Best of Scotland
8 days
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Private Guided
Explore the best of Scotland on this 8-day adventure. Begin in Edinburgh with a stroll along the Royal Mile and a visit to Edinburgh Castle. Travel through the scenic Highlands to Inverness, where you'll cruise on Loch Ness and enjoy a full-day tour of the Isle of Skye. Continue to Glasgow via the Jacobite Steam Train and a picturesque cruise, soaking in t...
From$3,638
Overview
Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Edinburgh Castle
- Loch Ness
- Isle of Skye
- Jacobite Steam Train
What's this trip about?
Explore the best of Scotland on this 8-day adventure. Begin in Edinburgh with a stroll along the Royal Mile and a visit to Edinburgh Castle. Travel through the scenic Highlands to Inverness, where you'll cruise on Loch Ness and enjoy a full-day tour of the Isle of Skye. Continue to Glasgow via the Jacobite Steam Train and a picturesque cruise, soaking in the dramatic landscapes of the Highlands. Conclude with a city tour of Glasgow and a whisky-tasting experience at the Clydeside Distillery. This journey captures the essence of Scotland's history, culture, and natural beauty.
Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityEdinburgh
End CityGlasgow
Travel Themes
Destinations
Attractions
Activities
Min Group Size
Trip includes
- Exceptional downtown hotel accommodations
- Guided sightseeing tours with expert English-speaking guides
- Delicious breakfasts at your hotels
- Tickets and intercity transportation as per itinerary
- Professional meeting services at the airport
- Dedicated support team before and during your trip
- Entrances to Scott Monument, Edinburgh Castle and more
Itinerary
Day 1 Edinburgh | Arrival
Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.
Accommodation: Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Arrival: Private Transfer Sedan
Accommodation: Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Arrival: Private Transfer Sedan
Meal: Breakfast included
Day 2 Edinburgh | Edinburgh Royal Mile
Following breakfast you get to explore the capital of Scotland - Edinburgh!
Together with the guide you start a 4-hour tour of the Old Town and explore this culturally and historically important part of the city. Today you walk along the famous R...
Day 3 Edinburgh | Day at Leisure & Optional Tour
Today is free for you to enjoy and explore Edinburgh on your own. We recommend visiting the Scotish Gallery of Arts, the Queens Gallery, or the famous "Our Dynamic Earth" exhibition.
Also you may choose one of our carefully planned optional tours.
Day 4 Edinburgh | Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Edinburgh.
Accommodation: Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Car from Edinburgh to Inverness
Departure <- 6 h -> Arrival
Description for connection
Accommodation: Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Car from Edinburgh to Inverness
Departure <- 6 h -> Arrival
Description for connection
Day 5 Inverness | Full Day Group Tour Isle of Skye
Enjoy the beauty of the untouched nature in its glory, embarking on a full day tour to the famous Isle of Skye.
After an early start, you leave the city and travel along the Great Glen Fault Line towards Loch Ness. Here, you have a chance to spot the monster and ...
After an early start, you leave the city and travel along the Great Glen Fault Line towards Loch Ness. Here, you have a chance to spot the monster and ...
Day 6 Inverness | Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Inverness.
Accommodation: Kingsmills Hotel
Car from Inverness to Glasgow
Departure <- 12 h -> Arrival
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Day 6 Glasgow | Arrival
Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.
Accommodation: Apex City of Glasgow Hotel
Meal: Breakfast included
Accommodation: Apex City of Glasgow Hotel
Meal: Breakfast included
Day 7 Glasgow | Glasgow City Tour & Clydeside Distillery Tour and Tasting
Following breakfast in your hotel, meet your guide and start a 4-hour walking tour. Together you explore the gems and the great historical importance of Glasgow.
This port city on the River Clyde, famous for its shipbuilding industry, is famed for...
Day 8 Glasgow | Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Glasgow.
Accommodation: Apex City of Glasgow Hotel
Departure: Private Transfer Sedan
Accommodation: Apex City of Glasgow Hotel
Departure: Private Transfer Sedan
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Price From $3,638
Price per day$455
Last Updated: 2/15/2025
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International flights
- Multiple arrival/departure transfers
- Other meals not mentioned in the program
- Optional tours and services
- Local city taxes and all personal expenses.
Accommodation
Transportation & Flights
Cruise on connection,
Cancellation policy
MODIFICATION AND CANCELLATION POLICIES
Modification: Rescheduling trip
If you would like to reschedule or postpone your Program, we will do our best to minimize any cancelation fees charged by end suppliers (hotels, museums, etc.). All funds recovered can be applied towards your next Program arranged with the Company.
Modification: Change of programs
You can make adjustments to your program up to 30 days before your Program start, after which we will charge a modification fee of USD 150. Cancelation or modification fees charged by third parties are to be paid by the Customer.
Cancelation policies Moment of cancellation (days before Program start) Cancellation fee (% of the Program price) Refund (% of the Program price) 90 days or more 20% 80% From 60 to 89 days before 65% 35% From 31 to 59 days before 80% 20% 30 days or less 100% None
Optional services, which are booked separately from the program, are subject to the cancelation fees of vendors.
Travel Insurance
The Company recommends all Customers to obtain trip insurance. In the event of trip cancellation or interruption, this may be the only source of reimbursement.
Visa requirements
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: VISAS, PASSPORTS, INSURANCE
The Company is not responsible for delays, changes, or cancellation costs resulting from incorrect, incomplete, expired, or missing travel documents. Customers are solely responsible for having valid documents for their trips. The Company bears no responsibility for visa documents, absence of such, or incorrectly issued visas. The Company is not responsible for governments, consulates, border authorities, or airlines that may prevent Customers from starting or continuing their trips.
Visas
Some of the trips organized by the Company occur to countries that require visas for the Customers. While the Company does not represent any government or any government agencies, it may assist Customers in the preparation of documents for obtaining travel visas. However, the Company does not guarantee that visas will be issued. The Company is not responsible and will not be held liable for any denial of entry to any country.
Passports
Important: Please note that your passport should be valid for at least six (6) months after the last day in the country of visit. Please make sure to check your passport’s expiration date.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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