Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh

Christmas in Scotland

Soaring pine trees, majestic mountains and a medley of historic architecture – what country better embodies Christmas than Scotland?

From paired whisky and chocolate tastings to Christmas markets and a performance of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, we invite you to eat, drink and be merry on this 9-day all-inclusive tour encompassing Glasgow, Edinburgh, and the idyllic southern Highlands.

All breakfasts, lunches & dinners included

Day 1

  • Arrive in Glasgow and enjoy time at leisure before a welcome dinner

Day 2

  • Explore the Glasgow Cathedral
  • Visit the National Piping Centre for a tour and bagpipe playing experience
  • Free time discovering the Christmas markets of George Square and Enoch Square

Day 3

  • Scenic cruise on Loch Lomond
  • Lunch at Loch Tay overlooking the water
  • Arrive at Dunkeld House Hotel

Day 4

  • Aberfeldy Distillery for whisky and chocolate tasting
  • Visit the Highland Chocolatier shop and artistic chocolate gallery

Day 5

  • Morning at leisure before departing for Leith Docks
  • Champagne afternoon tea on board the Fingal ship
  • Private, out-of-hours tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia
  • Stay on the Fingal ship overnight

Day 6 - Christmas Eve

  • Explore Edinburgh Castle including the Great Hall and Honours (crown jewels)
  • Festival Theatre for a 2-hour performance of festive ballet, The Nutcracker

Day 7 - Christmas Day

  • Morning walk along Edinburgh's Royal Mile seeing St. Giles' Cathedral and more
  • Delicious Christmas lunch at The George (InterContinental)

Day 8

  • Enjoy Boxing Day morning at leisure
  • Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden for the Christmas Lights Trail
  • Farewell dinner in the evening

Day 9

  • Depart

From £2690 per adult


Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

December — December

Contact details

Wendy Wu Tours

Cottons Centre
47-49 Tooley Street
London
United Kingdom
SE1 2QG

Tour information

Starting

  • Glasgow

Length

9 Days

Transport

  • Boat
  • Coach

Type

  • Medium Group (17-30)

Languages

  • English

Themes

  • Architecture
  • Castles
  • City
  • Food and drink
  • History
  • Landscapes
  • Whisky

Tour prices


From £2690 Per Adult

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Prices are subject to change depending on season

Tour Stops

Wendy Wu Tours

Tour company information

Wendy Wu Tours

Wendy Wu Tours is one of the UK’s leading escorted tour operators having won the Globe Travel Awards’ ‘Best Specialist Tour Operator’ for 11 consecutive years. They have provided exceptional escorted group tours and tailormade holidays for over 20 years, offering a comprehensive range of itineraries to wonderful destinations including Asia, South America, the Middle East, and most recently, Europe. Every Wendy Wu Tour is led by a knowledgeable National Escort who can truly showcase the wonders of their homeland, and includes authentic experiences to fully immerse visitors in the local culture.

Opening times

Monday - Friday: 9:00 to 17:30

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