Country Roads of Scotland (Summer, Classic)

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Set foot on the stomping grounds of the Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, see the grand Georgian architecture of Glasgow and sail across the sea to the Isle of Skye—the most beautiful island of the Inner Hebrides. Enjoy a quieter pace of life on the tranquil Orkney islands as you explore the 1000-year-old Norse Town of Kirkwall and the mysterious Ring of Brodgar....
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Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Set foot on the stomping grounds of the Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, see the grand Georgian architecture of Glasgow and sail across the sea to the Isle of Skye—the most beautiful island of the Inner Hebrides. Enjoy a quieter pace of life on the tranquil Orkney islands as you explore the 1000-year-old Norse Town of Kirkwall and the mysterious Ring of Brodgar. In Wick, whet your whistle with a wee dram of whisky at the Old Pulteney Distillery or visit the fascinating Heritage Museum on this Insight Choice. After exploring the charming cobbled streets of St. Andrews, enjoy cream tea at Atholl Palace.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityEdinburgh
End CityGlasgow

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Welcome to Edinburgh

Join your Travel Director for dinner at a local restaurant. On select departures, during your time in Edinburgh you will also attend The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo — a colourful mix of pipes and drums, dance and display, set against the floodlit backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.

Malmaison, Edinburgh

Dinner

Day 2: Edinburgh, The Capital of Culture

Join a Local Expert to see the highlights of the city. In the Old Town, see the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of the King. Drive along Princes Street to the ornate Scott Memorial, then see the 18th century New Town with its neoclassical Geor...

Day 3: To St. Andrews and the Highland Capital of Inverness

Cross the Firth of Forth into Fife and journey to St. Andrews, passing the Old Course, home of golf since its creation in the 15th century. Enjoy free time to explore. Perhaps stroll to West Sands Beach where the famous 'Chariots of Fire' scene was filmed? Alternative...

Day 4: Culloden, Loch Ness and onto Thurso

Keep your eyes peeled for the Loch Ness monster this morning during a scenic drive along the legendary lake. See Culloden Battlefield in the morning, where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite army was crushed in 1746. Visit the Culloden Visitor Centre. Next, with Insight...

Day 5: A Day in the Orkney Islands

Start the day by boarding the ferry to the beautiful Orkney Islands where the countryside is breathtakingly majestic and the tranquillity supports a quieter pace of life. Here the hardy locals say they live ‘below the wind and above the water.’ Your Travel Director ac...

Day 6: Over the Sea to Skye

Travel through stunning, pristine landscapes along the northern coast with its white sandy beaches, and further inland to misty valleys and glens, lochs and rushing waters. Then it’s ‘Over the Sea to Skye,’ the largest and most beautiful island of the Inner Hebrides. ...

Day 7: Through the Scottish Highlands to Glencoe Relaxed Start

This morning explore this wild and beautiful island on your own, before crossing to the Kyle of Lochalsh. Stop for a photo at remote Eilean Donan Castle, which under a clear sky offers a perfect reflection in its loch. Move on to the WWII Commando Memorial where there...

Day 8: Along the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond to Glasgow Relaxed Start

Spend time around peaceful Loch Lomond, ‘Queen of Scottish Lochs’ according to Sir Walter Scott and the largest in Great Britain. Perhaps experience the beauty and tranquillity of the loch with an optional cruise before continuing to Glasgow? An orientation drive thro...

Day 9: Depart Glasgow

Today, bid farewell to your journey along the country roads of Scotland as you transfer to the airport.

Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$400
Last Updated: 12/20/2024
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26 Apr 2025
04 May 2025
$4,375
$5,725
03 May 2025
11 May 2025
$5,350
$6,770
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$4,475
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17 May 2025
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$4,475
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01 Jun 2025
$4,475
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$4,495
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$5,395
$6,845
09 Jun 2025
17 Jun 2025
$4,495
$5,805

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Accommodation

  • Malmaison, Edinburgh
  • Kingsmills, Inverness
  • The Pentland, Thurso
  • The Dunollie, Broadford
  • Ballachulish, Glencoe
  • Radisson Blu, Glasgow
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Meals Included
  • 6 Dinner (D)
  • 8 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Afternoon Tea (AT)
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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Trip ID
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