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treated to a wee dram of whisky and learning how to
          properly enjoy this national spirit. Afterwards, we witness
          working sheepdogs in action at a family-owned farm in     2026 DEPARTURES                                    EUROPE
          Kingussie and see how the shepherd directs each dog.      ○○○○ ●●
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          Highlands to Inverness. MEALS B+D                         JAN   FEB   MAR   APR   MAY   JUN
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          Day 5: Loch Ness Cruise & Culloden Battlefield
          Our morning begins with a relaxing cruise on the          From $7,299 per person
          Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness, steeped in ancient        Triple/Quad subject to availability
          tales of its legendary namesake monster. As we glide      Visit holidayvacations.com or scan the QR code for
          along the glistening waters, enjoy awe-inspiring scenery   available dates and departure cities, or to book now!
          of the Scottish Highlands, Bona Lighthouse, castles, and     Valid passport required
          more while listening to the area’s captivating folklore. This
          afternoon, we have a poignant visit to Culloden Battlefield,   Deposit: $200 per person
          the site of the final Jacobite Battle to support restoring the   Final Payment Due: 95 days prior to departure
          Stuart line to the throne. Although the brutal fight lasted   Full refund for cancellations before this date.
          only an hour, it changed life in the Highlands forever. The      ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
          evening is yours to explore Inverness as you wish. MEAL B


          Day 6: Scone Palace
          We depart for Perth today and travel through the United
          Kingdom’s largest national park, Cairngorms, with vistas
          of soaring mountains, lush forests, winding rivers, and
          majestic wildlife. Arriving at our destination, we explore the
          Crowning Place of Scottish Kings: Scone Palace. Walk in
          the footsteps of royalty as you venture through meticulously
          landscaped gardens and admire the renowned architecture
          inside the palace. We then drive to our accommodations in
          Edinburgh, stopping along the way for two amazing photo                     Spirit of Scotland Dinner Show
          opportunities: The Kelpies, a pair of 100-foot steel horse
          heads steeped in ancient myths, and The Falkirk Wheel, the
          world’s only rotating boat lift! MEALS B+D            Day 7: St. Andrews & Scottish Dinner Show
          3 nights at InterContinental Edinburgh The George     Today, we make a brief stop in the charming fishing village
                                                                of Anstruther before reaching the seaside town of St.
                                                                Andrews. Our Blue Badge guide joins us for a tour of the
                                                                most iconic attractions, such as The Royal & Ancient Golf
            ATLANTIC      SCOTLAND                              Club, medieval cathedral ruins, and areas frequented by
             OCEAN
                                                                J.K. Rowling while writing Harry Potter. Continue exploring
                                                                on your own during time at leisure, then we return to
                        Northern                                our accommodations in Edinburgh later this afternoon.
                       Highlands  2  Inverness
                                                                Tonight, we attend the riveting Spirit of Scotland dinner
                        Loch Ness         Cairngorms            show featuring authentic Scottish fare and a captivating
                            Kingussie    National Park
                                                                performance of traditional music and dancing. MEALS B+D
                                Pitlochry
                                                                Day 8: Edinburgh
                                                     NORTH
                               Perthshire 1            SEA      Our day begins with a guided city tour of Edinburgh,
                                       Perth    St. Andrews     featuring the history of Georgian New Town and
                                 Stirling                       medieval Old Town. The rest of the day is yours to pursue
                                                 Anstruther
                                                                personal interests! You may enjoy viewing Scotland’s
                                1  Glasgow                      crown jewels at Edinburgh Castle, visiting the Palace
                                            3  Edinburgh        of Holyroodhouse, shopping along the Royal Mile, or
                                                                visiting one of the world’s most haunting graveyards
                                                                at Greyfriars Kirkyard. This evening, we celebrate our
                   Motorcoach                                   travels over a delicious Farewell Dinner. MEALS B+D
            1 2 3  # of Overnights
                                                                Day 9: Fly Home    MEAL CB

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