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- Platinum Operator
- Globus
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 8 - 46
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Glasgow's historic architecture
- Tour the Royal Burgh of Culross
- Visit Edinburgh Castle's Crown Jewels
- Attend the Edinburgh Military Tattoo
- Discover the Isle of Skye's landscapes
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 ARRIVE IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
- Day 2 GLASGOW–FALKIRK–ROYAL BURGH OF CULROSS–LINLITHGOW–EDINBURGH
- Day 3 EDINBURGH
- Day 4 EDINBURGH. EXCURSION TO ABBOTSFORD
- Day 5 EDINBURGH–ST. ANDREWS–PITLOCHRY–INVERNESS
- Day 6 INVERNESS. HIGHLANDS EXCURSION
- Day 7 INVERNESS–THURSO
- Day 8 THURSO. EXCURSION TO THE ORKNEY ISLANDS
- Day 9 THURSO–ULLAPOOL–ISLE OF SKYE
- Day 10 ISLE OF SKYE
- Day 11 ISLE OF SKYE–GLENFINNAN–FORT WILLIAM-OBAN
- Day 12 OBAN. EXCURSION TO ISLES OF MULL AND IONA
- Day 13 OBAN –INVERARAY–GLASGOW
- Day 14 GLASGOW
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
Operated by
Globus
Number of tours
422
Age Range
5 to 80 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- GuideRather poor
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationAverage
- FoodAverage
- ABecky· October 11th, 2023The tour director was quite knowledgeable, the driver expert and the itinerary was excellent.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Globus
- ACarl· October 11th, 2023Scottish Highlands & Islands Tour- Pacing was great. Many sights seen & history learned about. There wasn't much on the last day. Tour guide & driver were both excellent. Staying 2 nights at each hotel (except the 1st and last night) was appreciated and made things much more relaxed.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Globus
- AAnonymous· October 11th, 2023Scottish Highlands & Islands Tour- Pacing was excellent. Staying 2 nights at each hotel is MUCH better than having to repack & do luggage each day. Our tour guide Matthew Bell & tour driver Mark were both outstanding!Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Globus
- AJanet· October 10th, 2023I chose this trip because it covered all of the areas of the country that I wanted to see. I was not disappointed.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Globus
- ALynne· October 10th, 2023This was a fabulous trip thanks to the Globus trip planning and particularly to the two gentlemen on the trip, Matthew and Mark.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Globus
- AAnonymous· October 9th, 2023The tour was well organized and ran. Globus had contingency plans when things had to change unexpectedly. Everything went smoothly.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Globus
- ALouise· October 9th, 2023MATTHEW DID AN EXCELLENT JOB OF PROVIDING INFORMATION AND MAKING SURE EVERYTHING WENT WELL. MARK DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB DRIVING THE COACH.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Globus
- ASigrid· October 9th, 2023It was a very well organized tour with an excellent tour guide and bus driver.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Globus
- AMike· October 9th, 2023Well organized! Guide and driver excellent in every way.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Globus
- AStephanie· October 8th, 2023The itinerary was thorough and when the passenger ferry cancelled Globus rebooked our group on the larger ferry so we could still get to Orkney, which was important to most of the group.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Globus
Dates & Availability
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- From Saturday9 Aug, 2025To Friday22 Aug, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $9,289 per person
- From Saturday16 Aug, 2025To Friday29 Aug, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $9,289 per person
- From Saturday23 Aug, 2025To Friday5 Sep, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $9,859 per person
- From Saturday30 Aug, 2025To Friday12 Sep, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $8,839 per person
- 3 Other Unavailable Departures
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday6 Sep, 2025To Friday19 Sep, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $8,839 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday13 Sep, 2025To Friday26 Sep, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $8,839 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday20 Sep, 2025To Friday3 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $8,839 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Saturday27 Sep, 2025To Friday10 Oct, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $8,639 per person
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday4 Oct, 2025To Friday17 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $7,659 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Saturday2 May, 2026To Friday15 May, 2026This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $10,109 per person
- Instant Confirmation-10%From Saturday9 May, 2026To Friday22 May, 2026EnglishFrom:$9,129NZ $8,216 per personMultiple Room Types
What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- A
Aaron
Asked on June 20th, 2025Does this tour include Finigal's Cave?
GlobusOperator•Written June 2025No, this tour does not include Finigal's Cave. That may be something you would have to set up independently.
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Marc
Asked on June 9th, 2025Are any tours suitable for us? We are over 80 and limited in walking far.
- GlobusOperator•Written June 2025
Our tours are designed with demographic of 60+ in mind, often having guests in seventies and eighties. If you want to discuss specifics, we recommend having our welfare team assess your limitations and determine if we can accommodate you comfortably.
- GlobusOperator•Written June 2025
Please ensure all guests are fully ambulatory, able to climb 15 steps, and walk short distances. Guests should be capable of boarding a motorcoach and keeping up with the tour. Guests cannot stay on board the motorcoach to skip excursions. Those with mobility impairments must travel with an able-bodied companion.
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Luke
Asked on May 26th, 2025Do you have limitations on availability &/or excess fee prices for individuals travelling alone? If so what would you suggest as best course of action to follow to be able to have the best opportunity without being singled out (excuse the pun!)?
- GlobusOperator•Written May 2025
There will be a single supplement fee that you will need to pay. Please let us know when you were looking at wanting to travel and we can advise cost and availability.
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Anthony
Asked on February 5th, 2025I am an 80+ year old woman. How much walking is there? More importantly, how much standing?
- GlobusOperator•Written February 2025
This tour will require a considerable amount of activity, and you may need to climb up a full flights of steps, navigate uneven terrain or stand for prolonged periods of time.
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Gregory
Asked on November 26th, 2024Can you tell me maximum group size on the Platinum Scottish Highlands and Islands please
- GlobusOperator•Written November 2024
Maximum size for this tour will be 48 passengers.
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Paul
Asked on November 26th, 2024What is the process if the tour departure I want is fully booked?
- GlobusOperator•Written November 2024
If the departure date you prefer is fully booked, the tour operator will typically offer alternative dates or possibly add you to a waitlist. Contacting the tour operator directly will provide options and additional assistance.
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Gregory
Asked on November 25th, 2024Is the there an optional excursion for the LOCH NESS CRUISE AND URQUHART CASTLE on this tour?
- GlobusOperator•Written November 2024
This tour does not include the Loch Ness cruise or the Urguhart Castle tours.
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Robert
Asked on August 27th, 2024How can I find information on the cost of optional tours?
- GlobusOperator•Written August 2024
You can typically get information about the cost of optional tours from the tour operator or the official tour booking platform. Prices may vary, so it is advisable to directly contact the operator or check their website for the most current details.
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Robert
Asked on May 5th, 2024Does this tour include the flight from Halifax, Nova Scotia and back.
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Robert
Traveler•Written May 2024My name is NOT Maria!!. If you cannot get my name right, WHY, should I even look at your tours.
- GlobusOperator•Written May 2024
We do not offer flights to the start and end of the tour. You will have to book your flights independently.
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Tamara
Asked on April 23rd, 2024Am I not able to travel solo on the highlands and islands tour as the accommodation options seem to be for minimum 2 people?
- GlobusOperator•Written April 2024
Singles are on request for this departure, meaning we would not be able to outright confirm a single immediately. If you are still interested in this departure date, we can create a reservation and request a single for you (no guarantee). Alternatively, if you are flexible with dates of travel, we have a departure for this tour on the 29th June that can confirm a single traveler.
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Tamara
Traveler•Written April 2024Are you able to tell me how long before the departure date a single could be guaranteed?
- GlobusOperator•Written April 2024
Once a reservation has been created, we would need to send the request to our Operations team for approval. Typically, this process takes approximately 3-4 business days to receive a response.
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