Scottish Escapes
Overview
An intensive 10-day trip through some of Scotland's most beautiful scenery and historical places. Discover picturesque drives, ferry crossings, castles, and cultural events in Edinburgh, Inverness, the Isle of Skye, the Orkney Islands, and Glencoe. These locations offer the ideal fusion of Highlands beauty, history, and unique adventure.
Highlights
- Edinburgh Guided Sightseeing with Visit to Edinburgh Castle
- Visit the Home of Golf in St. Andrews
- Visit the Victorian Mountain Resort in Pitlochry
- Visit the Battle Site’s Visitor Centre in Culloden Moor
- Visit the Highland Capital – Inverness
- Guided Tour of the Whisky Distillery
- Visit the Castle and Gardens in Dunrobin
- Take the Ferry to and from the Orkney Islands
- Drive Across the Inner Hebridean Island
- Visit the Port Town in the West Highlands
Tour Details
Themes
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Detailed Itinerary
Edinburgh (Arrival)
Greetings from Edinburgh! This afternoon is free time. The restaurant for dinner. Spend the night in Edinburgh. (D)
Edinburgh:
Hotel breakfast. The New Town and Old Town, as well as a visit to Edinburgh Castle to view Scotland's Crown Jewels, are all included in the morning city touring with a local guide. This afternoon is free time. Take in the famed Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo show (Selected Departures). Spend the night in Edinburgh. (B
Edinburgh – St. Andrews – Pitlochry – Inverness
The hotel's breakfast. Visit St. Andrews, the home of golf and a renowned university town. Drive to Pitlochry via the picturesque Grampian Mountains and Cairngorms National Park, or stroll around the Victorian mountain resort town. Spend the night in Inverness. (B)
Edinburgh – St. Andrews – Pitlochry – Inverness
The hotel's breakfast. Explore the Culloden Moor battlefield and tourist center. Explore Dunrobin's walled gardens and castle. Spend the night in Thurso. (B, D
Thurso
The hotel's breakfast. Take a ferry to the Orkney Islands for a picturesque journey and sightseeing. In the late afternoon, take a ferry back to the mainland. Spend the night in Thurso. (B, L, D)
Thurso – Durness – Ullapool – Gairloch
The hotel's breakfast. Enjoy a picturesque trip via Scourie and Durness. Enjoy a traditional fish and chips lunch at a local Ullapool restaurant while visiting the fishing port. Spend the night in Gairloch. (B, L, D)
Gairloch – Isle of Skye – Fort William – Glencoe
The hotel's breakfast. Drive over the Isle of Skye, an island in the Inner Hebrides. Take a ferry to Mallaig across the Sound of Sleat to return to the mainland. Visit Fort William to see the entrance to Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the United Kingdom. Spend the night at Glencoe. (B, D
Glencoe
The hotel's breakfast. The Isle of Mull is reached by ferry. Visit Iona, the burial site of numerous Scottish monarchs and chiefs, by taking a picturesque drive across the island. Go to one of the British Isles' earliest Christian monasteries. Spend the night in Glencoe (B, D)
Glencoe – Loch Lomond – Glasgow
The hotel's breakfast. Set out for a picturesque drive via The Trossachs National Park and Glen Coe. Go to Loch Lomond Lake. guided tour of a Glasgow whisky distillery. This afternoon is free time before a farewell meal at a nearby eatery. Spend the night in Glasgow. (B, D)
Glasgow (Departure)
This morning's breakfast marks the conclusion of your trip. (B)
Map & Logistics
Cities Covered
What's Included
- Accommodation in well-appointed hotels for 9 nights
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (Lunches & Dinners on selected days)
- Airport transfers on arrival (Edinburgh) and departure (Glasgow)
- All transfers and sightseeing by deluxe coach / private vehicle as per itinerary
- Edinburgh city tour with local guide
- Visit to Edinburgh Castle (including Crown Jewels)
- Entry to Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (on selected departures)
- Visit to St. Andrews & Pitlochry
- Scenic drive through Cairngorms National Park
- Visit to Culloden Battlefield & visitor centre
- Visit to Dunrobin Castle & gardens
- Ferry excursion to Orkney Islands
- Scenic Highlands drives including Durness, Ullapool & Gairloch
- Isle of Skye excursion
- Ferry crossings (as per itinerary including Isle of Mull & Iona)
- Visit to Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park
- Whisky distillery tour near Glasgow
- English-speaking tour director / guide
- All applicable taxes
What's Not Included
- International airfare
- UK visa charges
- Travel insurance
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses (laundry, tips, porterage, minibar, etc.)
- Early check-in & late check-out at hotels
- Entrance fees not specifically mentioned (if any additional sites)
- Any increase in transportation costs, fuel surcharge, or taxes
- Anything not specifically mentioned under “Inclusions”
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