Itinerary
- Day 1
Glasgow
Your tour starts at 2:30 PM when you head out from your hotel for a panoramic drive around Glasgow. You'll see George Square, Kelvingrove Park, the cathedral, and the university - places you might recognize from 'Outlander.' The group gets a welcome drink together, then the rest of the evening is free so you can explore the city and find dinner wherever you'd like.
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Glasgow including George Square, Kelvingrove Park, cathedral, and university
- Welcome drink with group
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration and dining in Glasgow
Landmarks/POIs George Square Kelvingrove Park Glasgow Cathedral University of Glasgow - Day 2
Glasgow
Today you're heading to Stirling Castle, the stronghold where Scottish kings and queens including Mary, Queen of Scots spent their childhoods. After that, you'll stop at Glengoyne Distillery to try a dram and learn how they've been making whisky for two centuries. You'll return to Glasgow with the evening to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Stirling Castle
- Dram tasting and distillery tour at Glengoyne Distillery
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration and dining in Glasgow
Landmarks/POIs Stirling Castle Glengoyne Distillery - Day 3
Glasgow to Loch Alsh
You're traveling into the Scottish Highlands today, driving along Loch Lomond and across Rannoch Moor before reaching Glencoe. There are stops for photos along the way, then you'll continue to Eilean Donan Castle before arriving at your hotel on Loch Alsh's shore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic journey through the Scottish Highlands
- Travel along Loch Lomond
- Travel across Rannoch Moor
- Travel through Glencoe
- Photo stops along the route
- Visit to Eilean Donan Castle
Landmarks/POIs Loch Lomond Rannoch Moor Glencoe Eilean Donan Castle - Day 4
Isle of Skye
You'll spend the full day on the Isle of Skye, which once served as a refuge for Bonnie Prince Charlie. Stop at Dunvegan Castle, Scotland's oldest continuously inhabited castle, then head to the Trotternish Peninsula. You'll see Kilt Rock with its 200-foot sea cliffs and dramatic basalt columns, visit Flora MacDonald's grave in Kilmuir Graveyard, and have free time to walk around Portree.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day exploration of Isle of Skye
- Visit to Dunvegan Castle
- Viewing of Trotternish Peninsula
- Stop at Kilt Rock
- Visit to Flora MacDonald's grave in Kilmuir Graveyard
- Free time in Portree
Landmarks/POIs Isle of Skye Dunvegan Castle Trotternish Peninsula Kilt Rock Kilmuir Graveyard Portree - Day 5
Cairngorms
You're taking a cruise on Loch Ness where the legendary monster supposedly lives, and you'll get mountain scenery and photo chances throughout. After that, you drive along Cairngorms National Park's edge to reach a working farm for a sheepdogging demonstration - watching skilled dogs help the farmer herd the flock. Dinner's at your hotel this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise of Loch Ness
- Drive along edge of Cairngorms National Park
- Sheepdogging demonstration at working farm
Landmarks/POIs Loch Ness Cairngorms National Park - Day 6
Aberdeenshire
Start at Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre to understand how British forces defeated Bonnie Prince Charlie's army during the Jacobite Rising. From there, you'll go to Aberdeenshire to see Fyvie Castle, Garden and Estate, where 800 years of history and an impressive collection of art, arms, and armor await - all gathered by a local entrepreneur who made his fortune in American steel. You'll dine at your manor-house hotel near Aberdeen tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre
- Tour of Fyvie Castle, Garden and Estate
Landmarks/POIs Culloden Battlefield Fyvie Castle - Day 7
Aberdeenshire
Visit a working farm to meet a farmer raising Highland cattle - you'll see these famously gentle, long-haired creatures and get chances to photograph them. Then tour Drum Castle, Garden and Estate to check out its imposing medieval tower and impressive Victorian library. Head back to your hotel to dine with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Aberdeenshire Highland Cattle farm
- Meet and photograph Highland cattle
- Tour of Drum Castle, Garden and Estate
Landmarks/POIs Drum Castle - Day 8
Dundee - St Andrews - Edinburgh
You're heading to Glamis Castle, the legendary setting from Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' and the childhood home of the late Queen Mother. The castle is filled with priceless artifacts and furnishings. Later, you'll take a panoramic drive through Dundee to see its transformed waterfront and impressive architecture. Continue to St Andrews, famous as the home of golf and rich in medieval history, for a panoramic drive and time to explore on your own. Then it's off to your hotel near Edinburgh with a free evening for independent dining.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Glamis Castle
- Panoramic drive through Dundee
- Panoramic drive through St Andrews
- Independent exploration of St Andrews
Landmarks/POIs Glamis Castle Dundee waterfront St Andrews - Day 9
Edinburgh
In Edinburgh, you'll see how medieval townhouses on the Royal Mile contrast with the Georgian mansions of the New Town built 200 years ago. Tour the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the King's official Scottish residence, and walk through majestically furnished chambers. Visit Edinburgh Castle to see the Scottish Crown Jewels and take in views of the city. This evening you'll have a Scottish farewell dinner with traditional entertainment (or if you're departing July 30 - August 20, you'll dine independently then attend The Royal Military Edinburgh Tattoo).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Scottish evening with farewell dinner and traditional entertainment (or independent dining with Royal Military Edinburgh Tattoo attendance for July 30 - August 20 departures))
Included Activities
- Panoramic view of Royal Mile
- Panoramic view of New Town
- Tour of Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Walking tour of Palace of Holyroodhouse chambers
- Visit to Edinburgh Castle
- Viewing of Scottish Crown Jewels
Optional Activities
- The Royal Military Edinburgh Tattoo (for July 30 - August 20 departures)
Landmarks/POIs Royal Mile New Town Palace of Holyroodhouse Edinburgh Castle - Day 10
Edinburgh
You'll spend the day on an independent Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour of Edinburgh, exploring at your own pace. You receive a taxi voucher to get from your hotel to the city center, then you can see what you want and eat wherever appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Independent Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour of Edinburgh
- Taxi voucher from hotel to city center
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Edinburgh
- Independent dining in Edinburgh
Landmarks/POIs Edinburgh - Day 11
Tour End
Your tour ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
