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- One of the most spectacular annual events is the Edinburgh Tattoo. It is simply not to be missed. Military bands from all over the world take to the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle to play rousing tunes culminating in the haunting bugle call of the Last Post. The Tattoo is run for charitable causes and has donated over £5 million to military and civilian charities and organisations. Trafalgar includes tickets and arrangements for our guests for every trip in this brochure that stays in Edinburgh during the Tattoo dates above.
- Edinburgh Tattoo 03-25 August 2018: We've included Tattoo tickets when you're in Edinburgh on the departures 02 August, 05 August, 09 August, 12 August, 16 August and 19 August
- Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
- Trip prices are correct at the time of the products going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however are subject to change - please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Website Terms of Use page.
- Twin-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).
- For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless travelling as part of a family group.
About this trip
The land of the ancients - cliff-top castles, standing stones and Rob Roy. Travel from Scotland's literary capital, Edinburgh, to feisty Glasgow, the heart and home of golf, St. Andrews, and the battlefields of Culloden and Glencoe, as your quest takes you past the lochs and glens of the Scottish Highlands and Glengoyne Whisky Distillery for a well-deserved wee dram.
Trip type: Country Explorer i
Trip code: BBOS
6 Nights
accommodation
10 Meals
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6 full breakfasts
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4 dinners (including Be My Guest)
On-trip Transport
All transport shown.
Highlights
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
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City tour in Edinburgh
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Orientation of Glasgow and Stirling
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View the 18th green at St Andrews, the Glenfinnan Monument, Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness, Glencoe, People's Palace and Winter Gardens and George Square in Glasgow
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Visit Edinburgh Castle, Pitlochry, the Isle of Skye, Culloden Battlefield and Stirling Castle
What's Included
Dining
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6 full breakfasts
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4 dinners
(including Be My Guest)
What's Included
Travel Highlights
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Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Ferry from Mallaig to the Isle of Skye
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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Hand-picked Insider Experiences
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Optional Experiences and free time
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
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Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Edinburgh Festival
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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VIP entry to many sights
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Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Airport Transfers
Best of Scotland
Your Itinerary
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- 7 of 7
Day 1
Arrive Edinburgh (2 Nights) Day 1 - Arrive Edinburgh (2 Nights)Get lost among the enchanting cobbled lanes of Edinburgh - the quirky Scottish capital with a mystical air that combines ancient heritage with the verve of a modern city. Spend your day at leisure exploring its rich history and embracing the warm culture of the Scots before joining your travel companions and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception with a light meal and drinks.
Hotel
Novotel Centre
Meals
- Welcome Reception
Hotel
Novotel Centre
Meals
- Welcome Reception
Day 2
Edinburgh Sightseeing Day 2 - Edinburgh SightseeingJoin your Local Specialist this morning for an intriguing sightseeing tour of the city. Ascend Castle Rock and visit Edinburgh Castle, watching imposingly over the surrounding cityscape. Meander through the picturesque Old Town along the Royal Mile and see the stunning Palace of Holyroodhouse before enjoying time at leisure to soak up the city's charming atmosphere. If your travel dates coincide with the Edinburgh Festival, your visit will include tickets to the magnificent Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Meals
- Full Breakfast
Meals
- Full Breakfast
Optional Experiences
Dinner And Drive To Historic Torphichen
Enjoy a scenic drive to the ancient village of Torphichen, associated with Scottish kings and Knights Hospitaller. At the haunted Torphichen Inn your arrival will be toasted by our convivial host before enjoying an excellent dinner of local specialties and entertainment.
Adult Price: £46.00
Rosslyn Chapel
We’ll drive out of Edinburgh to the tiny village of Rosslyn, where you’ll hear the inside story on the famous Rosslyn Chapel. One of Scotland's most unusual 15th-century buildings, Rossyln is famed for its associations with the Knights Templar, the Masonic movement, and now 'The Da Vinci Code'.
Adult Price: £18.00
Scottish Show With Dinner
Tonight is your chance to put on that tartan and join us for an evening of singing, dancing and bagpipe playing at an internationally famous venue. You’ll enjoy delicious food and wine, join in the singing and watch a Highland dance or two. There's even a chance to sample Scotland’s national dish – haggis.
Adult Price: £60.00
Day 3
Edinburgh – St. Andrews – Pitlochry – Scottish Highlands (2 Nights) Day 3 - Edinburgh – St. Andrews – Pitlochry – Scottish Highlands (2 Nights)Tread in the footsteps of the world's golfing greats and head to St. Andrews, the home of golf en route to the glorious Scottish Highlands. A scenic drive brings us north and across the Dundee Firth to the picturesque village of Pitlochry. Spend your afternoon rambling through the village's charming river-side setting, browse its woollen crafts or join an Optional Experience to visit Blair Castle, the ancestral home of the Clan Murray. Our day in beautiful surrounds comes to an end over a cosy dinner at our hotel sharing tales of the day with our fellow travellers.
Hotel
Laggan Gaskmore Authentic Accommodation/Highlander
Meals
- Full Breakfast
- Dinner
Hotel
Laggan Gaskmore Authentic Accommodation/Highlander
Meals
- Full Breakfast
- Dinner
Optional Experiences
Highland Farm Experience
Visit a real Highland sheep farm and meet Neil the Shepherd and his border collies. He’ll show you how he uses different whistles to command each dog to carry out different tasks. You’ll also have the opportunity to try your hand at sheep shearing, feeding the lambs and discover his training techniques. Weather permitting.
Adult Price: £14.00
Pitlochry. Visit Of Blair Castle
Set in its own grounds against a backdrop of glorious scenery, we'll discover the ancient home of the Dukes of Atholl, home to Europe's last remaining private army. Unique amongst Scottish castles, Blair has hosted royalty from Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Victoria.
Adult Price:
Day 4
Isle of Skye, Culloden and Scenic Highlands Excursion Day 4 - Isle of Skye, Culloden and Scenic Highlands ExcursionMeandering to the coast, we arrive in Mallaig where we'll board our ferry and cross to Armadale on the Isle of Skye. Heather-clad peaks provide a stunning backdrop for our scenic drive around the breathtaking Sleat Peninsula where we will have some free time to enjoy lunch before crossing a road bridge back to the mainland. The rugged beauty of Eilean Donan Castle will leave you speechless before you continue your journey past the lochs and glens of the Highlands to the tragic battlefield of Culloden. Pay tribute to the brave men who lost their lives in the fierce final battle of the Jacobite Uprising before returning to your hotel this evening.
Meals
- Full Breakfast
- Dinner
Meals
- Full Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 5
Scottish Highlands – Glencoe – Glasgow (2 Nights) Day 5 - Scottish Highlands – Glencoe – Glasgow (2 Nights)Our first stop today sees us commemorate World War II history at the Commando Memorial near Fort William, where we admire spectacular views of Britain's highest peak - Ben Nevis. We journey through the volcanic ruins and precipitous mountains that lie just beyond the quaint village of Glencoe to see the "Glen of the Weeping" and remember the MacDonald clansmen who were massacred in 1692. Continuing towards the River Clyde, we arrive in our final stop for the day - Glasgow.
Hotel
Crowne Plaza
Meals
- Full Breakfast
Hotel
Crowne Plaza
Meals
- Full Breakfast
Optional Experiences
Glasgow City Evening
You'll enjoy a chance to experience a night out in the city of Glasgow. Your Travel Director will take you for an evening of good food, a drink, and undoubtedly interesting conversation.
Adult Price: £37.00
Loch Lomond Boat Trip
Discover the wild beauty of the 'Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond'. As we cruise across the loch, the skipper will share stories of the area and point out Rob Roy's cave as you relax and savour the stunning scenery.
Adult Price: £15.00
Day 6
Glasgow Orientation and Stirling Castle Excursion Day 6 - Glasgow Orientation and Stirling Castle ExcursionMadainn mhath! While your Gaelic may be a little rusty, your fascinating orientation tour around this edgy city will be anything but. Begin your day seeing Glasgow's iconic sights. Enjoy views of the People's Palace and Winter Gardens, the regal George Square and River Clyde, for over 200 years the epicentre of shipbuilding. Spend some time at leisure before we travel to visit the hilltop fortress of Stirling Castle. Today a symbol of national pride, the royal residence was once the seat of Scottish kings and queens, including Mary, Queen of Scots. View the Wallace Monument from the castle walls, paying tribute to the Scottish hero who fought for Scotland's independence. Later, we indulge in a Cultural Insight at Glengoyne Whisky Distillery and enjoy a wee dram before we join the Wood family at their 15th century historical farms on the shores of Loch Ard for a home-cooked Be My Guest Farewell Dinner, tales of Rob Roy and a few foot-taping Ceilidh tunes.
Meals
- Full Breakfast
- Be My Guest Dining
Meals
- Full Breakfast
- Be My Guest Dining
Day 7
Depart Glasgow Day 7 - Depart GlasgowThe rugged beauty and warmth of Scotland's people forever in your memories, we enjoy one last hearty breakfast with our travel companions before wishing them and your Travel Director a fond farewell. Transfers are available. Conditions apply.
Meals
- Full Breakfast
Meals
- Full Breakfast
Available Departures
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The Trafalgar Difference
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Authentic Accommodation
Enjoy Highland hospitality at Laggan Gaskmore Hotel located within Cairngorm National Park in the Scottish Highlands -
Be My Guest
Join the Wood family at their 15th century historical farm on the shores of Loch Ard for a home-cooked Scottish dinner, tales of Rob Roy and a few foot-tapping Ceilidh tunes -
Cultural Insights
Visit Glengoyne, known as Scotland's most beautiful whisky distillery, for a tour and a tasting of their unique Highland single malt whisky -
Hidden Treasures
Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure -
Local Specialists
For included sightseeing in Edinburgh
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Highlights
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
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City tour in Edinburgh
-
Orientation of Glasgow and Stirling
-
View the 18th green at St Andrews, the Glenfinnan Monument, Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness, Glencoe, People's Palace and Winter Gardens and George Square in Glasgow
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Visit Edinburgh Castle, Pitlochry, the Isle of Skye, Culloden Battlefield and Stirling Castle
What's Included
Dining
-
6 full breakfasts
-
4 dinners
(including Be My Guest)
What's Included
Travel Highlights
-
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
-
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
-
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
-
Ferry from Mallaig to the Isle of Skye
-
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
-
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
-
Optional Experiences and free time
-
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
-
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
-
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
-
Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Edinburgh Festival
-
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
-
VIP entry to many sights
-
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Airport Transfers
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