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Scottish Dream - 9 Days/8 Nights (17 destinations)

9 days

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From Glasgow to Edinburgh

4.5 (229 reviews)

Scottish Dream - 9 Days/8 Nights (17 destinations) - CIE Tours

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 6 - 44
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Glasgow
Glasgow
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of central Glasgow highlighting Victorian buildings, parks, Glasgow Cathedral, and River Clyde
- Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
- Welcome drink with tour director and fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Independent dinner
Landmarks
Glasgow Cathedral
River Clyde
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Day 2
Ballachulish
Ballachulish
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Hotel dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Ballachulish Hotel)
Included Activities
- Loch Lomond cruise
- Guided tour of Inveraray Castle
Optional Activities
- Independent lunch in Inveraray
Landmarks
Loch Lomond
Inveraray Castle
Rannoch Moor
Glencoe
Loch Leven
Day 3
Isle of Skye - Loch Ness
Isle of Skye - Loch Ness
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Sligachan), Dinner (Hotel dinner with group)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Muthu Newton Hotel)
Included Activities
- Travel through the Highlands to Isle of Skye
- Lunch at Sligachan with views of the Cuillin Hills
- Visit Sligachan Old Bridge
- Photo stop at Eilean Donan Castle
- Travel along the shores of Loch Ness
Landmarks
Isle of Skye
Cuillin Hills
Sligachan Old Bridge
Eilean Donan Castle
Loch Ness
Day 4
Nairn
Nairn
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Hotel dinner with group)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Crieff Hydro Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walk around Culloden Battlefield
- Visit Culloden Battlefield visitor center
- Sheepdog herding demonstration at a local farm
Landmarks
Culloden Battlefield
Grampian Mountains
Day 5
Pitlochry
Pitlochry
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Hotel dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Crieff Hydro Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Blair Castle
- Tour and tasting at Blair Athol Distillery
Optional Activities
- Afternoon leisure exploring hotel facilities
- Shopping in Pitlochry
- Shopping in Crieff
Landmarks
Blair Castle
Blair Athol Distillery
Day 6
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Scottish evening with traditional food, music, and dancing (or independent dining for August 1-22 departures))
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Norton House Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Visit Glamis Castle
- Free time exploring St Andrews
Optional Activities
- Explore Royal and Ancient Clubhouse in St Andrews
- View the Old Course in St Andrews
Landmarks
Glamis Castle
St Andrews
Royal and Ancient Clubhouse
The Old Course
Day 7
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Norton House Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Edinburgh's New Town
- Explore Royal Mile
- Tour Edinburgh Castle
Optional Activities
- Independent exploring, shopping, and dining
- The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade (August 1-22 departures)
Landmarks
Edinburgh New Town
Royal Mile
Edinburgh Castle
Castle Esplanade
Day 8
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Norton House Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Independent Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour of Edinburgh
Optional Activities
- Independent exploring and dining in Edinburgh
Day 9
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Glasgow Cathedral
River Clyde
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Landmarks
Loch Lomond
Inveraray Castle
Rannoch Moor
Glencoe
Loch Leven

Landmarks
Isle of Skye
Cuillin Hills
Sligachan Old Bridge
Eilean Donan Castle
Loch Ness

Landmarks
Culloden Battlefield
Grampian Mountains

Landmarks
Blair Castle
Blair Athol Distillery

Landmarks
Glamis Castle
St Andrews
Royal and Ancient Clubhouse
The Old Course

Landmarks
Edinburgh New Town
Royal Mile
Edinburgh Castle
Castle Esplanade

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Where You'll Stay

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Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 1
Ballachulish Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 2
Muthu Newton Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 3
Crieff Hydro Hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 4, 5
Norton House Hotel & Spa
Hotel 4*
Days 6, 7, 8

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Rating: 4.6 (3,671 reviews)
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Traveler Reviews

4.5

Overall rating based on 229 Reviews

Itinerary
4.3
Transport
4.5
Guide
4.6
Accommodation
4.4
Food
4.2
Tour Operator
4.6

Phil3.3•August 2026
Great stories from tour director No way to contact tour director with a problem or for anything. She couldn’t find...
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Audrey5.0•May 2025
This tour was .amazing. Our tour guide, Austin, was knowledgeable and funny. Our driver, Neil, was the best.. The...
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Katherine3.0•October 2024
I loved Scotland but I'll never book another tour on tour radar or use CIE. When I booked it was very important that...
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Rosalynn5.0•September 2024
I have never done a bus tour before. I am a fan now. Saw lots of great places and met some amazing people on the tour.
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Holly5.0•September 2024
Just got back home to Canada after the Scottish Dream 8day tour. I had a great time. This was my first tour with CIE...
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Patricia4.0•September 2024
Tour, guide, and driver were all excellent. My complaint is that you advertised the tour as having a maximum of 26...
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Dorothy4.0•August 2024
Overall, the experience was good and generally met expectations. There were issues with getting to Isle of Skye,...
Overall, the experience was good and generally met expectations. There were issues with getting to Isle of Skye, which seemed to be related to not a big enough Ferry to accommodate the motorcoach. This was a great disappointment. It seems this issue could have been prepared for in advance, as this tour has been ongoing. I would have liked to had a more time-lined, detailed itinerary upon arrival and available at our initial meeting collectively as a tour group. The Guide "Perri" was very knowledgeable of the history and points of interest in Scotland. She was able to adequately answer questions and provide information. But, I felt she "guided" very little and I believe we only used the "talk boxes" 3 times during the course of entire trip. There was more of an emphasis on self-guidance if at all possible. The Guide was adequate, but I've certainly had much more attentive, engaging Guides who seemed more enthusiastic and interestede in their tour group.Show more
Traveled in August 2024
Linda4.0•July 2024
Enjoyed my trip but going solo was rough as everyone had a partner or friend.
Traveled in June 2024
Virginia5.0•July 2024
Very organized with a great tour director and bus driver
Traveled in July 2024
Sherry4.0•June 2024
I had a wonderful time in Scotland! Perri, CIE tour director, was knowledgeable about the history of each area we...
I had a wonderful time in Scotland! Perri, CIE tour director, was knowledgeable about the history of each area we passed through. She shared not only history, but also local lore and faerie stories. Many had us laughing and, on occasion, groaning. Our driver, Francis, maneuvered the bus around tight turns with expertise. For the most part the hotel meals were very good as long as you steered clear of the overcooked chicken breasts.Show more
Traveled in June 2024

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Scottish Dream - 9 Days/8 Nights (17 destinations)

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