Itinerary
- Day 1
Edinburgh
You'll arrive at Edinburgh International Airport and connect with your driver for the transfer to your hotel. Check-in opens at 14:00, though early check-in might be available if you ask. The rest of your day is yours to settle in, walk around the hotel, and get familiar with the neighborhood at your own pace.
- Start point
- Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (Edinburgh International Airport )
- Day 2
Edinburgh
After breakfast, you're heading out on the hop-on hop-off bus that starts at St Andrew Square. The route takes you past Grassmarket, the National Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street, John Knox House, Canongate, Holyrood Palace, and Our Dynamic Earth. Jump off whenever something catches your interest and explore at your leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic hop-on hop-off bus tour of Edinburgh
- Visit to St Andrew Square
- Explore Grassmarket historic marketplace
- Visit National Museum of Scotland
- Visit John Knox House
- Explore Canongate
- Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse and royal park
- Visit Our Dynamic Earth
Landmarks St Andrew Square Grassmarket National Museum of Scotland John Knox House Canongate Palace of Holyroodhouse Our Dynamic Earth - Day 3
Edinburgh
Today focuses on Edinburgh's cultural side. Start with the National Museum of Scotland and its varied collections, then make your way to Holyrood Palace to see the official Scottish residence with its impressive rooms and gardens. Later, you can climb Arthur's Seat, an old volcano that gives you views across the entire city. Finish the evening with traditional Scottish food at a local pub.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit National Museum of Scotland
- Visit Holyrood Palace
- Walk up Arthur's Seat
Optional Activities
- Traditional Scottish meal at a local pub or restaurant
Landmarks National Museum of Scotland Palace of Holyroodhouse Arthur's Seat - Day 4
Edinburgh to Glasgow
After breakfast, you'll walk to Waverley Station and take the train to Glasgow. Once you arrive, check-in at your Glasgow hotel happens from 14:00 (early check-in subject to availability). After you settle in, you have free time to wander around and see what's nearby on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Waverley Station 
- Day 5
Glasgow
You can choose between the 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour for Glasgow. The buses run from 10:00 to 16:00 with about an hour and 20 minutes for the full route. You'll see 21 key spots around the city including George Square, Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the University of Glasgow, Willow Tea Rooms, and Glasgow Green. Get off wherever interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour of Glasgow (Red and Yellow routes)
- Audio guide in multiple languages (Red route) or English (Yellow route)
- Headphones
Optional Activities
- Visit George Square
- Visit Glasgow Cathedral
- Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
- Visit University of Glasgow
- Traditional afternoon tea at The Willow Tea Rooms
- Relax at Glasgow Green
Landmarks George Square Glasgow Cathedral Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum University of Glasgow The Willow Tea Rooms Glasgow Green - Day 6
Glasgow
Glasgow's cultural attractions are the focus today. Check out the Gallery of Modern Art and then the Riverside Museum to learn about the city's industrial and transport history. If you're into architecture, don't skip Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Glasgow School of Art and Mackintosh House. For shopping, Argyle Street and the Style Mile have plenty of options. In the evening, catch some live music at a local venue or pub.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Gallery of Modern Art
- Visit Riverside Museum
- Visit Glasgow School of Art
- Visit Mackintosh House
- Shopping on Argyle Street
- Shopping at Style Mile
- Experience Glasgow's music scene at a local venue or pub
Landmarks Gallery of Modern Art Riverside Museum Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh House Argyle Street Style Mile - Day 7
Glasgow to Inverness
You'll grab breakfast and then head to Glasgow Queen Street Station, which is about 15 minutes on foot from your hotel. From there, it's your train ride to Inverness. Check-in at your Inverness accommodation starts at 14:00 (early check-in might be possible). Afterward, you have free time to explore attractions nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Glasgow Queen Street Station 
- Day 8
Loch Ness and Highlands
Your guided Highlands and Loch Ness tour kicks off at 09:45 from Ardross Street. You'll ride in a comfortable 16-seat air-conditioned Mercedes coach with an English-speaking guide who'll share stories about the monster sightings, local myths, and history. The route follows the Caledonian Canal to Loch Ness, where you can either relax by the water or visit the historic Urquhart Castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Day tour to Loch Ness in air-conditioned 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- English-speaking guide accompaniment
- Follow Caledonian Canal to Loch Ness
- Visit Urquhart Castle (optional during tour)
Optional Activities
- Relax and soak in the splendour of Loch Ness
- Explore Urquhart Castle and its grounds
Landmarks Caledonian Canal Loch Ness Urquhart Castle 
- Day 9
Inverness to Edinburgh Airport
After breakfast, your driver will pick you up for the transfer back to Edinburgh Airport. Plan to leave your hotel about 4 hours before your flight to have enough time for check-in. Hotel checkout is 12:00 noon, though you can ask about a late checkout if you need it.
- End point
- Inverness, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom (Inverness International Airport )
- Meals
- Breakfast
