British Open Golf Tour 2009 Scotland
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July 15-22, 2009 – 8 day tour
Tentative Itinerary
| Day | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 | Depart from the USA on your overnight flight to Edinburgh, Scotland. |
| 2 | Upon arriving in Scotland, you will be met by your AIST representative, coach bus and driver (who will be with you for the remainder of your trip) and transfer to the city for a chance to explore your surroundings before going to the hotel for check-in. Your accommodation will be at the Luxury 4 star Apex International hotel located in Edinburgh, or a similar hotel. In evening, AIST will provide a welcome dinner for the group. To view the Apex Hotel accommodations please go to this link: http://www.apexhotels.co.uk/video/inter-video.html |
| 3 | After breakfast, transfer to Glasgow. Glasgow is the most Scottish of cities, with a unique blend of friendliness, urban chaos, black humour and energy. It boasts excellent art galleries and museums, as well as numerous good-value restaurants, countless pubs and bars and a rollicking arts scene. Although Glasgow lacks the instantly inspiring beauty of Edinburgh, it’s one of Britain’s largest, liveliest and most interesting cities, with a legacy of appealing Victorian architecture and several distinguished suburbs of terraced squares and crescents.Golf Package – Round 1 at a selected golf course in Glasgow Area Non-Golf Package – Guided tour of Glasgow and some time to enjoy the sights on your own.Return to Edinburgh for overnight. |
| 4 | After breakfast, you will have the option of a guided tour in Edinburgh or you can attend the 3rd Round of the 138th British Open Championships. (Tickets for the Open are purchased separately. Please contact us to reserve your ticket at time of registration. Tickets are limited to availability.) |
| 5 | After breakfast, transfer to Sterling for golf and sightseeing. Like a mini-Edinburgh, Stirling has one of Scotland’s grandest castles – sitting atop an extinct volcano – an impossibly charming cobblestoned old town and the best-preserved town wall in the country. But it’s the history that stands out – Bannockburn, William Wallace and the crowning of James VI.Golf – Round 2 Non-Golf Package – guided tour of Stirling and Stirling CastleReturn to Edinburgh for overnight. |
| 6 | After breakfast, you will have time to relax and enjoy the Edinburgh area. Edinburgh is unique among Scotland’s cities. Tourism, its proximity to England, and its multicultural population set it apart. There is late night dance clubs in 15th century buildings and firebreathers outside Georgian mansions: this is a place that knows how to blend ancient and modern. Edinburgh’s superb architecture ranges from ancient churches to monumental Victorian masterpieces – all dominated by a castle on a precipitous crag in the city’s heart. Pick any street to stroll – you’ll be wowed by sudden vistas of looming battlements, cold volcanic peaks and hills steeped in memory.Golf Package- Round 3 – Edinburgh Area Non-Golf Package – Free afternoon to explore, optional visits of the Castle or take in a Scottish Whiskey Tour. |
| 7 | After breakfast, today is your last day in Scotland. Take in some last minute souvenir shopping or optional tours. Enjoy your day as you please!Golf Package – Round 4 Non-Golf Package – Free dayIn the evening, AIST will provide the group with a farewell dinner. |
| 8 | After breakfast, we will transfer to the airport for return flight home. |
The following is included in the trip package:
- Round trip airfare.
- 4 star luxury hotel.
- Breakfast everyday and some dinners included.
- Golf Package – Includes 4 rounds of golf
- Non-Golf Package – includes sightseeing of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling
- AIST Polo Shirt
- Full time Private Executive Coach bus transportation
Not Included:
- Some meals
- Drinks with dinner
- Tours listed as optional
- Everything not listed in inclusions
- Tickets to British Open – must be reserved separately
- Golf Clubs and Golf Club rentals
Other costs incurred will depend on each individual’s spending habits. Connecting airfare to departure city, souvenirs and any personal expenses will not be covered by American International Sports Teams.
