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Scottish Castles and Highland Games
Bring your group to stay in Scotland at a magnificent 4* Scottish Tourist Board castle.
Located just 30 minutes outside Edinburgh the castle boasts 29 beautifully styled bedrooms of which 15 are Historic themed rooms with period style furniture, rugs and carpets all blend to create a rich, warm and luxurious environment throughout the castle.
Rates from $1849 USD per person; Single rates from $2519 USD
(All above prices are per person based on 20 full fare paying passengers in twin share, for travel in 2006; Subject to availability. Also available for small groups of any size; rate available upon application for small groups.)
Sample Itinerary (shorter and longer itineraries on request)
Day 1 Arrive Edinburgh or Glasgow Airport. Meet & Greet & transfer to your 4 * Scottish Castle. Welcome Piper to meet your group, pre-dinner drink and Scottish theme dinner with piper and Scottish Highland Dancers.
Day 2 Morning visit to Scone Palace - set in magnificent parklands beside the River Tay just outside Perth about an hours drive North of Edinburgh. Housing a unique collections of furniture, porcelain, Vernis Martin, ivories and needlework. It has housed the Stone of Destiny and been immortalized in Shakespeare's Macbeth. The grounds, with the Pinetum, new maze, wooded walks and the wild garden are full of attractions at all times of the year.
Lunch in St Andrews - the home of golf. This afternoon, visit the Cathedral and Castle. Return to your hotel and evening dinner in Edinburgh centre with coach transfers
Day 3 Morning "highland games" fun competition where your guests can take part in hammer throwing, tossing the caber, wellie throwing and bagpipe playing! Eat lunch in your castle and a chance to relax using the hotels spa facilities, before your evening adventure.
Tonight we set off for the whisky country. Your group will have a chance to visit one of the best named distilleries - Glenturret which is the home to the Famous Grouse blended whisky. Here you will see how whisky is made in the distillery and taste 4 different types of whiskies.
Your evening will continue with a private dinner served in the distillery restaurant - a Scottish theme dinner in a unique setting. Return to your hotel in the evening.
Day 4 This morning check out of your hotel and visit Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Some free time before lunch and your return journey to the airport
Price includes: 3 nights Bed and Breakfast in Castle Accommodation 3 dinners as detailed 3 lunches Entrance to Scone Palace, St Andrews Castle and Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse and Famous Grouse whisky distillery Executive Coach for touring itinerary and airport transfers Local Guide for meet & greet and 3 days touring (not evenings)
This tour is operated by Great Days Travel Group
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