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Scotland's Highlands, Islands and Cities - Signature

13 days
From Edinburgh to Glasgow
4.3
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 1 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Voco Hotel Haymarket Edinburgh, Novotel Edinburgh Center, Delta Hotels by Marriott.), Hotel (Voco Hotel Haymarket Edinburgh, Delta by Marriott.)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Edinburgh's labyrinthine lanes on your own
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  2. Day 2

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Voco Hotel Haymarket Edinburgh, Novotel Edinburgh Center, Delta Hotels by Marriott.), Hotel (Voco Hotel Haymarket Edinburgh, Delta by Marriott.)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Edinburgh with Local Specialist
    • Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Visit Scottish Parliament Building
    • Tour Edinburgh Castle
    • Explore New Town
    • Tickets to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (on departures that align with performance dates)
    Landmarks
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Scottish Parliament Building
    Royal Mile
    Edinburgh Castle
    New Town
  3. Day 3

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Voco Hotel Haymarket Edinburgh, Novotel Edinburgh Center, Delta Hotels by Marriott.), Hotel (Voco Hotel Haymarket Edinburgh, Delta by Marriott.)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jedburgh Abbey ruins
    • Visit Melrose Abbey
    Landmarks
    Jedburgh Abbey
    Melrose Abbey
    Tweed River
  4. Day 4

    Edinburgh - Dundee

    Edinburgh - Dundee
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa, Leonardo Aberdeen), Hotel (Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • View St. Andrews ancient university and famous golf course
    • Visit Glamis Castle
    • Guided tour of Glamis Castle and gardens
    Landmarks
    St. Andrews University
    Old Course
    Glamis Castle
    Firth of Forth
  5. Day 5

    Dundee - Inverness

    Dundee - Inverness
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Columba)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Center

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Pitlochry
    Landmarks
    River Tay
    Pitlochry
    Cairngorms National Park
    Culloden Battlefield
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  6. Day 6

    Inverness - Thurso

    Inverness - Thurso
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at your hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pentland)

    Included Activities

    • View Loch Ness
    • Visit Dunrobin Castle
    • Explore Dunrobin Castle gardens
    • Whisky distillery visit with tasting
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Dunrobin Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Orkney Islands

    Orkney Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at your hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pentland)

    Included Activities

    • Visit John o' Groats
    • Ferry to South Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands
    • Visit Italian Chapel
    • View Ring of Brodgar
    • Explore Skara Brae
    • Photo stop at Kirkwall Cathedral
    • Return ferry from Orkney Islands
    Landmarks
    John o' Groats
    Italian Chapel
    Ring of Brodgar
    Skara Brae
    Kirkwall Cathedral
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  8. Day 8

    Thurso - Isle of Skye

    Thurso - Isle of Skye
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at your hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kings Arms)

    Included Activities

    • View Eilean Donan Castle
    • Travel to Isle of Skye

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ullapool
    Landmarks
    Loch Broom
    Ullapool
    Eilean Donan Castle
  9. Day 9

    Isle of Skye - Oban

    Isle of Skye - Oban
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Royal Hotel Oban)

    Included Activities

    • View Glenfinnan Viaduct

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Fort William area
    Landmarks
    Glenfinnan Viaduct
    Fort William
    Loch Linnhe
    Ben Nevis
  10. Day 10

    Oban - Isle of Mull - Isle of Iona

    Oban - Isle of Mull - Isle of Iona
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Royal Hotel Oban)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Isle of Mull
    • Ferry to Isle of Iona
    • Visit Iona Abbey
    • View Rèilig Odhrain
    • Return ferry to Oban
    Landmarks
    Isle of Mull
    Craignure
    Fionnphort
    Isle of Iona
    Iona Abbey
    Rèilig Odhrain
  11. Day 11

    Oban - Glasgow

    Oban - Glasgow
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal Glasgow, Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Center)

    Included Activities

    • Pass through Glencoe
    • Visit St Mungo's Cathedral
    • Orientation tour of Glasgow with Travel Director

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Kelpies sculpture
    • Visit the Falkirk Wheel
    • Evening experience at The Corinthian with dinner, bagpipes and Highland dancer
    Landmarks
    Glencoe
    St Mungo's Cathedral
    The Kelpies
    Falkirk Wheel
    The Corinthian
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  12. Day 12

    Glasgow

    Glasgow
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked Scottish lunch at Wood family farm on Loch Ard)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal Glasgow, Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Center)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bannockburn Battlefield
    • Visit Stirling Castle
    • View Royal Palace of King James V
    • View Stirling Heads
    • Be My Guest experience at Wood family 15th-century farm
    • Home-cooked Scottish lunch at Wood family farm
    • Glasgow street art walking tour with Local Specialist
    Landmarks
    Bannockburn Battlefield
    Stirling Castle
    Loch Ard
    George Square
  13. Day 13

    Glasgow

    Glasgow

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4.3
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    4.3
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    4.0
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    3.0
  • Food
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    October 23rd, 2024
    We had a great experience in Scotland. Our tour director Ian was amazing and very knowledgable. The coach was...
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    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: Brendan Vacations
    Thank you for sharing your review. We always value guest feedback and are thrilled to hear you had an enjoyable experience with Brendan Vacations. We are dedicated to providing excellent service and professionalism to our guests, and we're pleased to know that we have delivered on that promise during your trip. Thank you for choosing us for your travel needs.
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    September 10th, 2019
    This is a very difficult review to share. While we enjoyed the new bus/coach, and our driver was outstanding....
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  • Scotland's Highlands, Islands and Cities - Signature reviewer 3
    July 24th, 2019
    We had a wonderful time. No problem recommending this tour to our friends
    Traveled in June 2019

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    Is this tour good for someone with mobility issues. They have a walker.

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      If you will be bringing a walker on tour, you will be filling out a Specific Requirements Form. Once filled out, you will be sending the form to the email address indicated in the form. Once our Operations Team receives the form, they will advise you if they will be able to accommodate or allow the walker on tour.

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