Day 1 DEPART USA
Overnight flight to Edinburgh.

Day 2 ARRIVE EDINBURGH (2 NIGHTS)
Relax or explore this fascinating capital city. This evening, meet your companions and Travel Director at a Welcome Pub Reception, which includes a typical Scottish pub meal and drinks. (Welcome Reception)

Day 3 EDINBURGH SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
This morning, your expert Local Guide takes you on a sightseeing tour of this wonderful city, including a visit to Edinburgh Castle, perched high above the city. See the Royal Mile, the elegant Holyrood House in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat, and the new Scottish Parliament building. Admire the elegant Georgian architecture in the New Town.  (Full Breakfast)

Day 4 EDINBURGH - ST. ANDREWS - PITLOCHRY - SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS (2 NIGHTS)
Travel across the Firth of Forth to St. Andrews to view the celebrated ancient university and the home of golf. Continue north across the Tay at Dundee, to visit Pitlochry, a charming village on the banks of the River Tummel. Explore the village or join an excursion to visit Blair Castle, ancestral home to the Dukes of Atholl. Dine tonight at your hotel. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 5 ISLE OF SKYE & SCENIC HIGHLANDS EXCURSION
Travel via the lochs and glens of the Scottish Highlands, to Mallaig for a ferry to the Isle of Skye, renowned for its spectacular scenery. Visit the Clan Donald Centre and the Museum of the Isles. Discover the history of the Kingdom of the Isles, trace your genealogy, or explore the gardens before crossing the Skye Bridge for views of picturesque Eilean Donan Castle. View Loch Ness en route back to your hotel. Dine tonight at your hotel. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 6 SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS - GLENCOE - GLASGOW (2 NIGHTS)
Stop at the Commando Memorial near Fort William for breath-taking views of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Continue south through Glencoe, ‘Glen of the Weeping’, site of the infamous massacre of the Macdonald clan by the Campbells in 1692. Journey along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, immortalised in the well-known Scottish song, to the lively city of Glasgow. This afternoon visit St. Mungo’s Cathedral, dedicated to the patron saint and founder of the city. Your orientation tour of Glasgow also includes the magnificent George Square and the River Clyde, former heart of the shipbuilding industry. (Full Breakfast)

Day 7 STIRLING CASTLE EXCURSION
Enjoy some free time this morning to explore this vibrant city.Later visit Stirling Castle, a symbol of national pride and once a place of great power. See the ‘Stirling Heads’ and visit the halls, chapels and bedrooms of this imposing castle. From the castle walls view the Wallace Monument – dedicated to Sir William Wallace and overlooking the battlefield of Stirling Bridge. Later travel into the Trossachs National Park. Here enjoy a Local Speciality visit to Glengoyne Whisky Distillery to sample a ‘wee dram’. Tonight, experience a Farewell Be My Guest Dinner at a working hill farm on the banks of Loch Ard. (Full Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)

Day 8 GLASGOW - USA
After a hearty Scottish breakfast, bid farewell to your Travel Director and companions as your vacation in Scotland comes to an end. Transfers are available. Conditions apply. (Full Breakfast)

• Transfers on Day 2 from Edinburgh Airport will operate at 9.00am, 11.30am and 2.00pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Glasgow Airport at 7.00am and 9.00am.
• Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.

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