Scotland

• Overview
• Itinerary & Map
• Highlights & Optional Excursions
• Dates & Rates

Scotland is famous for its whisky, haggis, bagpipes, an elusive lake monster and men who wear kilts! Taste, try, buy and search for all of the above on this 5 day getaway to Scotland. You'll travel from Edinburgh to the Highlands and back to Glasgow, see Britain's highest mountain, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and visit the famed Loch Ness, home of the creature they affectionately call Nessie. Why not take in all of this and more by joining the Great Britain or Great Britain and Southern Ireland tour and extending your stay?

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1. Day Depart for Europe

   Your exciting European trip begins.

2. Day Arrive Edinburgh

   Check into your hotel this afternoon then meet your Tour Manager and fellow travellers for an Edinburgh city tour at approximately 4:30pm. (D)

3. Day Edinburgh

   Today a chance to explore the city sights such as the Castle and Holyrood Palace, or perhaps walk the Royal Mile and shop for tartan and shortbread along Princes Street. Tonight why not try some haggis and experience the sound of bagpipes at a local Scottish Evening? (B)

4. Day Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands

   Today we head north for the Dee Valley in the Grampian Mountains, close to Balmoral Castle. Enjoy the spectacular drive along the Whisky Trail to our home tonight in the beautiful Highlands. (B,D)

5. Day Scottish Highlands to Glasgow

   First stop this morning is the famous Loch Ness. We continue south past Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, and through Glencoe before stopping on the shores of Loch Lomond. A chance to cruise on the lake before heading to Glasgow, situated on the banks of the river Clyde. (B)

6. Day Glasgow to Edinburgh

   After saying farewell to your new-found friends this morning, check-out and catch your train back to Edinburgh or choose to enjoy more time in Glasgow before departing later this afternoon. (B)