SCOTLAND NATURAL PARADISE IN JULY Complete!

As an old Scottish saying goes, "Good things come in small packages". And it is that, despite its small size, Scotland certainly has many treasures crammed into its compact territory..

Scotland is a land of castles, abbeys, lagos, waterfalls, está llena de paisajes de ensueño que podrás disfrutar recorriéndola en coche y pudiendo parar en el lugar con las vistas más increíbles. And so will we! We will travel in a comfortable high-end vehicle 9 plazas con conductor y nuestro auténtico guía privado, que irá con nosotras durante toda la ruta por Las Highlands. We will be a group of only 8 women and we will leave from Barcelona. Mira bien el programa porque es una maravilla. Two days in Edinburgh and 5 route days visiting the Highlands: La impresionante isla de Skye, el Lago Ness, los castillos y paisajes más espectaculares, cliffs, pueblos de cuento…En un viaje que es un lujo en todos los aspectos. WE ARE GOING TO SCOTLAND!

DAY 1– LLEGADA A EDIMBURGO Y VISITA NEW TWON

Meeting in Barcelona at the agreed time to catch our flight to Edinburgh. At the arrived, un taxi nos llevará a nuestro céntrico hotel, después de descansar un poco y comer, ya por la tarde haremos una visita guiada por la New Town (Ciudad nueva) y la bonita aldea de Dean Village, un lugar tranquilo y con mucho encanto situado dentro de Edimbrugo. Noche libre para pasear y cenar. night in edinburgh.

DAY 2- EDIMBURGO- VISITA GUIADA OLD TWON

After having breakfast, our guide will pick us up at the hotel for a private tour of the Old Town (Old City). We will listen to the best anecdotes and stories, visitaremos los monumentos más espectaculares y conoceremos a los personajes que cambiaron la historia de Edimburgo ¡Y del mundo! Tarde libre y noche en Edimburgo.

DAY 3- STIRLING- KILLIN- GLENCOE- FORT WILLIAM- PLOCKTON

After having breakfast, we will leave our hotel to start a route of 5 days in the Scottish Highlands, also known as The Highlands. We will head towards Stirling and the Tower Monument to William Wallace.

Over the Hill Abbey Craig, nothing pays better tribute to the national hero than the monument tower that bears his name.
A nice walk will take us to the top where we will find the best views of the city. Once there, we can contemplate
situ’ the battlefield where the Scots, led by William Wallace, they defeated the English army for the first time. we tell you
all strategy! Without doubt, one of the favorite stops of the day!
Pondremos rumbo a Killin where we will make a stop along the way to regain strength and enjoy the rich and varied gastronomy of the area, in addition the cascades of Docharts make this town a very attractive visit and the ideal place to recharge your batteries.

Then we will go to Glen Coe. This is probably the most beautiful valley that can be traveled by road. We will be able to admire its imposing beauty from two different points of the valley. Not only known for its natural beauty, the history that surrounds this enclave makes the valley of Glen Coe a special place on the journey. The wind that runs through its mountains whispers to us a gray and mysterious past with stories worth telling. We will enjoy its history with the explanation of our guide!

Nos dirigiremos a Fort William, el segundo pueblo más grande de Las Highlands, This will be the place chosen to stop for a walk and be able to taste the gastronomy of the place.

Seguiremos haciendo una pequeña parada en Fort Augustus, donde veremos el famoso cartel del Lago Ness y el increible Canal de Caledonian, una maravilla de la ingenieria escocesa. Finalmente llegaremos a Plockton, esta pequeña vila marinera situada en una bahía escondida, es una de las joyas de las Highlands y será nuestro lugar de alojamiento durante las dos noches siguientes ¡No vas a querer irte!

DAY 4- ISLA DE SKYE

Inmersos en la Isla de Skye, we will find a dramatic landscape created by the mountain range of Las Cullins, that will give us some wonderful snapshots. We will stop at the old bridge of Sligachan para dejarnos impresionar. Parada para tomar un café en A portrait, this small town has the largest population on the island and is considered to be the capital of Skye. It stands out for its port and the picturesque colored houses that adorn it. We will be able to walk through its streets full of little shops with local products. We will go to one of the star moments of the trip, Old Man of Storr. At the foot of the mountain and on its slope, familiar pinnacles point to the sky. A path will lead us to the top, where the best reward awaits us, An image that will remain in our retina forever!! We will visit the tremendous cliffs of Kilt Rock and the waterfall that comes out of them, Quiraing, known as Skye's balcony, From its highest point we will contemplate one of the most impressive views of the trip. Pararemos a comer en Ug y nos dirigiremos a Neist Point Lighthouse, where we will discover mountains, Beaches, cliffs, islands… of incomparable beauty and with a bit of luck, we can see dolphins! Noche en Plockton.

DAY 5- ELIAN DONAN- LAGO NESS- INVERNESS

We will leave after breakfast leaving our hotel, to the island of donate, where we will visit one of the most famous castles in Scotland.

The Castle of Donan Island He is the star of many movies., besides being one of the most visited tourist attractions. We will be stunned by the beauty that it gives off and the enclave where it is.

We follow! And now yes, it's time to cruise the Lago Ness, one of the most famous lakes in the world, full of legend and reality. We will take a cruise that will take us on an unforgettable journey to the castle that guards the lake. Who knows if we will meet Nessie!!

Urquhart Castle It is one of the most important in the history of this beautiful country and without a doubt the most beautiful point of the lake and we are going to visit it arriving at its gates by boat.

We continue to reach Invernnes, capital of the Highlands and in which we will eat, to later get to know its culture and get lost in its streets all afternoon. We will walk along the shores of Loch Ness, we can visit the cathedral, the 17th century Leakey bookstore and enjoy its atmosphere and gastronomy. night in winternes.

DAY 6- STONEHAVEN- CASTILLO DUNNOTTAR – ST ANDREWS-DUNDEE

Del otro lado de la geografia escocesa y a orillas del mar del norte, llegaremos a este pueblecito pesquero. Stonehaven tiene un mirado con impresionantes vistas al mar y el cual nos indica el comienzo del sendero que sobrevuela los acantilados de Dunnottar. Nos pondremos en marcha para hacer un paseo que recorre los acantilados del litoral escocés por un sendero, disfrutando de uno de los momentos que seguro, not leave you indifferent, para llegar finalmente al Castillo de Dunnottar. Without doubt, This castle is considered by many to be the most beautiful castle in Scotland.. Due to its location in an enclave with difficult access and its spectacular falls into the sea, makes this castle a magical place on the Scottish east coast. Nature and history mix in the North Sea combining its cliffs and its beaches with the ruins of this historic fortress that rises 50 meters above water. A unique and special place that will certainly remain engraved in your memory. We went in to meet him!

Seguiremos rumbo a St Andrews, the most important town in Scotland and an essential visit due to its history and culture, its streets hide historical passages that our guide will discover for us. Es conocido por la mítica escena de la pelicula Carros de fuego filmada en su playa.

Then we will go to Dundee, the fourth city in Scotland in terms of number of inhabitants. It is a modern city that has been transformed in recent years. Known in ancient times for its shipyards, Dundee has been the mother of important vessels such as the Discovery. We'll spend the night in this town, Going for a walk through the center and tasting its rich gastronomy.

DAY 7- BOSQUE DEL ERMITAÑO- DESTILERÍA- DUNKELD- PUENTES DEL FORTH

Still immersed in the Highlands, we will delve into hermit's forest to walk along the river Braan, that will bring us closer to its beautiful waterfalls and we will walk among the tallest trees in the United Kingdom. Like out of a fairy tale, It is a perfect trail to enjoy direct contact with nature.

Then we are going to discover the culture of Whiskey in one of the most beautiful and oldest distilleries in Scotland, the Blair Athol Distillery. Since 1798, this distillery is a mandatory stop for any traveler, With our guide we will learn about the origins of Whiskey and its production.

Right next to the distillery is the picturesque town of Pitlochry, with multiple Victorian constructions that have crowned it as one of the most authentic destinations in the region, the first thing that will impress you is its beauty. And no wonder, since this did not go unnoticed by Queen Victoria herself, who stayed at Blair Castle in 1842.

Acabada la visita iremos hasta Dunkeld, one of the loveliest villages in the heart of Scotland and on the banks of the River Tay, offers those who visit it a picture that is difficult to forget.

Junto al estuario del Forth, se encuentran estas tres obras de ingenieria maestra, los puentes del Forth. Daremos un paseo por Culross, quizás uno de los pueblos más pintorescos de las tierras bajas. Sus casitas de colores, lo hacen digno de visitar.

Después de unos días llenos de emociones, volveremos a Edimburgo, nuestro guía nos dejará en el hotel, located 15 minutos del aeropuerto y donde podremos relajarnos en su piscina cubierta, cena y a descansar.

DAY 8- at the agreed time, nuestro taxi nos recogerá para llevarnos al aeropuerto a coger nuestro vuelo y fin del viaje.

What does the trip include?

 

Travel with a companion (I organize everything and I accompany you) Many of you already know me, I'm Laura, agency manager, la que organiza los viajes y siempre que puedo, also your companion

 

 

 

 

 

El que está conmigo en la foto es nuestro querído Lewis, escocés de pura cepa (No puede negarlo 😆) y nuestro guía en la ruta por Las Highlands. ¡Un encanto de persona, divertido, amante de su tierra y excelente guía!

private taxi from the airport to the hotel and vice versa

Vehicle 9 1st class seats, private throughout the Highlands route

(All parking fees, tolls and gasoline)

Spanish private guide during the 5 route days, exclusive for the group.

Guided tour in Edinburgh

Tickets:

Castillo Eilean Donan

Castillo Dunnottar

Castillo Stirling

Loch Ness Cruise

Blair Athol Distillery Tour

7 noches de alojamiento con desayuno en hoteles bien situados.

-2 Noches en Edimburgo en Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

-2 noches en Plokcton en The Haven Guest House

-1 Noche en Inverness en Penta Hotel

-1 noche en Dundee en Hampton by Hilton

1- Noche en Edimburgo en Hotel Leonard Edinburgh Murrayfield

Multi assistance Plus travel insurance of the Intermundial company with cancellation bonus

• Travel insurance is optional, If you are not interested, the amount of the insurance will be deducted from the total price of the trip

Check the insurance conditions here MULTIASISTENCIA_PLUS_

Liability insurance.

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

The flights (Yo los gestiono por tí)

Meals and dinners

Any expense not specified in the program

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DOCUMENTATION:

Passport with a minimum validity of 6 months.