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Best of Scotland

8 days3 cities
United Kingdom1 country
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Small group tour to United Kingdom

Take in the unique atmosphere of inimitable Scotland traveling in a petite group of fellow travelers. Explore the rich heritage of the Scottish cities, including Edinburgh, Inverness, and Fort William! While there, visit the ancient castle, enjoy the breathtaking Isle of Skye, and challenge your luck to catch a glance of the legendary monster on the Loch Ness.

8 days3 cities
United Kingdom1 country
From
 $3,438 
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
3
days
United Kingdom

The capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh has stunning architecture including the Holyrood Palace on the Royal Mile and the Edinburgh Castle.

Day by day
Hotel
Day-by-day program
1
day
Arrival to Edinburgh

Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.

2
day
Edinburgh Royal Mile

Today following breakfast you get to explore the capital of Scotland - Edinburgh! In the morning meet with a local guide in the hotel lobby to start a tour of the Royal Mile.

You tour includes a tour inside of the Edinburgh Castle to explore this famous fortification and enjoy great panoramic views of the city. After the tour (around 4 hours) you return to your hotel.

3
day
Day at Leisure & Optional Tour

Today is free for you to enjoy and explore Edinburgh on your own. We recommend visiting the Scotish Gallery of Arts, the Queens Gallery, or the famous "Our Dynamic Earth" exhibition.

Also you may choose one of our carefully planned optional tours. 

Your choice of hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.

Market Street Hotel, Edinburgh

Set in historical Edinburgh Old Town, the Market Street Hotel offers unique guestrooms.

train
Edinburgh
Inverness
4 hrs

Enjoy the picturesque route from Edinburgh to Inverness while onboard a comfortable train with enough legroom, compartments for your belonging, power sockets and other amenities. 

Inverness, United Kingdom Gallery
2
days
United Kingdom

Inverness is undoubtedly a must-visit while in the Scottish Highlands! Full of myths and legends, spectacular nature and man-made wonders, the city is home to the monumental Inverness Castle, as well as the famous Loch Ness.

Day by day
Hotel
Day-by-day program
4
day
Arrival in Inverness

Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.

5
day
Full Day Group Tour Isle of Skye

Enjoy the beauty of the untouched nature in its glory, embarking on a full day tour to the famous Isle of Skye.
After an early start, you leave the city and travel along the Great Glen Fault Line towards Loch Ness. Here, you have a chance to spot the monster and admire lovely Castle Urquhart from afar.

You continue through dramatic Highland scenery to the west coast and Eilean Donan Castle*. You can go inside ‘the most photographed castle in Scotland’ or simply enjoy the astounding views.

And now, it’s the moment you’ve been waiting for. Because it’s over the sea and onto the Isle of Skye. You travel up the island’s east coast through the stunning Red Cuillin Mountains to Sligachan, where you stop for a photo of the clear mountain waters.

Arriving in the town of Portree, you have free time to grab a bite to eat at one of the many delightful local restaurants.

After you explore some of the most famous scenery of the island at the Trotternish Peninsula. The Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, and the Quiraing are all unforgettably beautiful.

You venture to Kyleakin for refreshments and a chance to view the dramatic ruin Castle Moil or the Skye Bridge and Eilean Ban.

Travelling over the bridge, you journey back to Inverness. The route you take back is different from the morning, so you get even more opportunities to enjoy the Highland scenery.

*Entrance to Eilean Donan Castle not included

Your choice of hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.

Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness

If you are looking for a "home away from home" in Inverness, take a closer look at the elegant Kingsmills Hotel, located right in the heart of this beautiful Scottish city. The property prides itself on flawless service, great in-house amenities, and cozy well-fitted guestrooms, equipped with everything you might need for a comfortable stay.

train
Inverness
Glasgow
3 hrs 30 min

Cross postcard-like Scottish sceneries on your way to Glasgow,  while onboard a fast and comfortable train.

Glasgow, United Kingdom Gallery
3
days
United Kingdom

The bustling port city of Glasgow is one of the most impressive amalgams of heritage and entertainment of Scotland. Home to unique sights such as the Glasgow Cathedral, this city is surely worth exploring.

Day by day
Hotel
Day-by-day program
6
day
Arrival

Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.

7
day
Glasgow City Tour & Clydeside Distillery Tour and Tasting

Following breakfast in your hotel, meet your guide and start a 4-hour walking tour. Together you explore the gems and the great historical importance of Glasgow.

This port city on the River Clyde, famous for its shipbuilding industry, is famed for its outstanding Victorian and art nouveau architecture, fine art museums and excellent shopping opportunities. Following the tour we recommend you to visit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

After the tour, you join a 1-hour guided tour around The Clydeside Distillery. Here you meet craftsmen, discover the birth of the whiskey industry in Glasgow and enjoy a spectacular view over the River Clyde from the Still House. Following the tour, you get to try 3 Wee Drams.

*Note: transfers to/from the distillery are included. 

8
day
Departure

Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Glasgow.

Your choice of hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.

voco Grand Central Glasgow, an IHG Hotel

voco Grand Central Glasgow, an IHG Hotel, is a luxurious and iconic destination in the heart of Scotland's largest city. Housed within a stunning Victorian railway station, this hotel seamlessly blends history and modern elegance.

What's included

  • Accommodation at remarkable downtown hotels in Edinburgh and Inverness;;
  • Breakfasts at the hotels;
  • Airport transfers and all transportation according to the itinerary;
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide in Edinburgh;
  • Entrance tickets to Edinburgh Castle;
  • First class train tickets Edinburgh - Inverness;
  • Wildlife safari cruise;
  • Support line during the trip.

Note: hotels availability is subject to change. In case current hotels are booked out we will provide alternative hotels of an equal value for you.

Note: we include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.

Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, all personal expenses.​

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Tour Highlights

  • Intimate group size of up to only 14 travelers
  • Professional local guides
  • Visit to the Edinburgh Castle

What To Know

  • All transactions in the United Kingdom happen in British Pounds (often called Pound Sterlings). It's best to prepare some cash prior your trip.
  • Tips to guides and drivers in the United Kingdom are up to your discretion. In restaurants, typically you could just round up the bill to the nearest pound or include a standard 5-10% tip from the total amount.
  • Weather in the United Kingdom is unpredictable, make sure to pack an umbrella.