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Scotland ~ Stirling FEATURING THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO SCOTLAND ~ STIRLING August 16-24, 2017 INCLUDED FEATURES From $2,995 Accommodations VAT is an additional $395 per person. • Seven nights in Stirling, Scotland, AHI FlexAir, at an additional cost, at The Stirling Highland Hotel , a is also available first-class hotel. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and includes Activities and Events early booking discount of $250. Single accommodations are an additional cost • Informative educational (limited availability). programs presented by local experts will enhance your insight into the region. From deep glacial lakes • All excursions as outlined in your shrouded in mist to rugged program itinerary. highland hills, • Personal VOX listening device Scotland’s legendary to hear every word from your expert landscape has always English-speaking guides. set a scenic stage for • Attend a Welcome Reception and epic adventure. Through Dinner . the centuries, an • Gather for a Farewell Reception intricate blend of and Graduation Ceremony followed by a Farewell Dinner . Celtic, Norse and Norman cultures have Extensive Meal Program intermingled like the • Enjoy seven breakfasts, four lunches weave of a tartan plaid and four dinners; tea or coffee with all meals; plus wine with the to fashion colorful Welcome and Farewell Dinners. seaside towns and • Sample authentic regional fairy-tale castles. specialties during select meals Discover the very best of Scotland by walking in the footsteps of freedom at featured local restaurants . fighter William Wallace, tracing the pathways of Bonnie Prince Charlie and • Take advantage of leisure time to leaving your own footprints along the “bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.” try the local cuisine independently. MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Consultation services of a • See two UNESCO World Heritage sites: The Old and dedicated Passenger Service New Towns of Edinburgh, and the Forth Bridge . Representative prior to departure. • Discover the unique and storied culture of Scotland’s • Services of an experienced Travel breathtaking Highlands and pastoral Lowlands. Director throughout your stay. • Visit Scotland’s noble castles: Stirling Castle, Edinburgh Castle and • Tipping of excursion guides and Scone Palace . drivers. • Attend a stirring performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. • Detailed travel and destination information to assist in planning. • Discover the historic cities of St. Andrews and Edinburgh. • Complimentary travel wallet. • Learn the secrets of Scotland’s ancient whisky artistry during a visit to The Famous Grouse Experience. 877-962-3980 norcar.ahitravel.com DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSIT Excursion: Edinburgh and the Depart for Edinburgh, Scotland .A Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. A Provided for AHI FlexAir participants. Visit the Forth Bridge, one of the oldest DAY 2 ~ EDINBURGH /S TIRLING cantilever bridges. One of Europe’s Upon arrival, transfer A to Stirling and most distinguished capitals, Edinburgh the Stirling Highland Hotel. fostered the 18th-century Scottish Enjoy afternoon tea. Enlightenment. The city is a showcase Tonight, attend a Welcome Reception of medieval structures in historic Old and Dinner featuring a traditional Town and Georgian buildings in the New haggis ceremony and Highland dancers. Town. Journey along the Royal Mile in THE STIRLING DAY 3 ~ STIRLING Old Town. Visit Edinburgh Castle and HIGHLAND HOTEL High Street. This evening, witness the Educational Focus: Medieval Stirling matchless spectacle of the Royal History. Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Located in the heart of Stirling only 500 Excursion: Stirling. Explore the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. yards from Stirling Castle, the Stirling historic city of Stirling. Visit the site of Independent Exploration: Enjoy Highland Hotel dates from 1854 and was the Battle of Bannockburn, where Robert some time at leisure for exploring and formerly the town’s high school. The the Bruce defeated the English to gain dinner on your own. hotel retains many of the original Scottish independence in 1314. Discover features of the property, including an the majesty of Stirling Castle. The castle DAY 7 ~ PERTH /C RIEFF Independent Exploration: Enjoy the observatory with a telescope. There is has witnessed fierce battles and endured a spa, an extensive fitness center, at least 16 sieges. morning at leisure. Excursion: Scone Palace and The an indoor heated swimming pool, Educational Focus: Meet the a soothing spa pool, a sauna, a steam People. Famous Grouse Experience. Visit Perth and Scone Palace, where Scottish room and a squash court. Dine on DAY 4 ~ LOCH LOMOND / traditional and international gourmet THE TROSSACHS kings were crowned until the 13th- century. Continue to Glenturret cuisine at Scholars Restaurant, or Excursion: Loch Lomond and the Distillery in Crieff to enjoy The munch on appetizers and light meals Trossachs. Visit the town of Luss on Famous Grouse Experience and in the stately Headmaster’s Study. the “bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch a whisky tasting. Wi-Fi is complimentary. Lomond.” Continue through Aberfoyle Independent Exploration: Enjoy the and Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, which rest of the day at leisure. stretches from Loch Lomond into the heart of the Trossachs. DAY 8 ~ STIRLING Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch in Luss. Educational Focus: Scotland DAY 5 ~ ST. A NDREWS Today. Independent Exploration: The day Excursion: St. Andrews. En route to is at leisure for you to explore Scotland St. Andrews, see the Wallace on your own. Monument, built to honor Scottish hero Attend a Farewell Reception and William Wallace. Continue to St. Graduation Ceremony followed by Andrews, the birthplace of golf. See St. a Farewell Dinner and ceilidh, Andrews Cathedral and the ruins of a traditional Celtic music, dance a 12th-century castle that has served and storytelling party . as the main residence of the bishops and archbishops of St. Andrews, the DAY 9 ~ IN TRANSIT administrative center of the Church of Transfer to the airport for the return A Scotland and a prison. Stop at the Old flight to your gateway city. Course, where golf was first played 600 NOTE : The information presented is preliminary. years ago. Itineraries, included features and schedules Previous page: are subject to change. Many excursions in this Edinburgh Castle, Military Tattoo Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch in St. Above: St. Andrews Andrews. program involve an element of walking. DAY 6 ~ EDINBURGH ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE Available at an additional cost Educational Focus: The Stuart Dinner in Stirling. Savor a delicious Our mission is to provide you with Line and the Jacobite Rebellions. the most up-to-date information at dinner of local specialties prepared all times. While the information in Independent Exploration: The this flier is correct at the time of with the best Scottish ingredients on creation, we encourage you to visit morning is at leisure in Stirling. our website to ensure that you Day 5. receive the most current information. 2017-3.
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