5 days - from only £619pp
ABOUT THE TOUR
Christmas is a truly special time of year, whether you want to spend it with family, relax in your own company, or meet new people and new friends. Join us for a mulled wine and mince pie on arrival, Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, festive cream tea each day, and a small gift from Santa! Celebrate this magical time of year in charming Pitlochry, an ideal spot for a relaxing break and the delightful town is close enough to walk to.
TOUR INCLUDES
Day 1:
Local departure by coach, then on to Pitlochry and our hotel for four nights. We enjoy a mulled wine with a mince pie on arrival to get us into the Christmas spirit.
Included meals: Dinner
Day 2: Christmas Eve in Perth
Today we visit the ‘fair city’ of Perth, receiving its nickname after the Fair Maid of Perth by Sir Walter Scott was published in 1828. This elegant city was once the ancient capital of Scotland, and today has a wealth of museums, art galleries, stunning gardens, along with a palace and racecourse. We then continue to Dundee, with its regenerated waterfront, nautical museums, and the V&A Museum – the first Victoria and Albert Museum outside of London which opened in 2018.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Christmas Day at leisure
Merry Christmas! Relax in Pitlochry, open some presents, tuck into a traditional turkey dinner, and enjoy the festive atmosphere in the hotel with your fellow travellers.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Boxing Day at Queen's View and Aberfeldy
This morning we visit the stunning Queen’s View lookout point to admire the simply beautiful scenery. This vantage point was much loved by Queen Victoria when she visited in 1866 and was named after her. Enjoy the majestic views of Loch Tummel and the Tay Forest Park. We then call at the pretty village of Aberfeldy before returning to the hotel for a festive cream tea.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5:
We depart the hotel this morning, filled with magical Christmas memories, and return home.
Included meals: Breakfast
You will stay for four nights at the Pitlochry Hydro Hotel in Pitlochry.
Built in the style of a traditional Scottish hunting lodge, the Pitlochry Hydro Hotel enjoys a fine location in the beautiful Perthshire Highlands, and is splendidly set on the River Tummel just a short walk from the town of Pitlochry. The hotel boasts an impressive line-up of excellent facilities including two elegant lounges, a terrace and a fantastic restaurant to enjoy delicious breakfast and evening meals. The hotel also has its own leisure club, featuring a gym, an indoor pool, sauna and Jacuzzi – the perfect way to wind down after a day of exploring the picturesque countryside and charming cities. A short walk away from the hotel will lead you to the town of Pitlochry, an idyllic retreat with an authentic Scottish atmosphere.
Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price.
See our full list of our joining points.