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Scotland's Highlands, Islands and Cities - Signature

13 days
From Edinburgh to Glasgow
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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
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

    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 independently
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  2. Day 2

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    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
    • Explore the Royal Mile
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle
    • Stroll through New Town
    • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (on performance dates)
    Landmarks
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Scottish Parliament Building
    Royal Mile
    Edinburgh Castle
    New Town
    Scott Memorial
  3. Day 3

    Edinburgh - Jedburgh - Melrose - Edinburgh

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

    Included Activities

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

    Edinburgh - St. Andrews - Glamis - Dundee

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa, Leonardo Aberdeen), Hotel (Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Andrews ancient university and golf course
    • View the 18th green at St. Andrews
    • Guided tour of Glamis Castle
    • Explore Glamis Castle gardens
    Landmarks
    St. Andrews University
    Old Course at St. Andrews
    West Sands Beach
    Glamis Castle
  5. Day 5

    Dundee - Pitlochry - Culloden - Inverness

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Columba)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Culloden battlefield and Visitor Center

    Optional Activities

    • Tour Blair Athol whisky distillery in Pitlochry
    Landmarks
    River Tay
    Cairngorms National Park
    Culloden Battlefield
    Inverness Castle
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  6. Day 6

    Inverness - Loch Ness - Dunrobin - Thurso

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Loch Ness
    • Visit Dunrobin Castle
    • Explore Dunrobin Castle gardens
    • Whisky distillery tour and tasting
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Dunrobin Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Thurso - John o' Groats - Orkney Islands - Thurso

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pentland)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Orkney Islands
    • Visit Italian Chapel
    • Visit Ring of Brodgar
    • Visit Skara Brae
    • Visit Kirkwall Cathedral
    Landmarks
    John o' Groats
    Italian Chapel
    Ring of Brodgar
    Skara Brae
    Kirkwall Cathedral
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  8. Day 8

    Thurso - Ullapool - Isle of Skye

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at your hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kings Arms)

    Included Activities

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

    Isle of Skye - Glenfinnan - Fort William - Oban

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Royal Hotel Oban)

    Included Activities

    • Pass Glenfinnan Viaduct
    • Pass Fort William
    Landmarks
    Glenfinnan Viaduct
    Glenfinnan Monument
    Fort William
    Loch Linnhe
    Ben Nevis
  10. Day 10

    Oban to Isle of Mull to Isle of Iona

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Royal Hotel Oban)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry from Oban to Isle of Mull (Craignure)
    • Travel across Isle of Mull countryside
    • Ferry from Fionnphort to Isle of Iona
    • Visit Iona Abbey
    • View Rèilig Odhrain (burial ground of Scottish kings)
    • Return ferry to Oban
    Landmarks
    Iona Abbey
    Rèilig Odhrain
  11. Day 11

    Oban - Glencoe - Glasgow

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Glasgow - Bannockburn - Stirling - Loch Ard - Glasgow

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bannockburn
    • Visit Stirling Castle
    • Visit Royal Palace of King James V
    • View Stirling Heads
    • Be My Guest experience at 15th-century Wood family farm on Loch Ard
    • Home-cooked Scottish lunch at Wood family farm
    • Glasgow street art walking tour with Local Specialist (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience)
    Landmarks
    Bannockburn
    Stirling Castle
    Royal Palace of King James V
    Loch Ard
    The Clutha
  13. Day 13

    Glasgow

    Meals
    Breakfast

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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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    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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