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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.
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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.
EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance. (Departures August 05 through August 22 only).
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
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Television
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Phone
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
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
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
- Business Center
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Spa Services
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
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
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Window Opens
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
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
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- ATM
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Alarm Clock
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Voicemail
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Pay Movies
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Television
- Phone
