Day 1-2 Depart for Europe
Jet off to the trip of a lifetime awaiting you in Europe! Accommodations:

Day 2-3 Arrive Edinburgh
Check in to your hotel this evening in the buzzing city of Edinburgh. Home to loads of festivals, cutting-edge Edinburgh serves up a fun, creative mix of ancient and modern. Later, meet up with your fellow travellers and Tour Manager. Round up some of the group and head out into the city for a fun night out. Edinburgh has so much on offer – so ask your Tour Manager for some tips on the city’s cosy pubs, basement bars and happening clubs. Accommodations: Hotel

Day 3-4 Edinburgh
With a free day, decide how you want to shape your Edinburgh experience and explore this living time-line. Explore the scene-stealing Edinburgh Castle, perched high up above the city on an extinct volcano, where the Scottish crown jewels and famous Stone of Destiny are housed. Retrace Scottish royalty’s footsteps and walk the Royal Mile with its jumble of medieval houses and buildings. See the Holyrood Palace, former home to Mary Queen of Scots. For a one-stop shopping spot, make the most of Princes Street. From kilts and tartans to modern labels and cashmere, this street has it all. At lunch, go local and order some traditional fish’n’chips and a deep fried chocolate bar if you’re feeling adventurous! For a relaxing afternoon, spend some time in Edinburgh’s famous Botanical Gardens. Explore the 72 acres of grounds, exotic plants and stunning glass houses.Accommodations: HotelMeals: Breakfast (1) day, Dinner (1) day

Day 4-5 Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands
Stop by St. Andrews, Scotland’s oldest university town and the “home of golf” where you’ll see the famous course of the same name that is used in major international tournaments. Then roll on through the Scottish Highlands, packed with wild mountain scenery, rugged green hills and the tales of old clans.Next up is the stuff of legends – a cruise on the gorgeous & world-famous Loch Ness. This afternoon find out more as your Tour Manager fills you in on the lake’s mythical monster. Back on the coach, plug in your headphones, sit back and take in the dramatic scenery. We drive past turreted castles and surging rivers before stopping for the night in this spectacular spot. Accommodations: HotelMeals: Breakfast (1) day, Dinner (1) day

Day 5-6 Scottish Highlands to West Highlands
This morning, we continue on past tiny villages, emerald green moors, lakes and seaside cliffs that the West Highlands are so famous for.You’ll see the iconic Eilean Donan Castle – one of Scotland’s most recognized monuments. Sitting above the Alsh, Duic and Long Lochs, with a spectacular mountain backdrop, the 13th century castle is stunning. On the stunning Isle of Skye, we visit the seaside town of Portree, known for its brightly coloured houses and charming fishing port. Next up: the bizarre landscapes of the Trotternish Peninsula, where sharp cliffs and stone pillars rise above the wild Atlantic Ocean. Your Tour Manager will tell you the stories and legends connected too this remote inner Herbridean Island and fill you in on how people live in this dramatic environment. Later, we pass Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, as we continue through the remote West Highlands. Accommodations: HotelMeals: Breakfast (1) day

Day 6-7 West Highlands to Glasgow
We make our way to Glasgow this morning, via Stirling, famous for its iconic Castle and William Wallace Memorial. Your Tour Manager will tell you all about this historic point of conflict and the battles that took place here before we reach Scotland’s largest city. We arrive in Glasgow this afternoon. It’s pulsing with urban soul, pubs filled with colourful characters and the most happening live music scene in the country. There’s free time to explore this UNESCO city of music. Walk around the down town and see the city’s famed Victorian architecture, including Glasgow’s gothic cathedral, the impressive City Chambers and St. George’s Square – located right in the city’s heart. Tonight, get out amongst the locals and try some of Scotland’s tasty produce. Order yourself some of the country’s world-renowned salmon, trout or Aberdeen Angus beef and grab yourself a pint. Later, make the most of the live music scene and ask your Tour Manager where to go for door-to-door music venues.Accommodations: HotelMeals: Breakfast (1) day

Day 7-8 Depart Glasgow
Our tour ends after breakfast and it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. Accommodations: Meals: Breakfast (1) day

Duration - 7 days

Prices are updated frequently and are subject to change. Please call 1866 940 0214 for most up to date pricing.

Tour Departure Dates	Pricing
Tue Jun 26 2012 to Mon Jul 02 2012	$1025** per Adult
Tue Jun 26 2012 to Mon Jul 02 2012	$1025** per Adult
Tue Jun 26 2012 to Mon Jul 02 2012	$1025** per Adult
Tue Jul 17 2012 to Mon Jul 23 2012	$1059** per Adult
Tue Jul 17 2012 to Mon Jul 23 2012	$1059** per Adult
Tue Aug 07 2012 to Mon Aug 13 2012	$1025** per Adult
Tue Aug 07 2012 to Mon Aug 13 2012	$1025** per Adult
Tue Aug 07 2012 to Mon Aug 13 2012	$1025** per Adult
Tue Aug 21 2012 to Mon Aug 27 2012	$1025** per Adult
Tue Aug 21 2012 to Mon Aug 27 2012	$1025** per Adult
Tue Aug 21 2012 to Mon Aug 27 2012	$1025** per Adult
Tue Sep 11 2012 to Mon Sep 17 2012	$1025** per Adult
Tue Sep 11 2012 to Mon Sep 17 2012	$1025** per Adult
Tue Sep 11 2012 to Mon Sep 17 2012	$1025** per Adult

** Taxes and fees included. Airfare not included.