Scenic Scotland, a Women-Only Tour

What's Included

• Meals Included

  7 Breakfasts (B), 4 Dinners (D), and 1 Lunch (L) are included, offering a taste of local Scottish cuisine.

• Unique Experiences

  Choose between two carefully selected activities, including a Loch Ness cruise or a visit to Glen Ord Distillery, and enjoy a variety of other unique experiences like a sheepdog training demonstration, a bagpipe lesson, and a handbag workshop.

• Cultural Insights

  Gain insights into Scottish history and culture at Stirling Castle, Ardgowan House, and through encounters with local experts and artisans.

• Luxury Transportation

  Travel in comfort with Insight's luxury, air-conditioned coach, complete with onboard washroom. High-speed ferry transfers are also included.

• Accommodations

  Stay in hand-picked hotels in prime locations, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Hotels of similar standard may be utilized.

• Additional Inclusions

  Enjoy the convenience of hotel and restaurant tips included, complimentary Wi-Fi in coach and hotels, baggage handling, and personal radio headsets for guided tours.

What's Not Included

• International Airfare

  Flights to and from the tour start and end points are not included.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is recommended for all travelers but is not included in the tour package.
  
  

• Some Meals

  Not all meals are covered.
  
  Some dinners and lunches are to be purchased separately, offering the chance to explore local eateries.
  
  

• Optional Activities

  Some activities mentioned are optional and may incur additional costs.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, and additional snacks or beverages are not included.
  
  

• Airport Transfers Outside Scheduled Times

  If your flights are outside the itinerary start and end dates, transfers are not included and may require an additional fee or independent arrangement.
  
  

Mode of Transport

If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Accommodation

From time to time, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Dining Summary

• 5 Dinner (D)
• 7 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

Additional Included Highlights

• If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
• Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
• Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
• We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
• From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
• Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
• On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Insight Experiences

• Stirling Castle: Delve into the insights of Stirling Castle, one of the largest and most important castles in Scotland dating back to the 13th century. Learn how the castle has endured eight sieges and has witnessed the crowning of Scottish Kings and Queens including Mary Queen of Scots.

Well-being

• Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with onboard washroom. Alternate vehicles without onboard washroom or 40 seats may be used on occasion. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.   ?
• Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

Women-Only

• Edinburgh: Get up close and personal with the culture and crafts of Scotland over an Islander Edinburgh Handbag Workshop, creating your very own Islander Harris Tweed® Handbag. Embrace the spirit of Scotland step–by–step as you select the body colour of the bag, your favourite Harris Tweed® cloth lid and decorative strap. Once you’ve chosen the different components, construct your bag with a set of tools prepared for you. Take a piece of Edinburgh home with you in your very own bespoke Harris Tweed® Islander Handbag.
• Edinburgh: Full of curiosities, the world of sheepdog training will inspire the mind of any curious traveller. Meet Julie Hill, the first and only woman to have won the Supreme International Sheepdog Championships. Over dinner, learn how Julie trains Border Collies in some of the remotest and most rugged hill terrain in the UK, single-handedly tending to sheep that graze over 600 acres.
• Edinburgh: Meet Louise, Piper to the Lord Provost of Edinburgh since 2006. Louise has played for Queen Elizabeth II and the Pope, and many celebrities to events. She has performed on ITV This Morning, the Olympics, and even provided a bagpipe lesson to legendary Queen guitarist Dr. Brian May. Celebrate the heritage and sounds of Scotland over a demonstration and bagpipe workshop from "Scotland's National Piper."