Itinerary
- Day 1
Glasgow
You'll arrive in Glasgow and check into your accommodation in this vibrant city. There's a welcome meeting at 6 pm where you'll meet your trip leader and fellow travelers. If you get there early, walk along the River Clyde or head to Merchant City to browse shops and grab dinner at one of the local restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum (free)
- City Centre Mural Trail (free)
- Tennent's Brewery Tour (GBP17)
- Royal Botanic Gardens (GBP3)
- Britannia Panopticon (free)
- Cathedral and Necropolis (free)
- Hunterian Art Gallery (free)
- Pollok Country Park & The Burrell Collection (GBP8)
- Afternoon Tea at the Willow Tea Rooms (from GBP13)
Landmarks River Clyde Merchant City - Day 2
Glasgow to Fort William
Catch an early train from Glasgow on the West Highland Line, traveling through dramatic Scottish landscapes. You'll arrive in Fort William by early afternoon. After settling in, there's an optional leader-led hike up Cow Hill in Glen Nevis if the weather cooperates, or you can wander around town and pop into local pubs instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- West Highland Line train journey
- Leader-led hike to Cow Hill, Glen Nevis (optional, weather dependent)
Optional Activities
- Nevis Range Gondola (GBP26)
- Explore local pubs
Landmarks Ben Nevis Glen Nevis Cow Hill Loch Linnhe 
- Day 3
Fort William - Glenfinnan - Isle of Skye
Board a train that takes you through Glenfinnan Viaduct (you might recognize it from Harry Potter) and continues to the coastal village of Mallaig. From there, catch a ferry across to the Isle of Skye. A private transfer brings you to a local whiskey distillery where you'll get a tour and tasting. Back at your accommodation, you can relax or join the group leader for an optional evening dram.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- West Highland Line train completion (Glenfinnan Viaduct)
- Ferry to Isle of Skye
- Local Whiskey Distillery visit and tasting session
- Private transfer to accommodation
Optional Activities
- Evening dram with group leader
Landmarks Ben Nevis Glenfinnan Viaduct Mallaig Isle of Skye 
- Day 4
Isle of Skye
Start with a guided morning hike where you might spot otters or seals in their natural habitat. Then hop on a private bus to explore Skye's dramatic scenery, heading around the Trotternish Peninsula. You'll see the Quiraing, the Old Man of Storr, and Kilt Rock with its waterfalls. There's time to check out a local gallery or museum, and possibly Dunvegan Castle before heading back to your accommodation late in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided morning hike
- Guided private bus tour of Trotternish Peninsula
Optional Activities
- Dunvegan Castle visit (entrance fees not included)
Landmarks Trotternish Peninsula Quiraing Old Man of Storr Kilt Rock Dunvegan Castle 
- Day 5
Isle of Skye to Inverness
Leave the Isle of Skye by private bus, crossing the Skye Bridge back to the mainland. You'll travel through scenic landscapes toward Fort Augustus, a small village on the southern tip of Loch Ness. Take a scenic boat cruise on the loch to search for the famous monster, then continue north to Inverness. You'll be staying here for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private bus transfer from Isle of Skye
- Loch Ness boat cruise
Landmarks Skye Bridge Fort Augustus Loch Ness 
- Day 6
Inverness
Take a local bus to Culloden Battlefield, where Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite rebellion came to an end in 1746. Walk the battlefield grounds, which still carry a quiet, solemn feeling. Back in Inverness city centre, take a scenic walk along the River Ness and cross a pedestrian suspension bridge. The rest of the day is yours to explore Inverness Castle, pop into a whisky shop, catch some live music, do some shopping, or find your way to Leakey's bookshop.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Culloden Battlefield visit
- River Ness walk
Optional Activities
- Inverness Castle visit
- Local whisky store visit
- Live music venues
- Leakey's bookshop visit
Landmarks Culloden Battlefield River Ness Inverness Castle - Day 7
Inverness to Edinburgh
Catch a morning train from Inverness to Edinburgh, Scotland's capital. Drop your bags at your accommodation, then join a guided walking tour led by someone with lived experience of homelessness, who'll share unique perspectives on the city's Old and New Towns. Afterward, the rest of the day is free. Walk through the winding cobbled streets, visit bars, check out attractions, or browse the designer shops in the city centre.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey to Edinburgh
- Invisible Cities guided walking tour
Optional Activities
- Edinburgh Castle visit (GBP20)
- National Museum of Scotland (free)
- The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour (GBP16)
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (GBP7)
- The Queen's Gallery at Holyroodhouse (GBP13)
Landmarks Edinburgh Old Town Edinburgh New Town Edinburgh Castle National Museum of Scotland The Scotch Whisky Experience Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh The Queen's Gallery at Holyroodhouse 
- Day 8
Edinburgh
Your final day has no planned activities. You can leave anytime after breakfast, or if you'd like to stay longer in Edinburgh to explore more, reach out to your booking agent about extending your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
