Itinerary
- Day 1
Glasgow
You'll arrive in Glasgow and have the afternoon free to explore the city at your own pace. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and group for a welcome dinner at the hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at your hotel)
- Day 2
Stirling
After breakfast, drive to Stirling to see Stirling Castle, which has impressive Renaissance architecture and served as a royal residence and fortress. From there, head back to Glasgow for an orientation drive past the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Stirling Castle
- Glasgow orientation drive including 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares
Landmarks/POIs Stirling Castle Glasgow Cathedral - Day 3
Fort William - Loch Ness
Start your day with breakfast, then head out on a scenic drive through the Scottish Highlands. The route takes you along Loch Lomond's banks, where you'll see the water reflecting the surrounding hills. From there, continue toward Fort William and get views of Ben Nevis, the UK's highest peak at 4,413 feet/1,345 meters, which dominates the landscape even from a distance. Later in the day, drive the length of Loch Ness, one of Scotland's most famous lochs. Throughout the journey, you'll pass through moorland and glens, covering about 178 miles total. The terrain shifts between open water views and rolling hills. Finish with dinner included, giving you time to settle in after a full day of driving and taking in the scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along Loch Lomond
- Visit Fort William - gateway to Ben Nevis
- Drive along Loch Ness
Optional Activities
- Clava Cairns and Pub Visit - $50 USD and under (3h 30m) - Explore 4,000-year-old Bronze Age burial site with included drink at local pub
- Scottish Night - $51-$100 USD (3h 30m) - Authentic Scottish food, entertainment, and Ceremony of the Haggis in Edinburgh
- Royal Yacht Britannia and Dinner - $51-$100 USD (4h 30m) - Tour Her Majesty's floating residence followed by dinner with wine
- Outlander Highlights - $51-$100 USD (7h 45m) - Day trip featuring film locations from the TV series Outlander
Landmarks/POIs Loch Lomond Fort William Ben Nevis Loch Ness Clava Cairns - Day 4
Pitlochry - St. Andrews - Edinburgh
This morning you'll head to Culloden Moor to walk the historic battlefield site and get a sense of the significance there. After that you drive to Pitlochry, a Victorian-era resort town tucked into the mountains where you can grab lunch and stretch your legs. Then it's on to St. Andrews, home to the famous golf course and the old university, so you'll have time to walk around the town if golf history interests you. Later you arrive in Edinburgh with the rest of the evening free, so you can explore the city on your own terms and maybe grab dinner somewhere you find.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Culloden Moor battlefield site
- Time in Pitlochry Victorian mountain resort
- Visit St. Andrews - home of golf and famous university town
Optional Activities
- Clava Cairns and Pub Visit ($50 USD and under, 3h 30m) - Bronze Age burial site with included drink at local pub
- Scottish Night ($$, $51-$100 USD, 3h 30m) - Festive evening with authentic Scottish food, entertainment, and Ceremony of the Haggis
- Royal Yacht Britannia and Dinner ($$, $51-$100 USD, 4h 30m) - Visit Royal Yacht Britannia followed by dinner with wine at local restaurant
- Outlander Highlights ($$, $51-$100 USD, 7h 45m) - Film locations from TV series Outlander
Landmarks/POIs Culloden Moor Pitlochry St. Andrews - Day 5
Edinburgh
Following breakfast, take a guided sightseeing tour with a local guide through Edinburgh's New Town and Old Town. Next, visit Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland's Crown Jewels and walk through the impressive historical architecture. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning city sightseeing with Local Guide - New Town and Old Town
- Visit Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland's Crown Jewels
Optional Activities
- Scottish Night - $51-$100 USD - Festive evening of authentic Scottish food, entertainment, and Ceremony of the Haggis (Duration: 3h 30m)
- Royal Yacht Britannia and Dinner - $51-$100 USD - Tour Her Majesty's floating residence followed by dinner with wine at local restaurant (Duration: 4h 30m)
- Outlander Highlights - $51-$100 USD - Day trip featuring Scotland's film locations from the TV series 'Outlander' (Duration: 7h 45m)
Landmarks/POIs Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile St Giles' Cathedral - Day 6
Edinburgh
You have the morning and afternoon after breakfast to explore Edinburgh at your own pace. Walk through the elegant Georgian architecture of the New Town with its symmetrical Neoclassical houses, private gardens, and ironwork from the Scottish Enlightenment. This evening, join your group for a farewell dinner at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Edinburgh
Landmarks/POIs Charlotte Square - Day 7
Edinburgh
Your trip ends today. Have breakfast this morning before departing Edinburgh.
- Meals
- Breakfast
