Scottish Hogmanay 2012 

Your Tour Manager greets you in Edinburgh at the Radisson Blu Hotel, superbly situated at the halfway point on the city's famous Royal Mile. Spend the afternoon exploring Scotland's proud capital city. We dine together in the hotel and spend the night here. (D)

On New Year's Eve we take a coach tour to Crieff and the Glenturret Distillery. We take a tour of the distillery and learn how they blend their single malts to produce the Famous Grouse, and enjoy a tasting of some of the malts. We then return to Edinburgh to enjoy the party atmosphere! This evening we enjoy a Champagne reception and four-course gala dinner at the hotel, before joining the Hogmanay revellers. We include an Edinburgh Street Party Pass to access the celebrations with live music and street parades on and around Princes Street. (B,D)

New Year's Day is spent at leisure in the Scottish capital, relaxing at the hotel or exploring Edinburgh further. (B,D)

We travel by rail (Standard Class) to Inverness, arriving in the capital of the Highlands in time for dinner at the Mercure Inverness, where we stay for the next three nights. On Day 5 we enjoy a journey along the famous Kyle Line, one of Europe's great rail experiences, climbing from Dingwall on the Cromarty Firth we skirt alongside lochs and up through wild mountain landscapes. (Days 4-5-B,D)

Our excursion today takes us along the shores of Loch Ness by coach, visiting the superb Loch Ness Exhibition Centre. Back at the hotel, we enjoy a final evening meal. (B,D)

We leave Inverness after breakfast for Edinburgh travelling in First Class, where we say farewell. From here you are free to begin making your journey home. (B)

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Where shown, meals are included in the price of your holiday