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Top Scotland Budget Ruins & Archaeology Trips & Packages 2025/2026

Our 49 most popular Scotland Budget Ruins & Archaeology Trips & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 16 tour companies. 2 reviews.

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Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal Cruise

By The Majestic Line

none

4.9/5 Excellent

87 reviews

Small Ship Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Highlights

Explore the spectacular views of Loch Linnhe
Visit Neptune's Staircase
Discover the famous Urquhart Castle
Explore a traditional Highland village, Drumnadrochit

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"We had a really terrible 10 days aboard the Glen Etive. They are short staffed so used temporary and inexperienced staff. The customer care was poor, cabins not cleaned, boat broke down, we did not get to the outer Hebrides- instead travelling up and down the Scottish coast. We felt unsafe on the tender - receiving help from the RNLI on one occasion. We hardly slept on the hard beds. Overall. Would not recommend to anyone"

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7 days From$2,730

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Islay and the Southern Hebrides Cruise

By The Majestic Line

none

4.9/5 Excellent

87 reviews

Small Ship Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Highlights

Explore Isle of Mull
Visit to the well-preserved ruins
Visit the gardens at Colonsay House
Visit the Jura Distillery

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

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11 days From$5,868

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Norway and Scotland: Fjordlands to the Inner Hebrides

By National Geographic Expeditions

preferred

3.5/5 Great

30 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Kayak the mirror-like waters of Norway’s Sognefjorden, and discover hidden inlets by Zodiac.
Spot puffins, guillemots, and razorbills along the cliffs of Noss, and visit a renowned seabird research station on Fair Isle—located on the migration flyway.
Hike to the lighthouse at Sumburgh Head, explore splendid gardens at Loch Ewe, and dive the historic wrecks of Scapa Flow.
Discover an archaeological treasure trove: Viking longhouses in the Shetlands, Stone Age megaliths in the Orkneys, and the sacred Christian sites of Iona.

Themes

50 Plus, Sailing, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"We booked a National Geographic expedition Holland and Belgium by River. The promotional literature promised a 14-day deposit refund window. The “invoice” was marked “non-refundable” deposit. We completed the National Geographic Traveler Information. About 8 days later we received the “Travel Agreement” to be signed. We both approved and signed the National Geographic documents. A Cruise Line Travel agreement was enclosed but had no signature line. This document contained language which was unacceptable. We submitted the signed NatGeo documents. The following day we canceled the trip due to the unacceptable Cruise Line language. Cancellation was made 12 days after booking and no deposit was returned. We were told on the phone that the refund deadline was triggered by the 14 day window OR signatures on the Travel Agreement which ever came first. This was NEW information. To date, we have received NO refund of our $1000. We cancelled our trip within the advertised 14 day window."

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8 days From$7,990

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Explore Ireland & Scotland

By Great Value Vacations

preferred

1/5 Terrible

100+ reviews

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Dublin

Highlights

Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 15 days!

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"All was awesome"

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11 days From$2,370

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Royal Edinburgh

By Great Value Vacations

preferred

4.1/5 Great

100+ reviews

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Edinburgh

Highlights

Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 7 days!
Royal Edinburgh Ticket
St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife (ASA)

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"All was awesome"

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5 days From$2,381

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Essential Britain & Ireland

By Great Value Vacations

preferred

4.1/5 Great

100+ reviews

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Dublin, Edinburgh, London, York

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"All was awesome"

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10 days From$4,118

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Royal Scotland

By Great Value Vacations

preferred

4.1/5 Great

100+ reviews

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Edinburgh, Foy, Inverness, Perth

Highlights

Scottish Explorer Pass (14-day)

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"All was awesome"

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8 days From$2,599

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Dublin & Edinburgh

By Great Value Vacations

preferred

4.1/5 Great

100+ reviews

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Dublin, Edinburgh

Highlights

Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 9 days!
Dublin Big Bus Essential Hop-on/Hop-off - 48-hour
Royal Edinburgh Ticket

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"All was awesome"

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7 days From$1,771

Scotland Budget Ruins & Archaeology Trips & Packages Reviews

Lindsey

Feb 2019

Written on

NIGHTMARE Experience

I've been on two trips with Great Value and loved the experience, however, our last trip has been a NIGHTMARE. From no communication from Great Value, to finding out...

Tour: Explore Ireland & Scotland

Apr 2021

Written on

DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY!

We purchased travel insurance because we knew there was a good chance plans would change and get pushed back due to COVID. We booked the trip, purchased travel insur...

Tour: England, Scotland & Ireland

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