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The Grand Tour of Scotland
Trip highlights:
- The island landscape of the Outer Hebrides
- Isle of Skye - clouds and mountains
- The unspoilt nature of the island of Orkney
Deluxe fly-and-coach tour to a mystical land
Scotland is known for its fine whisky, distinctive tartan checks, kilts and the bagpipes. On this fly-and-coach tour, you will discover the Scots as a hospitable, good-humoured and tradition-loving people.
Trip details
Day 1: Switzerland - Glasgow
Flight from Zurich to Glasgow.
Day 2: Glasgow - Isle of Skye
From the vibrant commercial metropolis into archetypal Scottish scenery. Following Loch Lomond, you first travel to the impressive Glen Coe, the "Glen of Weeping". Its breathtaking beauty is overshadowed only by the events of its history. An entire clan was betrayed and massacred here - a dark chapter of Scottish history. You cross the Skye Bridge to reach the Isle of Skye.
Day 3: Isle of Skye - Outer Hebrides
The Hebridean island of Skye boasts a landscape full of contrasts. Gentle hills and rugged cliffs alternate with green meadows and bare mountains. A popular photo spot is the steep basalt cliffs known as the "Kilt Rocks", which resemble a pleated tartan kilt. At midday you take a ferry from Uig to the Outer Hebrides.
Day 4: Outer Hebrides
On Lewis, the northernmost island of the Outer Hebrides, there is only one town, Stornoway. Well worth seeing is the Broch of Carloway, a defensive tower with walls 3 m thick. Harris is the southern part of the island, with its main village of Tarbert. Harris is famous for the tweed of the same name, which still uses only select wool from Scottish sheep.
Day 5: Outer Hebrides - Wick
From Stornoway you take a ferry to Ullapool. You travel around the southern tip of Loch Eriboll and enjoy a drive through charming scenery to Tongue. Moorland dotted with lochs and rugged coastlines accompany you all the way to the north of Scotland.
Day 6: Orkney Islands
Ferry crossing to the Orkney Islands. With a local guide you discover the fascinating island world with its unspoilt nature, endless pastures and deserted beaches. You visit the Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae. In the capital, Kirkwall, you stroll through narrow lanes lined with Norwegian-looking rows of houses. It becomes mystical at the Ring of Brodgar, a stone circle erected around 2500 BC that is larger than Stonehenge.
Day 7: Wick - Inverness
Today Dunrobin Castle awaits you. Its extensive gardens, with a dreamlike view of the sea, were modelled on the gardens of Versailles. Continue along the coast road to the Dornoch Firth, where up to 600 dolphins frolic in the open sea. Overnight stay in Inverness or Nairn.
Day 8: Inverness - Edinburgh
You travel through the heart of the magnificent Highlands and pay homage to the Duke of Atholl; the snow-white Blair Castle has been the family seat for centuries and is surrounded by a wonderful garden. Near Pitlochry you visit a whisky distillery and are initiated into the secrets of the "water of life". (Optional) Today you can enjoy the spectacular Royal Military Tattoo (August travel dates only).
Day 9: Edinburgh
The city is a focal point of culture and history. The world-famous Royal Mile is best explored on foot. It links the proud Edinburgh Castle with the stately Holyrood Palace, today the royal residence. Free afternoon.
Day 10: Edinburgh - Switzerland
Return flight from Edinburgh to Switzerland.
In the smaller towns and on the islands you will stay in good 3* hotels. In the larger cities you will stay in 4* hotels (official national rating), and in Edinburgh in the excellent 4* Voco Hotel (official national rating). Ferries: cabins with shower/WC. Equivalent hotels will be used if the hotels listed are unavailable.
Included services
- Flight Zurich - Glasgow and Edinburgh - Zurich in Economy Class, including airport taxes
- Travel by Deluxe coach
- Accommodation in good 3* and 4* hotels, based on a double room
- 8x half board (dinner/breakfast buffet)
- 1x bed and breakfast (room/breakfast buffet)
- Admission to Dunrobin Castle and Blair Castle
- Admission to Edinburgh Castle
- Whisky distillery visit including tasting
- Ferry crossings to the islands
- Admission to Skara Brae
- Local German-speaking tour guide from Day 1 to Day 9
- EUROBUS audio system
Deluxe coach
33 fine leather seats – only 3 instead of the usual 4 seats per row – offer plenty of room. Enjoy the generous legroom and a level of luxury that leaves nothing to be desired. The exclusive ambience will win you over.
- 33 wide, adjustable leather armchair seats
- Spacious three-seat rows with generous legroom
- Seat belts at every seat
- Fold-down table at every seat, adjustable footrests
- 220-volt socket at every seat *
- Air conditioning, toilet and washroom, fridge / coffee machine
- Lane assist and adaptive cruise control *
- Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe (from 2018)
33 fine leather seats – only 3 instead of the usual 4 seats per row – offer plenty of room. Enjoy the generous legroom and a level of luxury that leaves nothing to be desired. The exclusive ambience will win you over.
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