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Best of Scotland Small Group Tour

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From Edinburgh to Glasgow
4.5 (2 reviews)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Max Group Size 14
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arrival

    Arrival
    Start point
    Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (At the point of your choice in a city, 00:00 - 00:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Apex Grassmarket Hotel)
  3. Day 2

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Apex Grassmarket Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided 4-hour walking tour of Edinburgh Old Town
    • Walking tour along the Royal Mile
    • Edinburgh Castle visit with guide introduction
    • View the Honours (Crown Jewels) of Scotland
    • View Mons Meg (15th century gun)
    • View the One O'Clock Gun
    Landmarks
    Edinburgh Castle
    Royal Mile
    Palace of Holyrood House
  4. Day 3

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Apex Grassmarket Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Scottish National Gallery of Art
    • Visit Queen's Gallery
    • Visit Our Dynamic Earth exhibition
    • Optional guided tours available
    Landmarks
    Scottish National Gallery of Art
    Queen's Gallery
    Our Dynamic Earth
  5. Day 4

    Edinburgh to Inverness

    Edinburgh to Inverness
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Kingsmills Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through the Scottish Highlands
    • 1-hour cruise on Loch Ness
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Scottish Highlands
  6. Day 5

    Isle of Skye Full Day Tour

    Isle of Skye Full Day Tour
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Kingsmills Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Full day guided tour to Isle of Skye
    • Drive along the Great Glen Fault Line
    • Loch Ness viewing with monster spotting opportunity
    • Castle Urquhart viewing
    • Drive to Eilean Donan Castle viewing
    • Travel through Red Cuillin Mountains
    • Stop at Sligachan for mountain water photos
    • Free time in Portree
    • Trotternish Peninsula scenic exploration
    • View the Old Man of Storr
    • View Kilt Rock
    • View the Quiraing
    • Stop in Kyleakin for refreshments
    • View Castle Moil
    • View Skye Bridge and Eilean Ban

    Optional Activities

    • Entrance to Eilean Donan Castle
    • Lunch at local restaurant in Portree
    Landmarks
    Isle of Skye
    Loch Ness
    Castle Urquhart
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Red Cuillin Mountains
    Sligachan
    Portree
    Trotternish Peninsula
    Old Man of Storr
    Kilt Rock
    Quiraing
    Kyleakin
    Castle Moil
    Skye Bridge
    Eilean Ban
  7. Day 6

    Inverness to Glasgow via Jacobite Steam Train

    Inverness to Glasgow via Jacobite Steam Train
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Apex City of Glasgow Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Jacobite Steam Train journey through Scottish Highlands
    • Crossing of Glenfinnan Viaduct
    • Panoramic views of Loch Eil
    • Scenic cruise from Mallaig through isles and lochs
    Landmarks
    Jacobite Steam Train
    Glenfinnan Viaduct
    Loch Eil
    Mallaig
    Scottish Highlands
  8. Day 7

    Glasgow

    Glasgow
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Apex City of Glasgow Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided 4-hour walking tour of Glasgow
    • 1-hour guided tour of The Clydeside Distillery
    • Meet craftsmen at the distillery
    • Discover birth of whiskey industry in Glasgow
    • Spectacular view over River Clyde from Still House
    • Sample 3 Wee Drams at distillery
    • Transfers to and from distillery

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
    Landmarks
    River Clyde
    The Clydeside Distillery
    Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
  9. Day 8

    Departure

    Departure
    End point
    Glasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom (Hotel reception , 00:00 - 00:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Ann4.0•September 2025
    The locations visited were very good. The hotels were fine. Both the city guides and guide in the highlands were...
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  • Hedwig5.0•September 2025
    The drivers were punctual, friendly, and professional and very helpful. The guides (Marty in edinburg and Zshanna...
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    Traveled in September 2025

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    Belinda

    Asked on July 9th, 2026

    Do you provide transportation from Glengow back to Edinburgh?

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    • Firebird ToursOperator•Written July 2026

      The tour ends in Glasgow, and unfortunately drop-off in Edinburgh is not included. If you need to travel to Edinburgh Airport, it is quite straightforward: By taxi or private transfer, the journey typically takes around 45 minutes, depending on traffic. By train, the journey takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, including a tram connection to the airport.

    • Firebird ToursOperator•Written July 2026

      By default, this package includes a transfer to Glasgow Airport or the train station at the end of the tour. However, we can easily adjust it to include a transfer back to Edinburgh Airport instead—no problem at all.

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      Belinda

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      I would like to know what dates in May of 2027 this tour departs.

    • Firebird ToursOperator•Written July 2026

      The available departures are in May 2027: May 2 – May 9, May 9 – May 16, May 16 – May 23, May 23 – May 30, May 30 – June 6

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    Olga

    Asked on August 4th, 2025

    What kind of luggage is permitted?

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    • Firebird ToursOperator•Written August 2025

      The standard allowance per person is one checked-in suitcase and one handbag. While porterage is not included, the driver will assist with luggage handling between the airport and hotel and between the locations. If any traveler expects to bring more than one suitcase, we ask that this be discussed with us in advance.

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      Olga

      Traveler•Written August 2025

      I want to investigate other flights such as Tampa to one of London's airports, then taking a smaller flight into Edinburgh, such as Easy Jet, etc. I think it would be less turn around time and more efficient.

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