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The Gathering, Clan Self Drive Programs

Hotelbeds have turned Car Touring Programs into a specialization which has been appreciated for many years by countless clients. With great care, attention to details and competitive pricing, each tour is booked by a member of our reservations team with the client’s interest in the forefront of their mind.

This is how we create memorable experiences throughout all of the Homecoming Year 2009!

HISTORIC SCOTLAND ITINERARY, 8 DAYS/ 7 NIGHTS

Recommended for all Clans!

Accommodation in:

• 1 night in Edinburgh or Glasgow
• 2 nights in southern Scotland
• 1 night in Perthshire
• 2 nights in Inverness area
• 1 night in Oban area

Historic Scotland Day to Day Suggested Driving Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Edinburgh Airport or Glasgow Airport and transfer to the car depot to pick up self drive car. Drive to your hotel for check in. Rest of the day, time to explore the city. Overnight in Edinburgh.

Day 2 After breakfast either some more time in Edinburgh/ Glasgow or leave in the morning and drive to the beautiful Tweed Valley in the Scottish Borders. En route, visit one of the many famous abbeys or Traquair House with its own brewery. Check in at your hotel in the Borders/ southern Scotland area.

Day 3 Scenic drive alongside the River Tweed and visit some of the many stately homes such as Abbotsford or Thirlestane Castle and abbeys such as Melrose, Dryburgh or Jedburgh. Overnight as Day 2.

Day 4 Drive north to the small market town of Perth, once the capital city of Scotland. Here pay a possible visit to Scone Palace where former Scottish kings were crowned on the ‘Stone of Destiny’. Glamis Castle is only a short drive away and makes a good afternoon visit. Overnight in Perthshire area.

Day 5 Head north again with a stop on the way at Blair Castle. Continue through the Highlands and on towards Speyside, famous for its many whiskies. Time to visit one of the many famous distilleries, like Glenfiddich, Glenlivet or Cardhu. Overnight in the wider Inverness area.

Day 6 Full day excursion to Inverewe Tropical Gardens with return journey via the east coast and visit to Dunrobin Castle. As an alternative and weather permitting we suggest a morning visit to Dunrobin Castle and in the afternoon a boat trip on the Moray Firth to spot dolphins which can be seen swimming along this coast.  Overnight as Day 5.

Day 7 Drive south along Loch Ness with a stop at Urquhart Castle, an excellent viewpoint for spotting the monster! Time permitting, drive through the spectacular pass of Glencoe. Drive back along the west coast to Oban for overnight.

Day 8 Drive to Glasgow or Edinburgh and back to the car depot in order to drop off the car. Transfer to the airport for the return flight home.

IMPORTANT FLY DRIVE BOOKING NOTES

There are 3 booking classes available to choose from:

• Mixed Tourist Package:  based on STB 3 star B&Bs, Guest Houses, Inns and STB 2 star hotels – all with private facilities - at a mix available at time of booking. Not all accommodation options might be included in the booked package.
• Middle Class hotel:  STB 3 star hotels
• First Class hotel:  STB 4 star hotels and country houses

Child Policy: (when sharing with 2 paying adults)

• Middle & First Class Hotel Package
• Up to 3 years free, meals to be paid direct as taken.
• 4 to 12 years supplement of £25.00 per night, including breakfast.
• 13 to 16 years triple room or single room charge as applicable.
• Mixed Tourist Package
• Up to 3 years free, meals to be paid direct as taken.
• 4 to 12 years 50% discount on full adult price.

Prices given are per person sharing a twin or double room. Single Supplements are given as a supplement.

Triple room rate are subject to request and availability, as a guideline please estimate 10% discount on double occupancy rate. All rates given are subject to availability at time of booking. Accommodation in the Skye area might not be ON the island of Skye, particularly in high season.

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