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The Best of Scotland

13 days
From Glasgow to Edinburgh
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 16 - 24
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Glasgow

    Start point
    Glasgow International Airport (GLA), Caledonia Way, Paisley, Scotland PA3 2SG, United Kingdom (Arrivals Hall)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner
    Landmarks
    Clyde River
  2. Day 2

    Glasgow

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local pub with live music)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Glasgow
    • Photo stop at Glasgow Cathedral
    • Walking tour of George Square and City Chambers
    • Visit to Riverside Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Drive by the Burrell Collection Museum
    Landmarks
    University of Glasgow
    Burrell Collection Museum
    Glasgow Cathedral
    George Square
    City Chambers
    Merchant City
    River Clyde
    Riverside Museum
  3. Day 3

    Glasgow to Oban

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Stirling Castle with tour of Great Hall, royal apartments, Chapel Royal, and Argyll and Sutherland Highlander Regimental Museum
    • Drive through The Trossachs National Park
    • Guided tour of Oban Distillery with whisky tasting
    Landmarks
    Stirling Castle
    The Trossachs National Park
    Loch Lomond
    Oban Distillery
  4. Day 4

    Isle of Mull - Treshnish and Staffa Isles

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Isle of Mull
    • Wildlife tour to Treshnish and Staffa Isles
    • Visit to Fingal's Cave
    Landmarks
    Isle of Mull
    Tobermory
    Treshnish Isles
    Staffa
    Fingal's Cave
  5. Day 5

    Oban to Isle of Skye

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Glencoe
    • Jacobite Steam Train ride
    • Ferry to Isle of Skye
    Landmarks
    Loch Lomond
    Glencoe
    Fort William
    Glenfinnan Viaduct
    Loch Shiel
    Lochailort
    Arisaig
    Morar
    Mallaig
    Isle of Skye
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  6. Day 6

    Isle of Skye

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Dunvegan Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to The Fairy Glen
    • Tour of Dunvegan Castle with lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Cross Sligachan Bridge
    Landmarks
    The Fairy Glen
    Dunvegan Castle
    Sligachan Bridge
    Portree
  7. Day 7

    Isle of Skye to Inverness

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Photo stop at Urquhart Castle
    • Cruise on Loch Ness
    Landmarks
    Urquhart Castle
    Loch Ness
    Fort Augustus
    Cherry Island
    Fort Augustus Abbey
    Inverness
  8. Day 8

    Inverness

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Cawdor Castle and Gardens
    • Visit to Inverness Castle
    • Visit to Glenmorangie Distillery
    • Visit to Inverness Cathedral
    • Visit to Victorian Market
    Landmarks
    Cawdor Castle and Gardens
    Inverness Castle
    Glenmorangie Distillery
    Inverness Cathedral
    Victorian Market
  9. Day 9

    Inverness to Aberdeen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Cairngorms National Park
    • Self-guided audio tour of Balmoral Castle and Estate
    Landmarks
    Cairngorms National Park
    Balmoral Castle and Estate
  10. Day 10

    Aberdeen

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Aberdeen
    • Visit to Marischal College
    • Visit to Provost Skene's House
    • Visit to St. Nicholas's Kirk

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping on Union Street
    • Explore Castlegate Square
    Landmarks
    Marischal College
    Provost Skene's House
    St. Nicholas's Kirk
    Union Street
    Castlegate Square
  11. Day 11

    Aberdeen to Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the farm), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Highland Cows working farm
    • Lunch on the farm
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  12. Day 12

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Festive Scottish farewell dinner with Scottish music and bagpipes)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Edinburgh
    • Visit to Edinburgh Castle with Scottish Crown Jewels and Stone of Scone
    • Festive Scottish farewell dinner with Scottish music and bagpipes
    Landmarks
    New Town
    Royal Mile
    Edinburgh Castle
  13. Day 13

    Depart Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Asked on January 9th, 2026

    On day 10 when free in the afternoon, is it feasible and possible to visit Dunnottar?

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      What is the weather typically like during the time period there?

    • Tours of DistinctionOperatorWritten January 2026

      You can visit Dunnottar that afternoon. It is about 30 minutes [by car] and 1 hour 15 minutes by public transportation [bus].

    • Tours of DistinctionOperatorWritten January 2026

      The weather has highs around 61 degrees that time of September. Rain averages 10 days in September but I cannot speak to exactly when that would be.

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