Scotland with Luxury & Style
(10 Days): A Sample Itinerary
ID #: DT-UK-10-11-29-07-BESI
DavidTravel Itinerary Highlights include:
•
A full day of
sightseeing with an expert local guide includes
Edinburgh Castle and
Holyrood Palace, the Queen's official residence. End your
day in Leith and visit the former royal yacht 'Britannia' • Depart from Edinburgh railway station to
begin your luxurious four-night train journey on
The Royal Scotsman • Travel to Tain for a visit and tasting at a
Scotch whisky distillery then journey toward Inverness, on what
is arguably the most scenic route in Britain. Disembark at
Plockton to take a boat trip with views across the
Isle of Skye
to the Applecross Mountains • Travel around the edge of Beauly Firth before
reaching Inverness and then go by train to Carrbridge and
Ballindalloch, one of Scotland's most romantic castles • Journey through Blair Atholl and Pitlochry to
Perth, where you disembark at
Glamis,
childhood home of the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother • Enjoy the Scottish countryside to
Hopetoun
House. Later, explore the historic university town of
St. Andrews • Your last full day at Gleneagles is free to
enjoy the facilities. Your driver-guide and private vehicle are
at your disposal should you decide to further explore the region
Overview:
Scotland's landscape is as varied as it is
beautiful. Rugged peaks sweep down to breathtaking lochs,
glistening in remote glens like Glen Affric near Inverness and
Loch Trool in Galloway. A straggling coastline, with white sandy
beaches, sheltered bays and rocky cliffs, looks out to the
remote islands in the Atlantic. To the south, the rolling hills
of the Borders, lush lowland pastures and extensive woodlands
present a softer beauty.
Edinburgh is among the outstanding cities of
the world, where the medieval Old Town contrasts with the
elegant Georgian New Town. Other towns, notably Glasgow, display
a wealth of Victorian architecture. Everywhere you can find
ancient castles and houses. Prehistoric forts, stone circles and
burial mounds can be explored, particularly at the Neolithic
Heart of Orkney.
Finally, at the end of the day, relax with
Scotland's greatest export, a dram of fine malt whisky.
