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Country Roads of Scotland (Classic Group, 9 Days)

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From Edinburgh to Glasgow
4.3 (36 reviews)
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  • Ruins of a historic stone church seen through an arched window.
  • Edinburgh Castle atop the Castle Rock during sunset with a fountain in the foreground.
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Brendan Vacations
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Malmaison Hotel Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at local restaurant
    • Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (on select departures)
    Landmarks
    Edinburgh Castle
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  2. Day 2

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Malmaison Hotel Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour with Local Expert
    • Palace of Holyroodhouse visit
    • Scott Memorial viewing
    • New Town exploration
    • Edinburgh Castle visit with Crown Jewels and Mons Meg viewing

    Optional Activities

    • National Gallery visit
    Landmarks
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Scott Memorial
    Edinburgh Castle
    National Gallery of Scotland
  3. Day 3

    St. Andrews to Spey Valley

    St. Andrews to Spey Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Afternoon Tea (Traditional afternoon tea at Atholl Palace and Gardens with sandwiches, scones, Scottish shortbread and traditional Scottish tablet)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness)

    Included Activities

    • St. Andrews Old Course viewing
    • Afternoon tea at Atholl Palace and Gardens

    Optional Activities

    • West Sands Beach visit
    • St. Andrews University exploration
    Landmarks
    Old Course, St. Andrews
    West Sands Beach
    St. Andrews University
    Atholl Palace
  4. Day 4

    Inverness to Wick

    Inverness to Wick
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Pentland, Thurso)

    Included Activities

    • Loch Ness scenic drive
    • Culloden Battlefield visit
    • Culloden Visitor Centre visit
    • Wick Heritage Museum visit
    • Whisky tasting with master distiller

    Optional Activities

    • Old Pulteney Distillery whisky tasting
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Culloden Battlefield
    Wick Heritage Museum
    Old Pulteney Distillery
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Orkney Islands

    Orkney Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Pentland, Thurso)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Orkney Islands
    • Skara Brae visit
    • Kirkwall visit
    • Ring of Brodgar visit
    • Italian Chapel visit
    Landmarks
    Skara Brae
    Kirkwall
    Ring of Brodgar
    Italian Chapel
  6. Day 6

    Isle of Skye

    Isle of Skye
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Dunollie, Broadford)

    Included Activities

    • Northern coast scenic drive
    • Isle of Skye visit
    • Cuillin Hills viewing
    Landmarks
    Isle of Skye
    Cuillin Hills
  7. Day 7

    Glencoe

    Glencoe
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Market-fresh Scottish ingredients and wine with fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ballachulish, Glencoe)

    Included Activities

    • Kyle of Lochalsh visit
    • Eilean Donan Castle photo stop
    • WWII Commando Memorial visit
    • Ben Nevis viewing
    • Glencoe ranger-led experience on ecosystem protection
    • Market-fresh Scottish dinner with wine
    Landmarks
    Kyle of Lochalsh
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Commando Memorial
    Ben Nevis
    Glencoe
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Loch Lomond to Glasgow

    Loch Lomond to Glasgow
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu, Glasgow)

    Included Activities

    • Loch Lomond exploration
    • Glasgow orientation drive

    Optional Activities

    • Loch Lomond cruise
    Landmarks
    Loch Lomond
    George Square
    St. Mungo's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Glasgow Departure

    Glasgow Departure

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Malmaison Hotel Edinburgh

    Hotel
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  • Kingsmills, Inverness

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    day 3

  • The Pentland, Thurso

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • The Dunollie, Broadford

    Hotel
    day 6

  • Ballachulish, Glencoe

    Hotel
    day 7

  • Radisson Blu, Glasgow

    Hotel
    day 8

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