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Scenic Scotland
Tour Description:
Lands so diverse they will leave you spellbound; Scotland is a sight to see. Appreciate the country’s natural beauty over a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Dundreggan Rewilding Center with a conservation expert who illuminates the ecology of the Highlands. Savor another MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience over morning tea over at Ardgowan House with Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart. And delve into the history of Scottish royals at Stirling Castle and Edinburgh Castle.
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Dates & Pricing
| Friday 18 Apr 25 — Friday 25 Apr 25 | Starting at $4,025 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 25 Apr 25 — Friday 02 May 25 | Starting at $4,025 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 02 May 25 — Friday 09 May 25 | Starting at $4,195 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 09 May 25 — Friday 16 May 25 | Starting at $4,195 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 23 May 25 — Friday 30 May 25 | Starting at $4,195 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 30 May 25 — Friday 06 Jun 25 | Starting at $4,250 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 06 Jun 25 — Friday 13 Jun 25 | Starting at $4,250 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 20 Jun 25 — Friday 27 Jun 25 | Starting at $4,250 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 27 Jun 25 — Friday 04 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,295 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 04 Jul 25 — Friday 11 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,375 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 18 Jul 25 — Friday 25 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,375 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 25 Jul 25 — Friday 01 Aug 25 | Starting at $4,375 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 01 Aug 25 — Friday 08 Aug 25 | Starting at $4,725 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 15 Aug 25 — Friday 22 Aug 25 | Starting at $4,725 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 22 Aug 25 — Friday 29 Aug 25 | Starting at $4,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 29 Aug 25 — Friday 05 Sep 25 | Starting at $4,275 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 05 Sep 25 — Friday 12 Sep 25 | Starting at $4,250 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 19 Sep 25 — Friday 26 Sep 25 | Starting at $4,250 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 26 Sep 25 — Friday 03 Oct 25 | Starting at $4,250 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 03 Oct 25 — Friday 10 Oct 25 | Starting at $4,250 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 10 Oct 25 — Friday 17 Oct 25 | Starting at $4,250 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
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.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingDestination Highlights:
: If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
: Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
: Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
: We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
: From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
: Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
: On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
: If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
: Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
: Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
: We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
: From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
: Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
: On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYWelcome to Glasgow
Glasgow, the undisputed capital of Scottish culture, offers endless opportunities for the curious traveler. As Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow boasts more than 20 museums and art galleries that may tempt you upon arrival. After you meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers, celebrate your first night of your Scotland tour over a Welcome Dinner with wine.
Glasgow Sightseeing
Embark on an orientation drive with your Travel Director who reveals Glasgow’s grand public buildings including George Square and St. Mungo’s Cathedral. The morning continues with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Ardgowan House where Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart welcomes you to his family castle set on a 10,000-acre coastal estate. Not only will you dine with a Baronet, your host will even be involved in the food preparation. Work up an appetite walking amid the beech trees while learning about the Shaw Stewart family. Then return to the castle for a sumptuous afternoon tea of finger sandwiches made with locally-sourced ingredients, freshly baked scones, cream, jam and cakes.
Travel on to Oban
Centuries old history and a massive structure rising above the River Forth – Stirling Castle, a symbol of Scottish national pride and once home to Scottish royals including Mary, Queen of Scots, awaits your discovery. Explore its halls, chapels and bedrooms, see the famous 'Stirling Heads' and admire the poignant Wallace Monument and battlefield of Stirling Bridge from its 16th-century walls. After a morning exploring the lives of royals, arrive in scenic Scotland’s Loch Lomond for an Optional Cruise and Lunch on the ‘Queen of Scottish Lochs’ according to historian and novelist Sir Walter Scott. The evening finds you in the resort town and seafood capital of Scotland, Oban, where you can opt to sample the local fare over a Seafood Dinner.
Oban
Scenic Scotland conjures up images of green highlands and wind-whipped seas. Encounter them for yourself today on a ferry from Oban to Craignure, the main ferry port on the Isle of Mull, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Then make your way to the Isle of Iona for a visit to Iona Abbey. Your curiosity will be piqued on this tiny island that has been a vibrant center of Christian worship. It’s even rumoured that the Book of Kells was made at Iona Abbey. Before returning to Oban, view Rèilig Odhrain, the final resting place of many Scottish kings.
To the Highland Capital of Inverness
Take your Scotland tour to a deeper level at a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in Dundreggan, home to a pristine and fragile ecosystem, at Dundreggan Rewilding Center. Meet a conservation expert to learn about the ecology of the Highlands and the connection between nature and regenerating the Gaelic cultural heritage. After an illuminating morning, the afternoon finds you tailoring your time with an Insight Choice between a relaxing Loch Ness Cruise and a tour of Glen Ord Distillery.
Blair Castle and Edinburgh
Full of curiosities, Blair Castle is a treasure trove of history and fine 18th century interiors. Join an Optional Experience to learn how it has been home to the Atholl family for over seven centuries with a history of both turbulent and peaceful times. Even the gardens surrounding Blair Castle, featuring a nine-acre walled garden, wooded grove, and extensive deer park, will have you reflecting on the castle’s past. Continue to Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city, where you could opt to experience the best of Scottish tradition at Ghillie Dhu Georgian hall for Scottish dining, and live music.
Edinburgh Castle and Orientation
Edinburgh offers endless possibilities for the curious traveler. Discover the sights and insights of the city with your Local Expert as you travel along Princes Street to see the ornate Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Georgian facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse, in the Old Town. Your Local Expert then guides you inside the walls of Edinburgh Castle for the sights and insights into the lives of the royals. With the afternoon free, you are at leisure to continue exploring as you wish. Stroll past the charming buildings on the Edinburgh Mile or join an Optional Experience of Royal Edinburgh with a Local Expert who brings its ancient stories to life. To complete your Scotland trip, dine on an unforgettable Celebration Dinner.
End Edinburgh
It’s time to close the chapter on a memorable Scotland tour. We bid our newfound friends and Travel Director a fond farewell.
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.
