From Glen to Glen A Journey to Scotland 15 DAY TOUR MAY 22 - JUNE 5, 2016

TOUR HOST:

Rev Bill Wheeler FEATURING: STIRLING CASTLE • PERTH • PITLOCHRY BALMORAL CASTLE • INVERNESS CULLODEN MOOR • LOCH NESS • GLENCOE OBAN • IONA • TROSSACHS • LOCH LOMOND GLASGOW • AYR • NEW LANARK • MELROSE ABBOTSFORD • EDINBURGH

From Glen to Glen A Journey to Scotland

Join us on a very special journey to discover the rugged beauty of Scotland. We'll visit the fabled Highlands, the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, and even the islands of Mull and Iona We'll learn about turbulent Scottish history, famous poets, brave warriors, and even search for the legendary Nessie while we cruise on Loch Ness. Bring your cameras and sense of humour along as we experience the essence of Scotland.

SUNDAY, MAY 22

Day 1 · Departure Day

The excitement builds as we prepare to leave for a land with a proud history. Where bonnie lassies cheer on brawny warriors and poets write of the romance. MONDAY, MAY 23 | D

Day 2 · Edinburgh Arrival

This morning, we are met by our guide and escorted to a waiting coach. We then travel to Falkirk to ride a boat on the world's first and only rotating boatlift, designed to link the Union Canal with the Forth and Clyde canal. Then it's on to Stirling, where we check into our hotel for the next two nights.

THURSDAY, MAY 26 | BD

Day 5 · Balmoral Castle - Inverness

Our journey today takes us further into the Highlands and our first stop brings us to Balmoral Castle, which has been one of the residences for members of the British Royal Family since 1852. After a visit of the castle and gardens, we continue north and make a stop at the famous Glenlivet Estate, where we learn about Scotland's malt whisky distilleries. This is an important part of Scotland's history and tradition and we will tour the distillery to see the manufacturing process. Our days travels bring us to Inverness and our hotel. FRIDAY, MAY 27 | BD

Cawdor Castle

Inverness 2

1 Pitlochry 2 Oban

Isle of Iona

North Sea

Perth

2 Stirling 2 Edinburgh

Glasgow 2 2 = overnights

Day 3 · Stirling Castle - Wallace Monument

Glenlivet

Loch Ness Isle of Mull

TUESDAY, MAY 24 | BD

Ayr Culzean Castle

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New Lanark

Abbotsford

This morning we visit the imposing Stirling Castle which has dominated much of Scotland's vivid history. A favourite Royal residence, Mary Queen of Scots and James VI both spent some years here. From the castle, we then visit the Wallace Monument, commemorating the national hero William Wallace. This tall tower (220 feet high) houses various exhibits including details about their national hero (celebrated in the movie "Braveheart"). Next we visit Bannockburn, the site of a significant Scottish victory in the First War of Scottish Independence, and a landmark in Scottish history. WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 | BD

Day 4 · Perth - Dunkeld Cathedral - Pitlochry

Our journey today takes us to Perth, where we visit Scone Palace. Fifteen hundred years ago this was the capital of the Pictish kingdom and the centre of the ancient Celtic church. Scottish kings were crowned here as early as AD 900 and it was immortalized in Shakespeare's Macbeth. Our next stop is a visit to Dunkeld Catedral, which is a working church and museum. Next we travel on to Pitlochry, where we make a stop at Explorers Garden to wander through this wonderful woodland garden which celebrates the adventures and results of Scottish Plant Hunters. Then it's off to our hotel for the night.

Day 6 · Culloden Moor - Clava Cairns - Nairn

This morning we will visit Culloden Battlefield, where Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobite army were finally defeated in 1746. We take in the exciting new Culloden Battlefield visitor centre and exhibition. Then we travel on to Clava Cairn, a wellpreserved Bronze Age cemetery complex of passage graves dating back over 4000 years. Our next stop is the magnificent stronghold of Cawdor Castle, famous for its links to Shakespeare's play, "Macbeth", written in 1606. We then make a short photo stop in the picturesque fishing village of Nairn before we return to Inverness and have a short panoramic tour of the city, followed by some free time to explore. SATURDAY, MAY 28 | BD

Day 7 · Loch Ness - Glencoe - Oban

We have a very exciting day ahead as we drive to Loch Ness for a cruise on this famous loch - better have our cameras ready to snap the elusive Nessie - and then a visit to Urquhart Castle. Then we travel on to Fort William - situated at the foot of Ben Nevis - Britain's highest mountain at 1344 metres. After a break for lunch we stop at the dramatic valley of Glencoe, whose name in Gaelic means the "vale of tears". This was the scene of the tragic massacre of the Clan MacDonald by their long-time enemy, the Campbell's, in 1692. Our final destination is Oban where we will spend two nights.

SUNDAY, MAY 29 | BD

Day 8 · Mull and Iona

We have an early start today to take the ferry across the Firth of Lorne to the Isle of Mull. Mull’s wild countryside was the setting for many of the adventures in Robert Louis Stevenson's novel, "Kidnapped". Following the southern roads to Fionnphort we board an early passenger boat to the tiny island of Iona, where St Columba founded a monastery in 563. Often attacked by Norse raiders, this monastery was replaced in 1203 but later fell into decay. Because we are visiting Iona on a Sunday, we will enjoy a service in the Cathedral. The cloister has been stunningly restored, complete with wonderful carvings and the large bronze sculpture "The Descent of the Spirit". For centuries Iona was the burial place for Scottish kings and chiefs. After spending the full day on Iona, we retrace our steps back to Oban. MONDAY, MAY 30 | BD

Day 9 · Trossachs - Loch Lomond

Our journey today takes us through one of Scotland's most beautifully scenic areas, The Trossachs region. Known as 'The Highlands in Miniature', it is only five miles wide with a diverse variety of landscapes - rugged mountains, streams, shining lochs, moorland and glens which inspired the novelist Sir Walter Scott. First we will visit the Scottish Wool Centre in Aberfoyle, where there is much to see and do, and then we embark on a short but scenic cruise on Loch Lomond. We then continue on to our hotel in Glasgow. TUESDAY, MAY 31 | BD

Day 10 · Glasgow City Tour

Our exploration of Glasgow today starts with a visit to the 800 year old St. Mungo's Cathedral - also known as the High Kirk of Glasgow - it is the only medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland to have survived the Protestant Reformation of 1560 virtually intact. Next we visit the Kelvingrove Museum, which houses one of Europe's great art collections and is one of the most visited museums in the United Kingdom outside of London. Close by, we also wander the Riverside Transportation Museum to see its

wonderful displays, including the Tall Ship moored outside. The rest of the day is free to wander on our own, or just relax. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 | BD

Day 11 · Ayr - Culzean Castle - New Lanark

This morning we are off to "Burns" country. We visit Ayr and the church where Robbie Burns was baptized as well as the two bridges the poet immortalized in "Twa Brigs". Heading south we come to Alloway, where Burns was born and where we will see the Burns’ cottage and the Burns’ Monument. Then we visit Culzean, a delightful castle designed by Robert Adam and surrounded by a beautiful park. We then continue on to New Lanark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS), where in the late 1700's, Robert Owen harnessed the Falls of Clyde to power four great linen mills. He also built adequate housing for his workers, provided them with medical support, classes for the children, and a nursery to relieve mothers. This World Heritage Site stands as a testament to the man who would not employ children, and said "Women are not to be exploited". We will tour this site before checking into our hotel.

Chapel has come to fame as a result of "The Da Vinci Code", a novel written by Dan Brown. We then continue into Edinburgh where we have a chance to take the Mary King's Close Ghost Walk, which is buried deep beneath Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. The city’s deepest secret; a warren of hidden streets that has remained frozen in time since the 17th Century. Our day will be topped off with a Scottish Evening complete with Highland dancers, bagpipes and the Ceremony of the Haggis. SATURDAY, JUNE 4 | BD

Day 14 · Edinburgh City Tour.

This morning we have a sightseeing tour of Scotland's capital city. We see the 16th century "Old Town" (WHS), from the Grassmarket where criminals were hanged in the olden days - to the cobbled High Street. The Royal Mile, extending from the hilltop castle to the Palace of Holyrood house (official Scottish residence of Queen Elizabeth II) is home to many important buildings. Our tour includes visits to mighty Edinburgh Castle and St. Giles Cathedral with its exquisite Thistle Chapel, centre of the Reformation during the ministry of John Knox. The afternoon is free for us to explore Edinburgh on our own. Tonight we gather to toast the THURSDAY, JUNE 2 | BD success of the tour at our farewell Day 12 · Melrose - Abbotsford dinner. - Jedburgh

We first travel to Melrose Abbey, founded by King David I in 1136, as the first Cistercian monastery in Scotland. Next we visit Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott; and one of Scotland's most fascinating places. Created almost 200 years ago on the banks of the River Tweed. Then it's on to Jedburgh Abbey, one of the four great abbeys built in Scotland’s border country during the Middle Ages. It was established as a priory of Augustinian canons around 1138. We return to New Lanark for dinner and overnight. FRIDAY, JUNE 3 | BD

Day 13 · Edinburgh - Rosslyn Chapel

As we head into Edinburgh, we make a stop at Rosslyn Chapel, which was built by William Sinclair, a grand master of the Knights Templar. Some have suggested he erected it to house the Holy Grail. More recently, Rosslyn

SUNDAY, JUNE 5 | B

Day 15 · Return Home

This morning we are taken to the airport for our return flight, with fresh memories of our tour and the new friends we have made along the way. While we may be sad that our trip is over, we are excited about returning home to share our experiences with family and friends.

TOUR HOST Rev Bill Wheeler 10 Douglas Street Freelton, ON L0R 1K0 Phone: (905) 659-3380 Email: [email protected]

PRICES Toronto $6895 Ottawa $7025 Halifax $7125 Calgary $7045 Vancouver $ 7045 Prices from other cities available upon request. Prices are per person based on double occupancy. The supplement for a single room is $1120. This tour is not subject to GST/HST.

PRICE INCLUDES • Return economy class airfare • Current airline taxes, fuel surcharges and airport fees ($715) • Superior Tourist class and First class hotels • First class motorcoach • Meals as shown (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner) • Professional tour guide • Sightseeing tours including entrance fees • Luggage handling at hotels • Tipping for all included services • All foreign taxes • Rostad Tours travel gift • Comprehensive and personalized tour documentation Not Included: Meals not shown, Beverages, Items of a personal nature, Any airline luggage fees, Increases to surcharges, taxes or fees, Insurance.

SAVE UP TO $500 PER PERSON

TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL

Active Able to walk 4 km on uneven surfaces such as cobblestone streets and be able to climb stairs or steep inclines unassisted.

Ask us about our Early Booking and Rostad Frequent Traveller discounts

„„ Falkirk Wheel Experience

SPECIAL INCLUSIONS

„„ Cruise on Loch Ness „„ Whisky tasting in the Spey Valley „„ Scottish Dinner and Show

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SHARED & SINGLE ACCOMMODATION Passengers must indicate at the time of booking whether they want to share a room or if they prefer a single room. Your roommate, if known, should also be indicated. If you do not have a roommate we will attempt to find a suitable travelling companion to share a room with you. If you join the tour by December 24, 2015 and we are unable to find a roommate, you will only be charged one-half of the single supplement. If you join the tour after December 24, 2015 and we are not able to find a roommate, you will be charged the full single supplement. Triple rooms, while not recommended, can be arranged. RESERVATION CHANGES If you want to change your reservation, such as change your departure city or

TOUR PRICE Prices are based on currency levels, airfares, fuel surcharges and taxes valid as of July 3, 2015. Although unlikely, we reserve the right to adjust prices if there are significant changes to any of the above elements. CANCELLATIONS Your deposit is fully refundable for any reason up to 90 days prior to departure. Cancellations after this date are subject to the following maximum cancellation charges: 90 to 61 days prior to departure

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PASSPORTS A passport is required for all tour participants. Some countries require that your passport to be valid for at least three months. If you do not already have a passport, or if your current passport will expire within this period, apply for your new passport at least 125 days before departure. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS During walking tours you will likely experience uneven ground, cobblestone streets and various amounts of steps or stairs. For your enjoyment, and in fairness to your fellow passengers, you should be in good physical condition, with the ability to stand for reasonable periods of time and walk several kilometres easily. Should you feel a particular excursion may be too strenuous, you are welcome to forego the sightseeing tour and rest or explore on your own. At the time of printing, no inoculations are required for this tour. TOUR DOCUMENTS An extensive set of tour documents will be sent approximately 30 days prior to departure. Please notify our office in writing if you require any information in advance of this date. BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE Typically airlines allow you to check one suitcase free of charge but this is subject to change. In order to avoid excess

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