historical-scotland

Historical Scotland

Tour Code: HIS24n3dL

HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR TOUR

Enjoy the best services of an Indian Friend, Tour Guide or Philosopher (i.e. Your Tour Manager)

England

Visit Shri Venkateshwara (Balaji) Temple
Lake District
Cruise on Lake Windermere

Scotland

Glasgow

Glasgow City orientation tour
George Square
Cathedral
Kelvin Art Gallery and Museum
University of Glasgow
Transport Museum
SECC
Scottish Hydro

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

Loch Lomond
Cruise on Loch Lomond

Highlands, Lochs, and Glen

Glencoe
Fort William
Ben Nevis with cable car (TBC-subject to operation)
Neptune's Staircase
Commando Memorial

Central Scotland

Stirling Castle
Falkirk Wheel
The Kelpies
Distillery Tour

Edinburgh

City orientation tour
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile
Scottish Parliament
Palace of Holyrood House
Carlton Hill and The Nelson Monument

Historical Scotland

Day 1: London - Glasgow

Depart for Glasgow (approximate journey time is seven hours). En-route visit Shri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple, one of the largest functioning Hindu temples in Europe. After darshan, we proceed to visit the Lake District. On arrival, join the most beautiful scenic cruise on the largest body of water in the Lake District, i.e. Lake Windermere. Lake District is the home of the Romantics, great poet William Wordsworth, and illustrator Helen Beatrix Potter.

Next, we continue our tour to Scotland. In between, stop for lunch and visit Gretna Green, the UK’s most famous place to get married and home of the world-famous Iron Forgeries. On arrival, enjoy the sights of the City of Glasgow, which will include Glasgow Cathedral, Georges Square, the University of Glasgow, and the City Chambers. Enjoy a carefully prepared mouth-watering dinner before you go to bed.

Note: Lake District and cruise may be covered on Day Four.

Dinner

Day 2: Scottish Highlands, Glens and Lochs

Begin our best of Scotland tour. The journey continues by the most scenic drive to Loch Lomond, join our cruise on Loch Lomond (optional) and enjoy the sights of Loch Lomond and picturesque views of the national park. Continuing our journey drive past Glencoe, witnessed the massacre of 1692. On arrival, Fort William enjoy your lunch break. Next, we visit the Nevis Mountain Range, the highest mountain range in Britain. On arrival enjoy the ascent to the summit by Gondola system (cable car) whilst enjoying the breathtaking scenery of the surrounding mountains (visit to Nevis Range is weather permitting). Next, You will also have a photo stop at Neptune's Staircase which is the longest staircase lock in Britain lifting boats & Commando Memorial dedicated to British Armed Forces during World War II. Later, we drive back to Glasgow for dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast , Dinner

Day 3: Central Scotland

Today morning after your breakfast, we drive to Central Scotland's Stirling. On arrival visit Stirling Castle, located in Central Scotland, is one of the largest and most important castles in Scotland, both historically and architecturally. The castle sits atop Castle Hill, a strategic location, a key castle and gateway to Scotland, guarding what was, until the 1890's, the farthest downstream crossing of the River Forth, has made it an important fortification in the region from the earliest times. Next, we proceed to Falkirk for a photo stop at the Wheel a rotating boat lift in Scotland, connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. The world’s first & only rotating boat lift was opened by her Majesty, The Queen in 2002. After that we drive to Kelpies Monument, two horses’ heads stand are 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures as a testament to the horse power that drove the industrial development of Central Scotland. We then proceed to the tour of active distillery where your guide here gives you an extensive tour and explains what makes the famous Scottish Whisky and enjoy the tasting of the wee dram of Whisky. Later, we drive back to Glasgow for dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast , Dinner

Day 4: Edinburgh - Lake District - London

Today morning after your breakfast, we drive to Edinburgh, Scotland's Capital City, and proceed for a city orientation tour to visit the famous Edinburgh Castle with its Portcullis gate, Mons Meg, fine state apartments, and ancient Scottish crown jewels. Descend the hill and cross the Royal Mile to see a crown-shaped spire, St Giles’ Cathedral, Castle Hill, Lawn market, High Street, Cannon gate, and Abbey Strand. Walk down the mile leads to Holy Rood Palace, New Scottish Parliament Building next to Holyrood Palace, Dynamic Earth. The architectural site of the Scottish Parliament complex includes leaf-shaped buildings, a grass-roofed branch merging into adjacent parkland, and gabion walls formed from the stones of previous buildings. Drive to visit Calton Hill, the national monument, and The Nelson Monument. Later in the afternoon, we depart for London. On arrival, bid farewell to all your friends made in the group.

Breakfast

Historical Scotland (4 days Tour)

4 Days Historical Scotland Tour Price

Departure From	Adult in Twin Sharing	Child With Bed*	Child Without Bed**	Infant
London	£395	£330	£290	£150

Note:

Price per person based on 2 or 3 people sharing in a room.

Maximum 3 or 4 persons are allowed per room.

A person above 2 years and below 12 years will be considered as a Child and must share a room with 2 / 3 Adults.

* As a 3rd in a triple, a rollaway cot or sofa bed may be provided.

** As a 3rd in a double, no bed or cot will be provided to the child.

A person under 2 years will be considered as an Infant and must share a room with 2 / 3 Adults on the same bed.

Single supplement charges are GBP 95 per person.

Additional & tailored made departures are available on request.

Peak season supplement may be applicable. Please check with our Sales Team for more information.

Price Includes

Three nights Accommodation in the 3 or 4-star hotel in Scotland including Scottish buffet breakfast.
Transfers and sightseeing is in Deluxe A/C Coach for the entire tour as per the itinerary.
Mouth-watering delicious 3 Indian Dinner will be provided. All Indian Meals will have options of Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian (Chicken or Lamb), Jain Meal and Halal Meal.
Entrance tickets as per the itinerary
- Cruise on Lake Windermere
- Cruise on Loch Lomond (Optional extra and must book in advance: Adult GBP 12.50 | Child GBP 9.00 | Infant GBP 0.00)
- Cable car at the Nevis Range (subject to weather conditions or operation)
- Stirling Castle
- Edinburgh Castle

Price Excludes

Porterage, laundry, telephone charges, all other items of personal nature, and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.
Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘Price Inclusions’.

Early Bird Offer

Early Bird Offer	Adult	Child	Infant
Book 6 weeks prior to departure	£25	£15	£10
Book 4 weeks prior to departure	£15	£10	£5

Additional Group Discounts

Groups of 10 or more get an additional discount of £10 OFF per Adult and per Child

Departure Dates:

Departure Dates:

Month	Departure dates*
March, 2024	Thu, 28 Mar 2024 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 Sat, 30 Mar 2024
April, 2024	Fri, 5 Apr 2024 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 Thu, 25 Apr 2024
May, 2024	Fri, 3 May 2024 Sat, 4 May 2024 Fri, 10 May 2024 Thu, 16 May 2024 Sat, 18 May 2024 Fri, 24 May 2024 Sat, 25 May 2024 Thu, 30 May 2024
June, 2024	Fri, 7 Jun 2024 Sat, 15 Jun 2024 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 Sat, 29 Jun 2024
July, 2024	Fri, 5 Jul 2024 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 Sat, 27 Jul 2024
August, 2024	Thu, 1 Aug 2024 Sat, 3 Aug 2024 Thu, 8 Aug 2024 Sat, 10 Aug 2024 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 Sat, 17 Aug 2024 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 Sat, 24 Aug 2024 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 Sat, 31 Aug 2024
September, 2024	TBC
October, 2024	TBC
November, 2024	TBC
December, 2024	TBC

* indicates Day 1 as mentioned in your day to day itinerary

Note: Additional & tailored made departures are available on request.

Pickup points:

Hounslow West Tube Station, Wembley, Ilford, Eastham, Oxford services(M40 J8A), Toddington (Luton) services M1 between J11 and J12 (LU5 6HR), Milton Keynes M1 Between J14 and J15 (MK16 8DS), Birmingham Balaji Temple(Tividale, B69 3DU), Keele services M6 between 15 & 16 (ST5 5HG)

Note: Please book your suitable pickup and drop off point at the time of your seat booking.

Suggestion:

Early booking is recommended for family rooms.

Disclaimer: We reserve our right to change the departure date and itinerary depending on the weather, traffic conditions and any exceptional situations.