5 days - from only £499pp
ABOUT THE TOUR
Visit an area which is not only steeped in history of battles and Jacobite uprisings but also boasts extraordinary natural beauty. We include a Highland safari – the best way to witness the incredible scenery.
TOUR INCLUDES
Day 1:
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to the Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie for four nights.
Included meals: Dinner
Day 2: Perth and St. Andrews
We visit Perth, once the capital of Scotland and a picturesque playground for kings and queens. We continue to 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'.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Perth
Included Highlights
Day 3: Perthshire and Highland Safari
One of the highlights of our tour, as we head to Aberfeldy and climb aboard your 4x4 with a kilted Ranger. Armed with binoculars, share in their passion for nature, culture, wildlife as you travel through forests, mountains and moors on hill tracks with breathtaking scenery up to 3000 feet. There are regular sightings of Deer, Grouse and Golden Eagles. Enjoy a 'wee dram' and shortbread in a mountain bothy.
The remainder of the day is spent exploring Perthshire, take in the 'Queens View' with time free in the Victorian spa town of Pitlochry.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Highland Safari
Included Highlights
Day 4: Glamis Castle and Dundee
Soak up 1000 years of history at Glamis, the finest castle in Scotland, birthplace of Princess Margaret, and the setting for Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Explore the opulent rooms and the extensive gardens and pathways.
Nearby is the rejuvenated city of Dundee. Whilst here why not visit The Victoria & Albert Museum, featuring over 300 exhibits, explaining Scotland’s outstanding achievements across the world.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Glamis Castle
Included Highlights
Day 5:
Return home.
Included meals: Breakfast
Single Room Supplement from £99.00 (5 days), £179.00 (8 days).
Day 1: To North England
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to a comfortable hotel in the north of England for a one night stay.
Included meals: Dinner
Day 2: North England to Blairgowrie
We continue our journey north, crossing into Scotland, and onto the Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie for five nights.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Perth
We visit Perth, once the capital of Scotland and a picturesque playground for kings and queens. We continue to St. Andrews, famous as the 'Home of Golf' but also home to a ruined castle and cathedral overlook the beaches that featured in 'Chariots of Fire'.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Perth
Included Highlights
Day 4: Perthshire and Highland Safari
One of the highlights of our tour, as we head to Aberfeldy and climb aboard your 4x4 with a kilted Ranger. Armed with binoculars, share in their passion for nature, culture, wildlife as you travel through forests, mountains and moors on hill tracks with breathtaking scenery up to 3000 feet. There are regular sightings of Deer, Grouse and Golden Eagles. Enjoy a 'wee dram' and shortbread in a mountain bothy.
The remainder of the day is spent exploring Perthshire, take in the 'Queens View' with time free in the Victorian spa town of Pitlochry.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Highland Safari
Included Highlights
Day 5: Day at leisure
Relax and enjoy Blairgowrie at your own pace.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: Glamis Castle and Dundee
Soak up 1000 years of history at Glamis, the finest castle in Scotland, birthplace of Princess Margaret, and the setting for Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Explore the opulent rooms and the extensive gardens and pathways.
Nearby is the rejuvenated city of Dundee. Why not visit The Victoria & Albert Museum, featuring over 300 exhibits, explaining Scotland’s outstanding achievements across the world.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Glamis Castle
Included Highlights
Day 7: Blairgowrie to North England
We retrace our steps, crossing back to England and to a comfortable hotel for an overnight stay.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8:
Return home.
Included meals: Breakfast
Single Room Supplement from £99.00 (5 days), £179.00 (8 days).
If travelling from the North of England, you will stay for four nights at the three-star Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie.
If travelling from the South of England, you will stay for five nights at the Angus Hotel, and will have a comfortable overnight stay en route outbound and return.
Situated in the heart of Blairgowrie, the Angus Hotel offers guests a warm, friendly Scottish welcome, and it is a great base to explore the Perthshire landscape from. The hotel has excellent facilities, including a bar and restaurant which both offer all day dining, lounge, and garden patio with plenty of outdoor space and seating, perfect for relaxing in with a well-deserved drink. The highlight of the hotel is the leisure club, complete with a spa, swimming pool, steam room, sauna and refreshment station. With an abundance of local attractions and outdoor activities on your doorstep, you’re guaranteed a fantastic break.
Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price.
See our full list of our joining points.