Scotland with Luxury &
Style (10 Days):
Sample Itinerary Outline
ID #: DT-UK-10-11-29-07-BESI
DAYS
1 - 2: Depart for Edinburgh, Scotland
Depart by overnight flight to Edinburgh, where you are met and
transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. ►Some suggested Edinburgh hotels (in alphabetical order): The Balmoral (V) Hotel Missoni Edinburgh (V) Prestonfield House (V) ►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
DAY 3: Edinburgh
A full day of sightseeing with an expert local guide includes
Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, the Queen's offificial
residence in Scotland. End your day in Leith and visit the former
royal yacht 'Britannia.' ►For Edinburgh hotel suggestions, see above.
DAY 4: Edinburgh / Keith
Depart from Edinburgh's Waverley railway station to begin your
luxurious four-night train journey on the Royal Scotsman. Arrive in
Keith, where you disembark for a traditional Scottish ceilidh
(dance). Rejoin the train for an informal dinner and overnight
stabling. ►Suggested hotel: The
Royal Scotsman
DAY 5: Keith / Kyle of Lochalsh
Travel west to Tain for a visit and tasting at a Scotch whisky
distillery. Return to the rails for the journey toward Inverness,
capital of the Highlands, on what is arguably the most scenic route
in Britain. Disembark at Plockton to take a boat trip with views
across the Isle of Skye to the Applecross Mountains. Return to the
train in Kyle of Lochalsh. ►Suggested hotel: The
Royal Scotsman
DAY 6: Kyle of Lochalsh / Boat of Garten
Travel around the edge of Beauly Firth before reaching Inverness and
then go by train to Carrbridge and Ballindalloch, one of Scotland's
most romantic castles. Return to the train at Boat of Garten for
stabling and a formal dinner. ►Suggested hotel: The
Royal Scotsman
DAY 7: Boat of Garten / Perth
Choose your activity today: engage in clay pigeon shooting; take a
leisurely, guided woodland walk; or fish on the River Spey. Rejoin
the train and journey south through Blair Atholl and Pitlochry to
Perth, where you disembark at Glamis, childhood home of the late
Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. Return to The Royal Scotsman in
Perth for overnight stabling and an informal dinner. ►Suggested hotel: The
Royal Scotsman
DAY 8: Perth / Edinburgh / Hopetoun / St. Andrews / Gleneagles
Disembark in Edinburgh and continue into the Scottish countryside to
Hopetoun House. Later, explore the historic university town of St.
Andrews en route to your renowned hotel in the Perthshire
countryside. ►Suggested hotel: Gleneagles (V)
DAY 9: Gleneagles
Today is free to enjoy the facilities of the Gleneagles estate.
Perhaps book an appointment with a personal trainer for a fifitness
assessment, swim, play tennis or pamper yourself with a spa
treatment. You may also engage in equestrian activities, golf,
fishing or falconry. Your driver-guide and private vehicle are at
your disposal should you decide to further explore the region. ►Suggested hotel: Gleneagles (V)