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Country Roads of Scotland - Small Group (Small Groups)

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From Edinburgh to Glasgow
4.3 (36 reviews)
  • Grass-covered stone dwellings of the Neolithic village Skara Brae with visitors exploring.
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  • Gothic Glasgow Cathedral rises above lush green Necropolis gardens in clear morning light.
  • Illuminated Clyde Arc bridge and riverside buildings reflect perfectly on the River Clyde under a deep blue night sky.
  • Majestic Edinburgh Castle perches on its rocky crag, glowing under bright blue skies and sunlight.
  • Long tree-lined avenue in Glasgow Green leads to Nelson’s Monument under brooding grey clouds as two walkers stroll.
  • Grand sandstone Glasgow City Chambers glow in warm evening light over George Square with blurred pedestrian activity.
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Brendan Vacations
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 1 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant with fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Malmaison Hotel Edinburgh Leith)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at a local restaurant with Travel Director and group
    • Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (on select departures)
    Landmarks
    Edinburgh Castle
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  2. Day 2

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Malmaison Hotel Edinburgh Leith)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Edinburgh with Local Expert
    • Palace of Holyroodhouse visit
    • Scott Monument viewing
    • New Town exploration
    • Edinburgh Castle visit with Crown Jewels and Mons Meg
    • Highland bagpiping masterclass with Roddy the Piper or expert musician
    Landmarks
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Scott Monument
    New Town
    Edinburgh Castle
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  3. Day 3

    Edinburgh to Inverness

    Edinburgh to Inverness
    Meals
    Breakfast, Afternoon Tea (Traditional afternoon tea at Atholl Palace with sandwiches, scones, Scottish shortbread and traditional Scottish tablet)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness)

    Included Activities

    • St Andrews Old Course viewing
    • West Sands Beach visit
    • St Andrews University exploration
    • Afternoon tea at Atholl Palace and Gardens
    Landmarks
    Old Course
    West Sands Beach
    St Andrews University
    Atholl Palace and Gardens
  4. Day 4

    Inverness to Thurso

    Inverness to Thurso
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Pentland, Thurso)

    Included Activities

    • Loch Ness scenic journey with Travel Director commentary
    • Culloden Battlefield Visitor Center visit

    Optional Activities

    • Old Pulteney Distillery whisky tasting
    • Wick Heritage Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Culloden Battlefield
    Old Pulteney Distillery
    Wick Heritage Museum
  5. Day 5

    Orkney Islands

    Orkney Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Pentland, Thurso)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Orkney Islands
    • Italian Chapel visit
    • Kirkwall exploration
    • Skara Brae visit
    • Stone circle of Brodgar viewing
    Landmarks
    Italian Chapel
    Kirkwall
    Skara Brae
    Stone circle of Brodgar
  6. Day 6

    Thurso to Isle of Skye

    Thurso to Isle of Skye
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Dunollie Hotel, Broadford)

    Included Activities

    • Journey to Isle of Skye
    • Cuillin Hills viewing
    • Broadford exploration
    Landmarks
    Isle of Skye
    Cuillin Hills
    Broadford
  7. Day 7

    Isle of Skye to Glencoe

    Isle of Skye to Glencoe
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Sumptuous Highland dinner made with market-fresh Scottish ingredients)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ballachulish, Glencoe)

    Included Activities

    • Eilean Donan Castle viewing and photography
    • WWII Commando Memorial visit
    • Fort William stop
    • Glencoe exploration with Travel Director
    • Highland dinner with market-fresh Scottish ingredients
    Landmarks
    Eilean Donan Castle
    WWII Commando Memorial
    Ben Nevis
    Glencoe
  8. Day 8

    Glencoe to Glasgow

    Glencoe to Glasgow
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu, Glasgow)

    Included Activities

    • Loch Lomond scenic time and exploration
    • Glasgow orientation drive past George Square and St Mungo's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Loch Lomond cruise
    Landmarks
    Loch Lomond
    George Square
    St Mungo's Cathedral
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  9. Day 9

    Glasgow to Departure

    Glasgow to Departure
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Malmaison Hotel Edinburgh Leith

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Kingsmills, Inverness

    Hotel
    day 3

  • The Pentland, Thurso

    Hotel
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  • The Dunollie Hotel, Broadford

    Hotel
    day 6

  • Ballachulish, Glencoe

    Hotel
    day 7

  • Radisson Blu, Glasgow

    Hotel
    day 8

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