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49 Scotland Budget Ruins & Archaeology Trips & Packages trips. Tours from 16 tour companies. 2 reviews.

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St Kilda: an Outer Hebridean Cruise
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Hirta - a UNESCO world heritage site
  • See the sea cliffs of the St Kilda islands
  • Explore the islands of the Outer Hebrides and the Small Islands

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, 50 Plus, Birding, Sailing, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise, Singles Travel, Relaxing Retreats, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I had a simply marvellous and memorable experience aboard St Hilda with the Mull Odyssey cruise. Christophe and Kerry were fantastic, helpful , lovely people. Everybody was great company! The land and seascapes were quite amazing, the light and shade effects wonderful. I know and love the West Coast of Scotland, and this is a wonderful way of seeing it. Highlights were the peace of Iona, the puffins within a couple of feet on Lunga, the fantastic mountains of Mull reflected in the water.... I could go on for ever! Quite the best holiday of my life!"

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York, the Dales, Lake District & Hadrian's Wall
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Alnwick Castle - Internationally renowned as a major shooting location for the Harry Potter franchise and Downton Abbey, this superb 1000 year old site offers the archetypal English castle experience.
  • York Minster - Majestic Gothic spires reach up into the York sky on one of Europe’s largest cathedrals, a focal point for dramatic events throughout English history.
  • Robin Hood’s Bay - This beautifully preserved fishing village offers a stunning contrast between its pretty cottages and rugged cliffside setting.
  • Yorkshire Dales - The fiercely rugged and verdant expanse is a haven for plant species and hosts some of the UK’s most diverse wildlife, with the beautiful Gothic-influenced city of York at its centre.
  • Wordsworth’s Cottage - Famed abode of the poet William Wordsworth and the refuge where he produced some of his greatest works, this cottage is full of the great man’s secrets and truths.
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"BE WARNED THEY CHARGE 10% CANCELLATION WITH ANY CANCELLATION. We have 7 months before we leave for our trip and just made the reservation less than a week ago and they charged us the 10%. We are planning a 2 and half month backpacking trip and we were trying to plan our activities. We saw good reviews and made a reservation. After a few days we realized our plans had changed and needed to cancel. Even though the website states cancellations are okay they still charge a 10% cancellation fee. I just want to make sure anyone else who chooses Rabbie´s is aware they will be charged 10% even though it isn´t clear on the website itself. Happy travels."

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Compass Buster
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Beautiful Isle of Skye
  • Enjoy the Jacobite Steam Train (aka the 'Hogwarts Express')
  • Clava Cairns and Culloden as seen in Outlander
  • Loch Ness free day with adventure activity options
  • Traditional Hebridean blackhouse
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Great one day tour up to Loch Ness from Edinburgh. Greg was a great tour operator, gave us tons of insights on all of the things we drove by! Gave us recommendations etc. Would highly recommend this tour company. Found the brochure in our hotel lobby!"

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Custom Designed Trip
Lodging level
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Physical level
N/A

Highlights

  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $150 per person per day
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Highland Fling
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Isle of Skye’s awe-inspiring scenery
  • Ride the Jacobite Steam Train as seen in Harry Potter (summer only)
  • Visit a Highland whisky distillery
  • Overnight on the banks of Loch Ness
  • Ferry across the sea (summer only)
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Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Great one day tour up to Loch Ness from Edinburgh. Greg was a great tour operator, gave us tons of insights on all of the things we drove by! Gave us recommendations etc. Would highly recommend this tour company. Found the brochure in our hotel lobby!"

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Island Explorer
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy the Jacobite Steam Train (aka the 'Hogwarts Express')
  • Visit to Clava Cairns and Culloden as seen in Outlander
  • Skara Brae Stone Age village
  • Visit a Highland whisky distillery
  • Explore Orkney and Tomb of the Eagles
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Great one day tour up to Loch Ness from Edinburgh. Greg was a great tour operator, gave us tons of insights on all of the things we drove by! Gave us recommendations etc. Would highly recommend this tour company. Found the brochure in our hotel lobby!"

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London - Edinburgh - Dublin by Air
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Vacation / Holiday Package
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Begin inLondon(a city rich in history and encompassing modern conveniences; pubs, shopping, food and nightlife).
  • Edinburgh(a cozy capital city with a fairytale feel).
  • Dublin(a delightful mix of medieval, Georgian and modern architecture, a wealth of history and culture, a legendary literary tradition).

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly

What travelers are saying

"We booked in February via TripMasters for a trip to Italy in June. Everything was confirmed in February, after our payment. However, in May, right before our trip, we were told that our hotel in Venice had become unavailable. This is from the email sent by TripMasters : "We were just informed that Sant`Antonin Hotel will not be able to honor our reservation that is why our vendor is offering the following alternative properties that is a free upgrade to 4 stars Hotel: 1st Option: Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana - Upgrade to 4**** Via Alfredo Ceccherini 21, Mestre, VE, 30174, ITA Room type: Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed Bedding type: 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed 2nd Option: Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera - Upgrade to 4**** Via Malamocco 14, Mestre, VE, 30175, ITA Room type: Starndar, Multiple Beds 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed Note that these rooms are not booked yet. We need your approval. Please let us know if you accept, or if you need further information do not hesitate to contact us." Neither hotel has the traditional style we were looking for, so we declined and scrambled to find among the much more limited inventory than when we booked our trip in February an acceptable alternative. It's only until we finished our trip and got to know the area better did we realize how far away the two alternative options TripMasters are from Venice (>1 hour each way to Venice via public transportation) and how much cheaper they are compared with our original choice (right in the center of Venice and has stellar reviews). We just felt lucky that we didn't take the bait and fell into their trap. Otherwise, our trip would have been ruined. It's quite blatant when they had the gut to mention this in their email: "a free upgrade to 4 stars Hotel" without disclosing the much different location of the two alternatives. We dislike being treated so dishonestly and will never use them again."

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Scotland Family Vacation
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Tour of Scottish Castles
  • Loch Ness Exhibition Center and Canoeing
  • Callanish Standing Stones
  • Horseback Riding and Archery at Rothiemurchus Estate*

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, High Adventure, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"I went on this trip with some misgivings, as my only other experience with this type of tour was a winter Tauck Family Bridges tour of Italy, that was not a good experience. Well, I am SO glad I went, as my daughter and I had a marvelous time. Disney did an amazing job of organizing this trip - I still can't believe how much they managed to fit into essentially 8 days. I also can't believe how much fun it all was! The guides were tremendous. First of all, unlike Tauck (where we traveled with one tour manager), here we had two guides with us the entire time - one a licensed guide in Greece (i.e., a native, very knowledgeable about the country and able to really take us through the historical and archaeological sites) and the other an American who has been guiding in Greece for years. The interaction between the guides was very warm, as was their way of relating to the guests. This was a complete contrast with Tauck. Here people really got to know each other, the young people had a great time with each other, and, of course, Greece itself is just magnificent. I will certainly travel with Disney again!"

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Dublin - Edinburgh - London and Paris
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Vacation / Holiday Package
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • VisitDublin(overflowing with tradition; old pubs and trendy coffee shops among castles and majestic countryside).
  • Edinburgh(a fairytale setting with gorgeous architecture).
  • London(a world center of theatre, art, music, literature and cultureIt's also a city of colorful markets, great shopping, green open spaces and a cosmopolitan culture).
  • Paris(the romantic City of Lights, theEiffel Towerand The Louvre).

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, Train & Rail Journeys, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"We booked in February via TripMasters for a trip to Italy in June. Everything was confirmed in February, after our payment. However, in May, right before our trip, we were told that our hotel in Venice had become unavailable. This is from the email sent by TripMasters : "We were just informed that Sant`Antonin Hotel will not be able to honor our reservation that is why our vendor is offering the following alternative properties that is a free upgrade to 4 stars Hotel: 1st Option: Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana - Upgrade to 4**** Via Alfredo Ceccherini 21, Mestre, VE, 30174, ITA Room type: Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed Bedding type: 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed 2nd Option: Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera - Upgrade to 4**** Via Malamocco 14, Mestre, VE, 30175, ITA Room type: Starndar, Multiple Beds 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed Note that these rooms are not booked yet. We need your approval. Please let us know if you accept, or if you need further information do not hesitate to contact us." Neither hotel has the traditional style we were looking for, so we declined and scrambled to find among the much more limited inventory than when we booked our trip in February an acceptable alternative. It's only until we finished our trip and got to know the area better did we realize how far away the two alternative options TripMasters are from Venice (>1 hour each way to Venice via public transportation) and how much cheaper they are compared with our original choice (right in the center of Venice and has stellar reviews). We just felt lucky that we didn't take the bait and fell into their trap. Otherwise, our trip would have been ruined. It's quite blatant when they had the gut to mention this in their email: "a free upgrade to 4 stars Hotel" without disclosing the much different location of the two alternatives. We dislike being treated so dishonestly and will never use them again."

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Scotland Budget Ruins & Archaeology Trips & Packages Reviews

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Lindsey

Feb 2019

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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...

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MR

Apr 2021

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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...

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