Scottish Culture & Countryside: Edinburgh & The Highlands

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Ready to visit two of the best destinations in Scotland? Start your getaway by picking up an included rental car and driving to your hotel in Aberfeldy, a scenic town in the Perthshire region of the Scottish Highlands. Explore lush glens, lochs (lakes), waterfalls, walking trails, distilleries, and other attractions at leisure with convenience from your perfe...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Royal Edinburgh Ticket
    • Scotch Whisky Experience - Silver Tour

What's this trip about?

    Ready to visit two of the best destinations in Scotland? Start your getaway by picking up an included rental car and driving to your hotel in Aberfeldy, a scenic town in the Perthshire region of the Scottish Highlands. Explore lush glens, lochs (lakes), waterfalls, walking trails, distilleries, and other attractions at leisure with convenience from your perfectly-located hotel. After three nights in the Scottish Highlands, you'll return the rental car and stay another three nights in Edinburgh. Discover the epic history and beauty of Scotland's capital city at ease with an included Royal Edinburgh Ticket to top sights like Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse, and the Royal Yacht Britannia, plus enjoy an included Scotch Whisky Experience.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityEdinburgh
End CityEdinburgh

Destinations

Trip includes

    • Roundtrip economy class airfare to Edinburgh (EDI)
    • Manual rental car for 3 nights - upgrade to automatic available Pick up at Edinburgh Airport, drop off in Edinburgh city 3 nights in Perthshire at Moness Resort
    • 3 nights in Edinburgh at the Market Street Hotel, or similar
    • Royal Edinburgh Ticket, including 3 city tours and admission to Edinburgh Castle
    • Palace of Holyroodhouse Royal Yacht Britannia Scotch Whisky Experience – Silver Tour
    • Private airport transfer from Edinburgh hotel to EDI
    • Breakfast daily

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Edinburgh!

After arriving at Edinburgh Airport, pick up your rental car and drive to your beautiful hotel in Aberfeldy, Perthshire. Check in, get settled, and use the rest of today to explore your scenic accommodations. You can lounge by the lovely swimming pool, swing some rounds at the putting green, or play giant checkers under the Scottish sun.

Day 2 Perthshire

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before getting in your rental car to explore the Highlands today. Hike around the lush surroundings of the Birks of Aberfeldy, a highly-walkable route with stunning waterfalls and cute boardwalks. If you're more of a thrill-seeker, ...

Day 3 Perthshire

Experience some more of the local attractions today by visiting the impressive Blair Castle, indulging in delicious sweets at the award-winning Scottish Chocolate Centre, or tasting fine Scottish whiskies at the Dewars Aberfeldy Distillery. For fun outdoor activities, consider kayaking on Loch Tay or simply hiking around the Highlands.

Day 4 Perthshire - Edinburgh

After breakfast, you'll leave the Highlands and head towards Edinburgh. Straight through the drive is approximately an hour and a half, but feel free to stop and explore along the way! Return yuor rental car in Edinburgh city center, and make your way to your h...

Day 5 Edinburgh

Discover some of the best things to do in Edinburgh today by utilizing your included 48-hour Royal Edinburgh Ticket. It features three different bus tours that will help you cover the entire city, as well as admission to Edinburgh Castle, The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Royal Yacht Britannia, and other famous attractions.

Day 6 Edinburgh

Today is your final full day of your Edinburgh vacation, so make the most of it! Use your included Scotch Whisky Experience to taste some of the best in Scotland, and continue using your Royal Edinburgh ticket to visit any sights you may have missed. Consider hiking up Arthur's Seat, strolling around the Old Town, or marveling at scenic views from Calton Hill.

Day 7 Depart Edinburgh

Your incredible vacation in Scotland has unfortunately come to an end. Have one last breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a comfortable transfer to the airport, and then board your flight home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,803
Price per day$258
Last Updated: 10/16/2024

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