the best of scotland group tour october 1 9 ,...

The Best of Scotland – Group Tour October 1st – 9th, 2016

Itinerary Overview: October 1: Depart New York on your overnight flight to Edinburgh, Scotland! October 2: Arrive Edinburgh. Stay 2-nights in the City Center. October 3: Explore the city, including Edinburgh Castle! October 4: Drive north to Inverness for a 2-night stay. October 5: Tour Culloden Battlefield, Brodie Castle, and more. October 6: Discover Loch Ness, and more. Stay 2-nights on the Isle of Skye. October 7: Explore the Isle of Skye! October 8: Tour Fort William, and Stirling Castle. Stay overnight in Stirlingshire. October 9: Drive to Edinburgh Airport and prepare to return home to New York.

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Oct 1, Sat: Depart New York on overnight flight to Edinburgh, Scotland on Delta Air Lines DL 409 at 11:00 PM arrivng next day at 10:50 AM (local time). Oct 2, Sun: Arrive in Edinburgh Airport after your overnight flight from the United States. Enjoy a private transfer to your Hotel. Edinburgh’s magnificent architecture shifts from the lofty tenements of its medieval Old Town to the grace and geometric precision of the Georgian New Town. Settle into your new surroundings and enjoy a leisurely walk through this vibrant city. Take time to stroll down the Royal Mile, a street lined with shops, pubs and restaurants. Stay 2-nights at your centrally located hotel. (B) Oct 3, Mon: After breakfast, meet your guide and visit Edinburgh Castle and see the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Founded as a monastery in 1128, the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is The Queen’s official residence in Scotland. Situated at the end of the Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyroodhouse is closely associated with Scotland’s turbulent past, including Mary, Queen of Scots, who lived here between 1561 and 1567. This evening you will enjoy the ‘Spirit of Scotland Show’ at Jam House, which includes dinner, dancing performace, and Scottish music. (B,D) Oct 4, Tues: Depart Edinburgh and drive north to Inverness. Visit Perth and the Palace of Scone, Pitlochry and Blair Castle, Loch Garten and Cairngorm Mountain. Many of the Scottish kings were crowned on the Stone of Destiny at Scone Palace, while there are many famous historical figures who left their mark on this royal burgh. Today, Perth is a bustling city of around 50,000 inhabitants. It offers a range of entertainment, shops, cafés and restaurants and is recognized as one of Scotland's premier culinary centers. Stay 2-nights at your centrally located hotel. Group dinner this evening in Inverness. (B,D) Oct 5, Wed: Tour the surrounding area including the Culloden Battlefield site, Clava Cairns, Cawdor and Brodie Castles and the Dallas Dhu Distillery. The course of British, European and world history was changed at Culloden on 16 April 1746. It was here that the Jacobite army fought to reclaim the throne of Britain from the Hanoverians for a Stuart king. The British army was equally determined to stop this happening. The ferocious European war had come to Scotland - dividing families and setting clan against clan. (B)


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Oct 6, Thur: Travel south via Loch Ness, include a visit to Urquhart Castle and see the Five Sisters of Kintail and the romantic Eileen Donan Castle. As one of the most iconic images of Scotland, Eilean Donan is recognized all around the world. Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, and surrounded by majestic scenery, it is little wonder that the castle is now one of the most visited and important attractions in the Scottish highlands. Enjoy a 2-night stay at your hotel located in the town of Portree on the Isle of Skye. (B) Oct 7, Fri: Explore Skye, the world's favorite island! Recently voted ‛ 4th Best Island in the World’ by National Geographic magazine. Skye is famous for its rugged Cuillins and Quiraing Mountains. Visit the Talisker Whisky Distillery and Dunvegan Castle, and perhaps take a boat trip to explore the abundance of local wildlife; including seals, sea birds, dolphins, whales and more. (B) Oct 8, Sat: After a delicious Scottish breakfast, drive south via the Mallaig car ferry and the Glenfinnan Memorial to Bonnie Prince Charlie, to Fort William, dominated by Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Fort William is the largest town in the highlands of Scotland and a major tourist center with Glencoe just to the south, and Glenfinnan to the west, on the Road to the Isles. Tour Stirling Castle this afternoon. One of Scotland’s grandest castles due to its imposing position and impressive architecture, Stirling Castle commands the countryside for many miles around. Stay overnight in a centrally located hotel in Stirlingshire. (B)

Oct 9, Sun: After breakfast you will be transferred to Edinburgh Airport to prepare for your return flight on Delta, DL 209 at 1:10 PM, arriving JFK at 4:04 PM (Local Time Same Afternoon) Until Next Time, Slan abhaile!





Your Trip Includes:

♣ Round Trip Economy Airfare from JFK to Edinburgh International Airport, including all fees and taxes ♣ 7-nights hotel accommodations in Scotland with private bath ♣ Private Airport Transfer on day of Arrival and Departure - in Scotland ♣ 7-Scottish Breakfasts ♣ 2-Scottish Dinners. (Including 1 evening with Traditional Scottish Entertainment) ♣ Services of a Professional Driver and Guide in Scotland for 7-days. Includes all vehicle, driver, & guide expenses ♣ Admission to Edinburgh Castle, Culloden Battlefield Visitors Center, and Stirling Castle. ♣ Admission to Scottish Kilt Maker Visitor Centre ♣ Custom-designed itinerary upon approval ♣ Deluxe portfolio of travel documents prior to departure ♣ All accommodation taxes and service charges ♣ Services of our offices and 24/7 Concierge Service while traveling Not Included: Tip to the driver and Trip Insurance.

COST: (LAND & AIRFARE INCLUDED)

$3,149* - Per Person Sharing Double or Twin Room

$350 - Single Room Supplement

Optional Trip Cancellation Insurance not included but is highly recommended. Please see Travel Guard

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can do it for you once we receive your client form.

ITINERARY SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

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$500 deposit Per Person required to secure your place.

Deposit deadline 3/14/2016

*Price includes $100 discount off your trip if you book by 3/14/2016!

Destinations Ireland & BEYOND, headquartered near the Historic Rondout Waterfront in

Kingston, New York, has been taking travelers to Ireland, Scotland, England and beyond for

27 years. They are also Proud Members of the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Destinations Ireland & BEYOND, Kingston, New York

Res: 1-800-832-1848 | Tel: 212-757-5797 | Fax: 845-810-7678 Website: www.Destinations-Ireland.com Email: [email protected]




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Early Booking Discount: Cost Per Person - Sharing $3,149 (Single Room Supplement $350)

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