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from $7,056
United KingdomEdinburgh
4+
9 days, 8 nights private tour
Rating 4.9/5

Scotland Discovery

Discover Scotland's rugged beauty through this private 9-day journey at a relaxed, immersive pace. Beginning and ending in Edinburgh, you'll explore the Highlands with stops in Pitlochry, Inverness, and the Isle of Skye, visiting iconic sites like Edinburgh Castle, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, and the dramatic Trotternish Ridge. Scenic drives through Cairngorms National Park and Glen Coe connect each destination. Ideal for couples seeking a comprehensive Scottish experience blending history, whisky, and breathtaking landscapes.… Read more

Scotland Discovery
Scotland Discovery

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3 days
Edinburgh
Day 1

Arrival


Welcome to the gorgeous ancient city - Edinburgh! Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver at the airport, who transfers you to the hotel for check-in.

The rest of the day free so you can start exploring the magnificent city center on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room.

Day 2

Edinburgh Royal Mile


Today is your first day touring the capital of Scotland - Edinburgh! Following breakfast you meet with a guide in a lobby for a start of a tour of the Royal Mile.

Your tour includes a tour inside of the Edinburgh Castle to explore this famous fortification and enjoy great panoramic views of the city. After the tour (around 4 hours) you return to your hotel.

Day 3

Departure


Following breakfast and check-out from your hotel and start off on the journey across Scotland with your driver-guide.

EdinburghEdinburgh hotel
Travel time8 hClassPrivate Transfer Sedan with Tour in Stirling and Dunkeld
PitlochryPitlochry hotel

Car from Edinburgh to Pitlochry

Description

Your day starts with a visit to the city of Stirling, Scotland's heritage capital which is the home to the finest collection of historic buildings in Scotland. Here you visit the Royal Palace, the jewel of Stirling Castle’s crown and view the King and Queen’s apartments. You also see the original, famous Stirling Heads and the wonderful Royal Kitchens. Then you continue your journey to the lovely village of Dunkeld on the banks of the River Tay. Here you find the Hermitage - a protected site featuring a stretch of magical Perthshire forest. Also known as part of the Perthshire Big Tree Country the Hermitage is home to the giant Douglas firs that you can admire while you make your way to the Black Linn waterfall. Today your journey ends in Pitlochry, a cozy resort town located amongst the stunning scenery of Highland Perthshire.

Pitlochry, United Kingdom

2 days
Pitlochry
Day 3

Arrival in Pitlochry


Upon arrival to a cozy resort town located amongst the stunning scenery of Highland Perthshire, you have a check-in at the hotel and the rest of the day is at your own leisure

Day 4

Departure


Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and continue the journey.

PitlochryPitlochry hotel
Travel time8 hClassPrivate Transfer Sedan with Cairngorms National Park Tour
InvernessInverness hotel

Car from Pitlochry to Inverness

Description

You start the day with a tour of the Blair Castle, the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl and home to Europe's last remaining private regiment, the Atholl Highlanders and discover the unique story of this castle. As you drive north into the Cairngorms National Park you take in the amazing scenery, learn some more about the wonderful wilderness of Scotland: five of the six highest mountains of United Kingdom are located within the park, huge forests of ancient native trees are found here as well as cascading waterfalls and rich wildlife. You then continue to Culloden Moor - the site of the final Jacobite Rising where the Jacobites were finally defeated by government soldiers in 1746. Explore the Culloden Visitor Centre, located beside the battlefield, that features artifacts of the battle and interactive displays that reveal the background to the conflict. Your last stop for today is a visit to the 4000-year-old Bronze Age cemetery complex - Clava Cairns. This exceptionally well preserved prehistoric site casts a light upon the distant history of Highland Scotland. At the end of a tour you are taken to Inverness.

Inverness, United Kingdom

2 days
Inverness
Day 4

Arrival in Inverness


Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.

Day 5

Departure from Inverness


In the morning after breakfast you check out from the hotel and the next stop is the famous Loch Ness.

InvernessInverness hotel
Travel time8 hClassPrivate Transfer Sedan with Castle Tour
Isle of SkyePortree hotel, Isle of Skye

Car from Inverness to Isle of Skye

Description

Together with your private guide-driver have a first stop by the famous Loch Ness - Scotland’s legendary lake - best known for the alleged sightings of a monster. Enjoy a boat ride from the Dochgarroch Lock (at the head of the Loch Ness) to Drumnadrochit where you tour the Urquhart Castle. During the tour you discover the greatest castle in the Highlands and its 1,000 years of dramatic history and distinctly Highland heritage. Your next stop is the Invermoriston where you have a great photo opportunity at the old Thomas Telford bridge that crosses the spectacular River Moriston falls. You then drive past the Five Sisters of Kintail - a high mountain ridge rising steeply from Glen Shiel to a maximum height of 3,501 feet. The five distinctly pointed summits are a well-known landmark. The day is crowned with the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, one of the most recognized castles in Scotland used as the backdrop for countless famous movies. It is perfectly situated on a tiny island, surrounded by water and magnificent scenery. It is certainly a "must-see" Scottish castle! After you cross the Skye Bridge your spectacular journey towards the Isle of Skye ends and you are taken to the hotel. *Note: a cruise is available from April 15 to October 15.

Isle of Skye, United Kingdom

3 days
Isle of Skye
Day 5

Arrival in Portree


Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.

Day 6

Isle Tour


Following breakfast in your hotel, meet your driver-guide for a scenic drive alongside the dramatic Trotternish Ridge with stops at Lealt Waterfall and Kilt Rock. 

After you explore the magic of the Fairy Glen, a delightful miniature Highland landscape and legendary home of the 'wee people'! 

A highlight of the day is the visit to the oldest distillery on the Isle of Skye - Talisker. Here you enjoy a guided tour of the distillery and a tasting of its award-winning Single Malt Scotch, a whiskey that is made by the sea and tells the story of its origin like no other. The tasting will allow you to feel the connection of its smell and taste with the rugged environment of the Isle of Skye. 

You also explore the Portree, the main town on the Isle of Skye and its capital that is located on the east side of Skye overlooking a sheltered bay. 

Day 7

Departure


Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Isle of Skye.

Isle of SkyeIsle of Skye hotel
Travel time8 hClassPrivate Transfer Sedan with Glenfinnan Tour
Fort WilliamFort William hotel

Car from Isle of Skye to Fort William

Description

Meet your driver-guide and start the journey to Fort William. The first stop on your route today is by the Armadale Castle & Gardens, and the Museum of the Isles (entrance tickets not included) and after you continue the journey to Fort William. The last stop for today is at Glenfinnan Monument & Visitor Centre. Here you have an opportunity to witness great views of the dramatic mountains, Loch Shiel and the viaduct.

Fort William, United Kingdom

2 days
Fort William
Day 7

Arrival in Fort William

Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.

Day 8

Departure

Following breakfast in your hotel, you meet your driver-guide for your last touring day and return to Edinburgh.

Fort WilliamFort William hotel
Travel time8 hClassPrivate Transfer Sedan with Tour of Inveraray Castle
EdinburghEdinburgh hotel

Car from Fort William to Edinburgh

Description

Enjoiy a scenic drive to Edinburgh via Glen Coe and Inveraray Castle which is considered as one of the most spectacular drive in Scotland. This narrow valley of Glen Coe is where the bloody massacre of the MacDonalds took place in 1692. Glen Coe with its mountain peaks carved out by the glaciers and volcanic explosions is also an iconic film location: it is featured in the James Bond's Skyfall and Harry Potter movies. Here you have a chance to visit the Glencoe Visitor Center and Exhibition (entrance tickets not included). One of the main highlights on your way to Edinburgh is the amazing Inveraray Castle features in Downtown Abbey. You will visit the romantic Castle & Gardens on the shores of Loch Fyne and discover one of Scotland’s finest stately homes. After the tour you make your way to Edinburgh hotel. *Note: Inveraray Castle is available for visit from April 2d till October 31st.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 days
Edinburgh
Day 8

Arrival in Edinburgh


Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.

Day 9

Departure


This is the last day of your adventure! In the morning after breakfast you check out from the hotel and driver takes you to the airport for your flight back home.

We hope you had a journey of a lifetime and we will be looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

What's included

Exceptional downtown hotel accommodations
Guided sightseeing tours with expert English-speaking guides
Delicious breakfasts at your hotels
Entrances to Scott Monument, Edinburgh Castle and more
Entrances to Scott Monument, Edinburgh Castle and more
Tickets and intercity transportation as per itinerary
Professional meeting services at the airport
Dedicated support team before and during your trip

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