See the essentials of Scotland, distilled
Explore the very best of Scotland's gorgeous scenery and bustling cities on this short-and-sweet introductory tour. Discover the highlights of Glasgow, the Highlands, and Edinburgh.
Trip Highlights:
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- Tour Operator
- CIE Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 6/30/2024
- Duration
- 6 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Glasgow | Glasgow Highlights : Your tour departs from your Glasgow hotel at 2:00 PM. Set out on a panoramic tour of this dynamic, friendly city with its wealth of Victorian architecture and modern culture. Drive around George Square and see its collection of monuments to famous Scots. Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, a splendid, Spanish Baroque-style building housing one of Europe's finest art collections, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Titian, and Dali. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with your group. (D) |
| Day 2 | Nairn | Loch Lomond - Loch Ness Cruise : Depart for the scenic Highlands, driving alongside Loch Lomond, resplendent with lush islands, then across Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe - seeing mountains, moors and waterfalls along the way. Stop at Fort Augustus for a short cruise on Loch Ness, famed for its beauty as well as the legendary monster. Continue to your elegant manor house hotel in Nairn. (B, D) |
| Day 3 | Edinburgh | Whisky Tasting - St Andrews : Visit the historic Blair Athol Distillery to discover the art of whisky-making and sample a dram. Continue to St Andrews, the 'Home of Golf'; take a panoramic drive and spend some time exploring the old city independently. Continue on to your gracious manor house hotel outside Edinburgh, set on 1,000 acres of picturesque grounds. Explore as you wish and dine independently this evening. (B) |
| Day 4 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh Castle - City Tour - Scottish Evening* : Take a panoramic tour of Edinburgh to see the main sights, from bustling Princes Street to the wide streets of the 200-year-old Georgian 'New Town.' Walk along the Royal Mile, where compact medieval houses reach several stories tall. Visit Edinburgh Castle, perched high above the city on volcanic rock, and home to the Scottish Crown Jewels. You'll have free time to explore in the afternoon, then experience a lively Scottish evening with dinner and traditional entertainment. (July 30 - August 21 departures instead dine independently before attending the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade.) (B, D*) |
| Day 5 | Edinburgh | Independent Day in Edinburgh : Take a transfer to the city center and then a day of sightseeing as you please on a hop-on, hop-off bus. You are free to dine and explore as you wish into the evening. (B) |
| Day 6 | Edinburgh | Tour Ends in Edinburgh : 6-day tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner *Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
- DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
- Muthu Newton Hotel
- Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club
