Itinerary
- Day 1
Glasgow
You'll arrive in Glasgow and meet your Travel Director along with the other travelers on this trip. After checking in, the group gathers for dinner to celebrate the first night in Scotland's largest city.
- Meals
- Dinner (Glasgow: Tonight you'll be greeted with genuine Scottish hospitality. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Glasgow's city centre as you indulge in a carefully curated selection of local flavours and traditional delights. Let the evening unfold as you connect with fellow guests and embark on a journey of culinary discovery in this bustling Scottish hub.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Voco Grand Central, Glasgow)
Optional Activities
- Explore Glasgow's 20+ museums and art galleries
Landmarks George Square 
- Day 2
Glasgow
Start with a drive through Glasgow to see George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral. Then you'll head to Ardgowan House where Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart welcomes you to his family castle on 10,000 acres. A walk through beech trees covers the Shaw Stewart family history, and afterward you'll have afternoon tea with scones, finger sandwiches, and locally-made cakes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Voco Grand Central, Glasgow)
Included Activities
- Orientation drive with Travel Director through Glasgow
- Visit George Square
- Visit St. Mungo's Cathedral
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Ardgowan House with Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart
- Guided walk on Ardgowan estate grounds
- Traditional Scottish afternoon tea with locally-sourced ingredients
Landmarks George Square St. Mungo's Cathedral Ardgowan House - Day 3
Stirling to Oban
Stirling Castle is your main stop this morning, where you'll tour the halls, chapels, and bedrooms while learning about Mary, Queen of Scots. You can see the Wallace Monument and the Stirling Bridge battlefield from the castle walls. Later, head to Loch Lomond where there's an optional cruise available. The day ends in Oban, known for its seafood and coastal resort atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Stirling Castle
- Guided tour of Stirling Castle halls, chapels and bedrooms
- View Stirling Heads
Optional Activities
- Cruise on Loch Lomond aboard the 'Queen of Scottish Lochs'
- Seafood dinner in Oban
Landmarks Stirling Castle Wallace Monument Stirling Bridge Loch Lomond 
- Day 4
Isle of Mull and Iona
Take a ferry from Oban to Craignure on the Isle of Mull, then travel onward to the Isle of Iona. You'll walk through Iona Abbey, a center of Christian worship, and visit Reilig Odhrain where Scottish kings are buried. Your Travel Director shares the abbey's story from Columba's monastery through the 12th century Benedictine expansion.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballachulish, Glencoe, Isle of Glencoe Hotel & Leisure Centre)
Included Activities
- Ferry from Oban to Craignure, Isle of Mull
- Visit Iona Abbey
- Guided tour of Iona Abbey history with Travel Director
- Visit Iona Abbey Museum to see Scotland's finest collection of early medieval carved stones and crosses
- Visit Rèilig Odhrain sacred burial ground of 48 Scottish Kings
Landmarks Iona Abbey Rèilig Odhrain - Day 5
Dundreggan and Loch Ness
Visit Dundreggan Rewilding Centre to meet a conservation expert who explains Highland ecology and how nature connects with Gaelic cultural heritage. In the afternoon, you can choose between a Loch Ness cruise with tales about Nessie, or visit Uile-bheist Distillery to learn whisky and beer making, sustainability practices, and taste their products.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel B&B, Inverness)
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Dundreggan Rewilding Centre
- Guided tour with conservation expert about Highland ecology
Optional Activities
- Loch Ness Cruise with tales of Nessie
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Uile-bheist Distillery with whisky and beer tasting
Landmarks Dundreggan Rewilding Centre Loch Ness Uile-bheist Distillery 
- Day 6
Blair Castle to Edinburgh
There's an optional morning visit to Blair Castle, home to the Atholl family for over seven centuries, where you can explore nine acres of walled gardens and a deer park. By afternoon you're traveling to Edinburgh. Later there's an optional Scottish dining and live music experience at Ghillie Dhu Georgian hall if you'd like it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Virgin, Edinburgh)
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience at Blair Castle with guided tour
- Explore Blair Castle gardens, walled garden, wooded grove and deer park
- Scottish dining and live music at Ghillie Dhu Georgian hall
Landmarks Blair Castle 
- Day 7
Edinburgh
A Local Expert guides you through Edinburgh along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial and New Town's Georgian architecture, then to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. You'll visit Edinburgh Castle to see the Scottish Crown Jewels and other historical artifacts. The afternoon is free for your own exploration, though an optional guided experience about Royal Edinburgh's history is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Edinburgh: Enjoy a dinner of modern Scottish cuisine in the heart of Edinburgh.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Virgin, Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- Guided tour with Local Expert along Princes Street
- View Scott Memorial
- View neoclassical Georgian facades of New Town
- View Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Visit Edinburgh Castle
- View Scottish Crown Jewels at Edinburgh Castle
- View Mons Meg at Edinburgh Castle
Optional Activities
- Stroll past buildings on the Edinburgh Mile
- Optional Experience: Royal Edinburgh with Local Expert
- Explore Edinburgh at leisure
Landmarks Princes Street Scott Memorial New Town Palace of Holyroodhouse Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile - Day 8
Departure
Your Scotland tour concludes as you say goodbye to your Travel Director and the friends you've made during the trip.
