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We invite you to eat, drink and be merry with your Wendy Wu Tours family and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Encompassing the decoration bedecked cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, and the soaring pine trees and snow-dusted mountains of the southern Highlands, this 9-day all-inclusive tour is overflowing with festive experiences from whisky and chocolate tastings to Christmas markets and a performance of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet.
Stay at legendary hotels from iconic city centre landmarks and country mansions to boutique ship hotels, and enjoy the finest of Christmas fare.
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Our Christmas in Scotland tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine.
Discover the Royal Yacht Britannia without the crowds with this private opening just for Wendy Wu guests. Part royal residence, part functional navy vessel, this icon of the 20th century is one of the most famous ships in the world. Come aboard via the Queen’s entrance on the Royal Brow, where you’ll be welcomed with a glass of champagne before your private tour.
Get a taste of the Highlands with a paired whisky and chocolate tasting at the beautiful Aberfeldy Distillery, a heritage distillery dating back to 1846. Explore the interactive heritage exhibition and atmospheric cask rooms before sitting down to a tasting of three Scotch whiskies, each expertly paired with an artisanal dark chocolate by independent local chocolatier Charlotte Flowers.
With richly-decorated costumes, a lavish set and the incomparable experience of Tchaikovsky’s score performed by a live orchestra, let the supremely talented Scottish Ballet whisk you away with a stunning performance of the Nutcracker, a festive classic.
Stay in a selection of hand-picked hotels, from an iconic Glaswegian landmark to a rural country mansion built for the Dukes of Atholl. Spend a night on the luxurious Fingal, sister ship of the Royal Yacht Britannia, before your tour culminates with a festive three-night stay at The George, one of Edinburgh's most elegant addresses.
Soak up the stunning scenery with an atmospheric cruise along Loch Lomond before enjoying your two-course lunch overlooking the waters at Loch Tay.
Get in the spirit of Christmas with a visit to the Festival Theatre to enjoy a festive performance of the Nutcraker, performed by the Scottish Ballet and accompanied by a live orchestra.
Wander through Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden where you can admire the beautiful illuminations of the glasshouses and gardens.
Check in at the hotel and enjoy time at leisure before the guide's group briefing and the welcome dinner.
Begin your introduction to this historic city with a visit to one of its most significant landmarks: the wonderful Glasgow Cathedral - the oldest cathedral in mainland Scotland. Stop for lunch before continuing to the National Piping Centre, where you'll enjoy a bagpipe experience and tour of the piping centre before an opportunity to try the bagpipes for yourself! Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore the Christmas markets at George Square and Enoch Square before dinner.
Bid farewell to Glasgow this morning and travel north into the Trossachs, where you will enjoy an hour's scenic cruising on Loch Lomond, Scotland's deepest loch. Loch Lomond in winter is a beautiful sight: an atmospheric display of snow-capped mountains, stunning waters and wonderful natural light. Continue to Loch Tay, where you'll enjoy a two-course lunch at a restaurant overlooking the waters, before a final short drive to Dunkeld House Hotel, a stately country mansion and our home for the next two nights.
Continue to the Aberfeldy Distillery to learn about the fine heritage of Dewar's whisky, dating back to 1846. Explore the heritage exhibition and distillery rooms before sitting down to a whisky and chocolate tasting tray of three fine Scotch whiskies, each expertly matched with an artisan dark chocolate. En route back to the hotel, we'll also stop to visit the charming Highland Chocolatier shop and artistic chocolate gallery.
Enjoy time at leisure this morning to relax or explore the hotel's enormous grounds. Around noon, we depart for Leith Docks, where we visit two very special ships: the Royal Yacht Britannia and her sister ship, the Fingal, a luxurious floating hotel. Begin with champagne afternoon tea on the Fingal before checking in to your cabin for an overnight stay. This evening, we are privileged to enjoy a private, out-of-hours opening of the Royal Yacht Britannia, exclusively for our group.
It's Christmas Eve! Disembark the Fingal this morning and drive 30 minutes into the atmospheric city of Edinburgh. Our first stop is the impressive Edinburgh Castle, where we explore highlights like the Great Hall and the Honours (crown jewels) of Scotland. Enjoy lunch before continuing to the lovely Festival Theatre to enjoy a two-hour performance of the festive classic ballet, the Nutcracker, performed by Scottish Ballet and accompanied by a live orchestra. We have secured excellent seats for you to enjoy this lavish production. Afterwards, check in to the Intercontinental Edinburgh the George and enjoy a few hours at leisure before dinner.
Wrap up warm and head out to enjoy a crisp Christmas morning walk along the Royal Mile on one of its few quiet days of the year. The lack of crowds will make this a lovely day to see the Royal Mile and appreciate its architecture and landmarks such as St Giles' Cathedral. Return to the George for a delicious Christmas lunch, including a specially arranged glass of bubbly and half bottle of wine (per guest) to celebrate Christmas together. The afternoon is at leisure to play games, call loved ones, or perhaps enjoy the Queen's Speech.
Boxing Day morning will be at leisure. Late this afternoon, transfer to Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden to enjoy the lovely light trail here. During the winter period, the centre and exteriors are lit up in an incredible field of lights, lending the glasshouses and gardens a festive air. Enjoy some time to explore and admire the illuminations before returning to the hotel for your farewell dinner.
After breakfast, depart in accordance with your onward arrangements from Edinburgh. Check-out is at noon, but should you wish to spend longer exploring the city, a luggage storage service is available at the main reception.
We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.
Places Visited: Glasgow (2N) – Dunkeld (2N) – Fingal, Leith (1N) – Edinburgh (3N)
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This tour is based on Land Only pricing, flights are not included.
Departures for Solo travellers only are available for this tour on selected
dates.
In addition to being for solos only these departures feature smaller group sizes, free
airport lounge access and complimentary cocktails on arrival.
There are no dedicated Solo departures for this year. You can enjoy any of our tours with no Single Supplement on our Happy to Share option or explore the solo departures in other years.
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