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process from grain to glass and are treated to a wee
          dram of whisky while learning how to properly enjoy this
          national spirit. Next, we watch working sheepdogs in      2025 Departure Dates:                              EUROPE
          action at a family-owned farm in Kingussie. Marvel at     ○○○○
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          how the shepherd uses a whistle and Gaelic commands
          to direct each dog individually amidst the gorgeous       JAN   FEB  MAR   APR
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          Day 5: Loch Ness Cruise & Culloden Battlefield            SEP   OCT  NOV   DEC
          Our morning begins with a relaxing cruise on the
          Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness, steeped in ancient        From $6,699 per person
          tales of its legendary namesake monster. As we            Book now with a deposit of $200
                                                                    Triple/Quad subject to availability
          glide along the glistening waters, enjoy awe-inspiring
          scenery of the Scottish Highlands, Great Glen,            Final Payment: 95 days prior to departure
          Aldourie Castle, Urquhart Castle, Bona Lighthouse,        Full refund up to 96 days prior to departure
          and more while listening to the area’s captivating           Valid passport required
          folklore. This afternoon, we have a poignant visit to
          Culloden Battlefield, the site of the final Jacobite            ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
          Battle to support restoring the Stuart line to the
          throne. Although this brutal fight lasted only an hour,
          it changed life in the Highlands forever as over 1,500
          men were slain. The evening is yours to explore       along the way for two amazing photo opportunities:
          Inverness as you wish. MEAL B                         The Kelpies, a pair of 100-foot steel horse heads steeped
                                                                in ancient myths, and The Falkirk Wheel, the world’s only
          Day 6: Scone Palace                                   rotating boat lift! Once reaching Scotland’s capital city,
          We depart for Perth today and travel through the United   we check in to our accommodations. MEALS B+D
          Kingdom’s largest national park, Cairngorms. Enjoy    3 nights in Edinburgh
          vistas of soaring mountains, lush forests, winding rivers,
          and majestic wildlife along the way. Arriving at our
          destination, we explore the Crowning Place of Scottish   Day 7: St. Andrews & Scottish Dinner Show
          Kings: Scone Palace. Walk in the footsteps of royalty as   Today, we make a brief stop in the charming fishing
          you venture through meticulously landscaped gardens   village of Anstruther before reaching the seaside town
          before admiring the renowned art and architecture     of St. Andrews. Our guide joins us for a tour of the most
          inside the palace. We then drive to Edinburgh, stopping   iconic attractions, such as The Royal & Ancient Golf
                                                                Club, medieval cathedral ruins, and areas frequented
                                                                by J.K. Rowling while writing Harry Potter. Continue
                                                                exploring on your own and savor local delights during
                                                                time at leisure, then we return to our accommodations
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             OCEAN                                              in Edinburgh later this afternoon. Tonight, we attend the
                                                                riveting Spirit of Scotland dinner show! Delight your taste
                        Northern                                buds with authentic Scottish fare, like sweet cranachan,
                       Highlands  2  Inverness
                                                                and watch a captivating performance of traditional
                        Loch Ness         Cairngorms            music and dancing. MEALS B+D
                            Kingussie    National Park

                                Pitlochry                       Day 8: Edinburgh
                                                     NORTH      Our day begins with a guided city tour of Edinburgh,
                                Dunkeld 1              SEA      featuring the history of Georgian New Town and
                                       Perth    St. Andrews     medieval Old Town. The rest of the day is yours to pursue
                                 Stirling                       personal interests! You may enjoy viewing Scotland’s
                                                 Anstruther
                                                                crown jewels at Edinburgh Castle, visiting the Palace
                                1  Glasgow                      of Holyroodhouse, shopping along the Royal Mile, or
                                            3  Edinburgh        visiting one of the world’s most haunting graveyards
                                                                at Greyfriars Kirkyard. This evening, we celebrate our
                                                                travels over a delicious Farewell Dinner. MEALS B+D
                   Motorcoach
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                                                                Day 9: Fly Home    MEAL CB

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