Scotland with Bockus International Society of Gastroenterology
Discover the best of Scotland: Charming Dunkeld; the capital city of Edinburgh; ancient Stirling; the port city of Glasgow; plus an optional pre-tour Isle of Skye extension.
price per person, double occupancy*
| Style | Custom Group Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Group Size | 50 travelers max | ||
| Themes | History & Culture, Bucket List, Nature & Wildlife, City Stays | ||
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| What to Expect | Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
| Already booked? | Find everything you need to know before you go, including information about passport & visa requirements, flights, luggage, and more. | ||
Package includes
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- 8 nights in Deluxe and Superior First-Class hotel accommodations with porterage
- 12 meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners & 1 afternoon tea
- All ground transportation in a deluxe private coach
- Comprehensive touring program including entrance fees
- Professional, English-speaking tour guide throughout
- Audio enhancement system on touring days
- 1 bottle of water per person, per day, on the coach
Optional add-ons
- Flights from any gateway in the U.S. or Canada. Request pricing when making your reservation
- Airport transfers
- Optional Ghostly Underground Tour in Edinburgh
- Optional morning excursions in Edinburgh on conference days
- Optional pre-tour extension to Isle of Skye
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Friday, July 31: Edinburgh
- 2 Saturday, August 1: Big County Region
- 3 Sunday, August 2: Perthshire
- 4 Monday, August 3: Royal Deeside
- 5 Tuesday, August 4: Dunkeld, Loch Lomond & Edinburgh
- Optional Excursion: Ghostly Underground Tour, $48
- 6 Wednesday, August 5: Edinburgh
- Optional Excursion: Roslyn Chapel Tour, $25
- 7 Thursday, August 6: Edinburgh
- Optional Excursion: The Royal Yacht Brittania, $35
- Optional Excursion: Holyrood Palace, $30
- Optional Excursion: Scotch Whiskey Experience, $45
- 8 Friday, August 7: Stirling Castle & Glasgow
- 9 Saturday, August 8: Departure
Dates & Prices
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 Friday, July 31: Edinburgh
- Arrive in Edinburgh and make your way to the Dunkeld House Hotel
- Spend the day at your leisure
- Meet your tour guide and the rest of your group during a festive welcome dinner
Dunkeld House HotelDinner
Day 2 Saturday, August 1: Big County Region
- Admire Scone Palace
- Explore the Drummond Castle Gardens
- Visit the Glenturret Whiskey Distillery
- Spend the evening at leisure
Dunkeld House HotelBreakfast & lunch
Day 3 Sunday, August 2: Perthshire
- Enjoy a Woodland Walk at the Hermitage
- Learn about life in the Iron Age at the Scottish Crannog Centre
- Stop at the breathtaking Queens View
- Visit Blair Castle and Gardens
- Witness a typical working day of a Highland sheepdog at a local farm
Dunkeld House HotelBreakfast & dinner
Day 4 Monday, August 3: Royal Deeside
- Travel to the Royal Deeside and through the Cairngorms National Park
- Visit Aberdeenshire Highland Beef Farm
- Stop in the Victorian village of Ballater
- Tour Balmoral Castle grounds
- Visit Braemar for an afternoon tea
Dunkeld House HotelBreakfast
Day 5 Tuesday, August 4: Dunkeld, Loch Lomond & Edinburgh
- Depart for Loch Lomond
- Enroute, visit Inveraray Castle, the historic home of the Duke of Argyll
- Continue through Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park to Balloch
- Embark on a short scenic cruise on Loch Lomond
- Arrive in Edinburgh for an evening at leisure or join an optional Ghost Tour
Virgin Hotels EdinburghBreakfast
Day 6 Wednesday, August 5: Edinburgh
- Head for the conference activities, spend time at leisure, or join an optional morning excursion
- Explore Edinburgh on a guided city tour, including the National Museum of Scotland
- Gather for a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant
Virgin Hotels EdinburghBreakfast & dinner
Day 7 Thursday, August 6: Edinburgh
- Attend conference activities or join an optional excursion
- Embark on a journey to St. Andrews
Virgin Hotels EdinburghBreakfast
Day 8 Friday, August 7: Stirling Castle & Glasgow
- Depart for Stirling, the ancient capital of Scotland
- Visit Stirling Castle, the crowning seat of Mary Queen of Scots
- Continue to Glasgow for a city tour
- Return to Edinburgh for your last evening at leisure
Virgin Hotels EdinburghBreakfast
Day 9 Saturday, August 8: Departure
- Enjoy a relaxing breakfast with your fellow travelers before transferring to the airport for your return flight to the USA
Breakfast
Isle of Skye Pre-tour Extension
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Day 1 Tuesday, July 28: Edinburgh Arrival
- Arrive at Edinburgh Airport and make your way to your centrally located hotel
- Spend the rest of the day at leisure
Hilton Edinburgh CarltonDinner
Day 2 Wednesday, July 29: Edinburgh – Skye
- Depart Edinburgh toward the Highlands
- Visit the village of Luss
- Admire the views of the Glencoe Valley
- Board the ferry to the Isle of Skye
Skeabost House HotelBreakfast & dinner
Day 3 Thursday, July 30: Skye
- Visit Dunvegan Castle & Gardens, the historic home of Clan MacLeod
- Learn about age-old techniques at a traditional sheepskin tannery
- Travel past the Old Man of Storr
- Explore Portree, Skye’s main town, with its colorful harbor and inviting local shops
Skeabost House HotelBreakfast
Day 4 Friday, July 31: Skye – Dunkeld
- Cross the Skye Bridge back to the mainland
- Enjoy the views of the Five Sisters of Kintail
- Stop in Fort Augustus for stunning views of Loch Ness
- Spend some free time in Pitlochry before arriving in Dunkeld to gather with your group
Dunkeld House HotelBreakfast & dinner
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Have something a little different in mind? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 21 or older. Your traveling companions must be 12 or older at time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
What should I know about Scotland?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.