Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and explore the area at your own pace.
- Start point
- Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (At the point of your choice in a city, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Apex Grassmarket Hotel)
- Day 2
Edinburgh
After breakfast, you'll join a guided 4-hour walking tour through Edinburgh's Old Town along the Royal Mile. The tour includes Edinburgh Castle where you'll see the Crown Jewels of Scotland, Mons Meg gun, and the One O'Clock Gun. Your guide provides historical background before you explore the castle on your own. Later you can spend free time wandering the city or head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (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 
- Day 3
Edinburgh
You have a free day to check out Edinburgh on your own. Consider visiting the Scottish National Gallery of Art, the Queen's Gallery, or the Dynamic Earth exhibition. Optional tours are also available if you'd prefer a guided experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (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 
- Day 4
Edinburgh to Inverness
After breakfast you'll check out and head north through the Scottish Highlands, passing through lush valleys and rugged mountain scenery. Once you reach Inverness, you'll board a 1-hour cruise on Loch Ness to take in the scenery and maybe catch sight of the famous monster. Check in at your Inverness hotel with the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kingsmills Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through the Scottish Highlands
- 1-hour cruise on Loch Ness
Landmarks Loch Ness Scottish Highlands 
- Day 5
Isle of Skye Full Day Tour
You'll leave early for a full day exploring the Isle of Skye. The drive takes you along the Great Glen Fault Line with chances to see Loch Ness and Castle Urquhart. From there you'll continue to Eilean Donan Castle before crossing to Skye through the Red Cuillin Mountains. Stop in Portree for lunch at a local restaurant, then explore the Trotternish Peninsula including the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, and the Quiraing. Later you'll visit Kyleakin for refreshments and views of Castle Moil, the Skye Bridge, and Eilean Ban. The return to Inverness takes a different scenic route.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (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 - Day 6
Inverness to Glasgow via Jacobite Steam Train
After breakfast you'll check out and head to Glasgow. You'll board the famous Jacobite Steam Train (known for its Harry Potter filming location) for a scenic journey through the Highlands, crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct with panoramic views of Loch Eil. Upon reaching the coastal town of Mallaig, you'll transfer to a cruise through the serene isles and lochs before arriving in Glasgow. Check in at your hotel with the rest of the day at leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (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 
- Day 7
Glasgow
After breakfast, you'll meet your guide for a 4-hour walking tour of Glasgow covering the city's historical sites and architecture. The tour focuses on this port city on the River Clyde, known for its shipbuilding heritage, Victorian and art nouveau buildings, and fine art museums. In the afternoon you'll join a 1-hour guided tour of The Clydeside Distillery where craftspeople share the city's whiskey industry story. You'll see the Still House with its River Clyde views and sample 3 drams. Transfers are included, and visiting the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is recommended during your free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (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 - Day 8
Departure
After breakfast, you'll check out and depart from Glasgow.
- End point
- Glasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom (Hotel reception , 00:00 - 00:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
