on offer, with unique hiking routes through stark and unusual rock formations and sweeping coast and mountain views to enjoy in almost every direction. This ‘misty isle’ is also home to so many curious stories and legends of fairies and islander culture, your guide will share some of the best hidden gems and personalise the day to your interests.
Overnight: Isle of Skye | Cuillin Hills Hotel
Day 4 - Thursday 30th May - Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle
Returning to the mainland this morning, by way of the graceful Skye bridge, travel north to visit Urquhart Castle. Situated on the shores of Loch Ness this was once a stronghold of Robert the Bruce, discover the magnificent history of this castle fortress as you explore. Journey the loch side road to Inverness, to perhaps enjoy a round of Golf before relaxing at your hotel this evening.
*Please note golf is subject to availability and can be added as a supplement.
Overnight: Inverness | Ness Walk
Room Type: x1 Oak King
Day 5 - Friday 31st May - Journey South, Visiting Blair Castle
Today travel through the Cairngorms National Park, arriving at the beautiful Falls of Bruar, enjoy a short hike before visiting the elegant Blair Castle. This fascinating castle that has been inhabited by the Dukes of Atholl for 700 years and home to Europes last remaining private army. After lunch continue your travels to reach the capital city of Edinburgh. Your guide will take you to your hotel before leaving you to spend the evening under the bright lights of this charming city.
Overnight: Edinburgh | The Bonham
Room Type: x1 Deluxe King Room
Day 6 - Saturday 1st June - Transfer to Marine, North Berwick.
A private transfer will meet you at your hotel this morning and take you to the New Marine, North Berwick to enjoy the rest of your travels, taking with you cherished memories of your time in Scotland.
Trip Details
- Inclusions
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- 5 nights accommodation, as stated in the itinerary above
- Most meals, as stated in the itinerary above
- The services of a qualified and experienced guide from Day 2 to Day 5
- All transfers in a private vehicle driven by our guide on guided days
- Airport Transfer on Arrival Day, includes Meet & Greet
- Transfer from Glasgow city to Cameron House
- Transfer from Cameron House to Fort William
- Transfer on Departure Day from Edinburgh to North Berwick
- All Ferry Travel Included in the Itinerary
- All guided hikes mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary, specifically:
- Private Glasgow City Tour
- Admission – Urquhart Castle
- Admission – Blair Castle
- Personalised trip design and delivery
- 24/7 In-Country Support from the Wilderness Team
- Exclusions
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- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Meals not mentioned in the inclusions
- Activities and entrance fees not mentioned in the inclusions
- Gratuities for the main driver guide
- Notes
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- All accommodation bookings will be handled by Wilderness Group, any existing bookings relating to this trip will be transferred to Wilderness Group upon trip confirmation.
- All suggested accommodations and services are subject to availability at the time of booking
- A 20% deposit is required before any accommodation and services will be confirmed
- This quote is valid for 14 days from the date quoted, after this time pricing may be subject to revision
- Terms & Conditions
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Please see our booking terms here.