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Your holiday Welcome to Edinburgh Enjoy your day at leisure before joining your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception to kick-start your tour through an unimaginably beautiful part of the world. (WR) Hotel: Voco Haymarket/Marriott Discover Enchanting Edinburgh Let your Local Specialist take you on an informative sightseeing tour of Edinburgh. See the regal Palace of Holyroodhouse, the new Scottish Parliament Building and the Royal Mile, before visiting Edinburgh Castle, perched atop Castle Rock. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Tickets to see the Edinburgh Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates. (B) w A Day of Abbeys, Landscapes and History A scenic day's excursion brings us to the ruins of the 12"-century Augustinian Jedburgh Abbey, which we will have an opportunity to view. Continue to nearby Melrose Abbey, said to be the final resting place of the embalmed heart of Robert the Bruce. We take the scenic route back to Edinburgh this afternoon, following the lush green landscapes along the Tweed River. (B) Explore Glamis Castle and on to Creative Dundee This morning, we cross the Firth of Forth to the celebrated home of golf - St. Andrews, to view its ancient university and famous golf course. Shakespeare's Macbeth takes centre stage as we visit Glamis Castle, once the home of the beloved Queen Mother and birthplace of Princess Margaret. Enjoy a guided tour of the castle and explore its beautiful gardens, before we travel to the waterfront city of Dundee, distinguished for its status as the first UNESCO City of Design, and the original home of marmalade. (B) Hotel: Apex City Quay Venture to Culloden and Inverness Dive Into Culture and learn about the local whisky industry at a distillery, including a tasting of Scotland's much-loved golden nectar. Hearts warmed, we wind our way to the tragic battlefield and Visitor Centre at Culloden, past rugged landscapes and the imposing Cairngorms Mountains. Our final stop for the night is Inverness. (B, 5) Hotel: Columba Hotels in the Scottish Highlands and on the Isle of Skye are generally simpler establishments typical of the region, Accommodation on the Isle of Skye may be substituted with accommodation on the mainland. All sightseeing will remain the same as per the itinerary. Journey to Loch Ness and Thurso The mystical haunt of Nessie is our first stop today en route to Dunrobin Castle. Spend your afternoon exploring the castle's chateau-like structure and surrounds, once home to the Clan Sutherland, Arriving in Thurso, our home for x Orkney Islands. Visit the ornate Italian Chapel, built by Italian prisoners of war. See the prehistoric free standing stones of the Ring of Brodgar, before visiting Skara Brae and delving into the stories of the Neolithic village. We stop at beautiful Kirkwall Cathedral for a Bs photo opportunity before returning to our hotel for dinner. (B, D) ®@ Connect With Locals £4, Stays WithStories 5 WR WelcomeReception L Lunch B Breakfast D Dinner FD the next two nia we enjoy dinner at our hotel. (B, D) Hotel: Penti A Day on the Orkney Islands After stopping at john O'Groats, we board a ferry to South Ronaldsay in the Visit the Orkney Islands. Prepare for an encounter with ancient and more recent history, from the prehistoric Ring of Brodgar to the Churchill Barriers and Italian chapel from WWII. Read more at trafalgar.com Over the Sea to Skye Dramatic landscapes accompany our scenic drive along the rugged northern coastline of the Scottish Highlands to remote Ullapool on the shores of Loch Broom. We journey to Eilean Donan Castle, originally built in the 13° century, then continue to the Isle of Skye where we'll stay overnight and enjoy a dinner in our hotel. (B, D) Hotel: Kings arms ‘Onwards to Oban We return to the mainland, following a beautiful route that takes us past the Glenfinnan Viaduct which Harry Potter's Hogwarts Express once crossed to his beloved school of magic. We pass Fort William, renowned as the gateway to Ben Nevis, before continuing to Oban. (B) Hotel: Royal Sail to the Isles of Mull and Iona Set sail from Oban, to the Isle of Mull. Cross the pretty island countryside to catch a ferry from Fionnphort to the island of Iona. Before our journey back to Oban, we'll have the chance to view Reilig Odhrain, the final resting place of many Scottish kings. (B, D) Off to Glasgow A solemn reminder of the MacDonald clansmen, who were massacred at the ‘Glen of Weeping}, marks our journey south to Glasgow. Join a wildlife cruise on Loch Lomond, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, then enjoy an orientation tour viewing St. Mungo’s Cathedral and George Square. (B, @) Hotel: AC by Marriott Uncover Stirling Castle’s Secrets Enjoy a visit to Stirling Castle's grounds. Then, visit the splendidly decorated Royal Palace of King James V and view the renowned Stirling Heads, before embarking on an excursion to Bannockburn, Connect With Locals this afternoon, joining the Wood family for a memorable Be My Guest experience at their 15"-century farm, on the shores of Loch Ard, amidst tales of Rob Roy. (B, BMG,@) Farewell Glasgow I's time to say a fond farewell to our travel companions and Travel Director as our memorable holiday comes to an end, Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/ freetransfers. (B) Dive Into Culture Regional Dinner Farewell Dinner MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® BMG Be My Guest Your holiday planner See below for a selection of departure dates. Speak to your Travel Agent or search ‘Scotland's Highlands, Islands and Cities’ on trafalgar.com for all available departures and ing. 2023 May 01 08 15 22 Sep 02 04 09 16 Jun 05 12 19 26 2B 30 Jul 10 24 29 31 Oct O7 ‘Aug 05° 07 12° 14° 19° 21° 28 2024 le e208 May 06 13 20 2% Jun 03 10 17 26 Oct 05 jul 08 22 27 — ‘Aug 03* 05° 10° 12° 1 19 2631 2 7 Esa a te Aue ae included Tat ‘ets when you're in Edinburgh during eee page 67 for further details. Edinburgh Tattoo dates for 2024 subject to change. Reversed Itinerary: Departure marked will also ‘operate in reverse and may stay in alternative Bote tie ea epost larstesioncd inclusions will remain as described ° Deals & discounts For Today's Best Travel Deals and year-round offers Including past guest offers, OU Booking discounts for 3+g savings and more ravi carat aan @see what happens on trip: Trip code: BHLD 93 42 3 K a iG 3 is 5 = A F s i o