Europamundo – Scotland

WED. London.-

Get to know LONDON on a locally guided tour featuring style, cul¬ture and history. See the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames, the Tower of Lon¬don and Buckingham Palace, where we will be able to watch the famous “Changing of the Guard” (depending on the season). Afternoon at leisure. In the evening, we will take a walk through Leicester Square, China Town and Soho, with a lively atmosphere, theatres and entertainment. There are several restaurants to chose where you can dine. Return to the hotel.

Meals = Breakfast

Hotel = Ibis London Wembley, Premier Inn Hanger Lane, Novotel London Wembley Or Similar

THU. London- Cambridge- York- Durham.-

We start the day leaving London towards northern England. Our first stop is CAMBRIDGE to admire its beautiful residential colleges. After lunch, we will continue to YORK where its cathedral, Roman walls and lively shopping streets will create a charming memory, some free time to stroll around. Afterwards, we will continue north to DURHAM. Explore this charming medieval town full of life which has a wonderful cathedral right in front of the castle.

Meals = Breakfast

Hotel = Blackwell Grange, Radisson Blu Durham, Marriott Royal County Or Similar

FRI. Durham- Alnwick- Edinburgh.-

Today we will travel to Scotland, stopping in ALNWICK, a picturesque town with lovely gardens and a large medieval castle which was used in the Harry Potter films. We will continue to EDINBURGH, arriving at noon. This is Scotland’s capital city and one of the most active cities in Northern Europe. Its monumental center has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its castle overlooks the city’s steep streets and parks. We will enjoy a sightseeing tour with a local guide. 

Meals = Breakfast

Hotel = Premier Inn Leith Waterfront, Premier Inn Edinburgh East, Marriott Edinburgh Or Similar

SAT. Edinburgh.-

Free day. You can enjoy the charm of this city. Free time to explore and discover memorable places.

Meals = Breakfast

Hotel = Premier Inn Leith Waterfront, Premier Inn Edinburgh East, Marriott Edinburgh Or Similar

SUN. Edinburgh- The Kelpies- Stirling- Pitlochry- Culloden- Inverness.-

After leaving Edinburgh we make a stop to photograph THE KELPIES, enormous sculptures of two horses with water heads from Scottish mythology. They represent the strength and beauty of horses, as well as their connection to water and land. We continue towards STIRLING with its impressive historic center dominated by the great castle, one of the most important in Scotland having witnessed numerous historical events, including not only legendary battles but also the

coronation of several kings. Reservation and tickets included. We continue our route towards the north. Stop in PITLOCHRY, a picturesque town in the center of the Scottish region, where the majority of whiskey is produced. We will visit a traditional whiskey distillery in the area (entrance included). Time for lunch. Continuing north, we will make a stop at CULLODEN, where one of the main battles in Scottish history took place against the British forces with a crushing victory for the English army. The battle had consequences for Scotland as laws and policies were imposed that sought to suppress its culture and traditions. In the evening arrival in INVERNESS, the ¨Capital of the Highlands¨, where its castle stands out. We suggest enjoying a walk along the banks of the River Ness and the iconic suspension bridge. 

Note: Depending on the time of year and sunlight, the stop in Culloden might be organized on Monday.

Note: due to capacity limitations in traditional distilleries, sometimes we can carry out this visit in a different town/time than in previously scheduled Pitlochry.

Meals = Breakfast

Hotel = Pentahotel Inverness Or Similar

MON. Inverness- Eilean Castle- Fort Augustus- Loch Ness- Urquhart Castle- Inverness.-

We will have a day full of excitement as we travel along the hauntingly beautiful landscapes, forests, lochs and plains of northern Scotland. We will visit the fascinating EILEAN DONAN CASTLE probably the most photographed fortress in the entire country (entrance included). Next, we will travel to FORT AUGUSTUS where we will visit the sluice gate system. Time to have lunch and a stroll. In the afternoon, we will then travel to LOCH NESS and go on a boat tour on the lake’s dark and mysterious waters. After that, we will visit the medieval castle of URQUHART (entrance included). Accommodation in INVERNESS.

Meals = Breakfast

Hotel = Pentahotel Inverness Or Similar

TUE. Inverness- Fort William- Inveraray- Loch Lomond- Glasgow.-

We will continue enjoying a stage with gorgeous landscapes. We will make a brief stop in SPEAN BRIDGE to visit a monument that speaks about the Second World War. We will later stop in FORT WILLIAM, a tourist centre at the foot of Ben Nevis, the highest summit in the United Kingdom. We will go by KILCHURN Castle, which displays its beautiful ruins right by a dark lake. INVERARAY, a quite picturesque historic village by Loch Fyne with a large castle and quiet streets. Lunchtime. We will return contouring Loch Lomond, one of the most popular lakes in Scotland. Time for a stroll around BALLOCH, the liveliest town on its banks. Arrival in GLASGOW at mid-afternoon. Time for a stroll around the centre of this lively city.

Meals = Breakfast

Hotel = Moxy Glasgow Sec, Moxy Glasgow Merchant City , Maldron Glasgow City Or Similar

WED. Glasgow- London.-

Departure from Glasgow for LONDON. The trip may be done by coach or on regular transport (bus, train or plane). Arrival in the English capital.

Meals = Breakfast

Hotel = Moxy Glasgow Sec, Moxy Glasgow Merchant City , Maldron Glasgow City Or Similar