8 Days • fr. $2,695
This 8-day classic value-packed tour begins in Glasgow and ends in Edinburgh. Perfect for first-time visitors and return travelers alike, it offers many must-see favorites, such as Edinburgh, Isle of Skye and mystical Loch Ness. See the Culloden Battlefield, Blair, Edinburgh, Glamis and Inveraray Castles. Visit St. Andrews, the “Home of Golf”, and explore the spectacular Scottish Highlands.
Highlights include cruising on Loch Lomond, seeing the inspiring Glasgow Cathedral and visiting Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum. Take a ferry to the Isle of Skye. Enjoy a whisky-tasting and a sheepdog herding demonstration. Visit the historic Culloden Battlefield and explore St. Andrews. Have a traditional Scottish dinner, complete with bagpipes and Highland dancing. Make your dreams of Scotland come true on this action-packed and affordable tour.
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Tour begins at 2:30 PM at your Glasgow hotel. Set out on a tour of central Glasgow’s highlights including red sandstone Victorian buildings, delightful parks, Glasgow Cathedral, and the River Clyde, once famous for shipbuilding. Visit extensive and varied art collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Chat with your tour director and fellow travelers over a welcome drink.
Radisson Blu Hotel or Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor
Loch Lomond, United Kingdom
Embark on a short cruise of Loch Lomond to appreciate the beauty of this famous loch and admire panoramic views.
Inveraray, United Kingdom
Browse around the town of Inveraray and have lunch on your own before taking a guided tour of Inveraray Castle, featured in the “Downton Abbey” series.
Ballachulish, United Kingdom
Journey across Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe, often considered one of Scotland’s most spectacular and beautiful places. Continue to Ballachulish on the shore of Loch Leven.
Breakfast, Dinner
Isles of Glencoe Hotel
Glenfinnan, United Kingdom
Take the “Road to the Isles” through some of Scotland’s loveliest scenery, stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan Monument.
Isle of Skye, United Kingdom
Enjoy a panoramic tour of the Isle of Skye and Visit the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle.
Nairn, United Kingdom
Keep your camera handy as you travel the shores of Loch Ness on your way to Nairn.
Breakfast, Dinner
Muthu Newton Hotel
Inverness, United Kingdom
A short distance from Nairn is the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre where the British Government forces defeated the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, popularly named Bonnie Prince Charlie. Walk around the moorland and the visitor center.
Pitlochry, United Kingdom
Continue through majestic Highland scenery to a local farm for a demonstration of trained dogs herding sheep. Travel through the high peaks of the Grampian Mountains to your gracious manor-style hotel near Pitlochry.
Breakfast, Dinner
Atholl Palace Hotel
Pitlochry, United Kingdom
Visit Blair Castle, home of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. Delve into the history of Mary, Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and how Queen Victoria's famous stay led to the creation of Europe's only private army, the Atholl Highlanders. Go behind the scenes at Blair Athol Distillery for a tour and sample of the finished product. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the gardens, hotel museum, or browsing around Pitlochry.
Breakfast, Dinner
Atholl Palace Hotel
Glamis, United Kingdom
Travel through lush countryside to visit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of “Macbeth” and childhood home of the late Queen Mother. This majestic building is filled with priceless artifacts and furnishings.
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Head to St Andrews, the “Home of Golf,” to see the famous Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the Old Course. Enjoy free time to browse through the medieval town.
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
In Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, enjoy a traditional Scottish evening with dinner, haggis, bagpipes, kilts, and Highland dancing. (B, D)
Breakfast, Dinner
Norton House Hotel
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Explore Edinburgh to compare and contrast the wide streets and elegant mansions of the Georgian 200-year-old “New Town” with the narrow lanes and medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle with its splendid views of Edinburgh. The rest of the day is free for independent exploring, shopping, and dining. July 28 to August 18 departures enjoy the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at the Castle Esplanade.
Breakfast
Norton House Hotel
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Your tour ends after breakfast.
Breakfast
TOUR ENDS IN EDINBURGH
All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. Your land package pricing will be confirmed and guaranteed once your deposit is received and applied to the booking, except where price increases may result from increases in government taxes or fees. Room configurations are subject to availability. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.
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