b'YOUR ITINERARY 4 DAY HOLIDAYFROM SCOTLANDDay 1The wee town of Dunblane event happens every year and brings595 PPOur holiday begins today in thetogether music, entertainment, and picturesque town of Dunblane.ceremonial performances. Watching We meet our Tour Manager at thein awe, we see the Scottish regiments2024 Departures in: hotel this afternoon and once wevepipers and drummers performingAUGchecked in, theres time to get to knowtogether, the impressive Massed the town at your leisure before dinner.Bands of the Royal Marines, and a 1 2 3 4Our hotel is just a short walk from thefantastic firework showall withComfortable Explorer ratedAllan Water River, where you couldEdinburgh Castle magnificently enjoy a delightful riverside stroll. Nextilluminated behind them. After anYOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:to the river, youll discover an incredible spectacle, we head back to 11th-century cathedral standingour Dunblane hotel late this evening.All rail and coach travel throughout among a cluster of old-worldyour tourbuildings. One of them is DeansTOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT: House, a 17th-century structure which3 nights 4-star accommodation in is now the cathedral museum withExperience a sensational show at theDunblaneinteresting exhibits on local history. world-famous Edinburgh Tattoo.Escorted throughout your tour Day 3The nostalgic Strathspeyby one of our experienced Tour TOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT:Steam Railway and a taste of localManagersStay in friendly Dunblane, a popularhistory at the Kinrara Gin Distillery Breakfast each day and Dinner on town with a charming character. Travelling to Aviemore today, we2 daysjoin the nostalgic Strathspey SteamA superb choice of excursions Day 2Magnificent Stirling castleRailway for a trip through the stunningincluding heritage rail journeysand sensational Edinburgh Tattoo sights of Cairngorms National Park. After breakfast, our coach picks usThe carriages are beautifully restored, up for our first culture-packed day.with comfortable seats and large Heading toward Edinburgh, we stopwindows, which let us marvel at the at the impressive Stirling castle for abreathtaking scenery. Snaking our guided tour and time to wanderway alongside the River Spey, wePITLOCHRY the Great Hall, Chapel Royal, the Greatenjoy views of rolling hills blanketedSALMON LADDERKitchens and tapestry studio. Thereby purple heather, the craggy top of are also beautiful gardens to exploreCairngorm Mountain, and the thick and a lovely cafe where you couldpine forests and wooded glens which enjoy a hot drink and a bite to eat.border the tracks. Alternatively, you could walk down the hill into the centre of Stirling for lunch.Following a round trip on the railway, Here, you could explore more of thewe rejoin our coach and set off to the citys history by meandering throughKinrara Distillery, on the edge of the its charming Old Town. Cairngorms National Park. In these beautiful surroundings, we indulge in Later this afternoon, our coacha hosted tasting experience to learn continues to lively Edinburgh. Youreabout the local history and ingredientsAviemore Broomhillat leisure in Scotlands capital to getthat have inspired the distillerys craft Just a few of your holiday highlights some dinner and explore before ourgins. In the late afternoon, we drive Edinburgh Military Tattoo experience.back to our hotel with time to relaxPitlochryIts easy to find restaurants and pubsbefore dinner this evening.3anywhere in the city centre, however,Queensview Edinburghfor the most interesting areas weDay 4Homeward bound Dunblanerecommend heading to the top ofIts time to say goodbye to our ScottishSCOTLANDthe Old Towns Royal Mile, or theadventure today. After breakfast, ourTour Code: EPE |per person based on 2 charming Rose Street and Princesholiday comes to an end and you cansharing. Deposit from 100 per person. Street in the New Town. If theres amake your way home, taking new,Supplement for solo travellers from 170. particular place youd like to eat, wefantastic memories with you. Or, if recommend booking in advance toyoure not ready to leave Highland avoid disappointment. Perthshire behind just yet, you couldTo book and for continue exploring the dramaticinformation go toMeeting up with our group againlandscapes, ancient castles, and this evening, we settle into ourunspoilt nature at your own pace.greatrail.com/EPE seats for the spectacular Edinburghor call 01904 527168Military Tattoo. This remarkable& speak to ourexpert team.25'