Name: Scotland Discovery Tour
Start: 2022-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Scotland

TWK Family Adventure Tours

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Oct 9 - 16, 2022

Group size: 10 - 22

Scotland Discovery Tour

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TWK Family Adventure Tours

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14 reviews

$3,450

Deposit: $500

Oct 9 - 16, 2022

Group size: 10 - 22

Embark on our Scotland adventure with a bit of history, stunning scenery, a taste of whiskey and the home of golf. Explore castles and countrysides. Enjoy scenic loch cruises, traditional foods, music and historic manor hotel stays. TWK Tours Scotland has something for everyone. Join us in this small group adults only trip (our Empty NesTour) for some Scottish hospitality and discovery in this rugged and ancient landscape. OPTIONAL ADD ON: BELFAST/N. IRELAND 2 NIGHT STAY AVAILABLE.

TWK Tours 602.360.5516 / twktours@gmail.com / Authentic Travel Experiences since 2014

This tour partners with our trusted ground operators we have worked with for our TWK Ireland trips in the past. Comfortable private small motorcoach with a driver/guide will accompany us on our journey.

Lodging will be in upscale 4-star historic manor style hotels when possible. List of hotels below, but not guaranteed:

Except for the modern Hilton Glasgow to start the trip here is a list of the hotels:

Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry

Originally opened in Victorian times, the Atholl Palace Hotel retains many features of a traditional large country house, with relaxing public areas. The historic nature of the hotel means that every bedroom is unique, with quirky original features, outstanding views and furnishings of the highest standards. The Verandah Restaurant is famed for its stunning views and its quality cuisine, using the very best of local produce. The Stag's Head bar offers a wide range of malt whiskies. The hotel is located in spacious gardens and is within a 15-minute walk of the town of Pitlochry.

Norton House Hotel & Spa, near Edinburgh

Set in a Victorian mansion on 55 acres of grounds, Norton House features a luxury spa, award-winning restaurant and boutique rooms with free internet. Edinburgh is a 20-minute drive, and Edinburgh Airport is 3 miles away. Guests can relax in the sauna, steam room or hydrotherapy pool in the luxurious spa. The health club also has a swimming pool with feature fountains, a fully equipped gym and treatment rooms.

Ballachulish Hotel, Ballachulish

Situated in a breathtaking lochside setting at the foot of dramatic Glencoe, this historic hotel really is a Highland home away from home. All the rooms reflect the region’s Highland heritage, with many offering stunning views of the loch and the breathtaking mountain scenery all around. The hotel serves as a base from which guests can explore the Glencoe and Fort William areas or discover many of the local activities and attractions, from golf to the great outdoors. Enjoy complimentary use of the nearby health club, with swimming pool, Jacuzzi, bio-sauna and exercise room.

Muthu Newton Hotel, Nairn

Muthu Newton Hotel is close to the Nairn golfing links and the Moray Firth offering unrivaled peace and tranquility. Just 10 miles from Inverness airport and less than a mile from Nairn train station. Once frequented by Charlie Chaplin it stands overlooking the Moray Firth and beyond to the Black Isle. The Hotel has 63 rooms with a lush view, the Highland Conference Centre and a wedding venue. The sea-side town of Nairn is one of the prime locations and one of the sunniest spots in Scotland.

We will offer airfare through our air desk partners. Ideally we would like to travel together. Group discounts may be available on international airfare. Some guests may prefer to arrive into London and explore on your own then take the train to meet us in Glasgow. London makes an affordable arrival departure point if you have time to take the train north to Glasgow. Flights also arrive into Glasgow and Edinburgh. Cheap flights are available in the UK between England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Lodging
4 Star Manor Style Hotels (Modern Hotel in Glasgow)
Most Meals
12 meals included
Transportation
Comfortable Private Motor Coach
Guided Tours City Tours
Guided Tours of historic sights and areas
Loch Cruise
Boat ride on the scenic Loch (lakes)
Scottish Evening
Traditional dinner, music, and dancing
Additional Activities
Sheepdog demonstrations, whiskey tasting, entrance to some sites and museums.
TWK Tours Welcome Kit
Your travel experience planned and handled by TWK Tours experts. We will be joining this trip with local driver/guides to ensure everything runs smoothly and the group has maximum fun!!!
Welcome Kit
Travel adaptor, rain poncho, luggage tags, detailed itineraries, welcome drink

Glasgow - Trip Starts
Glasgow - Trip Starts
Explore Glasgow
Your tour begins at your Glasgow hotel. Set out on a panoramic tour of central Glasgow’s highlights including red sandstone Victorian buildings, delightful parks, Glasgow Cathedral, and the River Clyde, once important for shipbuilding. Option to visit the extensive and varied art collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Chat with your tour director and fellow travelers over a welcome drink. Your evening is free to dine independently.
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Loch Lommond Cruise
Loch Lommond Cruise
Loch Lommond Cruise Inveraray Castle
Embark on a short cruise of Loch Lomond to appreciate the beauty of this famous loch and admire panoramic views. Browse around the town of Inveraray and have lunch on your own before taking a guided tour of Inveraray Castle, featured in “Downton Abbey”. Journey across Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe, often considered one of Scotland’s most spectacular and beautiful places. Continue to Ballachulish on the shore of Loch Leven. (Breakfast, Dinner)
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Isle of Skye
Isle of Skye
Isle of Skye and Loch Ness
Travel on the scenic “Road to the Isles”, stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan Monument. Ferry to the Isle of Skye to visit Armadale Castle, a romantic ruin surrounded by magnificent gardens. Back on the mainland, travel along the shores of Loch Ness. End the day at your hotel in Nairn, a lovely manor house set on spacious grounds near the North Sea. (Breakfast, Dinner)
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Culloden Battlefield
Culloden Battlefield
Culloden and Sheepdog Trails
A short distance from Nairn is the Culloden Battlefield where the British government forces defeated the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, popularly known as Bonnie Prince Charlie. Walk around the battlefield and the visitor center. Continue through majestic Highland scenery to a local farm for a demonstration of trained dogs herding sheep. Travel through the high peaks of the Grampian Mountains to your gracious manor-style hotel near Pitlochry. (Breakfast, Dinner)
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Blair Castle
Blair Castle
Blair Castle, Whiskey Distillery
Visit Blair Castle, home of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. Delve into the history of Mary, Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and how Queen Victoria’s famous stay led to the creation of Europe’s only private army, the Atholl Highlanders. Go behind the scenes at Blair Athol Distillery for a tour and sample of the finished product. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the hotel gardens and museum or browsing around Pitlochry. (Breakfast, Dinner)
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Saint Andrews
Saint Andrews
Glamis Castle, Scottish Evening, St. Andrews
Travel through lush countryside to visit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of “Macbeth” and childhood home of the late Queen Mother. This majestic building is filled with priceless artifacts and furnishings. Head to St Andrews, the “Home of Golf,” to see the famous Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the Old Course. Enjoy free time to browse around the medieval town. Head to your hotel near Edinburgh, where you will enjoy a Scottish evening with traditional food, music, and dancing. (Breakfast, Dinner*)
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Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Town and Castle
Explore Edinburgh to compare and contrast the wide streets and elegant mansions of the Georgian 200-year-old “New Town” with the narrow lanes and medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle with its splendid views of the city. The rest of the day is free for independent exploring, shopping, and dining. (Breakfast)
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Edinburgh - Trip Ends
Edinburgh - Trip Ends
Edinburgh
Your tour ends after breakfast. (Breakfast)

Optional Belfast/Northern Ireland 2 night add on available.
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Glasgow - Trip Starts

Explore Glasgow

Your tour begins at your Glasgow hotel. Set out on a panoramic tour of central Glasgow’s highlights including red sandstone Victorian buildings, delightful parks, Glasgow Cathedral, and the River Clyde, once important for shipbuilding. Option to visit the extensive and varied art collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Chat with your tour director and fellow travelers over a welcome drink. Your evening is free to dine independently.

TWK Family Adventure Tours

14 reviews

Contact Us at twktours@gmail.com or simmons@travelwithkids.tv for any questions. TWK Tours 602 380 5516 TWK Family Adventure Tours has been providing once in a lifetime experiences for repeat customers and new travelers since 2013. Specializing in authentic travel journeys with a local feel, we give our guests a custom made non cookie cutter experience. The founders of TWK Tours created the long running Travel With Kids TV show on PBS.

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