Magical, Musical Tour to London and Scotland

"If you like your traditional Scottish and Irish songs with an edge then Highland Reign is for you!"  
 -New York Times

"A quite astonishing outfit, these three lads are superb musicians!" - Edinburgh Times, Scotland

"This will be an unforgettable journey. We have personal and musical roots in Scotland, and you’ll experience the best of Scotland and our concerts! We sold out the last Scotland tour, and this one will be even better because we’re doing London, too. So please register soon to ensure your space. We look forward to traveling with you." -- Les Miller, Highland Reign

Featuring shows by Highland Reign in Scotland, plus a night in London! 

Comment on Highland Reign's last Scotland Tour: "It was the best trip I’ve ever had. We had so much fun. I’m telling you, if you do it again, I’ll be there. Your escort was a cool cat, and our guide and driver were unbelievable. It was a really well put together tour. We had a really, really great time. Thanks a lot!"

Don’t just see London and Scotland. Be a part of it with Highland Reign! 
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Land Only Tour Package: $1599 per person double occupancy, $1899 single, $1529 triple based on availability. 

Airfare: Join the band and many fellow guests on our flights (while supplies last) from Chicago to London, then Glasgow to Chicago for $939, including taxes and fees. Guests making their own air arrangements are responsible for connecting with the band in London, either at the airport on arrival or at the hotel. 

New Features! 
- 4-star London hotel, the Guoman Tower Hotel on the Thames overlooking Tower Bridge 

- A Scottish Castle Hotel Stay at Airth Castle Hotel & Spa Resort north of Edinburgh  

- Train ride from London King's Cross Station to Edinburgh, Scotland 

- Boat cruise on Loch Ness, plus admission to Urquhart Castle

In addition to the above added features, your tour includes all this:

Land Only Tour Payments: $500 due to hold your space. This deposit is refundable until September 1, 2011. After September 1, 2011, all payments are non-refundable. Final payment is due December 1, 2011. 

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This itinerary and features are subject to adjustment based on input from the band, airline fuel surcharges or other factors beyond our control. All guests must have a valid passport.

Itinerary

Day 1            Wednesday 21 March Departure from USA and travel overnight to London

Day 2            Thursday, 22 March, Arrive London: Upon a morning arrival at Heathrow Airport in London we will be greeted by our London guides and travel by private coach into London. One of the world’s great cities, London blends the joys of a modern millennium city with colorful pageantry and a rich history dating back to Roman times. As check-in at the hotel is not until the early afternoon, our guides will take us on an orientation tour of London’s West End and the historic City. You will see Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, The London Eye, Trafalgar Square, Nelson's Column, Piccadilly, Fleet Street, the Swiss Re building (the ‘gherkin’) and the Tower of London. After checking-in at your hotel enjoy the remainder of the day free to explore this great city at your leisure. The Tower Guoman Hotel, www.guoman.com

Day 3            Friday, 23 March, London/Edinburgh: This morning we transfer by private coach to Kings Cross station London to take the train to Edinburgh. Upon arrival in Edinburgh we will be met by our guides and private motorcoach for a tour of the city which ends at our hotel. Edinburgh has a unique atmosphere with is historic and town and the beautiful Georgian "new" town. Our tour will take us to Princess Street and Gardens, the Scott Monument and the fine classical buildings of the National Gallery and the Royal Scottish Academy. Also see George Street and the many fine squares and gardens. The focus of our tour will be the historic Royal Mile, a fine street lined with tall 17th Century houses. The Mile stretches from the castle to Hollyrood. Enjoy dinner together this evening. Overnight in Edinburgh. MacDonald Roxburghe Hotel, www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/roxburghe (B,D)

Day 4            Saturday, 24 March, Edinburgh/Airth: This morning will be at leisure to enjoy this lovely city in your own way. Early this afternoon we drive out of Edinburgh into the heather-clad moorlands of the Scottish countryside. We will the dramatic Wallace Monument, positioned on the ‘crossroads of Scotland’ at the historic scene of the battles such as Stirling Bridge and Bannockburn. Here we will sense the presence of Scotland’s heroes – William Wallace, known as ‘Braveheart’ and Robert the Bruce. We visit the historic town of Stirling, witness for over 800 years to Scotland’s most turbulent and poignant historic moments and visit the historic Stirling Castle. We continue then to our dinner and overnight at Airth Castle Hotel & Spa Resort. www.airthcastlehotel.com (B,D)

Day 5            Sunday, 25 March, Airth/Inverness: Today we leave Airth and make our way to the ancient university town of St Andrews. We have a tour of the town with our guides including the university and St Crathie’s church. We continue our spectacular journey towards the highlands journeying through the dramatic scenery of the Grampian Mountains. Before we arrive into Inverness we visit  Culloden Moor, scene of the last pitched battle in Britain, which is one of the most iconic and emotive sites in Scotland. The battle effectively ended Jacobite hopes of restoring the exiled Stuart dynasty to the throne of Britain. It was here on 16 April 1746 that the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart was crushed by the Government forces led by the Duke of Cumberland. In less than an hour, the time it takes to walk round the battlefield, it was over. The harsh and brutal measures introduced after the battle signaled the end of the distinctive way of life and culture of the Highland people of Scotland. Today Culloden remains one of the most haunting and poignant locations in Britain. Walk the battlefield where the Memorials and Clan graves lie and reflect on the human cost of 'One man’s dream'. Continue to Inverness for the next two nights. Overnight in the heart of Inverness. The Columba Hotel, Inverness, http://columba-inverness.hotel-rv.com (B)

Day 6            Monday, 26 March, Inverness (Isle of Skye): Today we tour to the Isle of Skye, which is the most scenically spectacular island of the western seaboard with glorious mountain landscapes. Parts of Skye are wild and lonely and its Cullins Mountains are the barest, most precipitous and most impressive in Britain. The coasts, broken by sea lochs, and often strange cliff and rock formations create exciting scenery. The island has witnessed clan battles, the extremes of feast and famine and the profound social, political and economic changes through which the Western Highlands and Islands have passed. We return to Inverness for overnight and dinner at our hotel. (B,D)

Day 7            Tuesday, 27 March, Inverness /Glasgow: Today we leave Inverness and journey southwards again to  Loch Ness. Loch Ness is probably the best-known Scottish loch, thanks to its famous resident - Nessie, the exceedingly friendly, though unfortunately extremely elusive, Loch Ness monster. We take a boat ride along the loch which stops to allow us disembark and visit Castle Urquhart , a majestic ruined castle . The castle was blown up in 1692 to prevent it falling into Jacobite hands; what's left is a classic romantic ruin jutting out into the loch. Loch Ness is 23 miles long and very, very deep - there's plenty of room for a monster. We continue to Oban where will see how the highland dew is distilled at a whisky distillery. We continue to the Glasgow area for the night. Jury’s Inn, http://glasgowhotels.jurysinns.com  (B)

Day 8            Wednesday, 28 March, Departure: This morning we transfer to Glasgow airport for departure. Our group flight, with a stopover in London, gets us into Chicago this afternoon. (B)

Meal plan: B = Full breakfast     D = Dinner 

Itinerary subject to adjustments.