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Scottish Isles & Glens - 12 Days/11 Nights (22 destinations)

12 days

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From Glasgow to Edinburgh

4.5

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Operator: CIE Tours
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 26 - 44
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Glasgow
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at your hotel with welcome drink)
Accommodation
Hotel (Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Tour of Glasgow's Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture
Day 2
Glasgow to Isle of Bute
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Isle of Bute
- Guided tour of Mount Stuart House
- Time in Rothesay
Landmarks
Mount Stuart House
Day 3
Loch Lomond - Glencoe - Eilean Donan Castle
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Balmacara Hotel)
Included Activities
- Travel along Loch Lomond
- Journey through Glencoe
- Visit to Eilean Donan Castle
Landmarks
Loch Lomond
Glencoe
Eilean Donan Castle
Day 4
Isle of Skye - Dunvegan Castle - Portree
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Balmacara Hotel)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Isle of Skye
- Tour of Dunvegan Castle
- Photo opportunities at Kilt Rock
- Time in Portree
Landmarks
Dunvegan Castle
Kilt Rock
Portree
Day 5
Inverewe Gardens - Gairloch
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Gairloch Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Inverewe Gardens
- Wildlife viewing opportunities
Landmarks
Inverewe Gardens
Day 6
Ullapool - North Coast 500 - Orkney
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch near Kylesku Bridge)
Accommodation
Hotel (Ayre Hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive along North Coast 500 route
- Visit to Ullapool
- Lunch near Kylesku Bridge
- Stop near village of Tongue
- Ferry to Orkney Islands
Landmarks
Ullapool
Kylesku Bridge
Day 7
Orkney - Ring of Brodgar - Skara Brae - St Magnus Cathedral
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Ayre Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive around north of main island
- Visit to Skara Brae
- Exploration of Skaill House
- Visit to Ring of Brodgar
- Visit to St Magnus Cathedral
Landmarks
Earl's Palace
Skara Brae
Skaill House
Ring of Brodgar
St Magnus Cathedral
Day 8
Churchill Barriers - Italian Chapel - Dunrobin Castle - Strathpeffer
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Highland Hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive across Churchill Barriers
- Visit to Italian Chapel
- Ferry to mainland
- Tour of Dunrobin Castle
- Exploration of Dunrobin Castle gardens
Landmarks
Churchill Barriers
Italian Chapel
Dunrobin Castle
Day 9
Loch Ness - Culloden Battlefield
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Crieff Hydro Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise along Caledonian Canal to Loch Ness
- Visit to Culloden Battlefield
- Sheepdog demonstration at sheep farm
Landmarks
Caledonian Canal
Loch Ness
Culloden Battlefield
Day 10
Glenturret Distillery - Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Scottish dinner and entertainment (for non-August 1-17 departures))
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Glenturret Distillery
- Whisky tasting
Optional Activities
- Traditional Scottish evening with dinner and entertainment (for non-August 1-17 departures)
Landmarks
Glenturret Distillery
Day 11
Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Edinburgh's New Town
- Visit to Royal Mile
- Tour of Edinburgh Castle
- View of Scottish Crown Jewels
Optional Activities
- Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on Castle Esplanade (for August 1-17 departures)
Landmarks
Edinburgh New Town
Royal Mile
Edinburgh Castle
Day 12
Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Mount Stuart House

Landmarks
Loch Lomond
Glencoe
Eilean Donan Castle

Landmarks
Dunvegan Castle
Kilt Rock
Portree

Landmarks
Inverewe Gardens

Landmarks
Ullapool
Kylesku Bridge

Landmarks
Earl's Palace
Skara Brae
Skaill House
Ring of Brodgar
St Magnus Cathedral

Landmarks
Churchill Barriers
Italian Chapel
Dunrobin Castle

Landmarks
Caledonian Canal
Loch Ness
Culloden Battlefield

Landmarks
Glenturret Distillery

Landmarks
Edinburgh New Town
Royal Mile
Edinburgh Castle

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Where You'll Stay

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Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Balmacara Hotel
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Days 3, 4
Gairloch Hotel
Hotel
day 5
Ayre Hotel
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Highland Hotel
Hotel
day 8
Crieff Hydro Hotel
Hotel
day 9
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel
Hotel
Days 10, 11

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Number of tours

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Age Range

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Traveler Reviews

4.5

Overall rating based on 137 Reviews

Itinerary
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Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.5
Tour Operator
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Cecilia
May 9th, 2023
5.0
Our tour was about as perfect as we could imagine! Not only was it well-organized in ways that allowed us to maximize...
Our tour was about as perfect as we could imagine! Not only was it well-organized in ways that allowed us to maximize the diverse, incredible sites and events each day, we were also blessed with an outstanding tour guide -- Linda -- who provided a wealth of knowledge about Scotland and kept us spellbound and laughing each day! We're still amazed that 24 strangers from all over the U.S. (plus Australia) could spend such concentrated time together with absolutely no conflicts and feel like old friends by the end of the tour! Our AAA travel agent said CIE Tours is her favorite group to work with and now we understand why!Show more
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Lynne
May 15th, 2023
4.0
The tour guide and driver were terrific, although there could have been a bit more commentary on the bus, some of the...
The tour guide and driver were terrific, although there could have been a bit more commentary on the bus, some of the long drives needed something. I would not recommend a single traveller to book paying single supplement. Single supplement is expensive but singles are given dreadful rooms at some of the hotels. Treated like we are the left overs whilst couples got lovely rooms. Some of the hotels that CIE use are not good. Ayre Hotel at Kirkwall was dreadful as was the Columba in Inverness.Show more
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Mr.
June 11th, 2023
5.0
Had a great time in Scotland!
Traveled in May 2023
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Sherree
June 18th, 2023
4.0
Loved the tour. Saw a lot and learned a lot from our guide. Bus driver was awesome and we always felt safe.
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Ms.
June 23rd, 2023
4.0
My tour guide, Di Keddie, and my driver, Gordon, were both extraordinarily kind, welcoming, fun, and informative. Do...
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Ms.
June 23rd, 2023
5.0
CIE left me with only one requirement - to enjoy everything I came to see
Traveled in May 2023
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Linda
June 23rd, 2023
4.0
Wonderful itinerary highlighted some beautiful sights
Traveled in May 2023
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Steven
June 24th, 2023
5.0
The tour was great, all the stops were enjoyable. Some hotels were a little uncomfortable
Traveled in May 2023
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David
June 24th, 2023
4.0
In general, it was Good touring experience. Tour director, Anita, was organized, friendly and very knowledgeable....
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Mrs.
June 24th, 2023
4.0
CIE tour guide and bus driver were superb! Graham Bruce is highly knowledgeable and thoughtful. Gordon is an...
CIE tour guide and bus driver were superb! Graham Bruce is highly knowledgeable and thoughtful. Gordon is an excellent driver and is highly skilled at navigating some pretty narrow roadways. The itinerary was very good and aligned with our interest of the Highlands & Isles and Scottish history/culture. A couple of the hotels left A LOT to be desired. Namely..Novatel in Glascow (not near anything of true interest or decent restaurants, youths outside all night yelling and racing motor bikes, sounded drunk, dingy & depressing rooms with a very dangerous climb up shower on a platform, crowded dining w other tours & not so good food); Columba in Inverness was filthy. We literally had to ask for toilet paper & there was no room service. Lightshade over bed was covered in dust, triggering allergies/sleepless nights. In both of these locations there were DoubleTree & Marriott hotels. Other people I know have stayed in Glascow & Inverness and confirmed we could have done better.Show more
Traveled in May 2023
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