is accepting tour enrollment applications for the

Highlands Experience Tour to Scotland

June 8-14, 2017
Join Beth Stapleton and Scotland scholar, Jonathan Randle, on the Highlands Experience Tour to
Scotland in June, 2017. This tour includes the best of everything: lush highlands, amazing nature, iconic
castles, and Edinburgh, the countrys capital city. You will travel on a luxury touring bus with a local
expert guide around the small country to see absolutely breathtaking scenery while learning about the
lively history of Scotland. You will enjoy many group activities and meals while allowing for free time to
explore on your own. Dont miss this trip which highlights well known sites like Loch Ness, St Andrews,
the Isle of Skye, a malt whisky distillery, the Royal Mile and many, many more!

Tour Itinerary:
JUNE 08- Thursday - Departing Glasgow we head out along the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch
Lomond with a short stop at the pretty little village of Luss. Onwards to the town of Inveraray and a
chance to visit Inveraray Castle, home to the Duke of Argyll. Onwards to Kilmartin Glen and the
footsteps of the first Scots at Dunadd Hill Fort. Our stop for the night is Oban, Gateway to the Isles. A
welcome dinner for the group will be in the hotel this evening.
June 09- Friday- After breakfast we cross the Connel Bridge and into Glen Coe. Learn the haunting
story in this magical stop. Our lunch stop (on your own) will be in Fort William with time to explore the
small town. Through the Great Glen comprising of Lochs Linnhe, Lochy and Oich ending with Loch
Ness. Time to visit Urquhart Castle perched over the loch and take a cruise for some monster
spotting. Inverness is our base for 3 nights.
June 10-Saturday- An early start today as we drive through Glen Moriston and Glen Shiel to Dornie
and the stunning Eilean Donan Castle. A late lunch (on your own) as we continue to Dunvegan
Castle. Our return trip retraces our steps to the mainland and then we return via Achnasheen with a
stop enroute for photos and time to stretch our legs.

June 11- Sunday - A late start today as we enjoy a relaxed trip to the beautiful Inverewe Gardens
passing the remote Loch Maree, with stories of its water horse. The gardens have a wide collection
of sub-tropical plants thanks to the warming waters of the Gulf Stream. On along the coast past
Gruinard Island and back to Inverness via Corrieshalloch Gorge are you brave enough to walk
across the suspension bridge?
June 12- Monday- Turning south our first stop today is Culloden Moor, scene of the last battle fought
on British soil between Government troops and the Jacobites in 1746. A malt whisky distillery will be
another of our stops today where we can learn how the water of life is produced and of course,
taste the finished product. A group lunch will be included today. A little side trip as we turn to St
Andrews and a short stop here to see the famous Old Course and the Swilken Bridge. Then to
Scotlands capital Edinburgh.
June 13- Tuesday- This morning there will be a panoramic tour of the city finishing with a visit to
Edinburgh Castle. The rest of the day is free for independent sightseeing. A group farewell dinner will
be in the hotel tonight to relive this amazing tour.
June 14- Wednesday- Tour services are stopped this morning with hotel check out and airport
transfer. You may return to the US or choose to visit another European country while abroad (at own
expense).

Included in tour
Hotel stays in 4 star hotels: 1 night, Oban; 3 nights, Inverness; 2 nights, Edinburgh
Full cooked breakfast each morning
Welcome dinner in Oban; Farewell dinner in Edinburgh
2 lunches with group
Admissions for sites listed in itinerary: Eilean Donan Castle, Inveraray Castle, Cruise on
Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Culloden Moor, malt whisky distillery, Inverewe Gardens,
Edinburgh Castle, Dunvegan Castle
Transportation by luxury touring coach
Departure transfer June 14 to airport
Services of an experienced driver/ guide
Not Included

Airfare to and from Scotland. NOTE: We will meet on Thursday, June 8 in Glasgow for
an early departure. You must leave the US no later than Wednesday, June 7th for an
early morning arrival. You may choose to arrive early and spend the night in Glasgow.
Hotel meeting point will be announced once tour numbers have been met and
confirmed. Do not buy airfare until tour has been confirmed.
Any meals other than listed above
Items of a personal nature i.e. passport, snacks, telephone calls, newspapers
Travellers insurance (available for purchase once deposit has been submitted)

Cost of tour: (LAND ONLY price- airfare is NOT included)

Price for double room:
$ 2700 per person
Single supplement
$ + 700
Deposit of $550 non-refundable is due no later than Sept 30, 2016. Enrollment applications with
payment should be mailed directly to Get Out The Map Travel Company (address on the enrollment
form). This trip will close at 30 paying participants. The deposit will hold your spot on the trip.
Payment 1: $1075 due on or before November 4, 2016
Final Payment: $1075 due on or before January 27, 2017
NOTE: Once the tour min. numbers have been met, you will receive notice to purchase your airfare.
If you wish to extend your stay to other European cities, GOTMTC will be happy to assist.

See attached enrollment form for application. Accepting applications today!