Itinerary
- Day 1
Edinburgh
You'll arrive in Edinburgh and get settled into your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to wander around the city's charming streets at your own pace. This gives you time to get oriented and grab dinner somewhere local if you're feeling up to it.
Optional Activities
- Explore Edinburgh city streets
- Day 2
Loch Ness - Fort Augustus
Head north from Edinburgh through Scottish landscapes, passing the iconic Kelpies and Stirling Castle along the way. You'll cross the Highland Fault Line into the Highlands, then travel through Rannoch Moor and Glencoe's dramatic valley before continuing beneath Ben Nevis. Later you'll reach Fort Augustus on Loch Ness where there's free time for lunch, a walk along the canal, or an optional Loch Ness cruise if you're interested. After that, it's the drive back to Edinburgh.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour through Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands
- 50-minute circular cruise on Loch Ness (weather dependent)
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Fort Augustus
- Walk by the Caledonian Canal
- Additional Loch Ness exploration
Landmarks/POIs The Kelpies Stirling Castle Rannoch Moor Glencoe Ben Nevis Loch Ness Caledonian Canal Cairngorms National Park Forth Rail Bridge - Day 3
Scottish Borders & Hadrian's Wall
Travel along the old Roman Dere Street into the Scottish Borders and stop in Jedburgh to explore the 12th-century Abbey ruins. From there, head to Carter Bar at the Scotland-England border, then cross into Northumberland for a walk along Hadrian's Wall at Steel Rigg. On the return journey, you'll pass through Dumfries and Galloway, visiting the spa town of Moffat before heading back to Edinburgh past the Pentland Hills.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & the Scottish Borders
- Entrance to Vindolanda and Roman Army Museum (or Housesteads Roman Fort when Vindolanda closed)
- Walk along Hadrian's Wall at Steel Rigg
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Jedburgh narrow streets
- Admire Jedburgh Abbey ruins
- Explore Moffat town
Landmarks/POIs Dere Street Jedburgh Abbey Carter Bar Cheviot Hills Hadrian's Wall Steel Rigg Vindolanda Roman Army Museum (Housesteads Roman Fort) Moffat Pentland Hills Regional Park - Day 4
Highland Perthshire & Whisky
Cross the Queensferry Crossing toward Fife, then head north through the Lowlands into Highland Perthshire. You'll explore Dunkeld's cathedral and village streets, walk through the Hermitage woodland to Black Linn Falls, and have free time in Pitlochry to grab lunch. Next comes the Queen's View overlooking Loch Tummel and Schiehallion, then you'll visit Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery for an optional whisky tour and tasting or just to relax in the bar. The drive back to Edinburgh wraps up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky
- Woodland walk at the Hermitage to Black Linn Falls
- Dewar's Aberfeldy Whisky Distillery tour and tasting experience (3 drams of whisky including exclusive dram directly from cask)
Optional Activities
- Explore Dunkeld cathedral
- Lunch in Pitlochry
- Browse Pitlochry pubs and cafés
- Visit Queen's View overlook
Landmarks/POIs Queensferry Crossing Forth Rail Bridge Dunkeld Cathedral River Tay Hermitage Black Linn Falls Pitlochry Highland Perthshire Queen's View Loch Tummel Schiehallion Aberfeldy Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery - Day 5
East Neuk & St Andrews
Start at the Forth Bridges Viewpoint where you can see three bridges spanning different eras. From there, cross into Fife and explore the East Neuk's fishing villages, stopping in Anstruther to stroll the cobbled streets and harbour. Continue to St Andrews for lunch and free time to visit the Old Course, explore cathedral and castle ruins, or try local ice cream. You'll finish in the royal village of Falkland with its palace and streets featured in Outlander before returning to Edinburgh past Loch Leven.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Forth Bridges Viewpoint
- Explore Anstruther's cobbled streets and harbour
- Try local ice cream at Jannetta's Gelateria
- Visit the Old Course in St Andrews
- Explore cathedral and castle ruins in St Andrews
- Stroll along St Andrews beach
- Explore Falkland village and palace
Landmarks/POIs Forth Bridges Viewpoint Forth Rail Bridge East Neuk Anstruther St Andrews University of St Andrews Old Course St Andrews Cathedral St Andrews Castle Jannetta's Gelateria Falkland Falkland Palace Loch Leven Firth of Forth - Day 6
Edinburgh
You have a free day in Edinburgh to explore at your own pace. Choose your own activities based on what interests you most, whether that's diving into history, getting out into nature, or just soaking up the city's atmosphere and local vibe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Edinburgh at your leisure
- Day 7
Departure
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end. Time to head to the airport or continue on with your own plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
