View allEnjoyed my trip, but going solo was rough as everyone had a partner or friend.
Linda Marie, traveled in July
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- Platinum Operator
- CIE Tours
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English
- Group Size 26 - 44
- Ages 8+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Glasgow's Victorian architecture
- Cruise on Loch Lomond and tour Inveraray Castle
- Visit the Isle of Skye and Loch Ness
- Experience sheep herding in the Scottish Highlands
- Tour Edinburgh Castle and enjoy a Scottish evening
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Glasgow Tour & Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
- Day 2 Loch Lomond Cruise & Inveraray Castle
- Day 3 Isle of Skye & Loch Ness
- Day 4 Culloden Battlefield & Sheepdog Trials
- Day 5 Blair Castle, Whisky Tasting & Pitlochry
- Day 6 Glamis Castle, St Andrews & Scottish Evening*
- Day 7 Edinburgh Panoramic Tour & Edinburgh Castle
- Day 8 Independent touring in Edinburgh
- Day 9 Tour Ends in Edinburgh
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar 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
Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel
Hotelday 1Ballachulish Hotel
Hotelday 2Muthu Newton Hotel
Hotelday 3Crieff Hydro Hotel
HotelDays 4, 5Norton House Hotel & Spa
HotelDays 6, 7, 8
Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- Audrey· May 18th, 2025This tour was .amazing. Our tour guide, Austin, was knowledgeable and funny. Our driver, Neil, was the best.. The accommodation was outstanding. Scotland is beautiful. I would highly recommend this tour.Show moreTrip date: April 2025
- Katherine· October 25th, 2024I loved Scotland but I'll never book another tour on tour radar or use CIE. When I booked it was very important that the group tour be small- a maximum of 26 guests. I showed up and there were 41 guests rather than the guaranteed 26! It was a completely different trip dynamic. I was very disappointed. I'll leave it at that.Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- RRRosalynn· September 24th, 2024I have never done a bus tour before. I am a fan now. Saw lots of great places and met some amazing people on the tour.Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- Holly· September 24th, 2024Just got back home to Canada after the Scottish Dream 8day tour. I had a great time. This was my first tour with CIE We had Dave as our guide and Jim was our driver. Great guys! Helpful and informative. I would highly recommend using CIE tours to everyone.Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- PHPatricia· September 13th, 2024Tour, guide, and driver were all excellent. My complaint is that you advertised the tour as having a maximum of 26 people. We had 42 people on our tour. They were very nice people and I enjoyed meeting them, but this was not as advertised and is misleading. Did you charge more for a smaller group?Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- DGDorothy· August 23rd, 2024Overall, the experience was good and generally met expectations. There were issues with getting to Isle of Skye, which seemed to be related to not a big enough Ferry to accommodate the motorcoach. This was a great disappointment. It seems this issue could have been prepared for in advance, as this tour has been ongoing. I would have liked to had a more time-lined, detailed itinerary upon arrival and available at our initial meeting collectively as a tour group. The Guide "Perri" was very knowledgeable of the history and points of interest in Scotland. She was able to adequately answer questions and provide information. But, I felt she "guided" very little and I believe we only used the "talk boxes" 3 times during the course of entire trip. There was more of an emphasis on self-guidance if at all possible. The Guide was adequate, but I've certainly had much more attentive, engaging Guides who seemed more enthusiastic and interestede in their tour group.Show moreTrip date: August 2024
- Linda Marie· July 17th, 2024Enjoyed my trip but going solo was rough as everyone had a partner or friend.Show moreTrip date: June 2024
- VVVirginia· July 15th, 2024Very organized with a great tour director and bus driverShow moreTrip date: July 2024
- SRSherry· June 29th, 2024I had a wonderful time in Scotland! Perri, CIE tour director, was knowledgeable about the history of each area we passed through. She shared not only history, but also local lore and faerie stories. Many had us laughing and, on occasion, groaning. Our driver, Francis, maneuvered the bus around tight turns with expertise. For the most part the hotel meals were very good as long as you steered clear of the overcooked chicken breasts.Show moreTrip date: June 2024
- Catherine· June 4th, 2024Scotland is a beautiful country with a rich history.Show moreTrip date: May 2024
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Shirley
Asked on May 24th, 2025What is the elevation of the road we would take thru the Grampian Mountain? Also do you have rest rooms on coaches?
CIE ToursOperator•Written May 2025Roads through the Grampians do not typically reach altitudes anywhere near 2,500 feet. Most of the highest roads in Scotland rarely exceed 2,000 feet (610 meters) in elevation. Most of our coaches are equipped with emergency restrooms. However, for safety reasons they cannot be used when the coach is in motion. The coach makes frequent rest/bathroom stops at two-hour intervals or less, for the comfort of all passengers.
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Saumya
Asked on February 22nd, 2025How can I check the overall cost of my trip?
- CIE ToursOperator•Written February 2025
You can calculate your trip cost by adding the base price of your tour, accommodation costs, and any additional services requested.
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Patricia
Asked on December 19th, 2024Are pre- and post-tour accommodations guaranteed?
- CIE ToursOperator•Written December 2024
The post-night accommodation is on request and may be declined based on availability.
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Amelia
Asked on August 27th, 2024How can I confirm my hotel and transfer requests?
- CIE ToursOperator•Written August 2024
Please confirm any changes regarding your pre- and post-nights and the transfers by responding to the latest communication.
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Kim
Asked on August 24th, 2024Is it possible to change the payment method after booking?
- CIE ToursOperator•Written August 2024
Please inform us as soon as possible if you need to change your payment method, and we will assist you.
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Ashley
Asked on May 29th, 2024Can you accommodate a person with mobility issues (cane/walker)?
- CIE ToursOperator•Written May 2024
Our coaches are not handicap accessible, so you must be able to get on and off the coach unaided by CIE Tours staff and be able to rotate seats on the coach. If you need extra walking assistance, you may bring a walker or a lightweight, fully collapsible wheelchair that can be stowed in the luggage compartment. You must advise us in advance during the booking process that you will be using a wheelchair or other medical equipment and must also travel with a companion who can push the wheelchair.
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Mark
Asked on May 12th, 2024Is there any support for travelers with mobility issues?
- CIE ToursOperator•Written May 2024
We can request ground-level rooms for travelers who need them, but availability cannot be guaranteed.
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Daniel
Asked on April 10th, 2024How much time is spent in the National Park?
- CIE ToursOperator•Written April 2024
If you are referring to the National Parks in Glasgow on the first day, there is about an hour of free time to explore. If you are referring to the Lock Lomond there a cruise with Tea & Coffee booked for about an hour in the morning on the second day.
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Aurelio
Asked on March 11th, 2024How soon will I receive my travel documents?
- CIE ToursOperator•Written March 2024
Travel documents are typically sent out about 21 days before your trip. Early requests can be accommodated if enough notice is given.
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Karima
Asked on February 7th, 2024What happens if my transfer request is not confirmed?
- CIE ToursOperator•Written February 2024
If the transfer is not confirmed, you'll need to arrange it independently.
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