Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Edinburgh
You'll arrive in Edinburgh and head to your hotel on your own. That evening, meet up with the tour group for dinner at the hotel so everyone can get to know each other before the trip officially starts.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
- Day 2
Edinburgh
After breakfast, take a short train or bus ride into Edinburgh's city center for an orientation tour. You'll see the medieval Old Town and modern New Town, then visit Edinburgh Castle and climb Calton Hill for views across the city. The rest of the day is yours to explore on your own, and your guide is around if you need tips on where to go.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Castle visit
- Calton Hill climb
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle Calton Hill - Day 3
Edinburgh to Oban
Following breakfast, travel toward Oban with a stop at Stirling Castle to walk around this historic Scottish stronghold. Then stop at Loch Lomond and hike up Conic Hill to see the long stretch of water below. By evening you'll reach the coastal town of Oban, check into your Victorian hotel, and have dinner at the hotel restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the hotel restaurant)
Included Activities
- Stirling Castle visit
- Conic Hill hike at Loch Lomond
Landmarks Stirling Castle Loch Lomond Conic Hill 
- Day 4
Isle of Mull Day Trip
Leave Oban early for a ferry crossing to the Isle of Mull with coastal views along the way. Drive to Tobermory and its colorful waterfront, then hike to the lighthouse through rolling hills. Spend the afternoon wandering around Tobermory, grabbing coffee at cafés or checking out local shops. Take the ferry back to Oban in the evening and have the rest of the day to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Isle of Mull
- Tobermory lighthouse hike
Optional Activities
- Café stops in Tobermory
- Independent exploration of Tobermory
Landmarks Isle of Mull Tobermory - Day 5
Glencoe to Fort William
Hike the West Highland Way through one of the Highlands' most dramatic valleys. The main route takes you up the Devil's Staircase, a winding path to Loch Leven with mountain views and ocean vistas, or you can choose an easier valley hike with clear paths. You'll finish the day in Fort William, which sits at the gateway to the Highlands and islands.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- West Highland Way hike via Devil's Staircase (or alternative valley hike)
Landmarks Glencoe Devil's Staircase Loch Leven Three Sisters Mountain Range - Day 6
Fort William
You have several choices today depending on what appeals to you. Strong hikers can climb Ben Nevis, Scotland's highest mountain, if weather allows. Otherwise, hop on the iconic Jacobite Train (the 'Harry Potter train') through the Highlands to the Atlantic coast, or visit the Isle of Skye if the group decides on that. Your evening is free to relax or grab dinner wherever you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Ben Nevis climb (experienced hikers)
- Jacobite Train to Atlantic (approx. €70; 4 hours return; must be booked in advance online; non-refundable)
- Isle of Skye visit (2 hours each way; long day trip)
Landmarks Ben Nevis Isle of Skye - Day 7
Fort William to Pitlochry
See Loch Ness and check out the Falls of Foyers, where water drops nearly 30 meters depending on how much rain there's been. Walk along the Great Glen Way toward Inverness for a quick look at the Highlands' capital. Later, you'll bus to Pitlochry in Perthshire, a small town that sits between Loch Faskally and the River Tummel, near Cairngorms National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Falls of Foyers visit
- Great Glen Way walk to Inverness
Landmarks Loch Ness Falls of Foyers Great Glen Way Inverness Cairngorms National Park Loch Faskally 
- Day 8
Pitlochry
Drive to Blair Athol Distillery for a guided tour and whisky tasting to learn about Scottish distilling traditions. In the afternoon, hike to the Black Spout waterfall on an easy walk through nice natural scenery. After that, the rest of the day is yours to do whatever you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Blair Athol Distillery tour and whisky tasting
Optional Activities
- Black Spout waterfall hike
Landmarks Blair Athol Distillery Black Spout Waterfall - Day 9
Pitlochry
Begin your hike in Blair Atholl following the River Tilt through green meadows with Highland peaks on either side. You'll see stony outcrops along the river. After hiking, there's a chance to visit Blair Atholl Castle if you're interested. You'll head back to the hotel for an afternoon rest, then gather for a final dinner together to wrap up the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- River Tilt and meadows hike from Blair Atholl
Optional Activities
- Blair Atholl Castle visit
Landmarks Blair Atholl River Tilt Blair Atholl Castle - Day 10
Departure from Edinburgh
After breakfast, you can take a shared transfer departing at 08:30 that gets you to Edinburgh Airport by 10:00 for your return flight to Germany.
- Meals
- Breakfast
