5 days - from only £559pp
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 Portpatrick , an attractive village wrapped around a picturesque harbour on the coast of Galloway.
TOUR INCLUDES
Day 1:
Local departure by coach, then on to Portpatrick 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 Ayrshire Coast and Ayr
Today we travel along the Ayrshire Coast to reach Ayr in the heart of Robert Burns country. As the National Poet, he is widely regarded and celebrated throughout Scotland and nowhere is that more apparent than in Ayr, his birthplace. Ayr also has excellent beaches for when the elusive Scottish sunshine appears, and has an excellent town centre for those less sunny days. Enjoy time at leisure to stroll down the esplanade or browse the shops.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Christmas Day at leisure
Merry Christmas! Relax in Portpatrick, 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 Newton Stewart
This morning we visit Newton Stewart. The town was named after its founder, William Stewart, son of the Earl of Galloway. It thrived on its cotton and carpet industries and is now more famous for its salmon and trout fishing on the River Cree. There is an interesting museum as well as an array of shops, cafes and restaurants. We return 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 Portpatrick Hotel in Portpatrick.
Enjoy seaside charm on Scotland’s west coast when staying at the Portpatrick Hotel. Perched on a spectacular clifftop above the picturesque town of Portpatrick, the hotel offers unspoilt views in all directions and overlooks the harbour. Charmingly set in nine acres of its own grounds, guests can enjoy local cuisine in the hotel’s modern restaurant, and there’s a cosy lounge to relax in with a well-earned drink during the day or evening. With a warm, Scottish welcome, the friendly staff will ensure that your stay is as relaxing and memorable as possible.
Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price.
See our full list of our joining points.