Highlights

  • Guided tour of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland
  • Visit to a traditional whisky distillery
  • Tour of the magnificent Glamis Castle

Hotel

Hotel Indigo by IHG

5 x with breakfast

Dundee

Location: Central, in a former textile factory with a bell tower

Facilities: Bar, trendy restaurant

Other information

Claude Haubrich

Travel number: DCS26-008

Rate

Double room / outside cabin ferry p.p.
€2,284.00
Single room / outside cabin ferry p.p.
€2,554.00

Scotland

Legends, castles, and the Highlands


Where mist hovers over ancient castles and green hills fade into the northern light, Scotland reveals its unique magic. From the banks of Dundee to the gates of Edinburgh, you will encounter a landscape full of stories – proud clans, royal residences, and mysterious valleys. Revered cities and the vast Highlands await.

ITINERARY

Day 1: 14 June 2026 / Journey to Rotterdam
Early morning departure from Luxembourg (P+R Bouillon) to Rotterdam. Late afternoon: departure on your comfortable ferry to Hull in northern England. Onboard, enjoy a delicious dinner buffet and overnight at sea.

Day 2: 15 June 2026 / Hull – Gretna Green – Dundee
After breakfast on board, arrive on the British coast and continue to Scotland. First stop: Gretna Green, the legendary “marriage forge” of the 18th century, where couples once secretly tied the knot. In the evening, arrive in Dundee and check into your central hotel.

Day 3: 16 June 2026 / Pitlochry – Blair Castle – Whisky Distillery
Travel via Dunkeld to the traditional spa town of Pitlochry, whose picturesque centre invites a leisurely stroll. Continue to the Scottish Highlands to the impressive Blair Castle, with its magnificent interior and extensive park. The afternoon concludes with a visit to a whisky distillery, where you’ll learn about whisky-making and taste Scotland’s “water of life.”

Day 4: 17 June 2026 / Edinburgh
A full day in Scotland’s capital. Explore the elegant Georgian New Town and the famous Royal Mile, stretching from Holyrood Palace to Edinburgh Castle. Alternatively, visit the Royal Yacht Britannia, the former floating residence of the royal family. In the afternoon, free time to explore the Old Town, shops, and cafés.

Optional additional visits:

  • Edinburgh Castle: €29
  • Royal Yacht Britannia: €35 (afternoon)
    (Advance booking required)

Day 5: 18 June 2026 / Glamis Castle – Dundee
Visit Glamis Castle, one of Scotland’s most beautiful castles, surrounded by a magnificent park and steeped in history and legend. In the afternoon, explore Dundee, a city that fascinatingly blends tradition and modernity. Enjoy a leisurely walk and experience its maritime charm.

Day 6: 19 June 2026 / Free Morning – Fife Peninsula – St. Andrews
Morning at leisure – ideal for visiting the famous V&A Design Museum or strolling through the city centre. In the afternoon, drive across the picturesque Fife Peninsula with charming fishing villages. In St. Andrews, explore the cathedral and castle ruins, and visit Scotland’s oldest university, once attended by Prince William.

Day 7: 20 June 2026 / Abbotsford – Return to Hull
Travel south through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland National Park. Stop at Abbotsford, the historic home of writer Sir Walter Scott, before boarding the ferry back to Rotterdam. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 8: 21 June 2026 / Amsterdam – Luxembourg
Arrive in Rotterdam and return to Luxembourg with memories and impressions, including lunch.

Valid passport required.

SERVICES

  • Door-to-door pick-up
  • Travel in a modern luxury coach
  • Lunch on arrival and departure days
  • 2 x overnight ferry with half board from Rotterdam to Hull & return
  • Guided tours of Edinburgh & St. Andrews
  • Entrance fees: Blair Castle, Glamis Castle, Abbotsford, V&A Design Museum, St. Andrews Castle, St. Andrews Cathedral
  • Whisky distillery visit
  • Port fees

Highlights

  • Guided tour of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland
  • Visit to a traditional whisky distillery
  • Tour of the magnificent Glamis Castle

Hotel

Hotel Indigo by IHG

5 x with breakfast

Dundee

Location: Central, in a former textile factory with a bell tower

Facilities: Bar, trendy restaurant

Other information

Claude Haubrich

Travel number: DCS26-008

Rate

Double room / outside cabin ferry p.p.
€2,284.00
Single room / outside cabin ferry p.p.
€2,554.00

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