Braveheart Culinary & Cultural Tour of Scotland (Vacation 7 nights)

There’s time in the highlands and in the lowlands. There’s time to relax in luxury with overnight stays in beautiful locations as well as the chance to truly immerse yourself in Scotland and its traditions with visits to must see historic attractions.

If you wish to add a supplementary 2 or 3 night stay on the Isle of Skye, the 4^th best island in the World as voted by the National Geographic magazine, to complement your 7 night gourmet and cultural vacation that can be arranged. Both tours are available for private parties of 2 – 14 persons.

DAY 1  WELCOME TO SCOTLAND
• meet on your arrival in Glasgow (transfers from Edinburgh/other locations can be arranged on request)
• Glasgow – A tour of the city highlights
• Dinner: A relaxed evening enjoying some traditional Scottish fayre with a modern twist!
• overnight 4 or 5 star accommodation in Glasgow (Night 1 of 1) 

DAY 2  YES CHEF!
• traditional Scottish breakfast
• an entertaining and relaxed hands-on cooking class with a professional chef (lunch included). Theme: Scotland on a Plate
•  overnight 4 or 5 star accommodation by Loch Lomond (Night 1 of 2)

DAY 3  STIRLING AND WHISKY GALORE!
• traditional Scottish Breakfast
• visit to Stirling Castle
• visit and tasting at the Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Whisky Distillery
• join the Master Blender to learn the art of whisky blending and create your own whisky to take home
• overnight 4 or 5 star accommodation by Loch Lomond (Night 2 of 2)

DAY 4  THE LOCHS AND HIGHLANDS
• traditional Scottish Breakfast
• enjoy one of Scotland’s most breathtakingly beautiful journeys, passing Loch Lomond and through Glencoe
• Scottish gin blending experience
• visit to Loch Ness – home of the ‘Loch Ness Monster’
• visit to Urquhart Castle
• Dinner with ‘Stories of Scotland’ and overnight 4 or 5 star accommodation by Inverness (Night 1 of 1)

DAY 5  TO THE HEART OF SCOTLAND
• traditional Scottish Breakfast
• a stop at the luxury House of Bruar country clothing and food lovers emporium
• visit and chocolate tasting experience at the multi award-winning ‘Highland Chocolatier’
• visit and tasting at a speciality smoked salmon smokehouse or visit to Scotland’s oldest whisky distillery for tour and tasting experience
• overnight 4 or 5 star accommodation in Highland Perthshire (Night 1 of 1) 

DAY 6    TO THE CAPITAL, EDINBURGH
• traditional Scottish Breakfast
• Edinburgh – A tour of the city highlights including the Royal Mile
• a light Lunch at the Scottish Marketplace/Food Hall
• Degustation Dinner at one of the city’s Michelin star restaurants
• overnight 4 or 5 star accommodation in Edinburgh (Night 1 of 2)

DAY 7   A DAY TO EXPLORE EDINBURGH
• traditional Scottish Breakfast
• A day at leisure to explore Scotland’s capital city with a delicious ‘Lunch Tea’ experience

• overnight 4 or 5 star accommodation in Edinburgh (Night 2 of 2)

There are many places to visit or things to do during your day in Edinburgh. Here are some of our top recommendations:

• Edinburgh Castle
• The National Museum of Scotland
• National Galleries of Scotland and the Scottish National Portrait Gallery
• Royal Yacht Britannia
• Johnnie Walker Whisky Visitor Experience

DAY 8 / 10*  ‘FAREWELL’
• farewell Scottish breakfast
• transportation to airport/train station or other location as wished

Available for private/exclusive groups of 2 – 14 persons.  Available all year round, for private departure (subject to availability).

• Executive transportation with private food/drink expert guide driver
• 7 nights luxury 4 star hotels (with 5 star upgrade option available)
• 7 Scottish Breakfasts
• 2 Lunches
• 3 Dinners
• A hands-on cooking experience with a highly respected chef
• Visits to award winning food & whisky producers for a behind the scenes/insights and tastings: Smoked Salmon Smokehouse, Highland Chocolatier, Whisky Distillery
• 1 Master Whisky Blending Experience
• 1 Scottish Gin Blending Experience
• Entrance fees:  Stirling Castle, Urquhart Castle (excluding Edinburgh)
• Highlights Tours of Edinburgh and Glasgow
• Meet and Greet Service on Arrival and Return Transfers to airport/train station.

Price: Dependent on numbers. For a price simply contact us quoting the tour name, the date you’d like to depart, number of people and whether you wish 4* or 5* accommodation.

Airfare or personal expenses, including personal travel insurance, and drinks except any listed on the itinerary are not included.

If you have a larger group, simply get in touch for options.