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How about a dip in the Thames before you cross the pond? Add a 3-day Monograms vacation to London to your tour of Scotland and let an express train whisk you from Edinburgh to the palaces, pubs, and pints that await. Raise a glass to guided sightseeing and ample time on your own for personal pursuits.
Small Group Discovery
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
2021 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 5 breakfasts, 3 dinners
ARRIVE IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
Day1
Welcome to Glasgow! Free time the remainder of the day. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
GLASGOW. EXCURSION TO LOCH LOMOND & STIRLING
Day2
LOCH LOMOND LF Scenic cruise on the lake.
GLENGOYNE LF Guided tour of a whisky distillery.
STIRLING Visit Stirling Castle.
GLASGOW Orientation drive to see the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares.
81 mi / 131 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM–GLENFINNAN–ISLE OF SKYE–INVERNESS
Day3
Scenic drive through Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe.
FORT WILLIAM See the gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak.
GLENFINNAN See the monument to fallen Jacobite clansmen and the famous viaduct.
ISLE OF SKYE Scenic drive across the Inner Hebridean island.
EILEAN DONAN Drive past a picturesque castle on a small tidal island.
LOCH NESS Stop at the lake.
INVERNESS Free time the remainder of the day.
269 mi / 434 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
INVERNESS–CULLODEN MOOR–TOMINTOUL–ABERDEEN
Day4
CULLODEN MOOR Visit the Culloden battlefield site and visitor center.
Scenic drive through the Cairngorms National Park.
TOMINTOUL Stop at the highest village in the Scottish Highlands.
111 mi / 178 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ABERDEEN–ST. ANDREWS–EDINBURGH
Day5
SCONE PALACE Have a coffee with shortbread and take a guided visit to the Earl and Countess of Mansfield’s stately home.
ST. ANDREWS See the home of golf and LF practice on the golf range.
172 mi / 277 km
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Edinburgh with a Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
EDINBURGH
Day6
EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Visit the former Royal Yacht Britannia. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
EDINBURGH–LONDON
Day7
Welcome to the Monograms portion of your vacation. Travel from Edinburgh to London, England by express train (first class). Your Local Hosts will be on hand to help you make the most of your time.
LONDON
Day8
Morning guided sightseeing includes a drive past London’s famous landmarks including the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards, the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Take photographs of the London Eye, the giant Ferris wheel situated on the riverbank and visit St. Paul's Cathedral (except on Sundays).
LONDON
Day9
Full day at leisure for you to enjoy the very best of London. Your Local Hosts have many recommendations.
LONDON
Day10
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
Superior First-Class
DoubleTree by Hilton - Glasgow is a luxury hotel in Glasgow City Centre. It is ideally located for the Central Train Station and for all the sights and special events that make Glasgow so unique. The hotel is within a short distance of the fashionable boutiques and restaurants of Princes Square, the roar of Hampden Park for football or music events and the 'Armadillo' for concerts.
Location
Cambridge Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Spa Services
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
Columba Hotel
First-Class
Columba Hotel is a 4-star hotel boasting a perfect position in the very heart of Inverness, yet, is in a peaceful area offering marvelous views of Inverness Castle and the River Ness.
Location
Ness Walk, Inverness, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Television
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
First-Class
A modern hotel just three miles south of the Granite City, The Aberdeen Altens Hotel offers a warm and friendly welcome, complemented by friendly service and delicious food in the Cairgorm restaurant and light bites and bar snacks in the Cairngorm bar. Free wi-fi is available throughout the hotel. The 216 rooms are fully equiped with all the facilites needed to ensure that your stay is comfortable and relaxing. The hotel also boasts a health & leisure club with indoor swimming pool, fully-equipped gymnasium, spa pool, sauna and steam room.
Location
Souterhead Road, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Beauty Salon
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Window Opens
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
First-Class
The Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket lies in the historical heart of the city, right next door to Haymarket station and a vast array of cafés, bars and restaurants. Discover the numerous sights and events in this lively city.
Location
1 Morrison Link, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Climate Control
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Alarm Clock
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Room Service
- Desk
Millennium Gloucester
First-Class
This modern and luxurious hotel is located in fashionable South Kensington, a relaxed environment in the heart of London. The hotel offers a variety of dining options such as Bombay Brasserie and Bugis Street Brasserie for Indian and Oriental cuisine, South West 7 for breakfast and Humphrey's Bar for light meals and drinks. 24-hour room service, concierge service, and a fitness room with cardiovascular equipment and weights is also available.
Location
4-18 Harrington Gardens, London, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- ATM
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Pay Movies
- Cable/Satellite
