£3360 per person (based on 2 sharing)
Spaces: 0
Start Date: 2nd May 2025
Duration: 6 nights
Departing: Glasgow/Edinburgh
7 Day Best of Scotland Tour
This 7 day journey is an incredible introduction to Scotland and includes a trip over one of Scotland's highest roads. Explore and experience the many different aspects and the very best sights on offer; the fabulous scenery of our National Parks, enchanting Glencoe and the Isle of Skye, beautiful Loch Lomond and Loch Ness, the charming traditional communities of Applecross, Inveraray, Pitlochry and Fort Augustus, historic Culloden Battlefield and Eilean Donan Castle and the vibrant centres of Inverness, Stirling and Edinburgh.
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Day 1
Loch Lomond, Inveraray & Glencoe
Today is a fabulous introduction to the Scottish landscape, exploring the mountains, glens and lochs of Scotland’s first National Park and then the beautiful lochside village of Inveraray with its famous castle. After a tour of the Castle & Gardens, we tour north through the stunning mountain scenery of Glencoe. Overnight Glencoe
Day 2
Road to the Isles
The journey this morning takes us west on the spectacular “Road to the Isles” providing wonderful views across the Sound of Arisaig to the Small Isles. Follow in the footsteps of Charles Edward Stuart at Glenfinnan where the 'Bonnie Prince' gathered the Clans for the 1745 Jacobite Uprising. Later, we cross “Over the Sea to Skye” and visit iconic Eilean Donan Castle. Overnight nr Skye
Day 3
Isle of Skye
Day 3 is a tour of the Isle of Skye, passing through Broadford and the Cuillin Mountains to the main settlement on the Island, Portree, with colourful houses and traditional harbour. Later, we head north to admire the scenery and views at the Old Man of Storr and Kilt Rock Falls. Overnight nr Skye
Day 4
Applecross to Inverness
Today begins with a scenic trip over the “Bealach Na Ba” mountain pass to the remote Applecross Peninsula. This is a beautiful and tranquil place on the rugged coast of Wester Ross with stunning Highland scenery. The area is well known for its spectacular mountain scenery, especially the Torridon Hills. Later on we enjoy a light walk out to watch leaping salmon on the river. Overnight nr Inverness
Day 5
Loch Ness & Whisky
Enjoy some free time in the beautiful city of Inverness this morning before we head off along the shores of Loch Ness. The journey south offers fabulous scenery and picturesque villages along the way, we stop at Fort Augustus village to take in the atmosphere and admire the Caledonian Canal before touring north up Loch Ness. End the day with a fun and informative guided tour at the Whisky Distillery. Overnight nr Inverness.
Day 6
Central Highlands
After breakfast we visit Culloden Battlefield which will provide a lasting image of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the brave souls who lined up to face the soldiers of the British Government. After a guided tour of the battlefield, explore the Cairngorms National Park with heather-clad hills, vast swathes of Caledonian Scots Pines and abundant wildlife. Visit Carrbridge village and enjoy some free time in the Victorian tourist town of Pitlochry. Overnight Pitlochry
Day 7
Perthshire & Stirling Castle
Explore the historic highland village of Dunkeld before we travel south to Stirling for a tour of Stirling Castle to take in the castle's long and turbulent history. Later, enjoy some free time in Edinburgh with its charming medieval architecture and the opportunity to do some speciality shopping.