Tour Overview
| Duration | 10 Days / 9 Nights |
|---|---|
| Country | Scotland — Land of clans and castles |
| Price From | $2,999 per person (twin share) |
| Group Size | Small group, limited availability |
| Tour Style | Guided Discovery |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive Edinburgh
Welcome to Scotland’s magnificent capital! Transfer to your hotel. Evening walk along the Royal Mile with your guide. Welcome dinner at a traditional Scottish pub. Overnight in Edinburgh.
Day 2: Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile
Full morning at Edinburgh Castle — see the Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny, and Mons Meg cannon. Afternoon exploring the Royal Mile: St. Giles’ Cathedral, John Knox House, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Special experience: Afternoon tea at Holyrood Palace. Overnight in Edinburgh.
Day 3: Stirling Castle & The Trossachs
Visit Stirling Castle, Scotland’s grandest castle and home of Mary Queen of Scots. See the Wallace Monument. Drive through the Trossachs National Park — “the Highlands in miniature.” Overnight in Stirling.
Day 4: Glamis Castle & Cairngorms
Tour Glamis Castle, the childhood home of the Queen Mother and legendary setting of Macbeth. Journey through the Cairngorms National Park. Whisky tasting at a Speyside distillery. Overnight in Inverness.
Day 5: Loch Ness & Urquhart Castle
Cruise Loch Ness and explore the ruins of Urquhart Castle on its shores. Visit the Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition. Keep your camera ready for Nessie! Overnight in Inverness.
Day 6: Culloden & Scottish Highlands
Walk the somber battlefield of Culloden, where the Jacobite Rising ended in 1746. Visit the Clava Cairns, 4,000-year-old burial chambers. Afternoon drive through the dramatic Highland scenery to Fort William. Overnight in Fort William.
Day 7: Glencoe & Eilean Donan Castle
Stand in awe at the Valley of Glencoe, scene of the infamous 1692 massacre. Continue to Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland’s most photographed fortress at the meeting point of three lochs. Overnight near Kyle of Lochalsh.
Day 8: Isle of Skye
Full day exploring the magical Isle of Skye: the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock waterfall, and the colorful harbor of Portree. Taste fresh seafood and local whiskies. Overnight on Skye.
Day 9: Return to Edinburgh
Scenic drive back to Edinburgh through Perthshire. Farewell dinner with a traditional Cèilidh — Scottish folk dancing and music. Overnight in Edinburgh.
Day 10: Depart Edinburgh
Airport transfer. Haste ye back!
Inclusions
- 9 nights hotel accommodation (4★)
- Daily Scottish breakfast
- 5 dinners including Cèilidh farewell
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Loch Ness cruise
- Whisky distillery tasting
- Afternoon tea at Holyrood Palace
- All entrance fees
- Airport transfers
