September 2 - September 9, 2012
7 Nights
Gentle walks
through secret glens and fields of heather, the charm of small villages,
the magnificence of the great Scottish outdoors, the surprise of film locations, and the hidden beauty and romance of the Highlands, seen at a relaxed pace. Great photographic opportunities.
Walks vary in
length from one to two hours with no high elevations or rough terrain. These are combined
with sightseeing, a whisky distillery tour, wildlife viewing, movie
locations, a Highland winery tour, castles, small villages, and enjoying local culture with the Scots.
Walking highlights include
Glencoe and the West Highland Way, Reelig Forest
(Moniack, near Inverness), Rothiemurchus Estate near Aviemore
in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, Glen Grant Victorian
Garden in Aberdeenshire, National Nature Reserve
at Glen Roy, Loch Arkaig -- featured in the film Rob Roy
with Liam Neeson, Caledonian Canal
and Neptune's Staircase near Fort William, Dunnottar Castle
near Aberdeen.
Sightseeing highlights include
Glencoe (featured in Braveheart
and Highlander), Glenfinnan Monument and the Glenfinnan
Viaduct (featured in several Harry Potter
films), Moniack Castle Highland Wineries, Fyvie Castle, Glen Grant Distillery
and Victorian Garden, Easter Aquhorthies Recumbent Standing Stones,
Culloden Battlefield (private guided tour), Dunnottar Castle, Balmoral
Castle, Mountain Safari off-road day tour through Perthshire's "Big
Tree Country."
Includes:
- Deluxe motorcoach transportation
- Ensuite accommodations in 4-star properties
- Full Scottish breakfast daily
- Three 3-course dinners
- Professional Blue Badge Guide throughout
- Private tour of Culloden Battlefield
- Highland Winery Tour
- Off-road Mountain Safari with lunch
- Distillery Tour
- Entrance fees into all sites listed
- Tax of 20%
Price:
- $2,995.00 per person, double occupancy (two sharing one room).
- Single supplement is $700.00 - Single travelers have the option of sharing a room with other singles (if available) to offset this supplement, but this is solely at the discretion of the travelers and not the responsibility of Celtic Journeys.
More information:
- Reservations require a non-refundable deposit of $500.00 per person. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, and checks are accepted forms of payment. Balance is due 60 days prior to departure.
- Airfare is not included; Celtic Journeys can make your arrangements for you with no booking fees.
- Tour begins in Glasgow and ends in Edinburgh; additional hotel nights at the beginning and end of the tour are available at reduced rates; booking service is complimentary.
- To book your space or for additional information, contact Judy Lowstuter at judy@celticjourneys.us or call (703) 941-6455. Tour is limited to 10 guests. Tours are never cancelled except in the event of a natural disaster, airline strike, or travel warning of imminent danger.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation insurance is available to protect against cancellation penalties:
- 60 days or more prior to tour date full refund less deposit
- 59-30 days prior to tour date 50% refund less deposit
- 29-15 days prior to tour date 25% refund less deposit
- Cancellations of 14 days or less, no refund
