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Scotland's Highlands, Islands and Cities

13 days
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From Edinburgh to Glasgow
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Scotland's Highlands, Islands and Cities - Trafalgar
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  • Fully Guided
  • Explorer
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
Platinum Operator
Trafalgar
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
Age range 5 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Edinburgh
    Edinburgh
  • Jedburgh
    Jedburgh
  • Culloden
    Culloden
  • Inverness
    Inverness
  • Loch Ness
    Loch Ness
  • Orkney Islands
    Orkney Islands
  • Ullapool
    Ullapool
  • Isle of Skye
    Isle of Skye
  • Fort William
    Fort William
  • Glasgow
    Glasgow
  • Stirling
    Stirling
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Highlights

  • Explore Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile
  • Tour the iconic Edinburgh Castle
  • Visit the ancient St. Andrews golf course
  • Experience the Culloden battlefield site
  • Taste whisky at a Scottish distillery

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Edinburgh
  2. Day 2 Discover Enchanting Edinburgh
  3. Day 3 A Day of Abbeys, Landscapes and History
  4. Day 4 Explore Glamis Castle and on to Creative Dundee
  5. Day 5 Venture to Culloden and Inverness
  6. Day 6 Journey to Loch Ness and Thurso
  7. Day 7 A Day on the Orkney Islands
  8. Day 8 Over the Sea to Skye
  9. Day 9 Onwards to Oban
  10. Day 10 Sail to the Isles of Mull and Iona
  11. Day 11 Off to Glasgow Make Travel Matter
  12. Day 12 Uncover Stirling Castle’s Secrets Connect with Locals
  13. Day 13 Farewell Glasgow
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Voco Haymarket, Novotel Centre, Delta by Marriott

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2, 3

  • Apex City Quay, Leonardo Aberdeen

    Hotel
    day 4

  • Columba

    Hotel
    day 5

  • Pentland

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7

  • Kings Arms

    Hotel
    day 8

  • Royal

    Hotel
    Days 9, 10

  • Leonardo Royal Glasgow, Hilton Garden Inn City Centre

    Hotel
    Days 11, 12

Operated by

Trafalgar

4.5
(2,092 reviews)
This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

Number of tours

410

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

88%

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Customer Reviews

  • KC
    · September 8th, 2022
    Ive actually filled in this review before. Please see that review.
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for rating. We are delighted you enjoyed your experience, and we hope you have kept positive travel memories from this trip. Thank you for choosing Trafalgar as your travel partner, and we hope to hear from you soon about your future travel.
    Trip date: August 2022
  • JW
    · August 22nd, 2022
    We had a great trip and thank to tour radar for making it possible
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    We are thrilled to read that our valuable travellers had a wonderful time while touring the world with us. Thanks for reviewing your trip with us, and we hope you returned home with great memories. We hope you will contact us soon for your next trip.
    Trip date: July 2022

Dates & Availability

13 days
Scotland's Highlands, Islands and Cities
From Edinburgh to Glasgow

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What our customers ask about this tour

    The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
    • Are there any health restrictions or fitness requirements for the tour?

      The tour may have fitness requirements such as the ability to walk certain distances, but specific requirements vary by tour.

      July 29, 2024
    • Can I request special dietary accommodations?

      Special dietary requests can usually be accommodated with prior notice.

      July 29, 2024
    • What is the policy for tips and gratuities?

      Tips and gratuities are not included in the tour price and are left to the discretion of the passengers based on their satisfaction with the service.

      July 29, 2024
    • What kind of transportation is used between tour locations?

      The transportation usually involves a coach, and the tour ensures that there are regular stops for sightseeing and comfort.

      July 29, 2024
    • What activities or sightseeing is included in the tour?

      The tour includes a variety of activities and sightseeing stops, but details depend on the specific itinerary of the tour you choose.

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    • What are the accommodation options?

      Accommodations typically range from hotels to local lodgings, depending on the tour package.

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    • How can I pay for the tour?

      Payments can be made online via the tour’s booking platform using major credit cards or other approved payment methods.

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    • What is the group size for the tour?

      The group size for this tour ranges typically from 40 to 45 guests, with a maximum of 48 guests.

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    • Can I change my booking dates or cancel my booking?

      You can change the tour date without a penalty if it is outside the final payment deadline. Cancellation policies include a loss of deposit before the final payment date, a 50% charge until 30 days before departure, 80% from 29 to 2 days before, and 100% within 1 day of departure or on the departure day.

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    • Is there a single supplement fee?

      Yes, if you choose to stay in a single room, there will be an additional single supplement cost.

      July 29, 2024
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    Good to Know

    Tour ID: 190747

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    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

      Type G
      Scotland
    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • Payment information
      • For any tour departing before July 5th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 5th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Trafalgar. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Trafalgar will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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