Travel tours to Scotland with Jenny & Andrew
Travel dates are July 24th - August 3rd 2024
(option for July 24th - August 1st)
Travel Itinerary Below:
****Be prepared for a fair amount of walking during this tour. You don't need top physical performance, but should be able to walk an average of 4-7 miles per day. We will be doing some moderate hikes, so be physically prepared for that as well.
Book flight from USA to Edinburgh International. Leave Salt Lake City on July 24th, 2024 for overnight flight with arrival in Edinburgh on July 25th. Please email jennyturk@gmail.com your flight itinerary when you book so we know when to pick you up from the airport. If you arrive on a different day than July 25th, you'll have to make your own accommodations for travel to get with the group.
🏴 SCOTLAND!
July 24th - Travel from US to Edinburgh Scotland
July 25th - Arrive in Edinburgh. Andrew and I will pick you up from the airport. This will be a chill 'jet lag' recovery day and then we'll take you to hotel for the night.
July 26th: Breakfast from 7:30-8:30 am. Depart at 9:00 am for Skye. Visit Urquhart Castle along Loch Ness & lunch nearby. Continue onto the Isle of Skye (2 hour drive) Hike to Fair Pools (2.5 miles), then dinner & Check into AirBnB.
July 27th: Breakfast from 7:30-8:30 am, depart by 9:00. Hike the Quiraing (4.5 miles), lunch nearby, then Hike to Old Man of Storr (3.4 miles). Back to Air BnB to rest and shower. Shopping, explore & dinner in Portree.
July 28th: Breakfast from 7:30-8:30 am, depart by 9:00. Tour Eilean Donan Castle & lunch. Travel to Glencoe (2 hours 30 min). See Glenfinnan Viaduct, arrive by 5:00 pm the latest to see 6:00 pm train crossing. (Hike up to viaduct then down to Loch Shiel 2.4 miles) Get groceries & Dinner in Fort William.
July 29th: Breakfast from 7:30-8:30 am, pack lunches for train ride, depart by 9:00. Hike to Steall Falls (2.3 miles) Get to train station by 12:30 pm. Ride Jacobite Steam Train from Fort William to Mallaig & back (4-5 hour experience). Lunch on train. Back to AirBnB to rest & showe. Dinner in Glencoe Village.
July 30th: Breakfast from 7:30-8:30 am, depart by 9:00 am. Visit Glencoe Visitors Center. Hike to Lost Valley (3.9 miles). Lunch on the road to Alyth. Pick up rest of the crew in Alyth & possible dinner at the house or dinner at the Steak Barn in St. Andrews. Check into AirBnB in Leslie. Hot tubbing & relax at house.
July 31st: Breakfast from 7:30-8:30 am, depart by 9:00. Visit Edinburgh Castle & lunch. Shopping on the Royal Mile, Visit Prince's street Gardens. Shopping at St. James Place & walk up Calton Hill. Dinner in Edinburgh at the Ivy House. Underground & Vaults Tour around 7:30 pm.
August 1st: Breakfast from 7:30-8:30 am, depart by 9:00. Airport Transfer for those who depart for home. Hike Arthurs Seat.
August 2nd: Breakfast from 7:30-8:30 am, depart by 9:00. Visit HolyRood Palace & Lunch. Walk around Dean's Village & Calton Hill. Dinner in Edinburgh. Tickets to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
August 3rd: Airport Transfer for those who depart for home.
Currently there are no Covid restrictions in either Ireland or Scotland. You do not have to test or have proof of vaccination to enter either country. The US has also lifted it's testing requirements to enter the US in June 2022.
Helpful info for traveling to Scotland & Ireland:
- Purchase a UK outlet converter to charge phones & computers. These generally aren't compatible with higher voltage things like hair dryers or flat irons. All our Air BnB will have access to hair dryers to use & Jenny has a UK flat iron she is bringing.
- You can have cell services in Scotland. Most major carriers like Verizon or AT&T provide cell service for $10 per day. You just have to set it up with your carrier before your trip. This is super-helpful when you are with a group and need to meet up if we split up in a certain location. It takes a lot of the stress out of traveling when you have access to just call the people you are traveling with.
- Packing list coming!
July 24th - August 3rd (10 days, 9 nights):
Cost is $3250 per adult for 1 shared queen/double twin room (2 adults)
***This price does NOT include airfare, lunch & dinner***
Pay 40% now ($1250) to secure your spot. The remaining amount will be due February 1st, 2024
July 24th - August 1st (8 day, 7 nights):
Cost is $2900 per adult for 1 shared queen/double twin room (2 adults)
***This price does NOT include airfare, lunch & dinner***
Pay 40% now ($1250) to secure your spot. The remaining amount will be due February 1st, 2024
***Registration is open now!***
Questions? - Contact Jenny at jennyturk@gmail.com
