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Taste of Scotland - 6 Days/5 Nights (8 destinations)

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From Glasgow to Edinburgh
4.4 (62 reviews)
  • Inverness Castle stands on a grassy hill dotted with spring flowers beneath a partly cloudy sky.
  • Urquhart Castle ruins overlook the deep waters of Loch Ness under a moody sky.
  • Edinburgh Castle sits majestically on its rocky crag above a fountain as pink and purple skies glow at sunset.
  • Glasgow Cathedral and surrounding historic buildings rise amid lush green trees under a clear morning sky.
  • A dramatic view of Edinburgh Castle atop its volcanic rock, framed by lush gardens and a sunset sky.
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  • Curving Victorian-era buildings line a cobbled street in Edinburgh’s Old Town, bathed in afternoon light.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Glasgow

    Glasgow
    Meals
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    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Clayton Hotel Glasgow)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic tour of Glasgow Highlights
    • View George Square and monuments to famous Scots
    • See University of Glasgow overlooking Kelvingrove Park
    • Visit Glasgow Cathedral with Gothic architecture
    • Welcome drink
    Landmarks
    George Square
    University of Glasgow
    Kelvingrove Park
    Glasgow Cathedral
  3. Day 2

    Loch Lomond - Glencoe - Loch Ness - Inverness

    Loch Lomond - Glencoe - Loch Ness - Inverness
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (KIN Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Short cruise across Loch Lomond
    • Travel through Glencoe
    • Stop at Loch Ness for photos
    • Dinner with group at hotel in Inverness
    Landmarks
    Loch Lomond
    Glencoe
    Loch Ness
  4. Day 3

    Culloden Battlefield - Aberdeenshire

    Culloden Battlefield - Aberdeenshire
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Ardoe House Hotel and Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Culloden Battlefield
    • Learn about the 1746 battle and Jacobite rising
    • Meet Highland cattle at family-run farm in Aberdeenshire
    • Hear about farm life from the farmer
    • Dinner with group at hotel
    Landmarks
    Culloden Battlefield
  5. Day 4

    Scone Palace - St Andrews - Whisky Distillery - Edinburgh

    Scone Palace - St Andrews - Whisky Distillery - Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Bruntsfield)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Scone Palace, former coronation site of Scottish kings
    • Whisky distillery visit and dram sampling

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch and sightseeing in St Andrews
    • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (August 8-22 departures have reserved seats)
    Landmarks
    Scone Palace
    St Andrews
    Edinburgh Castle
  6. Day 5

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Bruntsfield)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic tour of Edinburgh
    • View Princes Street
    • Explore Georgian 'New Town'
    • Walk along the Royal Mile
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle and Scottish Crown Jewels
    • Farewell dinner with group

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon exploration of Edinburgh
    Landmarks
    Princes Street
    Royal Mile
    Edinburgh Castle
  7. Day 6

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Clayton Hotel Glasgow

    Hotel 4*
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  • Valerie
    Valerie3.0•July 2025
    The places visited were perfect for the whirlwind tour, and the hotels were lovely. The problem was the tour guide,...
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  • Chris
    Chris5.0•May 2024
    This itinerary covered almost all points we wanted to see in Scotland. I would have liked to have had some time to...
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    • Person playing bagpipes inside a room with an audience.
    • Stone manor with green lawn.
    • Stone ruins with flowers and a building in the background.
    • Blurry view of a historic stone structure on a grassy hill.
    • Tree stump with flowers and greenery around it.
    • Wide view of a grassy field with trees and buildings.
    • Street view with colorful shopfronts and people walking.
    • Street view with historic buildings and traffic lights.
    • Stone building with red benches and flowers.
    • Coastal view with sea and historic building.
    • Busy street with traffic and historic stone gate.
    • Mountainous landscape with cloudy sky.
    • Golf course with people playing.
    • Sheep grazing in a lush green field.
    • Facade of a historic building with intricate design.
    • Blurry image of purple flowers in greenery.
    • Person in traditional Scottish attire playing bagpipes on a street.
    • Illuminated stone building at night.
    • Historic ship docked with a person standing by.
    • People standing outside a Harry Potter themed store.
    Traveled in May 2024
  • Anne5.0•June 2023
    It was a well run, well organized tour! Every detail is thought through and executed perfectly to make the...
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    Traveled in May 2023
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  • Karen5.0•June 2023
    Was so very pleased with Sam and Becky, our tour guides, and with the planned experiences for the tour!
    Traveled in March 2023
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  • Ms.5.0•June 2023
    The hotels we stayed at were nice and the places we stopped at were very interesting. The real stars of the show...
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    Traveled in June 2023
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  • Carol4.0•June 2023
    My family and I thoroughly enjoyed traveling with CIE Tours. We would definitely recommend you to our friends and...
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  • Ms.4.0•July 2023
    Overall great experience. I enjoyed all the locations and adventure that were available on this trip. The tour guides...
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    Traveled in June 2023
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  • Ms.5.0•July 2023
    As always a wonderful time. The tour was amazing.
    Traveled in June 2023
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  • Daniel5.0•July 2023
    Our recent Taste of Scotland tour was wonderful. We learned a lot; we had a great deal of fun; and we met several new...
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    Traveled in May 2023
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  • Alisa4.0•July 2023
    Tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Scotland. Enjoyed that very much. The coach was comfortable...
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    Traveled in July 2023
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