"It's Tuesday, it must be Glasgow" this trip is not.  Yes, I know that's the way most tour operators handle their "intro To" tours, but not Celtic Dream Tours.  You can book your clients right now, on this absolutely deluxe exploration of Scotland.  A maximum of fourteen travelers will be guided by company president, Fiona Prosser, herself and discover this famous country between 28 September and 7 October, 2008.  Hey, I could ramble on about it, but let's just look at the itinerary and let it speak for itself.

Enjoy A 10-Day Tour Dedicated To Uncovering The History, Castles, Cuisine, And People Of Scotland.

Sunday, September 28 - We will greet you at Glasgow Airport and head north to Balloch for a boat ride on Loch Lomond, one of Scotland’s most famous lochs. Lunch in Luss at a local tea room. Explore the historic church and quaint village before we take back roads to "Rest and Be Thankful" for a scenic photo opportunity. Continue on to Inveraray Castle to visit the ancestral home of clan Campbell and the Duke of Argyll. Overnight in the countryside near Oban at a Country House Hotel. (D)

Monday, September 29th - Day trip to hill fort of Dunadd, where the Kingdom of Scotland began. On our way to history museum we pass the standing stones of haunted Kilmartin Glen. Afternoon tour of Oban’s single malt whisky distillery. Free time to shop, explore, or book your own boat ride to Seal Island. Fresh, local seafood for dinner. (BD)

Tuesday, September 30th - North for views of Castle Stalker, made famous by Monty Python. We pass Glencoe, site of 1692 Massacre and stop at Neptune’s Staircase. West through beautiful highlands, passing islands of Rhum, Eigg, and Canna. Enloy lunch in the fishing village of Mallaig.  Mid-afternoon ferry to Isle of Skye. Short break in Portree before checking in at a castle view hotel on northern end of island. (BD)

Wednesday, October 1st - Day tour of Skye with local guide. Tour of Dunvegan Castle. Pass Old Man of Storr and basaltic Kilt Rock before visiting the thatched roof cottages at Skye Museum of Island Life. Visits to artisan shops along the way. (B)

Thursday, October 2nd - Departing Skye, return to Portree to browse unique shops. South along the coast past Old Man of Storr and the massive columns of Kilt Rock, crossing New Bridge to return to the mainland. Our next stop is the Eilean Donan Castle, made famous by James Bond’s The World is Not Enough. Next we tour the ruins of Urquhart Castle and spy on the Loch Ness Monster. At our hotel in Inverness we will feast on a four-course gourmet dinner created by the 2005/2006 Hotel Chef of the Year. (BD)

Friday, October 3rd - To Elgin for a tour of a working woolen mill. Visit the standing stones and burial cairns of Clava Cairns. On to Culloden Battlefield, site of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s defeat in 1746. (B)

Saturday, October 4th - Following an award-winning Scottish breakfast, the seaside town of St. Andrews beckons. You will have entry to the ruins of St. Andrews Cathedral and Castle. Free time to explore the historic home of golf. Have fun hitting balls at the Old Course Practice Range (subject to availability) with the Old Course 18th Hole serving as backdrop. South to Edinburgh for the next two nights. (B)

Sunday, October 5th - Free day to explore the city with a pass for Edinburgh castle. Museums are free. You may want to book an underground haunted tour of Mary Kings Close, do some shopping on Princes St. and George St., or visit the Single Malt Whisky Centre. (B)

Monday, October 6th - South to Scottish Mining Museum, then on to Rosslyn Chapel, featured in the Da Vince Code. Lunch in the village of Roslin. Head over the Pentland hills towards Glasgow. Final night and farewell dinner at boutique Hotel du Vin. (BD)

Tuesday, October 7th - Following breakfast we depart for Glasgow Airport. (B)

Meals: (B) full Scottish breakfast (L) lunch (D) gourmet dinners

Entry fees: all entry fees for sites toured are included.

All lunches and some dinners are on your own.  Gratuities not included.

Accommodations: nine nights at historic properties; 3, 4 & 5 stars; Ensuite bathrooms; most have TVs, phones, tea makers.

Cost: $3695/person, double occupancy. Single supplement of $500. Airfare not included.