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SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

SPECIAL OFFER for Weiglhofer Symposium on Electromagnetic Theory SPECIAL PRICING July 20-25, 2022 thru August 1st A complement to our symposium at the James C. Maxwell Foundation in Edinburgh, this six-night itinerary is a great opportunity to really see and explore the Scottish Highlands. It has been designed to include as many of the top sights as possible. A private driver and guide will take our small group from the beautiful capital Edinburgh, into the Highlands, past sights you may have heard all about, like Ness, , , and . See their beauty first hand!

Prices are based on double occupancy. Supplement for superior accomm. (optional) = $105 pp per night Child policy (based on sharing a room with 2 adults): Children between the ages of 0 and 2 are free of charge. Children between the ages of 3 and 12 pay 40% of the adult price. Children of 13 years or older pay the normal adult price.

INCLUDED: • Accommodation (Comfort Plus) for 6 nights • Daily Breakfast • 2 evening meals included (drinks excluded) at your accommodation • Private services of a professional English-speaking guide for 6 days • Transportation in a comfortable vehicle, as per itinerary • Scottish Heritage Entrance Pass (7-day use) • Entrance to Deanston Whisky Distillery, includes tour and tasting • All ferry crossings, as per itinerary • Map of and detailed personal itinerary • 24/7 helpline • Taxes & service fees

Optional extra: Journey on the Jacobite Steam Train = $80 pp DETAILED ITINERARY ON NEXT PAGE

Contact Marah Walsh for more details or to book today! [email protected] or 215-208-0293 DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: INTO THE HIGHLANDS DAY 4: PENINSULA & GLENFINNAN Today your guide will pick you up from Heading south to the Sleat Peninsula, you’ll your hotel in a comfortable vehicle to be able to admire the beautiful beaches, start your private tour. On the way you’ll lochs, and glens of the region. You may have many possible stops, such as the wish to stop on the way to enjoy a walk to picturesque village of and the crystal-clear Fairy Pools at the foot of the Folk Museum inside the the Black Hills or to sample Single National Park, an important Malt Whisky at the Talisker Distillery. In the filming site for the popular Outlander afternoon, catch a ferry from Armadale to TV series. We’ll also visit Lealt Farm Mallaig on the mainland. Your guide will then near Kincraig. During a 45-minute drive you to Fort William. On the way we demonstration amidst some of the most recommend stopping at Camusdarach Beach beautiful scenery in Scotland, you will and at Glennfinnan where you can visit the see up to eight dogs working as a team Glenfinnan Monument, overlooking Loch manoeuvring sheep through various Shiel, and admire the viaduct, featured in obstacles. Arriving near Inverness, you Harry Potter. You also have the opportunity can visit the Battlefield of Culloden Moor, for an optional journey on the Jacobite to see where the last battle on British soil Steam Train, regarded one of the most occurred in 1746, marking “the beginning scenic railway journeys in Europe. Spend of the end for the Highlands.” This is another must- the night in the Fort William area. Included: Entrance to stop for any Outlander fan. Nearby you could also roam Glenfinnan Monument Ferry from Armadale to Mallaig: 30 around Clava Cairns, a series of tombs and standing minutes Driving distance: 135 km / 85 miles Average travel & stones dating back roughly 4,000 years. Spend the night exploring duration: estimated 7-8 hours in the Inverness area. Included: Entrance to Battlefield of Culloden Moor Driving distance: 251 km / 156 miles DAY 5: TRAVEL ALONG DRAMATIC GLENS Average travel & exploring duration: estimated 8-9 hours Today’s drive will take you past Scotland’s most famous valley, Glen Coe, which offers DAY 2: LOCH NESS, CASTLES & world-famous scenery. You’ll then travel Today, the guide will take you from along the scenic route via the seaside town Inverness to the famous Isle of Skye. of Oban onto the historical valley of Kilmartin You’ll be driven along the shores of Glen and past the charming village of Loch Ness and, if you have time, take a Inveraray. This region is considered to have boat tour in search of its notorious and one of the most important concentrations elusive monster, or go explore the nearby of Neolithic and Bronze Age remains in Urquhart Castle ruins. Further along the Scotland, including cairns, standing stones, drive, make a stop at the iconic Eilean and castles. Spend the night in the Trossachs Donan Castle. When you arrive on Skye, National Park area. Driving distance via your first stop will be at the scenic village Kilmartin Glen/Inveraray: 285 km / 180 miles. Average travel of Portree, where you can explore and & exploring duration: estimated 8-9 hours admire its colourful buildings and dine at a local restaurant. Spend the night on the Isle of Skye DAY 6: TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK TO EDINBURGH or nearby. Included: Entrance to Urquhart Castle Driving Your guide will bring you back to Edinburgh. distance: 185 km / 115 miles Average travel & exploring We will drive through the and duration: estimated 7-8 hours Trossachs National Park, where you could stop to take a walk in nature or enjoy an DAY 3: THE ISLE OF SKYE optional steamship tour on . In Today you can take advantage of a the village of Doune we will enjoy a tour and full day on Skye, a haven for nature tasting at Deanston Whisky Distillery. For lovers. We recommend exploring the a fun photo opportunity, don’t miss Doune northern part of the island and taking Castle, featured in Monty Python & the Holy your time around all the attractions on Grail and Outlander. If time allows, you could the breathtaking Peninsula. also stop by Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s There you can enjoy a walk up to “The top attractions, or at the impressive Kelpies, Old Man of Storr” rock pinnacle and see two giant horse-head sculptures. Spend the night near the beautiful Kilt Rock waterfall. Other Edinburgh Airport. Included: Entrances to Doune Castle and highlights include the Quiraing rock face, Stirling Castle Driving distance: 130 km / 80 miles Average the An Corran Beach at Staffin, where travel & exploring duration: estimated 6-7 hours you may spot ancient dinosaur footprints, and the mystical Fairy Glen. Spend another night on the END OF TOUR Isle of Skye or nearby. Driving distance: 70 km / 45 miles Average travel & exploring duration: estimated 6-7 hours

Contact Marah Walsh for more details or to book today! [email protected] or 215-208-0293