Highland Safari
SUNDAY 30TH APRIL – SATURDAY 6TH MAY
£785pp
This tour explores historical royal homes Glamis Castle and Falkland Place. Alongside taking you into the Perthshire highlands on a wildlife safari where you will get the chance to spot native species including the Majestic Red Deer.
Day 1 After collection from home, we travel to the Shap Wells hotel where we stay for our overnight accommodation. Day 2 We depart after breakfast a continue our journey to Perth. Day 3 This morning we travel to the nearby city of Dundee to enjoy a morning exploring the city before grabbing lunch. In the afternoon, we travel the short distance to Glamis Castle, one of the finest castles in Scotland and former home of the Princess Margaret and also the setting for Shakespeare’s McBeth. We have a tour of the historic castle and soak up the beauty of the gardens. Before making our way back to the hotel for dinner. Day 4 After breakfast the morning is free to enjoy the city of Perth, easily accessible from our centrally located hotel. Perhaps visit the Black Watch Castle & Museum or the art gallery. This afternoon we head north into the Perthshire hills and to Aberfeldy. Where we will be greeted by kilted rangers who will take us on 4x4 safari of Perthshire. If we are lucky enough, we will be able to spot the Majestic Red Deer, the Famous Grouse, the elusive Mountain Hare and the soaring Golden Eagle as you travel through forests, mountains and moors on private hill tracks.
Day 5 Today we head South East for St. Andrews, famous as the 'Home of Golf' but also home to a ruined castle and cathedral that overlook the beaches that featured in 'Chariots of Fire'. We spend our morning here before on the afternoon heading to Falkland Palace & Garden the former country residence of Mary Queen of Scots, where we have a tour of the house and gardens. Day 6 After breakfast, begin the journey home, returning to the Shap Wells Hotel for overnight accommodation. Day 7 We continue the journey home.
AT A GLANCE ] Glamis Castle ] Perthshire Wildlife Safari ] Dundee
The Salutation Hotel
Our main stay hotel is The Salutation Hotel is located in the centre of the Scottish city of Perth. Hotel facilities include bar lounge area, restaurant and function rooms. All bedrooms are en suite and have television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. www.strathmorehotels-thesalutation.com
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Half Board Single room supp:
£100pp £38.50pp
Insurance:
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