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Scottish Isles & Glens - 13 Days/12 Nights

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Platinum Operator: CIE Tours
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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 26 - 44
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Glasgow
Glasgow
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at your hotel with welcome drink)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour of Glasgow's Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture
Day 2
Isle of Bute
Isle of Bute
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Isle of Bute
- Visit Mount Stuart House
- Time in Rothesay
Landmarks
Mount Stuart House
Day 3
Loch Lomond - Glencoe - Eilean Donan Castle
Loch Lomond - Glencoe - Eilean Donan Castle
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at your hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Balmacara Hotel)
Included Activities
- Travel along Loch Lomond
- Pass through Glencoe
- Visit Eilean Donan Castle
Landmarks
Loch Lomond
Glencoe
Eilean Donan Castle
Day 4
Isle of Skye
Isle of Skye
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at your hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Balmacara Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Isle of Skye
- Tour Dunvegan Castle
- Photo stop at Kilt Rock
- Visit Portree
Landmarks
Dunvegan Castle
Kilt Rock
Portree
Day 5
Inverewe Gardens - Gairloch
Inverewe Gardens - Gairloch
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with your group at the hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Gairloch Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Inverewe Gardens
Landmarks
Inverewe Gardens
Day 6
Ullapool - North Coast 500 - Orkney
Ullapool - North Coast 500 - Orkney
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch near Kylesku Bridge)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Ayre Hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive North Coast 500 route
- Visit Ullapool
- Ferry to Orkney Islands
Landmarks
Ullapool
Kylesku Bridge
Tongue
Day 7
Orkney
Orkney
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Ayre Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive around north of main island
- Visit Skara Brae
- Explore Skaill House
- Visit Ring of Brodgar
- Visit St Magnus Cathedral
Landmarks
Earl's Palace at Birsay
Skara Brae
Skaill House
Ring of Brodgar
St Magnus Cathedral
Day 8
Italian Chapel & Dunrobin Castle
Italian Chapel & Dunrobin Castle
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Dornoch Station Hotel overlooking the sea)
Accommodation
Hotel (Dornoch Station Hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive across Churchill Barriers
- Visit Italian Chapel
- Ferry crossing
- Explore Dunrobin Castle
- Tour castle gardens
Landmarks
Churchill Barriers
Italian Chapel
Dunrobin Castle
Day 9
Loch Ness - Culloden Battlefield
Loch Ness - Culloden Battlefield
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at your hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Crieff Hydro Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise along Caledonian Canal
- Cruise to Loch Ness
- Visit Culloden Battlefield
- Sheepdog herding demonstration
Landmarks
Caledonian Canal
Loch Ness
Culloden Battlefield
Day 10
The Glenturret Distillery - Edinburgh
The Glenturret Distillery - Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Festive Scottish evening with traditional dinner and lively entertainment (except July 31 - August 16 departures))
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit The Glenturret Distillery
- Whisky tasting
- Scottish evening with traditional dinner and entertainment
Optional Activities
- Independent evening to explore and dine (July 31 - August 16 departures only)
Landmarks
The Glenturret Distillery
Day 11
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Edinburgh's Georgian New Town
- Visit Royal Mile
- Tour Edinburgh Castle
- View Scottish Crown Jewels
Optional Activities
- The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade (July 31 - August 16 departures)
Landmarks
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile
Day 12
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour of Edinburgh
Day 13
Edinburgh
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
Tongue

Landmarks
Earl's Palace at Birsay
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
The Glenturret Distillery

Landmarks
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile

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Where You'll Stay

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Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 2
Balmacara Hotel
Hotel 3*
Days 3, 4
Gairloch Hotel
Hotel 3*
day 5
Ayre Hotel
Hotel 3*
Days 6, 7
Dornoch Station Hotel
Hotel
day 8
Crieff Hydro Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 9
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 10, 11, 12

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4.5

Overall rating based on 137 Reviews

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Accommodation
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Food
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Tour Operator
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Cecilia5.0•May 2023
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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Lynne4.0•May 2023
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.5.0•June 2023
Had a great time in Scotland!
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Sherree4.0•June 2023
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.4.0•June 2023
My tour guide, Di Keddie, and my driver, Gordon, were both extraordinarily kind, welcoming, fun, and informative. Do...
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Ms.5.0•June 2023
CIE left me with only one requirement - to enjoy everything I came to see
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Linda4.0•June 2023
Wonderful itinerary highlighted some beautiful sights
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Steven5.0•June 2023
The tour was great, all the stops were enjoyable. Some hotels were a little uncomfortable
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David4.0•June 2023
In general, it was Good touring experience. Tour director, Anita, was organized, friendly and very knowledgeable....
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Mrs.4.0•June 2023
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
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Scottish Isles & Glens - 13 Days/12 Nights

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