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A Scottish Journey

10 days
Start and end in Edinburgh
4.7
9 traveler reviews
A Scottish Journey - Back-Roads Touring
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  • Historical
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 18
Age range 18 to 80
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Highlights

  • Explore historic St Andrews and its golf legacy
  • Tour the enchanting Crathes Castle and gardens
  • Discover Cairngorms National Park's beauty
  • Sample Scotch whisky in Inverness
  • Visit the iconic Isle of Skye and its landscapes

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Edinburgh (Scotland)
  2. Day 2 Edinburgh – St Andrews – Cairngorms National Park – Cairngorms Region
  3. Day 3 Cairngorms Region
  4. Day 4 Cairngorms Region – Cairngorms National Park – Inverness
  5. Day 5 Inverness
  6. Day 6 Inverness – Culloden, Loch Ness and Plockton – Isle of Skye
  7. Day 7 Isle of Skye
  8. Day 8 Isle of Skye – Isle of Mull
  9. Day 9 Isle of Mull – Isle of Iona – Isle of Mull
  10. Day 10 Isle of Mull – Stirling – Edinburgh
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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

Number of tours

79

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

93%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.5
  • 4.5
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  • EG
    · October 24th, 2024
    Excellent. Would include aberdeen
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • EM
    · September 26th, 2024
    I can't thank our tour guide and driver enough for being so wonderful and making my life long trip so lovely. From the accommodations, to the history behind the locations we went to see to the enthusiasm they both provided, the entire experience was unforgettable. Thank you for all the rainbows!
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • NM
    · August 20th, 2024
    Wow! What a tour! Richard (tour leader) and Abby (driver) are possibly the the two most awesome Scot’s in the world! Thorough knowledge and willingness to find information was an absolute measure of Richard’s skill and experience as a guide! He was perfect as a guide, showing humour, kindness and preparedness to go above and beyond our expectations! Abby was the most confident and courteous driver I have ever experienced. Calm when dealing with tourist
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • A Scottish Journey reviewer 4
    · May 31st, 2024
    Itinerary is good, execution not as good. Hotels should have been better and too much time spent driving around, not enough seeing sites.
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • K
    · May 11th, 2024
    Excellent tour leaders G, Mike and the driver...
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • DW
    · October 23rd, 2023
    This was our first overseas trip and we could...
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    Trip date: October 2023
  • JR
    · September 25th, 2023
    Rob Carr was an entertaining and knowledgeable...
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    Trip date: August 2023
  • A Scottish Journey reviewer 8
    · August 15th, 2023
    Scotland is such a beautiful and idyllic...
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    Trip date: August 2023
  • SF
    · May 27th, 2023
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    A great tour, best guide Stephen with a lot of knowledge and a wonderful sense of humor, bus comfortable, driver top, hotels different but all with charm, great 10 days in Scotland
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    Trip date: May 2023
  • A Scottish Journey reviewer 10
    · September 19th, 2022
    The tour guide, Ed, and the driver, Abby, were amazing hosts to all of us. They did a great job helping us through the hotel changes as well as walking us through the history of each location we visited. The choice of hotel in Tobermory could have been a bit better, while they had beautiful views we could not take a shower in the room as the shower head was not connected to the water. Also, the beds were overused and we could feel the springs in our backs. All other locations were perfect. Thank you.
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    Trip date: September 2022

Dates & Availability

10 days
A Scottish Journey
From Edinburgh to Edinburgh

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • Will I receive my trip documents before departure?

      Yes, you will receive all necessary trip documents before your adventure begins.

    • What if I need to cancel my booking?

      Cancellation policies will apply, and it is advisable to reach out for specific options.

    • Do I need to book my own flights for the trip?

      Yes, booking flights is the traveler's responsibility.

    • What are the health requirements for the destination?

      Please consult your embassy for vaccination requirements for the countries you will visit.

    • When can I expect the final payment details?

      Final payment details will be shared prior to the trip, usually a few months before departure.

    • What should I do if I need to leave a luggage at the hotel?

      You can leave your bags securely with reception and head out for the day.

    • Is there a specific time to meet at the start of the tour?

      The tour typically starts at 6pm on the first day with a group dinner.

    • How do I know if there are spots available for the tour?

      Availability can be confirmed by checking with our customer support team.

    • Do I need to arrange my own transport to the starting hotel?

      Yes, passengers typically need to make their own way to the starting hotel.

    • Is there any restriction on luggage size?

      Yes, there are strict sizing and weight policies for luggage to ensure comfort for all passengers.

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      • 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 June 30th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 30th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Back-Roads Touring. 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 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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