Legendary Scottish Isles, Edinburgh & Glasgow - Eastbound 2020

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Explore all the riches that Scotland and its islands have to offer by sea, as you sail to the Orkneys and Shetlands, and the isles of Iona, Mull, Skye, Lewis and more on a cruise between Glasgow and Edinburgh aboard Le Champlain... featuring private early-opening visits to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, a sea safari, and more.

Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • There’s no better way to explore all the natural and cultural riches that Scotland and its islands have to offer – from treasured tartans and traditions of the clans
    • to the wonders of single malt whiskies at a distillery in the Highlands to the distinctive folkways of the captivating Scottish Isles...Our 11-day trip including a 7-night cruise aboard the luxury small ship Le Champlain
    • plus a choice of hotel stays in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Cruise to the celebrated Orkney and Shetland Islands
    • and the more remote isles of Mull
    • Skye and Lewis; explore eclectic Edinburgh
    • the traditions of Scottish music and dance
    • the Highlands’ incredible scenery
    • brooding Loch Ness and much more. Enjoy private early-opening visits to the Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • a sea safari
    • and more.

What's this trip about?

    Explore all the riches that Scotland and its islands have to offer by sea, as you sail to the Orkneys and Shetlands, and the isles of Iona, Mull, Skye, Lewis and more on a cruise between Glasgow and Edinburgh aboard Le Champlain... featuring private early-opening visits to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, a sea safari, and more.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start City Glasgow, Scotland
End CityEdinburgh

Travel Themes

  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Scotland

Attractions

  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Visits to Skara Brae, a Neolithic settlement, and Gerranean Blackstone Village, a living museum, on Orkney Mainland Array All gratuities to Tauck Director, ship staff and local guides Tauck’s private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $2,447 Early private visit to Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Visit to Clava Cairns, a Neolithic cemetery, outside Inverness Visit to Culloden Moor and Fort George Canoe ride on Loch Ness

Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1 Arrive Glasgow

Tour begins 6:00 PM.
A transfer is included from Glasgow International Airport to one of hotels in the heart of the city: the Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel, the Dakota Glasgow, or the Grand Central Hotel Glasgow. Settle in and join us this evening for a welcome reception followed by dinner at the hotel. MEALS : D LODGING : Dakota Glasgow PORTOFCALL : Glasgow, Scotland

Day 2 Explore Glasgow and embark Le Champlain
A tour of city sights includes the Glasgow Cathedral and Necropolis, George's Square, Buchanan Street, the Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art, and Princes Square. This afternoon, visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, one of the city's most popular attractions, featuring a...
Day 3 The Isle of Mull
Sail to the Isle of Mull, a popular destination for naturalists and photographers in search of Britain's more elusive birds and wildlife. Land in Tobermory late in the morning for a choice of excursions. Take a boat tour with a guide who will educate you about the cetace...
Day 4 Skye castles and storybook landscapes
Known in Gaelic as "isle of mist," Skye is steeped in Celtic and Norse legend, a land of faerie glens, storybook mountains, and otherworldly landscapes that seem to spring from Tolkien's Middle Earth. At Portree, a fishing town in a harbor sheltered by cliffs, take your ...
Day 5 Lochs, brochs and standing stones
The Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides offers a dreamlike landscape of windy rolling hills, moors, vivid colors, and dramatic, rugged shores. Dock in the town of Stornoway, founded by Vikings in the 9th century, and take your choice of excursions. Set off on a sea safar...
Day 6 Orkney Islands & Stromness
The Orkney archipelago belonged to Norway until 1468 when the king of Norway gave them to the king of Scotland as collateral for a loan. When Norway tried to repay the loan, Scotland wouldn't give the islands back. But after all, who would? Arrive in Kirkwall, once a med...
Day 7 Treasure of the Shetland Islands
The Shetland Islands are an archipelago of more than a hundred windswept islands, of which only 16 are inhabited; the rest are havens for wildlife. Towns and villages are few, but there are thousands of archaeological sites throughout the islands, including the remains o...
Day 8 Inverness: Cairns and Cawdor Castle
Arrive this afternoon at Inverness on the Scottish mainland, where you have a choice of shore excursions. Drive outside the city for a walking tour of the Clava Cairns of Bulnuaran, well-preserved prehistoric grave monuments in a tranquil woodland setting not far from Cu...
Day 9 Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Castle & more
Under the watch of its lofty clifftop castle, Edinburgh rambles over rocky hills beside the sea, inviting you into its captivating maze of crooked medieval streets, cozy passages, avenues, shops, pubs, townhouses, and monumental palaces. Disembark Le Champlain and tour t...
Day 10 Another day well spent in Edinburgh
Begin the day with a visit to Holyroodhouse, the Queen's official residence in Scotland (Tauck has arranged a private early opening) where you'll explore the magnificent state apartments, the royal gardens, and the royal art collection. A guided walking tour introduces y...
Day 11 Journey home

Tour ends: Edinburgh, Scotland.
 Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, the Balmoral Hotel, or the Principal Edinburgh George Street Hotel to Edinburgh Airport or the Edinburgh Waverley Train Station. Allow three hours for flight check-in. MEALS : B PORTOFCALL : Edinburgh, Scotland

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Price From $7,890
Price per day$717
Last Updated: 2/17/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.

In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.

Two elements that did change over the next 90+ years – and three generations of Taucks – were the scope of destinations served and the variety of modes of travel used. Today Tauck delivers life-enriching travel experiences to every corner of the globe, incorporating small cruise ships, premium riverboats, trains, helicopters and more. What started as a New England motor coach tour company has truly evolved into an extraordinary global travel company. The fourth generation of Taucks is now involved in the company. While remarkable in any business, this seamless continuity across generations speaks to shared vision and values.

Throughout its history, the concept of “family” at Tauck has gone far beyond those sharing the surname to include hundreds of valued employees, and hundreds of thousands of loyal guests. The story of Tauck is the story of a unique American family company celebrating a passion for travel – a story that will continue to inspire generations to come.

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