Itinerary
- Day 1
Edinburgh
You'll arrive in Edinburgh and meet your tour representative at the airport. The rest of the day is yours to explore, so you might walk along Princes Street for some shopping, check out the National Gallery of Scotland, or just wander around the Old Town at your own pace. By evening, you'll join a ghost tour through the historic alleyways and cemeteries, then head to a local restaurant for traditional Scottish food and live music.
- Start point
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Jubilee Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland EH12 9DP, United Kingdom (Arrival gate)
- Meals
- Dinner (Typical Scottish food at local restaurant with music and dances)
Included Activities
- Ghost tour of Edinburgh's Old Town, mysteries, witches, and cemeteries
- Dinner at local restaurant with typical Scottish food and music
Optional Activities
- Shopping on Princes Street and George Street
- Visit to National Gallery of Scotland
Landmarks Edinburgh Old Town Princes Street National Gallery of Scotland 
- Day 2
Edinburgh
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll climb Arthur's Seat in Holyrood Park for views across the city. From there, walk down the Royal Mile to see the medieval architecture of the Old Town and Georgian buildings in the New Town. Stop at St Giles Cathedral and explore the underground Mary King's Alley before touring Edinburgh Castle. Later in the evening, you'll do a Scotch Whisky tasting at a venue known for having the world's largest whiskey collection.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Climb Arthur's Seat in Holyrood Park with city views
- Walking tour of the Royal Mile
- Visit to St Giles Cathedral
- Tour of Mary King Alley underground
- Visit to Edinburgh Castle
- Scotch Whisky Experience tasting at venue with largest whiskey collection
Landmarks Arthur's Seat Holyrood Park Royal Mile St Giles Cathedral Mary King Alley Edinburgh Castle - Day 3
Edinburgh - St Andrews - Aberdeen
You'll head out after breakfast and cross the Forth estuary to visit a Scottish whisky distillery where you'll learn how whisky is made, see the barrel-making process, and taste a dram or two. Then continue to the coastal village of St Andrews to walk around the castle and cathedral ruins from the medieval period. Before arriving in Aberdeen, you'll stop at Dunnottar Castle sitting dramatically on cliffs 50 meters above the North Sea. You'll have free time that evening to explore Aberdeen, known as the 'City of Granite', before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Whisky distillery tour with tasting
- Walking tour of St Andrews castle ruins
- Tour of St Andrews cathedral ruins
- Stop at Dunnottar Castle
Landmarks Forth Estuary St Andrews Castle St Andrews Cathedral Dunnottar Castle 
- Day 4
Aberdeen - Elgin - Inverness
After breakfast, you'll travel to Elgin Cathedral, one of Scotland's most impressive medieval structures called the 'Northern Lantern'. Take a break for lunch in Elgin, then visit Cawdor Castle, a 14th-century fortress with ties to the Campbell clan and Shakespeare's Macbeth. You'll also tour Fort George, a coastal fortress built in 1746 following the Battle of Culloden, before settling into your accommodation in Inverness.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Elgin Cathedral
- Visit to Cawdor Castle with grounds and gardens
- Tour of Fort George fortress
Landmarks Elgin Cathedral Cawdor Castle Fort George - Day 5
Inverness - Isle of Skye - Fort William
You'll board a cruise on Loch Ness after breakfast and see the ruins of Urquhart Castle while looking out for the legendary monster 'Nessie'. Then head to the Isle of Skye, stopping at Eilean Donan Castle, the romantic fortress featured in Braveheart and other films. In Portree, you'll explore the colorful harbor houses, then visit Kilt Rock with its dramatic 90-meter cliffs and the Old Man of Storr, a 48-meter rock formation. You'll finish the day in Fort William for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Loch Ness cruise
- Visit to Urquhart Castle ruins
- Visit to Eilean Donan Castle
- Stop at Portree with harbor exploration
- Visit to Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls viewpoint
- Visit to Old Man of Storr
Landmarks Loch Ness Urquhart Castle Eilean Donan Castle Portree Kilt Rock Mealt Falls Old Man of Storr 
- Day 6
Fort William - Glasgow
You have a free morning in Fort William to arrange optional activities like horseback riding, kayaking, hiking, or biking if you're interested. After lunch, travel south through Glencoe Valley, the dramatic landscape used in James Bond and Harry Potter films, to reach the historic village of Luss on Loch Lomond. By evening, you'll arrive in Glasgow, Scotland's second city, where you can explore the Victorian architecture, cultural venues, and nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Commando Memorial visit near Spean Bridge with views of Ben Nevis
- Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct tour to see the steam train (featured in Harry Potter)
- Outdoor activities: riding, kayaking, hiking, fishing, or biking
Landmarks Ben Nevis Commando Memorial Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct Glencoe Valley Luss Loch Lomond 
- Day 7
Glasgow
Following breakfast, you'll travel to Stirling to explore one of Scotland's most significant castles, including its three main venues and the renovated Royal Palace where Mary Queen of Scots spent her childhood. Next, visit the Kelpies in Falkirk, two impressive 30-meter horse sculptures. You'll then head to Glengoyne Distillery set in a beautiful wooded valley for a 60-minute tour that includes tasting 12-year and 18-year-old malts, plus you'll get a 5-euro discount ticket. Back in Glasgow, you'll enjoy a panoramic city tour, shopping, and a farewell dinner at a typical local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at typical local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Tour of Stirling Castle with three main venues and Royal Palace
- Visit to the Kelpies sculptures in Falkirk
- Glengoyne Distillery tour (60 minutes)
- 12-year-old Malted whisky tasting
- 18-year-old Malted whisky tasting
- Panoramic tour of Glasgow city
- Farewell dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Glasgow city center
Landmarks Stirling Castle The Kelpies Glengoyne Distillery - Day 8
Glasgow to Edinburgh
You'll have breakfast at the hotel with free time to explore Glasgow and do any last-minute shopping before heading to the airport in Edinburgh for your return flight or onward connection at your arranged departure time.
- End point
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Jubilee Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland EH12 9DP, United Kingdom (Departure gate)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Final shopping in Glasgow city center
