Small Group Journey: Edinburgh, Inverness & Glasgow

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Get ready to experience the best of Scotland with the convenience of a small group guided tour. Start your journey in Edinburgh, embracing the vibrance of the city. Explore the historic streets of the Old Town while sampling some of Edinburgh's delicious offerings. End your time in the capital city at Edinburgh Castle before heading north to Inverness. Here,...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

What's this trip about?

    Get ready to experience the best of Scotland with the convenience of a small group guided tour. Start your journey in Edinburgh, embracing the vibrance of the city. Explore the historic streets of the Old Town while sampling some of Edinburgh's delicious offerings. End your time in the capital city at Edinburgh Castle before heading north to Inverness. Here, you'll enjoy the scenic views of Scotland's highlands. Spend time on the Isle of Skye and snap photos of stunning Eilean Donan Castle while taking in the surrounding environment. After your included Loch Ness cruise, you'll head down to the Cardhu Distillery to participate in a whisky tasting.  The last leg of your escorted journey brings you to Scotland's largest city – Glasgow! Enjoy your included panoramic tour of the city before continuing to explore the culture of Glasgow at the Cathedral Precinct, the St. Mungo Museum, and the Mackintosh House. 

Details

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

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • AIRFARE: Roundtrip economy-class airfare into and out of Edinburgh (EDI) HOTELS: You will be in the following 4-star hotels, or similar: 2 nights in Edinburgh at Leonardo Royal Edinburgh Haymarket
    • 3 nights in Inverness at Mercure Inverness Hotel
    • 2 nights in Glasgow at Hilton Glasgow Hotel
    • 1 night in Edinburgh at Leonardo Royal Edinburgh Haymarket SIGHTSEEING/TOURS as described in the itinerary, including the following: Half-day Edinburgh Walking Tour including entrance to Edinburgh Castle (4 hours)
    • Visits to St. Andrews (the "home of golf") and Pitlochry
    • Day trip to the Isle of Skye with a photo stop at Eilean Donan Castle (10 hours)
    • Loch Ness Cruise and Speyside Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting (8 hours)
    • Journey through Ft. William, Glencoe & Loch Lomond with a visit to Luss
    • Half-day Panoramic Tour of Glasgow (4 hours)
    • Visits to The Kelpies, Linlithgow & South Queensferry MEALS: Breakfast daily
    • Hosted welcome dinner in Edinburgh
    • Farewell dinner in Edinburgh TRANSPORTATION/GUIDES: Arrival airport transfer from Edinburgh Airport to hotel
    • Services of a professional touring guide for 6 days with vehicle/driver
    • Departure airport transfer from hotel to Edinburgh Airport Want to combine this with a 7-night Small Group Journey in Ireland? Click here!

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Edinburgh!

Land at Edinburgh Airport and take your transfer to the hotel. Once you are settled in, prepare for your hosted welcome dinner to meet your fellow travelers.

Day 2 Edinburgh

Enjoy the morning on foot with your local guide exploring Scotland’s beautiful capital city, dominated by its ancient fortress, Edinburgh Castle, towering high above the city and offering the most wonderful views. Stroll the historic streets of the Old Town which cont...

Day 3 Edinburgh - Inverness

Depart from your hotel with your driver/guide and make your way north to the dramatic Scottish highlands. On the way, you will visit St Andrew’s, Scotland’s oldest university town and home of the world-famous Royal and Ancient Golf Club. Stroll the historic old town a...

Day 4 Inverness

Escorted by your driver/guide, the Isle of Skye welcomes you to experience its dramatic mountain scenery and picturesque seascapes. Travel alongside the length of Loch Ness to see the famously romantic 13th century Eilean Donan Castle for a photo stop. Situated...

Day 5 Inverness

This morning, head directly to Loch Ness where you will board your boat for a scenic cruise - keep your eye out to spot Nessie! Your driver/guide will be waiting to pick you up after the cruise and you will continue your tour east to the famous Speyside region ...

Day 6 Inverness - Glasgow

After check-out, meet your driver/guide for a full day journey to Glasgow. En route, you'll pass through the stunning Glencoe Valley of the Scottish Highlands, a picturesque and historic pass – most famously known today as a filming location for the James Bonds...

Day 7 Glasgow

Scotland's largest city is well worth discovering, with the only remaining intact Gothic cathedral on the Scottish mainland and its fine museums. On this morning’s panoramic tour with your private driver/guide, learn how a small settlement, founded by a 6th-century sa...

Day 8 Glasgow - Edinburgh

Departing Scotland’s largest city, you will now head back to the beautiful capital city, Edinburgh. En route, you will make a stop at The Kelpies. Standing at 100 feet tall, the magical Kelpies are a man-made wonder and a feat of engineering. Moving on, you wil...

Day 9 Depart Edinburgh

After a delicious breakfast, gather your belongings and take your transfer to the airport. Hop aboard your flight and reminisce about your Scottish adventure on your way home!

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Price From $4,699
Price per day$522
Last Updated: 8/23/2024

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