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Scottish Spree Escorted Tour

Scottish Spree Escorted Tour

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This exciting 8 day tour includes visits to Robbie Burns Country, Scotland’s most beloved poet; Culzean Castle, the former residence of President Eisenhower; the stirring battlefield of Culloden as well as Scotland’s smallest distillery Eradour. We admire the skill of a Scottish kiltmaker in Inverness: cruise on the breathtaking Loch Lomond and dine at the Historic Edinburgh Castle.
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Package Details:
Package Includes:
  • Escorted sightseeing by luxury motorcoach
  • Professional Scottish Tour Director throughout
  • Group Round-trip Airport Transfers included
  • 6-nights accommodation at first class hotels
  • Full Scottish Breakfast (B) daily except morning of arrival
  • 4 dinners (D) and a lunch (L) at Edinburgh Castle
  • Welcome reception hosted by your Tour Director
  • All entrance fees to
  • - Burns Cottage and National Park
  • - Culzean Castle (President Eisenhower Connection)
  • - Loch Lomond Cruise
  • - Scottish Shepherd
  • - Local Kiltmaker
  • - Culloden Battlefields
  • - Edradour Distillery
  • - Edinburgh Castle
  • Sightseeing including Glasgow, Ayrshire, Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Loch Ness, Inverness, Pitlochry, Saint Andrews and Edinburgh
  • Tips for baggage handling, taxes and hotel gratuities except gratuity to your Tour Director
  • Travel Documents including document holder, luggage tags and day-by-day itinerary
  • Vacation Package Itinerary:
    Loch Ness Tartans Edinburgh
    Day 1: Depart USA
  • Your trip begins with an overnight transatlantic flight to Scotland. Relax and enjoy the in-flight meal service and onboard entertainment (airfare not included in tour price).
  • Day 2: Glasgow
  • Upon arrival at Glasgow airport, collect your luggage and proceed to the arrivals hall. A representative will be there to meet you and arrange a transfer to your first hotel. If your flight arrives after 12.00 noon, you will need to transfer to the hotel at your own expense. In the afternoon we shall take a city tour, passing Glasgow Cathedral: a magnificent medieval structure built in the 14th century. You are free this evening to further enjoy this wonderful city. Maybe a closer look at the monuments in George Square, shopping in Buchanan Street, a leisurely walk in the Glasgow Green or a visit to one of the many fine pubs. This evening we shall enjoy a welcome drinks reception followed by evening dinner together. (D)
  • Overnight: Jury's Inn or similar
  • Day 3: Robert Burns Country/Culzean Castle
  • This morning after breakfast we will travel south along the Ayrshire coast and into Robbie Burns Country, the ploughman poet. Here we will visit Burns Cottage in Alloway where you can walk in the footsteps of Tam O'Shanter in "Alloway's auld haunted kirk" and across auld Brig O'Doon, where Tam's mare, Meg had her narrow escape from the witches. We continue on to the 18th century Culzean Castle, which overlooks the Atlantic coast. Part of this Castle was gifted to General Eisenhower who resided here during his presidency and retirement on several occasions. Return to your hotel and enjoy an included dinner. (B,D)
  • Overnight: Jury's Inn or similar
  • Day 4: Loch Lomond/Glencoe/Inverness
  • After breakfast we shall visit The "Bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond" where we will stop for a short cruise on this famous Loch. So much myth, legend and history precedes a visit to the expanse of Glencoe and Loch Leven, that many visitors are unprepared for the sheer beauty and breathtaking serenity of this vast sweeping pass. We will pass Urquhart Castle, a stronghold on a rocky peninsula overlooking Loch Ness, where we will stop for pictures. Continuing on to Inverness, the capital of the highlands and our hotel tonight, we shall enjoy evening dinner together. (B, D)
  • Overnight: Palace Hotel or similar
  • Day 5: Inverness
  • After a leisurely breakfast we visit to a local kilt maker where we can learn all about the famous tartans’ (plaids) and then continue on to the famous Culloden Battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s army was defeated by the government troops in 1746. This afternoon take the time to explore Inverness with its suspension bridges across the River Ness, old stone buildings and Ben Wyvis soaring above the skyline. This evening dinner is included at the hotel after which you are free to enjoy the local nightlife. (B,D)
  • Overnight: Palace Hotel or similar
  • Day 6: Edradour Distilleries/St. Andrews
  • Leaving the Highlands behind us, we travel southward where we visit a Scottish shepherd at work with his faithful sheepdog. We continue to the Edradour Distillery in Pitlochry. Sample a wee dram at Scotland’s smallest distillery. We continue our drive to ancient St Andrew’s home of Royalty and birthplace of golf. See St Andrews University, founded in 1413, and the oldest university in Scotland. There will be time in the quaint village of St. Andrews which is full of traditional Scottish craft shops, pubs and restaurants, or perhaps you will prefer exploring the ruins of St Andrew’s Cathedral. We travel on to the imposing city of Edinburgh and our downtown hotel. Tonight you are free to enjoy the many culinary delights this city has to offer and why not round the evening off in one of the many pubs & wine bars. (B)
  • Overnight: Royal Terrace Hotel or similar
  • Day 7: Edinburgh City
  • This morning’s tour takes us along Princes Street with its fine shops and through the lovely Georgian squares and terraces of the new town. We continue along the historic Royal Mile to the palace of Holyrood, the official Scottish residence of Her Majesty the Queen. Our tour concludes at Edinburgh Castle where we will enjoy a lunch in the castle before we view the Scottish Crown Jewels and take in the breathtaking views of the city from the castle ramparts. This evening enjoy an optional farewell Scottish Banquet where you can sample some haggis and enjoy traditional bagpipe music, songs and dancing. (B, L)
  • Overnight: Royal Terrace Hotel or similar
  • Day 8: Depart Edinburgh
  • Following breakfast, we leave for Edinburgh International Airport. As you board your flight and leave for home, you’ll take with you many wonderful memories of a beautiful country, and warm friendly people. (B)
  • Scottish Spree Escorted Tour

    Notes & Restrictions

    Vacation Notes & Restrictions
    Notes:
    Space is limited and your desired travel dates may not be available if you wait, so book early to avoid disappointment. We highly recommend 2nd and 3rd choices for travel dates and/or accommodations.

    Responsibility:
    These trips are arranged by BMIT LLC d.b.a.Brian Moore International Tours (“operator”). It has made the travel arrangements as agent for the trans¬portation carriers and other suppliers of services connected with the tour, all of which are independent contractors. Operator in no way owns or operates the vehicles or facilities to be used dur¬ing the trip, and does not guarantee or assume responsibility for the acts and/or omissions of suppliers, their employees, agents, etc. All bookings are accepted subject to the conditions imposed by suppliers & operator, including airline, cruise line, rail, coach, hotel, restaurants, insurance and other companies, firms or persons concerned with the trip, and operator will make no refund in the event of their delay, cancellation, overbooking, strike, force majeure or for elements of the package not used by customer. If there is a difference between operator Conditions and those published by a supplier, the conditions of supplier shall apply. Price quoted is per person double occupancy. Operator reserves the right to cancel a trip, change the itinerary or adjust rates whenever in its sole judgment conditions warrant, or if operator deems it necessary for your comfort, convenience or safety. Trips outside the USA require a valid passport or other acceptable forms of citizenship proof. You are responsible for, and release operator from passport, visa, vaccination requirements, and safety conditions in travel destinations. Operator strongly recommends you purchase appropriate cancellation/medical/ baggage insurance for the trip, which is available from operator. Operator reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the trip at any time who presents a significant risk to the health or safety of himself or others which can not be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by operator’s reasonable accommodation. Operator reserves the right to correct an error in the brochure presentation or advertised price prior to your departure. A contract is made when your reservation and payment are accepted by operator at it’s office, and any dispute shall be governed by Massachusetts law and subject to the jurisdiction of Suffolk County, Massachusetts. In calculating the cost of your trip, the operator has relied on your consent to these terms and in the absence of this release, the trips cost would have been higher. Operator reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar quality at any time or to make changes in itinerary to a similar quality. Operator will not be responsible to any person for expense, loss of time, money or other circumstances resulting from a change in itinerary or change of tour arrangements. Operator also reserves the right to cancel a tour prior to departure, and in such cases all payments made to date will be refunded and shall constitute full settlement. If you purchase an airline ticket separately, it is your responsibility to ensure you understand the conditions under which the ticket is issued as operator assumes no responsibility for such airline ticket cancellation fees. Please understand that not all museums and attractions are open every day of the year. Operator reserves the right to vary the sequence of sightseeing and/or to reroute the order of cities if that will enable you to visit all listed Excursions. In either case, the itinerary content will be maintained to the extent possible and there are no refunds for any unused or unavailable excursions.

    Important Note On Prices: All prices and conditions of travel are based on currency, fuel, and VAT rates in effect on October 1 2006. All rates are subject to change without notice due to currency exchange fluctuation, fuel or VAT increases.


  • Group Transfers:
    Please verify your arrival and departure flight information as this is what the group transfers have been based upon.

  • Documentation:
    All tour documentation will be sent out to the travel agent approximately 21 days prior to the departure of the tour, provided full payment has been received. In the event this is not acceptable, we require sufficient notice in order to avoid express shipping charges. If we are not given sufficient notice, the passenger or travel agent will be responsible for express delivery charges.

  • Passport Requirements:
    It is the sole responsibility of each passenger to obtain the necessary documents for travel, not excluding passports and visas. A valid passport is normally the only requirement for U.S. citizens. Visa requirements do change without notice and vary by nationality. Please check with the consulate office of the destination country as to visa requirements.

  • Tour Cancellations:
    Not all tour departures are guaranteed. If it becomes necessary to cancel a coach tour prior to departure, we will offer the next available date at no additional land cost. If this is not acceptable, a full refund on all monies paid will be made. We cannot accept responsibility for any additional costs or fees relating to such a tour booking. If you purchase a non-refundable airline ticket, you are advised by these terms and conditions that we are not responsible for any cancellation penalties due to non-refundable airfares.

  • Baggage:
    Motor coach luggage compartments require the restriction of one large suitcase and one carry-on bag per person. Wheeled carry-on bags are not suitable as hand luggage on motor coaches. Airline baggage allowance is restricted to two bags per person and airlines at their discretion may restrict the size and weight of your luggage. No responsibility by BMIT is accepted for loss of or damage to baggage or any of the passenger’s belongings. No responsibility by BMIT is accepted for loss of or damage to baggage or items left on the bus during the day. We recommend you to purchase Travel Protection.

  • Coach Tours:
    Motor coach tours are normally operated by 44 to 53 seat motor coaches. When passenger numbers are low, a smaller coach may be used. Smoking is not allowed on motor coaches or minibuses. In order to ensure congenial membership, the tour company reserves the right to accept or reject any person as a tour participant and to expel from the tour any participant whose conduct is deemed incompatible with the interests of the tour group.

  • Hotel Accommodation:
    Hotel accommodation will be supplied as described. On certain departures, due to seasonal demands, we reserve the right to alter itineraries and substitute hotels for similar type accommodations.

  • Air-conditioning:
    Although available at most of the hotels offered in our escorted tour programs, conditions and use of air-conditioning abroad differs greatly from the United States. Many European hotels were built before central air-conditioning was introduced. Air-conditioning is often shut down at night.

  • Health requirements:
    Tour members should check with the consulates and/or the local health boards for the latest health requirements.

  • Travelers who need special assistance:
    Any disability requiring special attention must be reported to the tour company at the time of booking. The tour company will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of disabled tour participants, but is not responsible for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, lodges, restaurants, or other independent suppliers, nor any additional expenses incurred. Motor coaches and minibuses are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. Individual assistance cannot be provided to a tour member for walking, dining, getting on/off motor coaches and other transportation vehicles, or other personal needs. Travelers who need assistance must be accompanied by a qualified and physically able companion. Motorized scooters are unsuitable for touring.

  • Young tour participants:
    Tour participants under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 10 years are not accepted.

  • Not Included:
    Tours do not include airfare, airport departure taxes, airport/hotel transfers unless specified in the itinerary, items of a personal nature, excess baggage charges, laundry, phone calls, liquor, wine, soft drinks or any other item not specifically mentioned as being included.

  • Group Travel:
    Separate Terms & Conditions apply for groups of 20 or more.


  • Restrictions:
    Deposit:
    A non-refundable deposit of $200 per person is required within 7 days of making the booking. Credit Cards with signed authorizations are accepted for deposit payments. If deposit is not received within 7 days of the reservation will automatically be cancelled.

    Final Payment:
    Final payment must be made no less than 65 days prior to departure. We accept all major credit cards.

    Late Bookings:
    Subject to availability of space and other conditions, you may book up to 14 days prior to departure, providing full payment is made at time of booking. Late bookings (within 30 days) will incur a handling charge of $50 per booking in addition to overnight delivery charges.

    Revision Fees:
    Any revision to a booking after deposit will require a $35 fee per transaction. No changes will be accepted within 14 days prior to departure or once documents are issued. Changes affecting inventory utilization (i.e. date changes, hotel changes etc.) are considered cancellation and rebooking. Airline tickets are subject to individual airline rules and regulations.

    Cancellations:
    All cancellations must be advised in writing, (mail, fax, email) to BMIT prior to departure during normal business hours (9.00 am to 5.30 pm EST, Monday to Friday). Cancellations are subject to the following penalties on the land portion:
    65 or more days $200*
    31–65 days 50% of tour cost
    15–30 days 75% of tour cost
    Less than 15 days 100% of tour cost
    * Plus charges of third parties, including airline cancellation charges if applicable.
    Airlines and airfares vary in cancellation penalties and BMIT will impose those restrictions and penalties as outlined in the fare rules of the airline ticket booked or purchased.

    Prices are per person based on double occupancy and a 30-day advance purchase. Purchases within 30 days will incur additional shipping and handling fees. Travel is valid for these dates only. This is a nonrefundable, non-changeable purchase. Certain other restrictions may apply, and offer is subject to change without notice. No request will be processed until full payment is received. Once submitted your request can take at least 24 hours to confirm. 2nd and 3rd choices for travel dates are highly recommended.

    Group airport transfers are included when:

  • Arrive/depart per the scheduled tour dates
  • Flight arrives in Dublin / Shannon before 12:00 noon
  • Flight departs from Dublin / Shannon between 9am – 2:00pm
  • Shared coach based on main group movements

  • Anything outside the above will require a private transfer booked at an additional cost.

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    * Not Included in the Vacation Price: Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees
    including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person,
    Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person.

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