CIE Tours – Tour DetailsMarc Bollinger2020-05-13T14:27:41+00:00
CIE TOURS was thought to offer only inclusive Ireland tours. Today CIE TOURS features escorted Italy Tours, Scotland, England and Wales. Now CIE has introduced Iceland Tour Packages to meet guests requests. CIE TOURS offers 93 various guided vacations operated by over 160 very experienced tour guides. CIE also specializes in private itineraries designed by guests with a private driver. So many people desire to visit the land of their Irish or Scottish ancestors. Pavlus Travel is a leader in Ireland Tours, great service and our discounted CIE TOUR prices ensure that you never pay retail prices on your Ireland Vacation.
Our shortest tour of Scotland provides a perfect introduction to vibrant cities and majestic scenery of this fascinating country. Start in Glasgow and head up into the Scottish Highlands. Visit St Andrews and end in Edinburgh. Activities include whisky tasting, Loch Ness cruise, Scottish Evening. See Edinburgh Tattoo in August.
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Expect an unforgettable evening of music, ceremony, theater, and dance with reserved seats for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on July 30 – August 21 departures. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
Discover the rich history and local lore of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Soak in the spectacular scenery as you cruise the mysterious, deep waters of legendary Loch Ness.
Trip Highlights:
Blair Athol Distillery
Loch Ness Cruise
St Andrews
Edinburgh Castle
Scottish Evening*
*August 2 – 23 departures.
Dining Experiences:
4 or 5 Breakfasts (B) and 3 Dinners* (D)
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.
Hotels:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Glasgow Central | Glasgow (1)
Muthu Newton Hotel | Nairn (1)
Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club | near Edinburgh (2)
Your tour departs from your Glasgow hotel at 2:00 PM. Set out on a panoramic tour of this dynamic, friendly city with its wealth of Victorian architecture and modern culture. Drive around George Square and see its collection of monuments to famous Scots. Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, a splendid, Spanish Baroque-style building housing one of Europe’s finest art collections, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Titian, and Dali. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with your group. (D)
Loch Lomond | Loch Ness Cruise
Depart for the scenic Highlands, driving alongside Loch Lomond, resplendent with lush islands, then across Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe – seeing mountains, moors and waterfalls along the way. Stop at Fort Augustus for a short cruise on Loch Ness, famed for its beauty as well as the legendary monster. Continue to your elegant manor house hotel in Nairn. (B, D)
Whisky Tasting | St Andrews
Visit the historic Blair Athol Distillery to discover the art of whisky-making and sample a dram. Continue to St Andrews, the “Home of Golf”; take a panoramic drive and spend some time exploring the old city independently. Continue on to your gracious manor house hotel outside Edinburgh, set on 1,000 acres of picturesque grounds. Explore as you wish and dine independently this evening. (B)
Edinburgh Castle | City Tour | Scottish Evening*
Take a panoramic tour of Edinburgh to see the main sights, from bustling Princes Street to the wide streets of the 200-year-old Georgian “New Town.” Walk along the Royal Mile, where compact medieval houses reach several stories tall. Visit Edinburgh Castle, perched high above the city on volcanic rock, and home to the Scottish Crown Jewels. You’ll have free time to explore in the afternoon, then experience a lively Scottish evening with dinner and traditional entertainment. (July 30 – August 21 departures instead dine independently before attending the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade.) (B, D*)
Tour Ends in Edinburgh
5-day tour ends after breakfast. (B)
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.