Scottish Isles & Glens - 13 Days/12 Nights (20 destinations)
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a 13-day immersive journey through the enchanting landscapes of Scotland. This multi-day tour is a perfect blend of history, culture, and breathtaking natural beauty. From the vibrant city of Glasgow to the serene Isle of Skye, from the historic ruins of Urquhart Castle to the traditional whisky-making at The Glenturret Distillery, this tour offers a diverse range of experiences. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, visit Scotland's oldest cathedral, and enjoy a tranquil cruise on Loch Ness. With guided tours, independent exploration opportunities, and comfortable accommodations, this tour promises an unforgettable Scottish adventure.
Included
July 27 – August 12 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.
Local guides
Novotel Glasgow Centre Hotel
Balmacara Hotel
The Royal Hotel
Ayre Hotel
Columba Hotel
Crieff Hydro Hotel
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel
hotel: 12 night(s);
Spend two nights on Orkney exploring its fascinating heritage, including the prehistoric monuments of the Stone Age and the surprising role the island played during World War II.
Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries)
Destinations
Kirkwall
Inverness
Glasgow
Edinburgh
PitlochryMap
Attractions
Ring of Brodgar
St Magnus CathedralDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Glasgow
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Your Scottish adventure begins in the vibrant city of Glasgow. Depart from your hotel at 2:30 PM for a city tour showcasing its renowned Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture. As a prosperous port city, Glasgow is now Scotland's cultural hub. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group and a delightful dinner at your hotel.
Day 2 – Day 2: Isle of Bute and Rothesay
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Take a ferry from Glasgow to the picturesque Isle of Bute. Enjoy the stunning island scenery and a guided tour of the 19th-century Mount Stuart House. Spend some time in Rothesay, the main town on the island. Return to Glasgow for a free evening to dine independently.
Day 3 – Day 3: Loch Lomond, Glencoe, and Eilean Donan Castle
Day 3: Loch Lomond, Glencoe, and Eilean Donan Castle
Travel from Glasgow along the famous Loch Lomond, renowned for its unsurpassed beauty. Journey through Glencoe, often considered one of Scotland's most beautiful regions. Travel through Fort William and visit the romantic Eilean Donan Castle, spectacularly situated on an island at the meeting of three lochs.
Day 4 – Day 4: Isle of Skye and Portree
Day 4: Isle of Skye and Portree
Explore the Isle of Skye and its associations with Bonnie Prince Charlie. Tour Dunvegan Castle, the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and former stronghold of the Chiefs of MacLeod. Enjoy photo opportunities including stunning Kilt Rock. Stop in picturesque Portree with its brightly painted houses clustered around the bay. Enjoy free time before dinner at your hotel.
Day 5 – Day 5: Inverewe Gardens, Gairloch, and Ullapool
Day 5: Inverewe Gardens, Gairloch, and Ullapool
Take in the Highland scenery as you head to Inverewe Gardens, where a haven of tropical trees and shrubs has been created. Continue to your hotel in Gairloch or Ullapool and enjoy some free time before dinner.
Day 6 – Day 6: Dornoch, Dunrobin Castle, and Orkney Islands
Day 6: Dornoch, Dunrobin Castle, and Orkney Islands
Spend the morning in the historic seaside resort town of Dornoch before touring the nearby Dunrobin Castle, which boasts a fairytale setting with breathtaking coastal views. Admire the dramatic Highland scenery as you continue on to Scrabster on the northern coast for the ferry to the Orkney Islands, your home for the next two nights.
Day 7 – Day 7: Orkney Islands and Kirkwall
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- Ring of Brodgar
- St Magnus Cathedral
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Today is an Orcadian adventure, visiting the heart of Neolithic Orkney, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a scenic drive around the north of the main island, past the Earl's Palace at Birsay. Visit Skara Brae to see this amazing 5,000-year-old village. Travel on to the Ring of Brodgar, a ceremonial stone circle. Return to Kirkwall for a visit to St Magnus Cathedral, Scotland's oldest. Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening as you wish; Kirkwall is a lively town with many independent food producers, craft shops, galleries, and restaurants.
Day 8 – Day 8: Italian Chapel and Inverness
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Drive across the Churchill Barriers, causeways created during World War II to deter German submarines. Next explore the tiny Italian Chapel, a beautiful symbol of reconciliation built by Italian prisoners of war. Board a ferry back to the mainland and travel south to Inverness. Enjoy some time to explore this small city, known as the capital of the Highlands, before dining at your hotel.
Day 9 – Day 9: Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness
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Keep your camera handy as you visit the dramatic, picturesque ruins of Urquhart Castle, dating back to the 13th century. Then take a tranquil cruise on Loch Ness to admire the scenery. Next visit a sheep farm to watch highly skilled sheepdogs demonstrate how they herd their flock. Dine at your hotel this evening.
Day 10 – Day 10: The Glenturret Distillery and Edinburgh
- Pitlochry
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Visit The Glenturret Distillery, Scotland's oldest working distillery, to discover the traditional art of whisky-making and enjoy a tasting. Set in the beautiful Perthshire countryside, the Glenturret has been producing whisky since the 1700s. Proceed to Edinburgh and your hotel in the Grassmarket area of the old town. Enjoy some free time before enjoying a festive Scottish evening with lively traditional entertainment over dinner.
Day 11 – Day 11: Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle
Day 11: Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle
Discover Edinburgh's highlights including the wide streets and elegant mansions of the 200-year-old Georgian 'New Town' and the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle to see the Stone of Destiny and the Scottish Crown Jewels. Enjoy an evening free to explore independently.
Day 12 – Day 12: Edinburgh
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Enjoy a day of independent sightseeing using the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus voucher.
Day 13 – Day 13: Departure
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Your tour ends after breakfast.
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