Vegan Travel Club
Scotland & England
$3,025 per person
NEW DATES: SOLD OUT
Monday, August 8th to Monday, August 15th, 2022.
Monday, August 8th to Monday, August 15th, 2022.
itinerary
Day 1: Monday, August 8 - London and York
Arrive in London to meet with the group at King's Cross station. We will leave together by fast train to York. Check -in to our hotel. Relax or go and explore; York is a great town with lots to see all within walking distance of our hotel. Meet the group for dinner with Donna at our private dinner party downtown.
Accommodations: The Bar Convent
Meals: Welcome Private Dinner Party
Day 2: Tuesday, August 9 - Liverpool
We are heading to Liverpool to walk in the footsteps of the Beatles and taste all the great vegan food the city has to offer. We will have a 4-hour walking tour with 6 vegan food stops before heading back to York in the late afternoon.
Accommodations: The Bar Convent
Meals: Breakfast and Food Crawl in Liverpool
Day 3: Wednesday, August 10 - Yorkshire Steam Railway, Alnwick Castle and Edinburgh
Today we are leaving York for Edinburgh. Along the way we are stopping to take a ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway from Pickering to Goathland station (Hogsmeade Station in the Harry Potter movies). Next we will proceed to Whitby, explore the shops and market of the seaside town. Our next stop is Alnwick Castle. Then lastly we will check-in to our hotel in Edinburgh. Dinner together downtown.
Accommodations: Angels Share Hotel Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4: Thursday, August 11 - Free day in Edinburgh
Free day in Edinburgh, with so many things to do. The fringe festival is taking place all week (Showtimes and events will be available to everyone as soon as released for 2021) Take in a show or explore the shops and restaurants around downtown.
Accommodations: Angels Share Hotel Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast
Optional tour to the Military Tattoo
If interested this should be booked as soon as possible, space is limited.
Day 5: Friday, August 12 - Highlands, Loch Ness
Leaving Edinburgh at 8.00 am, we travel past the stunning views of the Forth Bridge and enter the Highlands through Perthshire, a land of forests, rivers and mountains. We visit the quaint village of Dunkeld with its historic cathedral sitting on the banks of the River Tay. It’s then further north into the Highlands before we enter the Great Glen. At Fort Augustus, there is time to explore the shores of Loch Ness and a chance to spot Nessie. The journey continues to the famous Isle of Skye but first, we take in spectacular Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most famous icons. Our home for the night is the Isle of Skye, the ‘winged isle’.
Accommodations: Isle of Skye
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6: Saturday, August 13 - Highlands, the Isle of Skye
We spend the day exploring the dramatic Isle of Skye with its amazing scenery, myths and legends. Hear tales of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s escape from the mainland against the backdrop of the jagged Cuillin Mountains. Highlights include the mysterious rock formation of the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock with its cascading waterfall and Dunvegan's impressive castle.
Accommodations: Isle of Skye
Meals: Breakfast, British Savory Pie Lunch
Day 7: Sunday, August 14 - Highlands
We have the chance to explore the castle and gardens of Clan Donald Skye before taking the ferry to the west coast fishing village of Mallaig. Here you can board the Jacobite Steam Train to Fort William, one of the most spectacular railway journeys in the world. The train crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct where a monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie’s campaign now stands. We head south through the dramatic scenery of Glencoe, wild Rannoch Moor, then the heart of Rob Roy country before arriving back in Edinburgh at approximately 8.30 pm.
Accommodations: Angels Share Hotel Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8: Monday, August 15 - Transfer to next destination
Meals: Breakfast
Arrive in London to meet with the group at King's Cross station. We will leave together by fast train to York. Check -in to our hotel. Relax or go and explore; York is a great town with lots to see all within walking distance of our hotel. Meet the group for dinner with Donna at our private dinner party downtown.
Accommodations: The Bar Convent
Meals: Welcome Private Dinner Party
Day 2: Tuesday, August 9 - Liverpool
We are heading to Liverpool to walk in the footsteps of the Beatles and taste all the great vegan food the city has to offer. We will have a 4-hour walking tour with 6 vegan food stops before heading back to York in the late afternoon.
Accommodations: The Bar Convent
Meals: Breakfast and Food Crawl in Liverpool
Day 3: Wednesday, August 10 - Yorkshire Steam Railway, Alnwick Castle and Edinburgh
Today we are leaving York for Edinburgh. Along the way we are stopping to take a ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway from Pickering to Goathland station (Hogsmeade Station in the Harry Potter movies). Next we will proceed to Whitby, explore the shops and market of the seaside town. Our next stop is Alnwick Castle. Then lastly we will check-in to our hotel in Edinburgh. Dinner together downtown.
Accommodations: Angels Share Hotel Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4: Thursday, August 11 - Free day in Edinburgh
Free day in Edinburgh, with so many things to do. The fringe festival is taking place all week (Showtimes and events will be available to everyone as soon as released for 2021) Take in a show or explore the shops and restaurants around downtown.
Accommodations: Angels Share Hotel Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast
Optional tour to the Military Tattoo
If interested this should be booked as soon as possible, space is limited.
Day 5: Friday, August 12 - Highlands, Loch Ness
Leaving Edinburgh at 8.00 am, we travel past the stunning views of the Forth Bridge and enter the Highlands through Perthshire, a land of forests, rivers and mountains. We visit the quaint village of Dunkeld with its historic cathedral sitting on the banks of the River Tay. It’s then further north into the Highlands before we enter the Great Glen. At Fort Augustus, there is time to explore the shores of Loch Ness and a chance to spot Nessie. The journey continues to the famous Isle of Skye but first, we take in spectacular Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most famous icons. Our home for the night is the Isle of Skye, the ‘winged isle’.
Accommodations: Isle of Skye
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6: Saturday, August 13 - Highlands, the Isle of Skye
We spend the day exploring the dramatic Isle of Skye with its amazing scenery, myths and legends. Hear tales of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s escape from the mainland against the backdrop of the jagged Cuillin Mountains. Highlights include the mysterious rock formation of the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock with its cascading waterfall and Dunvegan's impressive castle.
Accommodations: Isle of Skye
Meals: Breakfast, British Savory Pie Lunch
Day 7: Sunday, August 14 - Highlands
We have the chance to explore the castle and gardens of Clan Donald Skye before taking the ferry to the west coast fishing village of Mallaig. Here you can board the Jacobite Steam Train to Fort William, one of the most spectacular railway journeys in the world. The train crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct where a monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie’s campaign now stands. We head south through the dramatic scenery of Glencoe, wild Rannoch Moor, then the heart of Rob Roy country before arriving back in Edinburgh at approximately 8.30 pm.
Accommodations: Angels Share Hotel Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8: Monday, August 15 - Transfer to next destination
Meals: Breakfast
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Frequently asked questions
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My partner is not vegan. Can he/she order non-vegan meals?
All the food we serve is vegan. You do have free time and some meals on your own where you can purchase whatever you like. I am traveling alone, will I be the only one? No, on average we have about half the group that are singles. Is there a single supplement? And why? Yes, there is. It's $650 for a private room. The reason we have a single supplement is because some hotels do not offer a single rate. So as a single person you are paying a full rate of the room instead of it being divided by two. How can I avoid paying the single supplement? We can match guests with same-sex roommates. We will connect you by email and you can see if you are compatible to share a room. How many hours a day will we be walking or on a bus? Every day we will be walking a minimum of 3 hours. There will also be uphill streets and stairs. The bus rides vary in time for 20 minutes to 2 hours. Is my deposit of $400 refundable? No, we have limited space and need a commitment from each guest. Please note that the deposit of $400 per guest is NON-REFUNDABLE except in the case that the trip does not meet the minimum number of participants. The trip's go-status will be confirmed no later than June 15, 2021. How do we pack? We have a Zoom conference with the group before the trip to explain packing and general information, plus a packing list. Do I need Travel Insurance? Where can I purchase Insurance? We highly recommend Travel Insurance. You can get a quote from Donna at Green Earth Travel. Travel insurance is based on many factors and the price varies from person to person. Is my flight included? No, This is a land package only. |
How do I book my flights?
As soon as the group is formed we will be sending out airfare quotes. If you are from Canada or have extended dates you can contact Donna at Green Earth Travel. If you are booking your own airfare, departure dates will be listed below. If booking your own airfare: Departure from USA or Canada no later than Sunday, August 7th, 2022 to London, England. The tour ends Monday, August 15th, 2022 out of Edinburgh, Scotland. How do I get from the airport to the Hotel? On day one, we will have a meeting point and leave as a group from the Kings Cross Station in London. On day eight, everyone will get their own transfer from the hotel in downtown Edinburgh. Where are we staying? 2 nights in York, 3 nights in Edinburgh and 2 nights in the isle of Skye. Is an upgrade possible? Yes, in some of our accommodations upgrades are possible. Many times they are limited and we recommend that you contact us to reserve the room as soon as possible. You will be given a price and charged at the time of booking. All upgrades are non-refundable. |
