MORRISTOWN, NJ — CIE Tours is celebrating Tartan Day on April 6 with a new promotion featuring limited-time savings on Scotland itineraries.
The ‘Kick Up Your Kilt’ promotion runs between April 1-21, 2024 and includes savings of up to $1,000 per couple, for travel between June 1 and Dec. 31, 2024. Travellers can choose from 14 eligible Scotland or Scotland combination guided tours, as well as custom private driver vacations to Britain.
Notable this year is the return of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo from Aug. 2-24, featuring hundreds of military bands, dancers and musicians from around the world. Guests travelling with CIE Tours during this period on itineraries with overnight stays in Edinburgh will enjoy a prime viewing location of the famed spectacle. Due to the event’s popularity, limited space remains so booking early is advised.
A few of CIE’s most popular guided vacations that are eligible for the promotion and incorporate The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo include:
- Scottish Clans & Castles: During this 10- or 11-day guided tour, visitors will travel from Glasgow to Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye, Edinburgh and beyond. Highlights include Dunvegan Castle to learn the history of Bonnie Prince Charlie, George Square and Kelvingrove Park featured in the TV series ‘Outlander,’ and Military Tattoo festivities. The Royal Edinburgh Military event is included on tours departing on July 25, Aug. 1 and Aug. 8.
- Scottish Isles & Glens: Clients will head off the beaten path to discover Scotland’s coastal byways and rugged highlands on this 12- or 13-day guided vacation. Highlights include Urquhart Castle, Dunrobin Castle in the Highlands, and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo celebration in Edinburgh for guests on the July 27, Aug. 3 and Aug. 5 tours.
- Taste of Scotland & Ireland: On this 10- or 11-day tour, guests will travel alongside Loch Lomond and embark on a short cruise on Loch Ness, indulge in a lavish feast at Ireland’s Medieval Castle Banquet, marvel over views at Cliffs of Moher, and for those on the July 30, Aug. 2, Aug. 6, Aug. 9, Aug. 13, Aug. 16 and Aug. 21 departures, partake in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo celebration on the Castle Esplanade.
For more information go to www.cietours.com/kick-up-your-kilt.
