Rolling hills and rugged coastlines, mythical creatures, and elusive monsters, quiet fairways, and boisterous bagpipes, this tour of Scotland is a study in stark contrasts among the most beautiful of classrooms. Hitting the highpoints of the Highlands from Glasgow to Edinburgh, you’ll cruise on beautiful Loch Lomond, ferry to the dramatic Isle of Skye, and visit the home of golf, St. Andrews. More lush landscapes await as you search for the mysterious Nessie along the banks of Loch Ness, stand before the famous Glenfinnan viaduct featured in the Harry Potter films, and swoon over the 13th-century Eilean Donan Castle nestled on a tidal island and featured in numerous films. If green means go, you have the go-ahead to pack your tams, tartans, and knickers for vibrant and verdant Scotland.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 ARRIVE IN GLASGOW
Welcome to Glasgow!
Enjoy free time upon arrival before meeting your Tour Director and travel companions at 6 pm for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
- Dinner
Day 2 GLASGOW EXCURSION TO LOCH LOMOND & STIRLING
Keys to Scottish Lochs
A cruise on beautiful Loch Lomond from Luss is the ideal start to the day. Visit Stirling Castle, a great symbol of Scottish independence, and favored residence of Scotland’s kings and queens. Enjoy a wee dram at a whisky distillery before returning to Glasgow for an orientation drive to see Glasgow’s landmarks, including the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares.
94 mi / 151 km- Breakfast
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES They can take the low road, but we’ll take the high road to Loch Lomond for a stunningly scenic cruise. We’ll raise a wee dram of malt whisky at an historic distillery, distilling in slow Scottish style in the highlands for many years. Slàinte Mhath!
Day 3 GLASGOW-FORT WILLIAM - GLENFINNAN -ISLE OF SKY - IVERNESS
Spectacular in Scotland
A scenic drive past Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe brings you to Fort William, the gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak. At Glenfinnan, see the monument to fallen Jacobite clansmen before taking the ferry to the Isle of Skye and a scenic drive across the Inner Hebridean island. Back to the mainland and the chance to take photos of Eilean Donan Castle, and Loch Ness before arriving in Inverness, the Highland capital.
269 mi / 434 km- BreakfastDinner
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS & LORE Survey the shores of famed Loch Ness for the chance to catch a glimpse of its mysterious Nessie. Hear of the folklore and firm believers in the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, which is said to swim in the shimmering waters.
Day 4 IVERNESS - CULLODEN MOOR - TUMINTOUL - ABERDEEN
Noble Warriors & Natural Wonders
Visit Culloden Moor to see the legendary battlefield and visit the visitor center to hear the story of the crushing Hanoverian victory of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish clans. Enjoy spectacular scenery as you drive through the Cairngorms National Park before a stop at Tomintoul, the highest village in the Scottish Highlands. Overnight in Aberdeen.
111 mi / 178 km
Breakfast
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT From wild mountain peaks to the heathered moors to idyllic forests and farms, Cairngorms National Park is a Highlands paradise of breathtaking vistas, rivers, and wetlands that offer a haven to rare and endangered species that thrive here. Watch for eagles on the wing for a thrilling photo opportunity.
Make the Most of Your Free Time
While we include select excursions and must-see sights on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time.
Day 5 ABERDEEN - PERTH - ST. ANDREWS - EDINBURGH
Tees & Drinks with Jam & Bread
Travel along the shores of the North Sea to Perth and Scone Palace, home of the Earl and Countess of Mansfield. You will be welcomed with coffee and shortbread before a guided tour where you hear about the crowning of Scottish kings, including Macbeth and Robert the Bruce. Visit St. Andrews, and enjoy a fun inclusion at the Golf Practice Centre where you have the opportunity to hit a few balls on the practice range. Cross the elegant Forth Road Bridge before arriving in Edinburgh.
172 mi / 277 km- Breakfast
LOCAL FAVORITE
ICONIC FOOTSTEPS See the fairways and greens at the birthplace of golf, where legendary players of the Scottish game made history in the university town of St. Andrews.
Make the Most of Your Free Time
While we include select excursions and must-see sights on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time.
Day 6 EDINBURGH
Crown Jewels & Castle Views
Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town” and the famous scientists, inventors, and novelists who lived there. In the “Old Town,” visit Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. There will be some free time to enjoy Edinburgh but then on to a unique experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia, explore all 5 decks and see how the Royal Family and crew lived and worked on board. A farewell dinner at a local restaurant rounds off the day.
- BreakfastDinner
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
MUSIC & MASTERPIECES Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with a 1,100-year history as "the most besieged place in Great Britain”. Here you’ll find the royal regalia and Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The Castle forms the background of the spectacular Tattoo, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year.
Day 7 EDINBURGH -DEPARTURE DAY
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
- Breakfast
Double Occupancy $3,250 per person
Single Occupancy $3,699 per person
Triple Occupancy $3,230 per person
Optional Trip Insurance and Gratuities are not included and incur an additional cost.
$289 Per Person
When you purchase the Globus family of brands Travel Protection, you will also receive the Globus family of brands “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver that will provide you with 100% of the cancellation charges in the form of a future travel credit certificate, should you cancel your tour anytime prior to your scheduled departure for any reason that is not eligible for cash reimbursement under the Trip Cancellation Waiver. Cancellation charges are reimbursed in the form of Globus family of brands Travel Certificates allowing you
Price TBD
We currently do not have airfare out since we are so far out. However once airfare is released we will look into group flights.
If you want to extend your trip that is always an option as well.
Pre Night Hotel is at $269 per per person, per night
Post Night is at $322 per person, per night
Initial Deposit: $250 per person, plus optional travel insurance due at booking
2nd Deposit of $1,000 per person due January 30, 2027
Final Payment is due June 1, 2027
Gratuities are not included. Gratuities will be paid directly to your tour director, bus driver and any local guides during travel.
A couple things to keep note of and things to check off your list:
-Make sure passports are up to date (must be valid for 6 months post travel)
- European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will be required for travel; we will make sure you are set and have all of your required documentation if needed
- this will be a larger group with 2 buses, please make sure to note if you are traveling with another party as some tour experiences will be offered at different times to accommodate each bus.