Itinerary
- Day 1
Edinburgh
After arriving at Edinburgh airport, you'll get transferred to your hotel. The afternoon and evening are yours to spend however you'd like around Scotland's capital. The National Museum of Scotland is worth checking out if you're interested in history, or you could walk through the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh if you prefer something more relaxed. Grab dinner at a local pub to get a feel for the city.
Optional Activities
- Visit the National Museum of Scotland
- Stroll through Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
- Dinner at a local pub with Haggis and Scotch
Landmarks National Museum of Scotland Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 
- Day 2
Glasgow
Start your morning with breakfast at the hotel, then travel to Stirling to see the castle, one of Scotland's largest and most significant fortifications. After grabbing lunch on your own, you'll head to Glasgow for a panoramic tour that takes in architectural highlights including George Square, the Victorian district, and Saint-Mungo's Cathedral. Dinner is yours to arrange, and you'll settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Stirling Castle
- Panoramic tour of Glasgow including George Square, Victorian district, and Saint-Mungo's Cathedral
Landmarks Stirling Castle George Square Saint-Mungo's Cathedral 
- Day 3
Glasgow to Fort William/Oban
After breakfast, you'll travel to the Western Highlands and take a 50-minute cruise on Loch Lomond to see the surrounding landscapes. Next, you'll stop at Inveraray Castle to explore the historic home of the Dukes of Argyll. You'll have lunch at your own pace, then drive through Glencoe's scenery before reaching the Fort William/Oban area for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- 50-minute cruise on Loch Lomond
- Visit Inveraray Castle
- Scenic drive through Glencoe
Landmarks Loch Lomond Inveraray Castle Glencoe 
- Day 4
Fort William/Oban to Aviemore/Inverness
Breakfast comes first, then you'll drive through Glenfinnan Valley, which has connections to the Harry Potter films. You'll travel to Mallaig and take a ferry to the Isle of Skye with great views during the crossing. After lunch on your own, you'll head back to the mainland across the Skye Bridge and pass by Eilean Donan Castle. You'll arrive in the Aviemore/Inverness area for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry from Mallaig to Isle of Skye
- Cruise along south side of Isle of Skye
- Cross Skye Bridge
Optional Activities
- Pass by Glenfinnan Valley (cinematic Harry Potter location)
- Pass by Eilean Donan Castle
Landmarks Glenfinnan Valley Isle of Skye Skye Bridge Eilean Donan Castle - Day 5
Aviemore/Inverness to Aberdeen
Following breakfast, you'll head to Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands and see the ruins of Urquhart Castle with its views over the water. Then you'll continue to Speyside, which is Scotland's main whisky region. You'll visit a distillery, learn about how whisky is made, and do a tasting. Before reaching Aberdeen for dinner and overnight, you'll stop at the ruins of Elgin Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Urquhart Castle ruins
- Whisky distillery visit with production process and tasting session
- Visit Elgin Cathedral ruins
Landmarks Loch Ness Urquhart Castle Elgin Cathedral 
- Day 6
St. Andrews - Edinburgh
Following breakfast, travel to Stonehaven and visit Dunnottar Castle, a medieval fortress with striking coastal views that work well for photography. Next, you'll stop at a whisky distillery where the staff will walk you through their production process and provide a tasting session. From there, head to St. Andrews for lunch at your own pace, spending time walking through the charming streets around the famous university and Old Course golf course. You'll return to Edinburgh in the late afternoon, with dinner arranged as you prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at Dunnottar Castle with photo time
- Visit whisky distillery with production process overview and tasting session
Landmarks Dunnottar Castle Old Course - Day 7
Edinburgh
After breakfast, you'll take a panoramic tour of Edinburgh's Old Town and New Town, both UNESCO-listed areas. You'll visit Edinburgh Castle and St Giles Cathedral to see the city's history and buildings. The rest of the day is free for you to spend as you like. You could hike up Arthur's Seat for views of the city, walk through Mary's King's Close, or join a ghost story tour in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Edinburgh's Old Town and New Town (UNESCO heritage sites)
- Visit Edinburgh Castle
- Visit St Giles Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Hike to Arthur's Seat
- Walk through Mary's King's Close
- Ghost story tour ($)
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle St Giles Cathedral Arthur's Seat Mary's King's Close - Day 8
Edinburgh Departure
Following a final breakfast at your hotel, your driver will take you to Edinburgh Airport for your departure flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
