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Next, you’ll take the elegant Forth Road Bridge to St. Andrews—the home of golf, the cross Firth of Tay and head into the Highlands. You’ll stop on the way in the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry before crossing haunting Culloden Moor, where the Jacobites made their final stand in 1746. Continue into the Highlands for an overnight stay in Strathpeffer and a west coast excursion through spectacular Scottish landscapes and vistas. Your Scottish adventure leads you through the heather-clad moors of the western Highlands to Lochalsh and the Isle of Skye. Then, via ferry across the Sound of Sleat, it’s back to the mainland. Take in the scenic highlights on your way back to Glasgow, including Glenfinnan and the monument to fallen clansmen, the viaduct that is recognizable to Harry Potter fans, and many other historic spots. Drive along the “bonnie banks” of Loch Lomond as well. Your value-minded vacation in Scotland is an experience of spectacular landscapes, legends, and lore.
Small Group Discovery
Cosmos 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 Cosmos 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.
2022 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 6 breakfasts, 3 dinners
ARRIVE IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
Day1
Check into your hotel. In the afternoon, there’s time to rest or discover Scotland’s great cultural city. This evening, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for dinner at the hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
GLASGOW–STIRLING–CULROSS–EDINBURGH
Day2
Start your day with an orientation drive taking in the fine 12th-century cathedral, imposing university buildings, and elegant Georgian squares. Continue on to Stirling where you will have time to admire the castle, a great symbol of Scottish independence and favored residence of Scotland’s kings and queens. Pause in Culross featured in the popular TV series Outlander. After arrival in Edinburgh, why not join an optional excursion: a traditional Scottish night out with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and of course, the Ceremony of the Haggis?
Today’s Distance: 69 mi/ 111 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
EDINBURGH
Day3
A full day to enjoy the Scottish capital. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town,” home to famous scientists, inventors, and novelists. In the “Old Town,” visit Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Afternoon at leisure. Later, a unique optional experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia. Tour five decks and see how the Royal Family and crew of 240 lived and worked on board. Dinner rounds out this optional evening. For departure August 14 tickets are included for tonight’s performance of the world-renowned Military Tattoo, a vast spectacle of massed Scottish pipe bands that takes place in an arena on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
EDINBURGH–ST. ANDREWS–PITLOCHRY–CULLODEN MOOR–STRATHPEFFER
Day4
A day of memorable sightseeing. Take the elegant Forth Road Bridge to St. Andrews, whose Royal and Ancient Golf Club has given us the rules of golfing, then cross the Firth of Tay and head into the Highlands, with a stop in the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry. Cross the battlefield of Culloden Moor with its memories of Bonnie Prince Charlie, then proceed to your Highland destination.
Today’s Distance: 225 mi/ 362 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
STRATHPEFFER. WEST COAST EXCURSION
Day5
More spectacular Scottish scenery: Dornoch Firth, the Kyle of Sutherland, the Falls of Shin, the Mountains of Assynt, and Knockan Crag. Then, follow Strath Oykel for a visit to Ullapool, a remote fishing harbor on Loch Broom, before returning along Loch Glascarnoch. Our recommendation for this afternoon: join the optional Loch Ness Experience, which includes a cruise, followed by supper.
Today’s Distance: 123 mi/ 198 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
STRATHPEFFER–ISLE OF SKYE–GLENFINNAN–FORT WILLIAM–GLASGOW
Day6
More heather-clad moors as you drive through the western Highlands to Lochalsh and the Inner Hebridean Isle of Skye. The route back to the mainland is by ferry across the Sound of Sleat to Mallaig. Pause at Glenfinnan to see the monument to fallen Jacobite clansmen and the famous viaduct well known to Harry Potter fans before reaching Fort William beneath Ben Nevis. Glen Coe, where the MacDonald Clan was massacred in 1692, and a drive along the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond are scenic highlights on the way back to Glasgow.
Today’s Distance: 234 mi/ 377 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
GLASGOW
Day7
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Leonardo Inn Glasgow West End
First-Class
Multistory Hotel set in prestigious West End, 4 miles from city center.
Location
Shelley Road 2-4, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- ATM
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Room Service
- Desk
- Television
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Non-smoking Rooms
Novotel Edinburgh Park
First-Class
The 4 star Novotel Edinburgh Park is ideally located for a city break in Edinburgh. The hotel has free on site parking, leisure facilities including a pool, gym and steam room.
Location
15 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Voicemail
- Pay Movies
- Television
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
Ben Wyvis Hotel
Superior Tourist-Class
Scottish Highland hotel is an idyllic setting for weddings, functions and conferences, offering spectacular views of Ben Wyvis.
Location
, Strathpeffer-Rossshire, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Parking/Valet
- Luggage Storage
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Television
- Phone
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Coffee Maker
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