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10 Day Discover Scotland
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Scotland Awaits — Castles, Highlands, and Legendary Adventure
From its rugged sea-sprayed islands to its stately castles layered in history, Scotland awaits. Learn how the bagpipes are played and enjoy dinner at the National Piping Centre’s farm-to-table restaurant. Take a cruise on famed Loch Ness. Visit a local family on their farm and meet their sheepdogs. Marvel at the stunning scenery of the Isle of Skye. Explore the Orkney Islands’ ancient Skara Brae. Visit Dunrobin Castle. Explore the regal city of Edinburgh. Put a modern twist on Scottish cuisine during an interactive cooking demonstration. Discover a land of rolling green Highlands, friendly sheepdogs, and historic castles.
*14 nights in the same stateroom: + $100pp (double occupancy)
*14 nights in the same stateroom: +$200pp (single occupancy)
*There are only a limited amount of staterooms available on each sailing where moving is not going to be necessary.
Your Tour Includes
- 5 Handpicked Accommodations
- 15 Meals
Must-See Inclusions:
- Journey through the stunning Isle of Skye while soaking up the dramatic views.
- Visit magnificent Edinburgh Castle, a stone fortress perched high above the city.
- Experience the Orkney Islands during a full-day guided excursion.
Cultural Experiences:
- Learn how the bagpipe, that quintessentially Scottish instrument, has become such an integral part of the country’s culture.
- Visit a family-run Highlands farm and watch sheepdogs at work in the mountain wilderness.
- Experience the powerful emotions of Culloden Battlefield, site of a profound turning point in Scottish history.
Culinary Inclusions:
- Listen to bagpipes as you savour modern Scottish fare.
- Enjoy an interactive cooking demonstration at one of Edinburgh's premier culinary institutions.
Highlights
- Bagpipe Demonstration
- Whisky Tasting
- Isle of Skye
- Loch Ness
- Orkney Islands
- Dunrobin Castle
- Culloden Battlefield
- Sheepdog Demonstration
- Edinburgh Castle
- Scottish Cooking Demonstration
Priority Access
» Priority check-in
» Priority access to specialty restaurant reservations
» Priority line at the Guest Services desk
» Priority line at the Shore Excursions desk
» Priority access to tenders ashore in select ports
» Priority disembarkation
Premium Dining
» Expanded 24-hour room service breakfast menu
» Pinnacle Class ships: Private dining venue for breakfast and dinner with an expanded menu
» All other ships: Priority seating in the Dining Room for breakfast and dinner with an expanded menu
Exclusive Amenities
» Complimentary stateroom upgrade
» Dedicated concierge service
» Welcome glass of sparkling wine on embarkation day
» Premium bathrobes
» Club Orange keycard
» Exclusive Club Orange tote bag (one per stateroom)
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Glasgow Cathedral
The only cathedral in Scotland to have survived the Reformation intact, this 12th-century medieval church houses one of the finest post-war collections of stained glass windows in Britain.
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Glamis Castle, near Edinburgh, Scotland
A royal residence since 1372, the castle is thought to be haunted. Tour Duncan Hall, made famous in Shakespeare's Macbeth, view the medieval royal rooms, and look out for the legendary ghosts.
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Day: 1 Overnight Flight (not included in cost)
An overnight flight transports you to a country of stunning landscapes, lively cities, and stirring history.
Day: 2 Glasgow, Scotland
Dinner Maldron Hotel Glasgow
Arrive in Glasgow, Scotland’s Victorian city. With no planned activities today, you can explore Glasgow at leisure. Tonight, your Scottish adventure begins with a visit to the National Piping Centre. After a demonstration and lesson with a renowned piper, join your fellow travellers for a lively welcome dinner at the Centre’s farm-to-table restaurant.
Day: 3 Glasgow - Ballachulish
Breakfast & Dinner Ballachulish Hotel
This morning, bid Glasgow farewell as you travel to your next destination. First, stop at a local whisky distillery for a guided tour and tasting. After some free time for lunch in a nearby town, you can relax aboard the motorcoach and admire the verdant green hills and mountainside waters as you arrive at your remote countryside hotel, situated on lovely Loch Linnhe.
Day: 4 Ballachulish - Isle of Skye - Ballachulish
Breakfast & Dinner Ballachulish Hotel
This morning, take a ferry ride to the stunning Isle of Skye, also known in poetry and song as Eilean a' Cheò (The Misty Isle). Upon arrival in Armadale, a local from the island joins you to share the history of this magical place and what it is like to live there today. A visit to the capital of Portree allows some time to explore before taking the scenic route back to Broadford. End your day by returning to Ballachulish via the Skye Bridge and a scenic drive along the “Road to the Isles.”
Day: 5 Ballachulish - Loch Ness - Thurso
Breakfast & Dinner Castletown Hotel
Today, enjoy stunning and unspoiled landscapes as you journey further into the Highlands. Travel through the Great Glen, famous for its many lochs (lakes). Visit the striking ruins of Urquhart Castle before enjoying a cruise on Loch Ness, one of Britain’s most famous bodies of water. Keep your eyes open — you never know when Nessie might appear! Travel off the beaten path to Thurso, one of Scotland’s most remote towns on the North Coast. Embrace the rustic environment of the Scottish Highlands as you settle in for your two-night stay.
Day: 6 Thurso - Orkney Islands - Thurso
Breakfast & Dinner Castletown Hotel
Grab your windbreaker – it’s time for an adventure on the Orkney Islands.* Ferry to this former Viking stronghold off the northernmost coast of Scotland, where artists admire the ever-changing clouds rolling across the sky like a time-lapse at double speed. On the crossing, feel the wind in your hair as you view the abundant bird life and, if you’re lucky, porpoises and seals. A local guide introduces this ethereal place that few visitors to Scotland get to experience. Visit Skara Brae and discover the remains of a Neolithic village built before the Great Pyramids in Egypt. Continue on toward the prehistoric Standing Stones of Stenness, reported to be older than Stonehenge. Make your way through the town of Viking Kirkwall before returning to the mainland.
Day: 7 Thurso - Inverness
Breakfast & Dinner Mercure Inverness
As you make your way back from the northern coast, visit the majestic Dunrobin Castle,** which dates back to the 1300s. The castle is built in the style of a French château and is home to the Duke of Sutherland. Next, visit the powerfully emotive and atmospheric battlefield of Culloden, where the Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end. Enjoy an overnight stay in Inverness, capital of the Highlands.
Day: 8 Inverness - Pitlochry - Edinburgh
Breakfast & Dinner Radisson Blu Edinburgh
Begin your day with a visit to a family-run farm set in the heart of the Highlands. See sheepdogs at work while surrounded by the mountain wilderness of Cairngorms National Park. Continue on to the vibrant Victorian town of Pitlochry for some time at leisure to explore on your own. End your day in Scotland’s capital city of Edinburgh. This evening, give traditional Scottish ingredients a modern twist. Enjoy a lively and interactive cooking experience at one of Scotland’s premier culinary institutions with a “wee dram” in hand.
Day: 9 Edinburgh
Breakfast Radisson Blu Edinburgh
Today, visit Edinburgh Castle, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Edinburgh’s new town before your local expert takes you on a walking tour up to the magnificent castle. Enjoy an afternoon of free time. End your day in Scotland's capital city of Edinburgh.
Day: 10 Edinburgh - Tour Ends
Breakfast
Your tour of Scotland comes to a close today.
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