Authentic Local Experiences:
- July 25 - August 15 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
- Meet some shaggy, long-horned Highland cows up close on a visit to a working farm.
- Discover 800 years of history as you explore Dunvegan Castle - home to Clan MacLeod for 30 generations.
Trip Highlights:
- Fyvie Castle
- Culloden Battlefield
- Dunvegan Castle
- Edinburgh Castle
- Eilean Donan Castle
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Isle of Skye
- Sheepdog Demonstration
- Highland Cow Farm Visit
- Stirling Castle
- Scottish Evening*
Dining Experiences:
- 10 hot breakfasts (B) and 7 Dinners (D)
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.
Hotels:
- Sandman Signature Hotel, Glasgow (2)
- Balmacara Hotel, near Kyle of Lochalsh (2)
- Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport, Inverness (1)
- Ardoe House Hotel & Spa, Aberdeen (2)
- DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing, near Edinburgh (3)
Itinerary
Day
1
Day Glasgow Panoramic Tour & Welcome Drink
Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:30 PM for a panoramic tour of Glasgow, seeing sights like George Square, Kelvingrove Park, the cathedral and the university, all featured in the popular TV series “Outlander”. Enjoy a welcome drink with
Day
2
Day Stirling Castle & Glengoyne Distillery
Visit Stirling Castle, a magnificent strong-hold that was the childhood home of many Scottish kings and queens, including Mary, Queen of Scots. Next, sample a dram at Glengoyne Distillery and learn about its two centuries of whisky making. Return to Glas
Day
3
Day Glencoe & Eilean Donan Castle
Journey into the majestic Highlands, along Loch Lomond, across Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe, often considered one of Scotland’s most spectacular places. Stop for photos along the way, then continue on to the romantic Eilean Donan Castle before
Day
4
Day Isle of Skye Full Day Tour
Spend a full day exploring the Isle of Skye, a scenic island that was once a refuge for Bonnie Prince Charlie. Travel to Dunvegan Castle, the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland. Admire the Trotternish Peninsula as you travel to Kilt Rock, a
Day
5
Day Loch Ness Cruise & Sheepdog Demonstration
Embark on a cruise of Loch Ness. The home of the legendary monster boasts splendid mountain scenery and lovely photo opportunities. Next, take in the beauty of your route as you drive along the edge of the Cairngorms National Park on your way to a farm f
Day
6
Day Culloden Battlefield & Fyvie Castle
Visit the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre to discover how British government forces defeated the army of Bonnie Prince Charlie to end the Jacobite Rising. Proceed to Aberdeenshire to visit Fyvie Castle, Garden and Estate. Discover 800 years of the ca
Day
7
Day Highland Cows & Drum Castle
Visit Aberdeenshire Highland Cattle to meet a farmer raising Highland cows. See and photograph these famously gentle, long-haired creatures up close. Next, tour Drum Castle, Garden and Estate and see its imposing medieval tower and impressive Victorian l
Day
8
Day Dundee and St Andrews
Visit Dundee, once known as the city of “jute, jam, and journalism” for its local industries, and now a cultural hub and the UK’s first UNESCO City of Design. Take free time to explore the transformed waterfront, with its impressive arc
Day
9
Day Panoramic Tour, Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Castle & Scottish Evening*
In Edinburgh, see how the medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile in the heart of the Old Town stand in stark contrast to the Georgian mansions of the 200-year-old New Town. Tour the impressive Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of
Day
10
Day Independent Hop-On, Hop-Off
Spend the day on an independent Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour of Edinburgh. You will receive a taxi voucher to travel from your hotel to the city center. Explore and dine as you wish in this fascinating city. (B)
Day
11
Day Tour Ends in Edinburgh
11-day tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner >
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