Experience Scotland: Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness, Oban, and Glasgow

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Discover Scotland’s rich history, culture, art, castles, whisky, cultural heritage and nature. This independent travel vacation incorporates the must-see gems of Scotland with plenty of free-time to take in the sites and explore.
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    Discover Scotland’s rich history, culture, art, castles, whisky, cultural heritage and nature. This independent travel vacation incorporates the must-see gems of Scotland with plenty of free-time to take in the sites and explore.

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Day 1 : Edinburgh

Today you have a free morning to explore Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland and one of the world’s most fascinating cities. Situated on a series of hills, Edinburgh is often called “the Athens of the North.” The Old Town and New Town sections are a UNESCO World Herita...

Day 2 : Edinburgh

After breakfast can spend the day exploring Edinburgh. If you are interested in genealogy and Scottish ancestry, visit Scotland’s People Centre, the largest family history center in Scotland and home to the National Record of Scotland. It’s located in the heart of the...

Day 3 : Edinburgh, Aberdeen

After breakfast, pick up your rental car and head north across the Forth Road Bridge. Travel through the Ochil Hills to Perth, the former capital of Scotland, beautifully situated on the River Tay. Continue on to Pitlochry and have lunch in this charming town. Visit t...

Day 4 : Aberdeen, Inverness

After a nice breakfast, drive along the Castle Trail, which takes in 17 unique castles, ranging from clifftop ruins to grand fortresses to Royal residences. Among those you’ll see are Drum Castle, dating to the 13th century; Crathes Castle, a fairy tale castle with a ...

Day 5 : Inverness

Day at leisure to explore. Be sure to see Loch Ness and also the dramatic ruins of Urquhart Castle, perched above the loch. You will also have your 2-Hour Loch Ness Boat Cruise today, which starts at the Clansman Hotel Harbor directly on the loch. Time permitting, you...

Day 6 : Inverness, Oban

After breakfast at your hotel, drive along the shores of Loch Ness to Fort William, situated at the foot of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Visit Glencoe, which in Gaelic means “valley of tears;” it’s one of the most famous and beautiful of all Scottish glens, ...

Day 7 : Oban

Today you’ll take a day trip to the scenic Isle of Mull via round-trip ferry. With only 2,800 inhabitants, spectacular sea cliffs and rocky coves, Mull is an ideal place to see a variety of wildlife. Red deer roam the hills and wild white goats can be found. Mull is a...

Day 8 : Oban, Glasgow

After a leisurely breakfast, drive south to Crianlarich, and then follow the shores of Loch Lomond, the largest and perhaps most beautiful of all Scottish lochs. Arrive in Glasgow and spend the rest of the day exploring Scotland’s largest city. Glasgow is a UNESCO Cit...

Day 9 : Glasgow

After breakfast, drive to Glasgow or Edinburgh Airport to return your rental car before your flight, or start on your next Avanti adventure.

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Last Updated: 10/30/2019

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