Itinerary
- Day 1
Edinburgh
You'll arrive in Edinburgh and meet up with your Travel Director for dinner at a local restaurant where you'll get to know the other travelers on your trip. Depending on which departure you're on, there's a chance to catch The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle if it's running during your visit.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Malmaison Hotel Edinburgh), Hotel (Malmaison Hotel Edinburgh Leith)
Included Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (on select departures)
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle 
- Day 2
Edinburgh
A Local Expert takes you through Edinburgh's main sights, starting with the Palace of Holyroodhouse and then heading to the Scott Memorial. You'll walk through New Town to see the neoclassical Georgian buildings, and make your way up the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle where you can see Mons Meg and Scotland's Crown Jewels. After that, the day is free so you can wander around and check out whatever interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Malmaison Hotel Edinburgh Leith)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour with Local Expert
- Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
- See Scott Memorial
- Explore New Town
- Visit Edinburgh Castle with Crown Jewels and Mons Meg
Optional Activities
- Visit National Gallery art treasures
Landmarks Palace of Holyroodhouse Scott Memorial New Town Royal Mile Edinburgh Castle National Gallery - Day 3
Edinburgh to Spey Valley
You'll cross the Firth of Forth into Fife and reach St. Andrews, which has been the home of golf since the 15th century. There's time to walk around town, maybe visit West Sands Beach or have a look at St. Andrews University. Later you'll drive through Blair Atholl and the Grampian Mountains heading toward the Spey Valley, stopping at Atholl Palace and Gardens for afternoon tea.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Afternoon Tea (Traditional afternoon tea at Atholl Palace with sandwiches, scones, Scottish shortbread and traditional Scottish tablet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness)
Included Activities
- Visit St. Andrews and Old Course
- Afternoon tea at Atholl Palace and Gardens
Optional Activities
- Stroll to West Sands Beach (Chariots of Fire filming location)
- Visit St. Andrews University
Landmarks St. Andrews Old Course West Sands Beach St. Andrews University Blair Atholl Atholl Palace and Gardens Grampian Mountains Spey Valley 
- Day 4
Inverness to Wick
The drive takes you along Loch Ness where you might spot the famous monster (though no promises). You'll visit Culloden Battlefield and the Visitor Centre, learning about the 1746 defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite army. From there, continue to the fishing port of Wick where you can either do a whisky tasting at Old Pulteney Distillery or join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at the Wick Heritage Museum, depending on your preference.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Pentland, Thurso)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along Loch Ness
- Visit Culloden Battlefield
- Visit Culloden Visitor Centre
- Visit Wick Heritage Museum (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
- Whisky tasting with master distiller at Old Pulteney Distillery
Landmarks Loch Ness Culloden Battlefield Wick Old Pulteney Distillery Wick Heritage Museum 
- Day 5
Orkney Islands
After boarding the ferry to the Orkney Islands, you'll see a small chapel that Italian prisoners built during World War II. The day includes exploring Kirkwall, an old Norse town, walking through Skara Brae (a 5000-year-old village), and seeing the mysterious Ring of Brodgar. Your Travel Director stays with you the whole time to provide context and details.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Pentland, Thurso)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Orkney Islands
- Visit Italian chapel
- Visit Kirkwall
- Visit Skara Brae
- Visit Ring of Brodgar
Landmarks Italian Chapel Kirkwall Skara Brae Ring of Brodgar - Day 6
Orkney Islands to Isle of Skye
You'll travel through northern coast landscapes with white sandy beaches, misty valleys, glens, and lochs. Then you head over the sea to Skye, the largest island of the Inner Hebrides. On the way to Broadford, you'll hear stories about Flora MacDonald helping Bonnie Prince Charlie escape, and you'll see the dramatic Cuillin Hills along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Dunollie, Broadford), Hotel (The Dunollie Hotel, Broadford)
Included Activities
- Travel to Isle of Skye
- View Cuillin Hills
- Visit Broadford
Landmarks Cuillin Hills Broadford - Day 7
Isle of Skye to Glencoe
The route takes you to Kyle of Lochalsh with a photo stop at Eilean Donan Castle reflected in the loch. You'll visit the WWII Commando Memorial, which has views of Ben Nevis (Britain's highest mountain), then drive through Glencoe Valley. A ranger leads a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience about ecosystem protection and rewilding efforts. Later, there's dinner with Scottish ingredients and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Sumptuous dinner with market-fresh Scottish ingredients and wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballachulish, Glencoe)
Included Activities
- Stop at Eilean Donan Castle
- Visit WWII Commando Memorial
- View Ben Nevis
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in Glencoe with ranger
- Dinner with fellow travelers at Glencoe
Landmarks Kyle of Lochalsh Eilean Donan Castle WWII Commando Memorial Ben Nevis Glencoe - Day 8
Glencoe to Glasgow
You'll spend some time around Loch Lomond, known as the 'Queen of Scottish Lochs', then head to Glasgow for an orientation drive showing off grand public buildings like George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu, Glasgow)
Included Activities
- Time at Loch Lomond
- Orientation drive through Glasgow
- See George Square
- See St. Mungo's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Optional cruise on Loch Lomond
Landmarks Loch Lomond George Square St. Mungo's Cathedral 
- Day 9
Glasgow to Airport
It's time to say goodbye to Scotland as you transfer to the airport for your departure.
