Andre Rieu, 4 days in Scotland

A SHOWCASE OF SHOWMANSHIP

Glasgow, a city rich in history and culture, serves as the perfect backdrop to this unmissable concert break. Make your own way to Glasgow, ahead of a holiday unlike any other. Based within the city’s vibrant heart, you can discover its major landmarks and striking architecture before a mesmerising performance by André Rieu, his Johann Strauss Orchestra, choir, and soloists at the OVO Hydro Glasgow. A scenic journey through Trossachs National Park promises another highlight as does a stop in the quaint town of Callander for lunch. Lastly, a serene cruise across Loch Katrine on the historic Sir Water Scott steamship ensures ample time to gaze at the beautiful surrounding landscape from the water. Concert Seating Plan The advertised price includes a CAT 4 (£50 face-value) seated ticket. Upgrades to CAT 3 (face-value £70), CAT 2 (face-value £95), CAT 1 (face-value £120) and Premium tickets (face-value £150) are available for supplements (upgrade prices will be displayed during the booking process and will include any booking and service fees). Please note this is an indoor concert with floor and tiered seating. To see our full list of Andre Rieu concerts and tickets visit our Andre Rieu concert page

Highlights

Make your own way to Glasgow, and spend three nights in this lively cultural hub
Join your tour manager for an orientation tour of the city and embrace free time to explore, from George Square to the medieval cathedral
Watch in awe as the maestro, André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra, choir and soloists perform live at the OVO Hydro Glasgow
Journey through the craggy peaks and rambling glens of Trossachs National Park
Visit the charming town of Callander, the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’ with time to explore and find lunch (payable locally)
Board the historic steamship, Sir Walter Scott, and sail across the waters of Loch Katrine

Inclusions

Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Clayton Hotel, Glasgow
Orientation walking tour of Glasgow
A seated ticket to see André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra live at the Ovo Hydro Glasgow (face value £50) – ticket upgrades available
Coach travel and transfers throughout
Tour through the Trossachs National Park, visit to Callander, and a cruise across Loch Katrine
The services of a friendly tour manager

Day 1

Make your own way to your hotel in central Glasgow, a cultural hub and port city on the Clyde River. Check-in is from 3pm, and you’ll have the rest of the day to settle in and explore the area.

Day 2

This morning, have breakfast and meet your tour manager and set off on an orientation tour of the city. From the centre, you’ll be led around and have a chance to take in the striking mix of Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture and an assortment of landmarks. Glasgow is home to one of the oldest universities in the world, founded in 1451, as well as several world-class galleries and museums, like the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, and the Riverside Museum. The 12th-century medieval cathedral is a must-see, fringed by a Victorian cemetery overlooking the city. The Botanic Gardens are another point of interest, as is Kibble Palace, one of the UK’s largest glasshouses. Later in the day, you can head to the lively ‘Style’ Mile’ shopping district, packed with stores, restaurants, and bars. As night falls, the group will be collected and transported to the OVO Hydro Glasgow where the spectacular André Rieu will perform. The ‘Waltz King’ will be accompanied by his Johann Strauss Orchestra, choir, and soloists, as well as several special guests, and the evening promises to be filled with their trademark waltzes, beautiful melodies from opera, musicals, film, and classical music.

Day 3

Following breakfast, board the coach for a journey to Callander, a charming small town positioned on the banks of Teith River, beneath rugged peaks and in the heart of the enchanting Trossachs National Park. Known as the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’, Callander is also ringed by Iron Age hill forts and clan burial grounds. You’ll have some time to wander around the tea rooms and souvenir shops before finding somewhere for lunch (payable locally). Later, continue onto Loch Katrine, a picturesque freshwater loch that has served as the main water supply for Glasgow for over 150 years. Its natural beauty has inspired literary figures throughout the years and Queen Victoria famously sailed across it in 1869. You too can experience this by boarding the historic steamship, Sir Water Scott, which dates back to 1899, for a two-hour cruise. On board, there is a licensed bar and tea, coffee, and snacks. Throughout your journey, views of the whole loch can be enjoyed as you listen to the history of the area. Back on land, the tour will return to the hotel for the evening.

Day 4

After breakfast, check out and make your own way home, following a getaway packed with natural and musical delights.

Avonbridge Hotel, Hamilton

This attractive, family-owned, three-star hotel is situated on the outskirts of the historic Lanarkshire town of Hamilton, once the fiefdom of the Dukes of Hamilton.

Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport, Glasgow

A sleek airport hotel situated just a short walk away from the main terminal at Glasgow airport.

Clayton Hotel, Glasgow

Positioned in the heart of the city, this sleek hotel is also within walking distance of the Glasgow Central Station. Facilities & Amenities A breakfast buffet is available daily, the sophisticated restaurant serves international dishes, and guests can unwind with drinks at the bar or coffee at the caf'e. There's also a well-equipped fitness room. Rooms Polished guestrooms have TVs, tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryers, air conditioning, safes, and free Wi-Fi.

Further Information

Concert Information

Please note that this is an indoor concert, which will start at approximately 7.30pm and finish at about 10.15pm. Afterwards our coach will return you to the hotel, arriving at around 11pm. It will be necessary to walk between the coach drop-off/pick-up points and the concert venue. Your show/event ticket(s) will be given to you by your Newmarket tour manager on the day.

Combining hotel transfers

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs

Special requirements

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.

Disabled access

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Travelling to Europe

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel. Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names. Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date"). Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period. European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Due to commence in 2025, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.