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Scenic Scotland (Small Group, 8 Days) (12 destinations)

8 days
From Glasgow to Edinburgh
5.0
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Glasgow

    Meals
    Dinner (Glasgow: Tonight you'll be greeted with genuine Scottish hospitality. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Glasgow's city centre as you indulge in a carefully curated selection of local flavours and traditional delights.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Voco Grand Central, Glasgow)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit one of Glasgow's 20+ museums and art galleries
    Landmarks
    George Square
    St. Mungo's Cathedral
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  2. Day 2

    Glasgow

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Scottish afternoon tea of finger sandwiches made with locally-sourced ingredients, freshly baked scones, cream, jam and cakes at Ardgowan House)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Voco Grand Central, Glasgow)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation drive with Travel Director - George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Ardgowan House - tour of family castle and 10,000-acre estate
    • Welcome and guidance from Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart, Baronet
    • Walking tour of Ardgowan Estate grounds with beech trees
    • Traditional Scottish afternoon tea with locally-sourced ingredients, finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, cream, jam and cakes
    Landmarks
    George Square
    St. Mungo's Cathedral
    Ardgowan House
  3. Day 3

    Loch Lomond - Oban

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Stirling Castle - one of Scotland's largest and most important castles dating back to the 13th century
    • View Stirling Castle halls, chapels, and bedrooms
    • See the famous 'Stirling Heads' at Stirling Castle
    • View Wallace Monument and Stirling Bridge battlefield from castle walls

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise and lunch on Loch Lomond on the 'Queen of Scottish Lochs'
    • Seafood dinner in Oban
    Landmarks
    Stirling Castle
    Wallace Monument
    Stirling Bridge
    Loch Lomond
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  4. Day 4

    Isle of Iona

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ballachulish, Glencoe, Isle of Glencoe Hotel & Leisure Centre)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry from Oban to Craignure, Isle of Mull
    • Visit to Iona Abbey on Isle of Iona
    • Iona Abbey Museum - Scotland's finest collection of early medieval carved stones and crosses
    • Visit Rèilig Odhrain, sacred burial ground of 48 Scottish Kings
    • Return ferry from Isle of Mull to mainland
    Landmarks
    Iona Abbey
    Rèilig Odhrain
    Isle of Mull
    Isle of Iona
  5. Day 5

    Dundreggan - Loch Ness/Glen Ord

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel B&B, Inverness)

    Included Activities

    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Dundreggan Rewilding Centre
    • Meet conservation expert to learn about Highland ecology
    • Learn about reintroduction of native tree species including Caledonian Pine
    • Learn about reintroduction of animal species including lynx, red squirrel, and beaver
    • Insight Choice - select one of two activities: Loch Ness Cruise or Glen Ord Distillery tour

    Optional Activities

    • Loch Ness Cruise - soak up scenery and hear intriguing tales of Nessie
    • Glen Ord Distillery tour - learn Scottish whisky production at distillery founded in 1838, including 'wee dram' tasting
    Landmarks
    Dundreggan Rewilding Centre
    Loch Ness
    Glen Ord Distillery
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  6. Day 6

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Virgin, Edinburgh)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience at Blair Castle - learn family history of over seven centuries
    • Explore Blair Castle gardens - nine-acre walled garden, wooded grove, and deer park
    • Scottish dining and live music at Ghillie Dhu Georgian hall in Edinburgh
    Landmarks
    Blair Castle
  7. Day 7

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Edinburgh: Enjoy a dinner of modern Scottish cuisine in the heart of Edinburgh)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Virgin, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour with Local Expert along Princes Street
    • View Scott Memorial
    • See neoclassical Georgian facades of New Town
    • Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse - official Scottish residence of the King
    • Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle with Local Expert
    • View Scottish Crown Jewels at Edinburgh Castle
    • View Mons Meg at Edinburgh Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll past charming buildings on the Edinburgh Mile
    • Optional Experience of Royal Edinburgh with Local Expert - learn ancient stories of the city
    Landmarks
    Princes Street
    Scott Memorial
    New Town
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Edinburgh Castle
    Edinburgh Mile
  8. Day 8

    Departure

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  • J
    September 13th, 2025
    We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. If not boosted by the tour directors (Gill) many corny jokes but with excellent...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for travelling with us and for sharing your thoughtful reflections on your recent tour. We are delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the experience and that the Travel Director’s humour, together with the historical and scenic insights, added to the journey. It is also wonderful to know that the Coach Driver’s driving made your time on the road so comfortable. We are pleased that the hotels, meals and the friendly atmosphere within your group contributed positively to your holiday, and that the tour left you with such fond memories of Scotland’s rich and fascinating history. Although it is always bittersweet when a journey comes to an end, we hope the memories you have made will stay with you for many years to come. We look forward to welcoming you on another journey in the future.
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