Scotland: Land of Lore & Legend (Glasgow to Edinburgh) (2023)

Begin your journey in the enchanting country of Scotland, known for its green hills, rocky coastlines, and friendly locals. Immerse yourself in the land where legends come alive and storybook fantasies turn into reality.

Arrive in Glasgow, a city brimming with art, music, and history. Experience the city's eclectic architecture and rich traditions. After settling into your hotel, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.

Immerse yourself in Glasgow's rich culture. Join a local guide on a walking and coach tour through historic George Square, Provands Lordship, Glasgow Cathedral, Blythswood Square, and the futuristic-looking Science Centre. After lunch, choose between visiting the Kelvingrove Art Gallery or the Riverside Museum.

Leave Glasgow behind and travel to the picturesque Loch Lomond. Visit a family-run farm, enjoy a traditional sheepdog demonstration, and explore the quaint village of Luss. Continue to Auchindrain and learn about Scotland's rural history. End the day at Loch Melfort, where you'll stay for the next three nights.

Embark on a guided walking tour of historic Oban, known as the 'Gateway to the Isles.' Learn about the iconic McCaig's Tower and explore the scenic harborside town. Enjoy some free time to explore Oban's food stalls, known for its seafood. Return to your hotel in Loch Melfort for a relaxing evening.

Get ready for an island hopping adventure. Take a ferry from Oban to the picturesque Isle of Mull, then continue to the Isle of Iona, one of Western Europe's oldest Christian religious centers. Visit the tranquil Iona Abbey before returning to your hotel in Loch Melfort.

Experience the geological wonders of the Highlands. Visit the National Nature Reserve in Glencoe and explore the spectacular mountain range. After lunch, head to Loch Ness and explore the ruins of the legendary Urquhart Castle. End the day in Inverness, the capital of the highlands.

Cruise Moray Firth, traveling up the Beauly Firth to the Caledonian Canal and then back out as far as Munlochy Bay. Keep an eye out for otters, porpoises, seals, and numerous shore birds. Later, visit the Culloden Battlefield, where a pivotal battle in Scotland's history took place. Return to Inverness for some leisure time.

Visit Blair Castle & Gardens, the ancestral home of Clan Murray. Explore the ornate interiors and wander the beautiful gardens. Continue to Bamff Ecotourism and learn about their efforts to reintroduce the wild beaver population to Scotland. End the day in Dundee, a city on the rise.

Choose between visiting Discovery Point, home to the ship that took Scott and Shackleton to Antarctica, or the V&A Dundee, Scotland's acclaimed design museum. Enjoy a whisky tasting tour at a distillery built on an old monastery. End the day in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city.

Start the day with a unique tour from Invisible Cities, a social enterprise that trains people affected by homelessness to become tour guides. Visit Edinburgh Castle, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure, perhaps exploring the Georgian architecture of the New Town or visiting the Royal Yacht Britannia. In the evening, gather for a whisky-inspired farewell dinner.

Bid farewell to Scotland as you depart for home, carrying with you the memories of an unforgettable journey.