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From the elegance of Edinburgh to the rugged
Scottish Highlands. Castles, lochs and lowlands.
Lively cities and stunning scenery. Fine food,
whisky, woollens & tartans. All at a 'canny' price.
From the heathered lowlands to the shadows of
Ben Nevis. The cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow
to the Isles of Orkney, Mull and Iona. Tweeds, tartans, shortbread and perhaps a Scottish cabaret.

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Best of Scotland
8 Days starting from $1,575.00

Countries Visited:
United Kingdom

Length:	8 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS 2008
Category:	Regional Europe
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	BBOS

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Blair Atholl, Scottish Highlands, Culloden, Kyle of Lochalsh, Isle of Skye, Glencoe, Alloway, Glasgow

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

Edinburgh: Castle visit, views of Holyrood House, Princes Street, the Royal Mile and the new Scottish Parliament.
St. Andrews: See the world’s oldest golf course.
Blair Atholl: View the Castle.
Scottish Highlands: Visit a whisky distillery.
Culloden: See the battlefield, site of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s defeat.
Kyle of Lochalsh: Visit Eilean Donan Castle.
Isle of Skye: Visit the island of Bonnie Prince Charlie..
Glencoe: See the Clan Memorial.
Alloway: See the church and Robert Burns'' birthplace.
Glasgow: Visit St. Mungo’s Cathedral.
Culzean Castle: Visit the Adam House, set in its own Country Park.
Scenic drives: Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness, Loch Lomond.

Dining Highlights

1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Edinburgh
6 full Scottish breakfasts on tour
2 three-course dinners in hotels
Farewell Dinner with wine in Glasgow

9 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

Escorted by one of Trafalgar’s top professional Tour Directors whilst touring.
A qualified local city guide in Edinburgh.
Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Edinburgh Festival.
Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers
Arrival transfers from Edinburgh Airport on Day 2 will be provided at 8.45 and 12 noon. On Day 8 outbound transfer to Glasgow Airport will arrive at 7.00 and 9.00 and to Edinburgh Airport to arrive at 10.30.

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

Edinburgh Tattoo: 1-23 August 2008
Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Festival. Applicable to departures July 30th through to August 20th.

London – Edinburgh train connection
For passengers wishing to join this tour in London, Trafalgar is pleased to be able to offer either one-way train service from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh or return.

Itinerary

Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to Edinburgh.
Day 2 - Arrive Edinburgh (2 nights) You will be transferred to your hotel in Edinburgh. Time perhaps for some tea and shortbread, before our Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and travelling companions.

Hotel: Marriott / Novotel (2 nights)
Day 3 - Edinburgh sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing visits the Castle and views Holyrood House and Arthur’s seat. We’ll also visit the Royal Mile and the ‘New Town’, view the Scottish Parliament and drive along Princes Street. Later you may wish to take an excursion to the Rosslyn chapel recently brought to notoriety by the ‘Da Vinci Code’. During the Festival, we''ll include tickets to the dazzling Edinburgh Tattoo. This evening, why not enjoy a Scottish night out? (Full Breakfast)
Day 4 - Edinburgh – Inverness (2 nights) We start with a drive over the Firth of Forth to St. Andrews, home of the famous golf course. Time to take a picture at the 18th hole and see the ecclesiastical ruins in town before continuing via Dundee and Perth to charming Pitlochry. Then we see Blair Castle and visit a famous whisky distillery en route to Culloden Moor, scene of the defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie. Finally, we arrive in Inverness for two nights. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Royal Highland (2 nights)
Day 5 - Highlands & Isle of Skye Excursion Today our Tour Director will share the secret of a Hidden Treasure with us! We drive along the banks of Loch Ness and stop at Urquhart Castle to see if we can spot ‘Nessie’. Then along the shores of Loch Cluanie through Glen Shiel. Next we visit Eilean Donan Castle before crossing the Kyle of Lochalsh to the Isle of Skye. We admire the beauty of the Cuillin Mountains before returning to the mainland to travel via Loch Carron and Achnasheen back to Inverness. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 6 - Inverness – Glasgow (2 nights) We drive past Fort William viewing Britain''s highest peak, Ben Nevis, en route to Glencoe. We will see the Clan Memorial before a drive along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond to Glasgow. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Radisson SAS (2 nights)
Day 7 - Glasgow orientation and Lowlands Excursion We enjoy a tour of Glasgow visiting St. Mungo’s Cathedral and viewing Clydeside, the City Chambers and George Square. Then we drive out to Alloway to see where the famous Scottish poet Robbie Burns was born. Afterwards we visit Culzean Castle and country park before we head back to Glasgow. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day 8 - Glasgow - USA We transfer to the airport for our return flight to America. (Full Breakfast)

Dates & Prices

To book a tour, call and speak to one of our live, experienced travel consultants, Call us now at 1-800-942-3301.

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/19/2008 - 4/26/2008	$1,575	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/26/2008 - 5/3/2008	$1,575	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/3/2008 - 5/10/2008	$1,599	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/10/2008 - 5/17/2008	$1,599	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/17/2008 - 5/24/2008	$1,599	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/24/2008 - 5/31/2008	$1,599	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/31/2008 - 6/7/2008	$1,599	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/7/2008 - 6/14/2008	$1,599	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/14/2008 - 6/21/2008	$1,599	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/21/2008 - 6/28/2008	$1,599	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/28/2008 - 7/5/2008	$1,635	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/5/2008 - 7/12/2008	$1,635	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/12/2008 - 7/19/2008	$1,635	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/19/2008 - 7/26/2008	$1,635	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/26/2008 - 8/2/2008	$1,635	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/30/2008 - 8/6/2008	$1,750	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/2/2008 - 8/9/2008	$1,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/6/2008 - 8/13/2008	$1,750	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/9/2008 - 8/16/2008	$1,695	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/13/2008 - 8/20/2008	$1,750	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/16/2008 - 8/23/2008	$1,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/20/2008 - 8/27/2008	$1,750	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/23/2008 - 8/30/2008	$1,635	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/27/2008 - 9/3/2008	$1,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/30/2008 - 9/6/2008	$1,625	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/6/2008 - 9/13/2008	$1,625	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/13/2008 - 9/20/2008	$1,625	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/20/2008 - 9/27/2008	$1,625	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/27/2008 - 10/4/2008	$1,625	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/4/2008 - 10/11/2008	$1,625	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/11/2008 - 10/18/2008	$1,599	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/18/2008 - 10/25/2008	$1,599	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/25/2008 - 11/1/2008	$1,599	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us

Sightseeing Highlights

Edinburgh
St. Andrews
Blair Atholl
Scottish Highlands
Culloden
Kyle of Lochalsh
Isle of Skye
Glencoe
Alloway
Glasgow

Best of Ireland and Scotland
16 Days starting from $2,799.00

Countries Visited:
Ireland, United Kingdom

Length:	16 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS 2008
Category:	Regional Europe
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	BIAS

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Dublin, Kildare, Waterford, Blarney, Kenmare, Limerick, Galway Bay, Galway, Drumcliff, Omagh, Londonderry/Derry, Giant''s Causeway, Belfast, Glasgow, Glencoe, Isle of Skye, Edinburgh

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

Dublin: Sightseeing views St. Patrick''s Cathedral, Dublin Castle, Phoenix Park and visits Trinity College to see the Book of Kells.
Kildare: Visit the Irish National Stud Farm and Japanese gardens.
Waterford: Visit the Crystal Showroom (when open).
Blarney: Visit to the Castle.
Kenmare: Ring of Kerry excursion.
Limerick: Orientation includes St. Mary''s Cathedral and King John''s Castle. Visit the spectacular Cliffs of Moher and the Burren.
Killarney: Ring of Kerry excursion.
Galway Bay: Panoramic views.
Galway: Orientation tour.
Drumcliff: See Yeat''s burial place.
Omagh: Visit the Ulster-American Folk Park.
Londonderry/ Derry: Sightseeing includes the city walls and St. Columb''s Cathedral.
Giant''s Causeway: Visit this geological formation of huge basalt columns.
Belfast: Sightseeing includes the City Hall and Queen''s University.
Glasgow: Orientation tour, visiting St. Mungo’s Cathedral, seeing George Square, Clydeside and the City Chambers. Visit the Burrell Collection of Art in Pollok Park.
Glencoe: See the Vale of Weeping.
Isle of Skye: Visit the beautiful island.
Culloden: See the famous battlefield.
Speyside: Visit a whisky distillery.
St. Andrews: See the famous golf course.
Edinburgh: Sightseeing visits the Castle and views Holyrood House.
Scenic Drives: Waterford and Youghal coast, Ring of Kerry, Galway Bay, Sligo Bay, Lough Erne, Antrim coast, Scottish Highlands, Loch Lomond, Loch Linnhe, Loch Ness, Cairngorm Mountains, Fife coast.

Dining Highlights

1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Dublin
8 full Irish and 6 Scottish breakfasts
7 three-course dinners in hotels
7 three-course dinners in hotels
1 local pub restaurant dinner in Glasgow
Farewell Dinner with wine in Edinburgh

23 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

Escorted by one of Trafalgar’s top professional Tour Directors whilst touring.
A qualified local city guide in Dublin, Londonderry/Derry, Belfast and Edinburgh.
Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Edinburgh Festival.
Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar’s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
Ferry across the Irish Sea from Northern Ireland to Scotland.
Dublin Airport Transfer is provided on Day 2 and Edinburgh Airport Transfer is provided on Day 16.
Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers
Group transfers on arrival at Dublin Airport will operate at 08.00, 11.00 and 13.30. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Edinburgh Airport at 07.00 and 10.30.

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

Edinburgh Tattoo: 3rd-25th August 2008
Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Festival. Applicable to certain departures in July and August. Please contact your Travel Agent or Trafalgar for further information.

Edinburgh - London train connection
For passengers wishing to return to London, Trafalgar is pleased to be able to offer one-way train service from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross.

Itinerary

Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to Dublin
Day 2 - Arrive Dublin (2 nights) On arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in the remainder of your day is at leisure to perhaps admire the elegant architecture of this great city. This evening, you''ll meet with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions for a Welcome Drink.

Hotel: Trinity Capital (2 nights)
Day 3 - Dublin sightseeing & at leisure After a hearty Irish breakfast, our sightseeing tour with a local guide takes in this ''fair city''s'' highlights. We’ll see Phoenix Park and enjoy views of Dublin Castle and St. Patrick''s Cathedral - and our highlight will be a visit of Trinity College so that we can admire the ancient Book of Kells. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore further. (Full Breakfast)
Day 4 - Dublin – Kildare – Waterford Today''s first stop is a visit to the Irish Stud Farm at Kildare. With a guide we will enjoy a walking tour of the Stud and see some of the country''s finest thoroughbreds. We will also visit the Japanese gardens – designed by a Japanese landscape artist at the turn of the last century. Next off to the coast of this Emerald Isle and to the seaside resort of Waterford where we see the 12th century Reginald''s Tower and stop to visit the Waterford Crystal showrooms. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: The Belfry
Day 5 - Waterford – Blarney – Kenmare (2 nights) This morning''s drive takes us along the scenic coast via the fishing village of Youghal where Moby Dick was filmed and through the city of Cork to Blarney, where we visit the castle in order to kiss the stone and acquire ''the gift of the gab''! Finally, we drive north to Kenmare where we will spend the next two nights. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Kenmare Bay (2 nights)
Day 6 - Ring of Kerry Excursion Not only spectacular scenery today but also a Hidden Treasure will be revealed to us by our Tour Director as we tour the ''Ring of Kerry''. Plunging cliffs, glassy lakes, granite mountains and jagged coastlines regale us as our trip passes Killorglin (of Puck Fair fame), Daniel O''Connell''s Cahirciveen, the fishing village of Waterville and Moll''s Gap before returning to Kenmare and our hotel for the night. (Full Breakfast)
Day 7 - Kenmare – Limerick – Galway – Ballina North via Limerick where the film ''Angela''s Ashes'' was set and where we see St. Mary''s Cathedral, King John''s Castle and the Treaty Stone. From here we visit the Cliffs of Moher and drive across the scenic area known as the Burren to Galway Bay where an orientation includes the city''s highlights. Then we head north to Ballina and our hotel for dinner and overnight. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Downhill Inn
Day 8 - Ballina – Londonderry – Letterkenny (2 nights) First we see Yeats’ grave in Drumcliff before crossing the border into Northern Ireland and along the shores of Lough Erne to Enniskillen in Ireland’s lake district. Then up to Omagh where we stop to visit the Ulster-American Folk Park. Next via Strabane we soon reach Londonderry/Derry where a walking tour with a local guide takes us to the city walls, some of the best-preserved in Europe. We also visit the 17th century St. Columb''s Cathedral with its tower before heading to the Derry Craft Village and on to the quay where Irish emigrants sailed to the New World. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Radisson SAS (2 nights)
Day 9 - Giant''s Causeway Excursion Our day begins with a drive along beautiful Antrim Coast road as we make our way to Giants Causeway. Here we stop to see the basalt columns rising from the sea before we make our way back to Letterkenny for the night. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 10 - Letterkenny – Belfast – Glasgow (2 nights) Today''s drive takes us to the capital of Northern Ireland, Belfast. Here our sightseeing tour shows us Stormont Castle, the City Hall and Queen''s University before heading to the port of Larne, where we board our ferry for the sea crossing to Stranraer in Scotland. Then we drive through Ayrshire, where we stop in Alloway to see the great poet Robbie Burn’s cottage, before arriving in Scotland''s commercial capital, Glasgow for a leisurely two-night stay. Tonight we will enjoy a typical Glaswegian dinner in a characteristic restaurant. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Jurys Inn (2 nights)
Day 11 - Glasgow orientation & at leisure Another Hidden Treasure is revealed today by your Tour Director. But first our orientation tour includes a visit to St Mungo’s Cathedral and views of the City Chambers and George Square. Later we visit the Burrell Collection, where some 9,000 artefacts and works of art are on view. Then time at leisure and maybe join a Burns Supper tonight? (Full Breakfast)
Day 12 - Glasgow – Fort William – Isle of Skye We drive along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, then through Glencoe, site of the famous massacre. Then along the shores of Loch Linnhe in the shadow of Ben Nevis and over the sea to Skye, made famous by Bonnie Prince Charlie. We spend the night and have dinner on this beautiful isle. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Tongadale
Day 13 - Isle of Skye – Loch Ness – Inverness – Culloden – Scottish Highlands (Aviemore) Through Glen Shiel to the banks of Loch Ness where we can look out for the famous monster! Past the ruins of Urquhart Castle and romantic scenery, we reach Inverness. Then we continue to visit the battlefield of Culloden, where Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated by Butcher Cumberland, to the ski resort of Aviemore. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Macdonalds Highland Resort
Day 14 - Scottish Highlands (Aviemore) – Pitlochry – Edinburgh (2 nights) Through the Cairngorm Mountains to visit a whisky distillery before seeing Blair Castle and Pitlochry. Then we stop in St. Andrews to see the ecclesiastical ruins and to take a picture at the 18th hole of the famous golf course. Then through the Kingdom of Fife to the Forth Bridge where we cross the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Marriott (2 nights)
Day 15 - Edinburgh sightseeing & at leisure After breakfast our guided sightseeing tour includes a visit to Edinburgh Castle and views of Holyrood House and Arthur’s seat at either end of the Royal Mile. We also visit Princes Street and see the new Scottish Parliament before free time – perhaps to take an excursion to the Rosslyn Chapel, long associated with the Knight Templars and the Freemasons, this pretty church has come to notoriety through the popular ‘Da Vinci Code’. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director and fellow travelling companions. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day 16 - Edinburgh – USA After breakfast it’s time to bid farewell to new-found friends as Trafalgar transfers you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Full Breakfast)

Dates & Prices

To book a tour, call and speak to one of our live, experienced travel consultants, Call us now at 1-800-942-3301.

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/25/2008 - 5/10/2008	$2,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/2/2008 - 5/17/2008	$2,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/16/2008 - 5/31/2008	$2,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/23/2008 - 6/7/2008	$2,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/30/2008 - 6/14/2008	$2,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/6/2008 - 6/21/2008	$2,925	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/13/2008 - 6/28/2008	$2,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/20/2008 - 7/5/2008	$2,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/27/2008 - 7/12/2008	$2,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/4/2008 - 7/19/2008	$2,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/11/2008 - 7/26/2008	$2,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/18/2008 - 8/2/2008	$2,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/15/2008 - 8/30/2008	$2,890	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/22/2008 - 9/6/2008	$2,890	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/29/2008 - 9/13/2008	$2,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/5/2008 - 9/20/2008	$2,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/12/2008 - 9/27/2008	$2,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/19/2008 - 10/4/2008	$2,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/26/2008 - 10/11/2008	$2,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/3/2008 - 10/18/2008	$2,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/10/2008 - 10/25/2008	$2,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/17/2008 - 11/1/2008	$2,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us

Sightseeing Highlights

Dublin
Kildare
Waterford
Blarney
Killarney
Limerick
Galway Bay
Galway
Drumcliff
Omagh
Londonderry/Derry
Giant''s Causeway
Belfast
Glasgow
Glencoe
Culloden
Speyside
St. Andrews
Edinburgh

Scottish Highlands Islands and Cities
14 Days starting from $2,935.00

Countries Visited:
United Kingdom

Length:	14 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS 2008
Category:	Regional Europe
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	BHLD

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Edinburgh, North Berwick, Jedburgh, St. Andrews, Speyside, Culloden, Dunrobin, Orkney Islands, John O''Groats, South Ronaldsay, Scara Brae, Ullapool, Isle of Skye, Glencoe, Mull, Iona, Alloway

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

Edinburgh: Castle visit, views of Holyrood House, Arthur''s Seat, Princes Street, New Town, Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.
Berwick-upon-Tweed: Visit the pretty seaside resort.
Jedburgh: See the Abbey, visit the Woollen shop.
St. Andrews: See the famous golf course.
Glamis Castle: Visit the childhood home of the Queen Mother.
Speyside: Visit one of the famous whisky distilleries.
Culloden: See the Battle site of Bonnie Prince Charlie''s defeat.
Dunrobin Castle: Visit the majestic castle and formal gardens.
Orkney Islands: Excursion to the remote Isles (subject to weather conditions).
John O'' Groats: Britain''s most northerly point.
South Ronaldsay: Visit the Italian Chapel.
Scara Brae: See the remains of the Neolithic village.
Ullapool: Visit this pretty village.
Isle of Skye: See the island of Bonnie Prince Charlie.
Kyle of Lochalsh: See the Eilean Donan Castle.
Glencoe: See the site of the famous massacre.
Mull: Excursion to this once volcanic island.
Iona: Visit this tiny island, burial place of Scottish Kings and Queens.
Culzean Castle: Visit the 18th century Robert Adam castle.
Alloway: See the Burns monument.
Scenic drives: Northeast Scottish coast, Highlands, Cairngorm Mountains, Loch Ness, Loch Lomond.

Dining Highlights

1 Welcome Drink with our Tour Director in Edinburgh
12 full Scottish breakfasts on tour
6 three-course dinners
1 local pub restaurant dinner in Aberdeen
Farewell Dinner with wine in Glasgow

20 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

Escorted by one of Trafalgar’s top professional Tour Directors whilst touring.
A qualified local city guide in Edinburgh..
Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Edinburgh Festival.
Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar’s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers
Arrival transfers from Edinburgh Airport on Day 2 will be provided at 9.00 and 13.00. On Day 14 transfers to Glasgow Airport will arrive at 7.00 and 9.00 and to Edinburgh Airport arriving at 10.30.

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

Edinburgh Tattoo: 3rd-25th August 2008
Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Festival. Applicable to certain departures in August. Please contact your Travel Agent or Trafalgar for further information.

London – Edinburgh train connection
For passengers wishing to join this tour in London, Trafalgar are pleased to be able to offer either one-way train service from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh or return.

Itinerary

Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to Edinburgh.
Day 2 - Arrive Edinburgh (3 nights) Trafalgar welcomes you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel. Time to relax before we get together with our Tour Director and fellow passengers for a Welcome Drink.

Hotel: Jurys Inn (3 nights)
Day 3 - Edinburgh sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour visits Princes Street, the New Town and the Royal Mile plus a trip to the Castle for a guided visit of the apartments and views of Holyrood House, former residence of Mary Queen of Scots, as well as Arthur’s seat. You may wish to join in an excursion to visit the Rosslyn Chapel – made famous by the ‘Da Vinci Code’. During the Festival, tickets for the Edinburgh Tattoo are included. (Full Breakfast)
Day 4 - Edinburgh – Excursion to the Borders First along the coast to the seaside resort of North Berwick which is popular for its beaches and golf courses. Then to Jedburgh with its impressive 12th century ruined Abbey. We have the chance to visit the woollen mills before continuing to Melrose where we see the Abbey which is said to contain the casket wherein lies the heart of Robert the Bruce. Finally, we follow the valley of the river Tweed back to Edinburgh. (Full Breakfast)
Day 5 - Edinburgh – St. Andrews – Glamis Castle – Aberdeen Our Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure to us today! But first we cross the Forth Bridge to St Andrews famous golf course. We take a picture at the 18th hole before continuing via Dundee to visit Glamis Castle – childhood home of the late Queen Mother. Then we head to our hotel at Aberdeen with a late afternoon arrival. This evening, we will enjoy a dinner of Scottish cooking in a local restaurant. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Thistle Altens
Day 6 - Aberdeen – Scottish Highlands (Laggan) Today''s drive takes us through classic Scottish landscapes along the valley of the River Dee. From here, we drive past Ballater and Royal Balmoral Castle through the rugged Cairngorm Mountains to Speyside. On our arrival we enjoy a visit to one of the famous whisky distilleries to learn how Scotland''s national drink is made. Next, we head to our hotel in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Laggan Country Hotel
Day 7 - Scottish Highlands (Laggan) – Thurso (2 nights) This morning we''re off to Culloden Moor, scene of the 1746 defeat of the Stuarts. Then via Inverness we stop to visit the Dunrobin Castle, ancestral home of the Dukes of Sutherland. Time to stroll in the formal gardens before heading to our hotel in Thurso for dinner and our overnight stay. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Royal (2 nights)
Day 8 - Orkney Islands Excursion We board a ferry today from John O''Groats to South Ronaldsay where we overlook Scapa Flow and visit the Italian Chapel. We move on to Scara Brae to see the remains of a Neolithic village, before passing the pre-history Ring of Brodgar to Viking Kirkwall. Late afternoon, we reboard our ferry back to the mainland and Thurso. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 9 - Thurso – Isle of Skye We enjoy a drive through stunning and unspoilt landscapes along the northern coastline with its sandy beaches. Then further inland to misty valleys and glens, lochs and rushing waters before our arrival in Ullapool on Loch Broom. More scenic wonders as we head to the Kyle of Lochalsh where we cross over the sea to Skye. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Tongadale
Day 10 - Isle of Skye – Eilean Donan Castle – Loch Ness – Ballachulish (2 nights) We drive past Eilean Donan Castle through Glen Shiel and along the shores of Loch Cluanie. On through Fort Augustus on the shores of Loch Ness to Fort William, glimpsing Ben Nevis, Britain''s highest mountain. Next, to Glencoe to see the site of the famous 1692 massacre and to beautiful Ballachulish for our two-night stay. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Ballachulish (2 nights)
Day 11 - Mull & Iona Excursion After a short drive this morning we will board our ferry at Oban and cruise across the mouth of Loch Linnhe to Craignure on the Isle of Mull. From here we drive to Fionnphort for a short sea crossing to the island of Iona. On arrival we visit the Cathedral before returning to Oban. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 12 - Ballachulish – Glasgow (2 nights) Today we travel via Tyndrum to the beautiful scenery of Loch Lomond. Here there''s time for a picture-stop or maybe to take a cruise on the Loch. Later, we arrive at Glasgow for two nights. On arrival an orientation tour of this – the largest Scottish city – includes George Square, Clydeside, the City Chambers and a visit of St Mungo’s Cathedral. Then time at leisure for shopping. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Crowne Plaza (2 nights)
Day 13 - Robert Burns Excursion Today we head into ''Robbie Burns'' country to visit Culzean Castle and enjoy its beautiful grounds. Next on to Alloway, to view the Burns'' monument and cottage before returning to Glasgow. Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day 14 - Glasgow – Return USA Time to bid a fond farewell to Scotland and its Isles as we are transferred to the airport for the return flight home. (Full Breakfast)

Dates & Prices

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8/3/2008 - 8/16/2008	$3,060	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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Sightseeing Highlights

Edinburgh
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Jedburgh
Selkirk
St. Andrews
Glamis Castle
Speyside
Culloden
Dunrobin Castle
Orkney Islands
John O'' Groats
South Ronaldsay
Scara Brae
Ullapool
Isle of Skye
Kyle of Lochalsh
Glencoe
Iona
Culzean Castle
Alloway

Scotland and the Isles
15 Days starting from $3,150.00

Countries Visited:
United Kingdom

Length:	15 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS 2008
Category:	Regional Europe
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	BSCI

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Glasgow, Inverary, Oban, Mull, Iona, Inverlochy Castle, Glenfinnan, Skye, Loch Ness, Orkney, Shetland, Braemar, Edinburgh

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

Glasgow Orientation includes the Cathedral and George Square.
Inverary Visit the castle, home to the Dukes of Argyll.
Oban Orientation.
Mull Tour the Isle.
Iona See the Monastery and visit the St. Columba centre.
Inverlochy Castle View the ruins.
Glenfinnan See the viaduct used in the Harry Potter films.
Skye Tour the Isle and visit the Museum of island life.
Loch Ness Drive along the shores seeing Urquhart Castle.
Orkney See the Standing Stone of Stenness and take a walking tour of Skara Brae.
Visit Kirkwall, capital of Orkney, the Italian Chapel and St. Magnus Cathedral.
Shetland See Lerwick and the Shetland Museum.
Visit the Sumburgh Head seabird colony, Jarlshof archaeological site, see Scalloway Castle and Sullom Voe.
Aberdeen Orientation.
Ballater Stop in the Royal village.
Craithie Church Visit the Church where Princess Anne was married.
Balmoral Castle Visit the apartments (when available).
Braemar Visit the village of the Highland Games.
St Andrews See the golf course and the Ecclesiastical ruins.
Edinburgh Sightseeing includes a visit to the Castle and the Royal Mile.
Scenic drives Loch Lomond, Loch Ness, Loch Fyne, Isle of Skye, Ullapool to John O''Groats, Royal Deeside.

Dining Highlights

1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Glasgow
13 full Scottish breakfasts on tour
9 three-course dinners
1 local speciality dinner in Kirkwall, Orkney
Farewell Dinner with wine in Edinburgh

24 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

Escorted by one of Trafalgar’s top professional Tour Directors whilst touring.
A qualified local city guide in Edinburgh, Isle of Skye and Shetland.
Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Edinburgh Festival.
Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar’s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
Cruise from Oban to Mull. Short crossings between Oban – Craignure, Fionnphort – Iona, Scrabster (Thurso) – Stromness (Orkney), Stromness (Orkney) – Lerwick and Lerwick – Aberdeen.
Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
Cruise from Oban to Mull.
All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers
Arrival transfers from Glasgow Airport on Day 2 will be provided at 9.00 and 11.00 and 13.00. On Day 15 outbound transfer to Edinburgh Airport will arrive at 7.00 and 9.00 and to Glasgow Airport to arrive at 10.30.

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

Edinburgh Tattoo: 1-23 August 2008
Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Festival. Applicable to departures July 25th through to August 8th.

London – Glasgow train connection
For passengers wishing to join this tour in London, Trafalgar are pleased to be able to offer either one-way train service from London Kings Cross to Glasgow or return.

Itinerary

Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to Glasgow.
Day 2 - Arrive Glasgow Trafalgar meets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel. Free time this afternoon – perhaps visit the shops – Glasgow is reputed to have one of the best shopping centres in Britain! Later this evening you will meet with your Tour Director and fellow travellers to learn more about your tour over a Welcome Drink tonight.

Hotel: Radisson SAS
Day 3 - Glasgow – Glencoe On this morning’s orientation tour our Tour Director shows us George Square, Clydeside, the City Chambers and St Mungo’s Cathedral. Then we drive along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond to Loch Fyne, famous for its oysters. We stop at Inverary to visit the castle which was the home of the Dukes of Argyll – the senior branch of the Campbell Clan. From here we continue to beautiful Glencoe, where we will enjoy dinner in our hotel tonight. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Isles of Glencoe
Day 4 - Glencoe – Isle of Mull excursion and trip to Iona – Fort William We drive to Oban to take the ferry across to Craignure on the Isle of Mull. Watch out for seals as we dock in the harbour! We start with a tour of this large Hebridean Island which was formed by ancient volcanoes, including a visit to Tobermory – the largest village on the island. Then we dri