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Scottish Highland Fling | August 2023
10 Day Tour from Edinburgh to Glasgow
Don’t be shy—you’re not the only daydreamer with a major crush on Scotland. With its lush rolling hills, dramatic coastlines, tiny villages, and towering fairytale castles, what’s not to love? On this Undiscovered Tour of Scotland, you’ll feel your heart skip a beat as you journey through the breathtaking Highlands, ferry to its most beautiful islands, and immerse yourself in a world of haunting bagpipes, hallowed battlefields, and hoppy brews — the perfect choice for washing down traditional fish and chips at a Scottish chippy. With visits to the Neolithic village of Skara Brae, the legendary golf town of St. Andrews, and a famous whisky distillery for a tour and a wee dram, this Scotland vacation offers countless opportunities to raise a glass to your many passions. Making a spectacular scenic loop from Edinburgh to Glasgow, this Scottish Highland Fling tour is indeed an affair to remember.
Trip Highlights
- Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance
- Edinburgh Castle
- St. Andrews Home of Golf
- Orkney Islands
- The Trossachs National Park
- Glenfinnan Viaduct
10-Day, Daily Activity Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Edinburgh, Scotland
As you arrive, enjoy free time for the remainder of the day. This evening meet your Bluegreen Host, Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Dinner Included
Day 2 - Edinburgh
This morning go on a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide to explore Edinburgh! You will see the New Town and the Old Town as well as visit Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. In the afternoon, attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year.
Breakfast Included
Day 3 - Edinburgh – St. Andrews – Pitlochry – Culloden Moor – Inverness
This morning see the fairways and greens at the birthplace of golf, where legendary players of the Scottish game made history in the university town of St. Andrews. Walk through the Victorian mountain resort in Pitlochry then drive through the scenic Grampian Mountains and Cairngorms National Park. Followed by a visit to the Culloden battlefield site and visitor center. Once we get to Inverness enjoy an unrestricted encounter with Bronze Age history at the 4,000-year-old Clava Cairns burial site, then reflect on its symbols and significance during an included drink at a local pub!
Breakfast Included
Day 4 - Inverness – Highlands – Dunrobin – Thurso
As we drive toward Thurso, visit a local favorite whisky distillery in the Highlands. On this guided tour you will learn about the distillery process with a sample of authentic and historic malt whisky. Next stop in Dunrobin to visit the castle and walled gardens. Once in Thurso, enjoy some free time before dinner.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 5 - Thurso, Excursion to the Orkney Islands
Drive to John O’Groats to board a ferry for a scenic crossing to the Orkney Islands. Sightseeing includes the four Churchill Barriers, Scapa Flow, Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, and Kirkwall. Join a local favorite guided tour of The Orkney Brewery, have a light lunch at the Tasting Hall café and then visit Skaill House. Return to the mainland by ferry in the late afternoon. In the evening we have a fun excursion planned that takes you fireside to The Old Smiddy pub for full immersion into a world filled with lively Gaelic storytelling, music, and two drinks of your choice.
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 6 - Thurso – Durness – Ullapool – Gairloch
Take a scenic drive along the spectacular North Coast 500 route via Durness and Scourie. Once in Ullapool visit the fishing port that includes a Local Favorite of traditional fish & chips lunch at a local restaurant.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 7 - | Gairloch – Isle of Skye – Fort William – Glen Coe – Oban
Drive across the Inner Hebridean island. Return to the mainland by ferry across the Sound of Sleat to Mallaig. See the monument to fallen Jacobite clansmen and the famous viaduct in Glenfinnan and then see the gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak in Fort William. Enjoy a scenic drive en route to Oban.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 8 - Oban Excursion to the Isles of Mull and Iona
Take the ferry crossing to the Isle of Mull, also called “Eagle Island” by wildlife watchers. The Isle of Mull is a paradise for birds of prey keeping a watchful eye on the wonderful wild landscapes below. Watch for Scottish red deer, iconic Highland cattle, and rolling hills that paint a picture of quintessential Scotland on a scenic drive across the island. The medieval abbey on the Isle of Iona is the resting place of many Scottish monarchs and chiefs. Visit the burial place of many Scottish kings and chiefs at the Isle of Iona. Visit one of the first Christian monasteries in the British Isles.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 9 - Oban – Loch Lomond – Glasgow
In the morning depart for a scenic drive through The Trossachs National Park with a visit at Loch Lomond Lake. In the afternoon, enjoy an orientation drive to see the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. Free time this afternoon before a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 10 - Glasgow
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Included
Tour Inclusions
- 3+ star hotel accommodation in Edinburgh, Inverness, Thurso, Gairloch, Oban, Glasgow
- Breakfast daily, some lunches and dinners
- Balance guided sightseeing and free time to explore
- Admission into attractions
- Tour Director and Local Guides
- Bluegreen Vacations Host
- Prepaid gratuities
- On-tour motor coach transportation
Owner Adventures are open to ALL deeded Bluegreen owners. Traveler Plus members have the option of paying for any Owner Adventure with annual, biennial, borrowed and rented Points, a credit card or any combination of these.*
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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*TRAVELER PLUS POINTS-FOR-TRAVEL BENEFIT TERMS & CONDITIONS: In order to apply any combination of annual, biennial, borrowed or rented Bluegreen Vacations Points for payment, Owner Adventures vacation price, including base fare and taxes must total a minimum of $1,000.00. Points values applied under the points-for-travel benefit are subject to change and may vary based on ownership level. Benefit applies only to active Traveler Plus members.
1GLOBUS DETAILS OF PARTICIPATION: Prices and accommodations based on availability, per person double occupancy and subject to change without notice. Globus tour inclusions are accommodations; some meals; gratuities for wait staff for included meals; admission to attractions; and hotel baggage handling; Fares shown are in U.S. dollars for new reservations only and are subject to availability. Not included: airfare; airline baggage fees; airport or departure taxes; vacation insurance; gratuities for hotel housekeepers, tour manager, local guides and driver; alcohol, food and beverages outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant; optional excursions; passports; items of a personal nature; and any incidental charges. Cancellation fees apply.
2GREAT VACATION DESTINATIONS, INC. DETAILS OF PARTICIPATION: Price is per person based on double occupancy and includes the Globus tour inclusions noted above plus these additional inclusions: Clava Cairns and Pub Visit excursion in Inverness; Ceilidh Evening excursion in Thurso; airport transfers in Edinburgh on August 10th and Glasgow on August 19th; gratuities for Globus tour director, local guides and driver; and taxes. All participants are required to sign the Bluegreen Owner Adventures Release and to complete the Globus Guest Acknowledgement process as a condition of booking confirmation. Travel insurance is the sole responsibility of the traveler to purchase and to carefully review the terms of (and exclusions from) any such policy(ies) purchased. Participants are subject to vaccination requirements of the countries visited and the tour operator at the time of travel. Currently vaccinations are not required by Globus or for entry into Scotland. Participants are encouraged to follow CDC recommendations for Covid-19 vaccinations and booster shots. A passport valid for six months past the ending date of this adventure is required for all guests. Entry VISAs are not required for US residents but may be required for other nationalities. VISA requirements are subject to change at any time. It is the responsibility of the guest to verify their individual entry requirements and obtain any necessary entry documents in advance of the commencement of travel. Starting on May 3, 2023, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. Please refer to https://www.dhs.gov/real-id for additional information. Reservations must be booked by February 24, 2023. Nonrefundable, non-transferrable deposit of $500 per person is due at time of booking. Final payment due by May 19, 2023. Arrival and departure transfers are included on the tour start and end dates, provided that guest arrival and departure flight or alternative travel details are received at least 60 days prior to tour commencement. Prices, additional fees, itineraries, and availability are subject to change without notice. Certain terms, conditions, and restrictions may apply. Cancellation fees apply. Please call us at 800.459.1597 for additional information. Fares shown are in U.S. dollars for new reservations only and are subject to availability. Not included: airfare; airline baggage fees; airport or departure taxes; travel insurance; gratuities for hotel housekeepers; alcohol, beverages and food outside the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant; optional excursions; and all other items of a personal nature. Great Vacation Destinations, Inc doing business as Bluegreen Travel Services, is the seller of these trips and is located at 4960 Conference Way North Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Great Vacation Destinations is a Washington Seller of Travel No. 602-283-711; Florida Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) registration No. 15-72225-4, California Seller of travel registration No. 2068362 (Registration as a Seller of Travel does not constitute approval by the State of California). Void where prohibited by law and where registration and/or licensing requirements have not been meet. In the event of a conflict between the terms of Great Vacations Destinations’ Details of Participation and Globus’s (or an otherwise applicable alternate tour provider’s Details of Participation), Globus’s (or the otherwise applicable tour provider’s) Details of Participation will govern.
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