Scottish Highlands

*THIS IS A SAMPLE ITINERARY - NOT A TOUR ON SALE*

 

Enjoy a break in the heart of Scotland with real hospitality. Pitlochry offers clear sparkling air, beautiful scenery, rich clan history, fine food, plenty of space and lots to see and do.

5 Day Tour - Suggested Itinerary:

Day 1: Travel to Pitlochry. Travel to your hotel with time to relax before dinner.

Day 2: Optional Mountain Safari. After breakfast, you have the opportunity to get close up to nature with a Mountain Safari. You will transfer to a four wheel drive vehicle, where there will usually be a maximum of six persons in each vehicle. You will be given binoculars and telescopes to make your day even more enjoyable, and hats and hand warmers are even available! You should wear suitable clothing and shoes or boots. 
There will also be a visit to a Mountain chalet at 2,500 feet for tea/coffee and shortbread and 'a wee dram'. After your Safari, there is a light lunch included. 
The rest of the day is at leisure or alternatively, why not visit Dewar's World of Whisky, where you will enjoy a distillery and warehouse tour and get to taste the Whisky.

Day 3: Optional visit to Blair Castle. In the morning, you have the chance to visit Blair Castle, the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl, and enjoying one of Scotland finest settings in the heart of Highland Perthshire. 
With its roots in the 13th century, Blair Castle's history extends over some 740 years. We can arrange lunch at the castle, maybe followed by an afternoon at leisure.

Day 4: At leisure. There are many excursion opportunities today - take the scenic drive north to Aviemore, stopping at the fascinating Waltzing Waters or the Highland Folk Museum at Newtonmore. 
There may also be chance to take a trip on the Strathspey Steam Railway.

Day 5: Return home. After breakfast start your journey home and if time allows stop in Stirling or Edinburgh.

Suggested Hotels:

3* Fishers Hotel, Pitlochry 
Having undergone a recent full refurbishment programme, the hotel which sits on Pitlochry’s main High Street, offers 134 bedrooms, a cosy bar, restaurant and separate lounge areas. The hotel has its own pub adjoining the hotel which offers entertainment on at least two evenings. There is a lift to all floors. 

3* Scotland’s Hotel Pitlochry
This traditional hotel is situated a few minutes’ walk from High Street, up a small hill. The hotel has a bar, lounge areas and restaurant. There is an indoor leisure centre with swimming pool. All 67 bedrooms are traditionally furnished with en-suite bathrooms.

Tour Package:

Includes return luxury coach travel with Johnsons and accommodation on dinner, bed & breakfast basis.

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