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Best of Scotland

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Centre, Delta by Marriott)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Edinburgh's narrow lanes and historic city center at leisure
    • Visit local attractions and museums independently
    Landmarks
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Scott Memorial
    New Town
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  3. Day 2

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Centre, Delta by Marriott)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Edinburgh with Local Specialist
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle
    • Explore Edinburgh's Old Town
    • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (included on departures aligned with performance dates)
    Landmarks
    Edinburgh Castle
    Castle Rock
    Old Town
    Princes Street
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  4. Day 3

    Edinburgh - St. Andrews - Pitlochry

    Edinburgh - St. Andrews - Pitlochry
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Laggan)

    Included Activities

    • View the 18th green at St. Andrews golf course
    • Scenic drive through the Scottish Highlands past the Firth of Tay and Dundee
    • Explore Pitlochry at leisure

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to Blair Castle, ancestral home of Clan Murray
    Landmarks
    St. Andrews Golf Course
    Firth of Tay
    Dundee
    Blair Castle
    Cairngorms National Park
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  5. Day 4

    Pitlochry - Culloden - Isle of Skye - Highland Hotel

    Pitlochry - Culloden - Isle of Skye - Highland Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Laggan)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Culloden Battlefield
    • Drive past Loch Ness
    • View Eilean Donan Castle
    • Scenic drive across the Isle of Skye
    • Learn about Bonnie Prince Charlie and Flora MacDonald
    Landmarks
    Culloden Battlefield
    Loch Ness
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Isle of Skye
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  6. Day 5

    Scottish Highlands - Glencoe - Glasgow

    Scottish Highlands - Glencoe - Glasgow
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Commando Memorial near Fort William
    • View Ben Nevis
    • Drive through Glencoe
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ranger experience in Glencoe learning about wildlife protection and ecosystem restoration
    Landmarks
    Commando Memorial
    Ben Nevis
    Glencoe
    River Clyde
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  7. Day 6

    Glasgow - Stirling - Glasgow

    Glasgow - Stirling - Glasgow
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Be My Guest locally hosted dinner experience)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Glasgow with Local Specialist
    • View the Necropolis
    • See George Square
    • Admire River Clyde views
    • Visit Stirling Castle
    • View Wallace Monument from castle walls
    • Whisky distillery tour and tasting at Clydeside Distillery
    • Be My Guest locally hosted dining experience
    Landmarks
    Necropolis
    George Square
    River Clyde
    Stirling Castle
    Wallace Monument
    Clydeside Distillery
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  8. Day 7

    Glasgow

    Glasgow
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.5
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    4.5
  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Food
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  • Virginia
    Virginia5.0•May 2026
    Our guide,Matt and driver, Keith were awesome. Funny,knowledgeable and enthusiastic! The itinerary was great. A nice...
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    Thank you for travelling with Trafalgar and for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the itinerary and found it to be a great introduction to Scotland. It is especially rewarding to know that your Travel Director and Coach Driver made such a positive impression through their knowledge, enthusiasm and sense of humour. Thank you for your kind comments. We are glad the tour left you wanting to explore even more, and we hope to welcome you on another Trafalgar journey in the future.
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  • Megan5.0•August 2025
    Jonny was amazing, very informative and funny. He organised such an amazing tour for us. Plus claps for Kevin for...
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    Traveled in August 2025
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your tour and that the Travel Director made such a positive impression with his knowledge, humour and excellent organisation. We are equally pleased that the Coach Driver’s skill and professionalism in navigating the more challenging roads helped you to feel safe and comfortable throughout the journey. Your kind words will be shared with both the Travel Director and Coach Driver, who will be so pleased to know their efforts made your experience so memorable. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another tour in the future.
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  • Starr1.0•November 2024
    That’s all they do is try to upsell overpriced optional tours. You have very little time to spend at each location...
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    Traveled in November 2024
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent Best of Scotland tour. We truly understand how disappointing it must have been regarding the optional tours and how the information was conveyed to you. For those who like to have itinerary details ahead of time, we kindly encourage you to visit our website. Each itinerary is designed to provide complete information about the tours and sites that will be explored, including meals and details about optional experiences and pricing. This information will also be included in your final travel documents before your departure. We also recognise your concerns about the bus and hotel accommodations. We sincerely apologise for the discomfort you experienced with the coach being too cramped. If you’re looking for more space in the future, our sister company, Insight Vacations, offers coaches that are specially configured with only 40 seats, ensuring more legroom, similar to business class. Their Classic tours accommodate a maximum of 40 guests, and their Small Group departures have only 24. Your feedback is incredibly important to us, and we genuinely appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. We hope you'll consider traveling with us again in the future, as we would love the opportunity to provide you with a better experience.
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  • Sandra
    Sandra5.0•August 2024
    The only thing I would have liked to be able to stay longer in places . I could not fault driver or tour guide. In...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for providing us with your feedback. We appreciate hearing about your positive experience with our On The Road Team and their exceptional service to our valued guests. We're pleased that your Travel Director presented the exciting itinerary so well. Exploring so much of this fascinating country in a snapshot of time can be quite an adventure. While we always strive to include the perfect amount of time at each location for in-depth discovery, there are inevitably places we wish we could stay longer and more sights we could accommodate. Nevertheless, we're delighted you enjoyed your experience and look forward to travelling with you again.
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  • Allison5.0•January 2024
    Excellent experience. Fiona was so knowledgeable and fun and lovely.
    Traveled in November 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback regarding your recent trip. We are delighted to hear that our Travel Director was able to make your guided vacation experience even more memorable. At Trafalgar, we are committed to delivering the best possible travel experience to our valued guests, and we aim to inspire a sense of curiosity and adventure within them. Thank you for choosing to travel with us, and we hope to see you again soon.
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  • Marie4.0•December 2023
    Guest Name: Ms Lim, Marie Nicolette Op Code/Dep Code: TBWBOS18/16L23a Booking ID:TTUSASDeparture Date: 16-DEC-23...
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    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    We are grateful for your feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your travel experience with us and look forward to serving you again.
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  • Gregory
    Gregory5.0•December 2023
    Stephanie and Steven couldn't have done a better job!! Knowledgeable, personable and hard working. They made...
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    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    We appreciate the time you took to write your review. We are delighted that our On The Road Team made your guided vacation more enjoyable. We are pleased to hear of the exceptional service they provided to you; they are valuable assets to our company. Thank you for selecting Trafalgar as your travel partner.
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  • Kathy
    Kathy5.0•July 2023
    My husband and I had the most amazing time on this trip through Scotland! Couldn’t have asked for a better tour...
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    Traveled in July 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for your recent experience in Scotland. We are delighted to read that the Travel Director and Coach Driver allowed you to immerse yourself in the Scottish Highlands, the local culture and beauty. The warmth and hospitality of the locals, the delicious Scottish cuisine, and the nation's rich history are all unique and enriching aspects of any visit to this beautiful destination. Thank you for choosing Trafalgar for your travels, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an even more enjoyable experience in the future.
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  • Emily5.0•July 2023
    Fiona and Steven were the absolute best! Fiona was one of the greatest tour guides I’ve had. This is my first time...
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    Traveled in May 2023
  • Robin5.0•July 2023
    The guide was engaging and a pleasure to spend the week with. The driver was excellent and the hotels were lovely.
    Traveled in June 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for taking the time to share your fantastic feedback with us. It is wonderful to learn that your Travel Director and Coach Driver were able to provide you with personalised and professional service, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of Scotland. That said, we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again; until then, we remain committed to our guests.
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    Anne

    Asked on July 23rd, 2025

    Is there still availability for this tour?

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    • TrafalgarOperator•Written July 2025

      The 18-Sep-2025 departure is currently on request and will take 3-4 business days to be confirmed or declined. This indicates limited availability, as it is a definite departure.

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    Asked on June 17th, 2025

    Is the tour of the north of Scotland guaranteed to go ahead on September 18th, 2025?

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    • TrafalgarOperator•Written June 2025

      The departure on 18 September 2025 is currently on request and may take 3-5 business days to be confirmed. It is a guaranteed departure and costs $3,525.00 for a single room.

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    Asked on May 26th, 2025

    How long are we in the Isle of Skye? Will we be able to see the Storr, the Fairy Glen, and also the Fairy Pools?

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    • TrafalgarOperator•Written May 2025

      You will be in Isle of Skye for about an hour. Regrettably, this tour does not include visits to the Storr, the Fairy Glen, or the Fairy Pools.

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    Want to know if the tour is in Spanish and details about the description and price per person

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      The travel director will speak English during the trip. Itinerary is attached with details about optional experiences and activity costs. Trip rate may change. Trip description is correct.

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      Departing on will cost US$2,975.00 per person based in a twin room. Please note trip rate is subject to change.

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    Could you please tell us whether the hotel is the Novotel or Delta Hotel so that we can book the same room for two nights

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      Since your trip is booked with Our Vacation Centre, you will need to contact your Travel Agent for assistance with the pre-hotel arrangements for your trip.

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    How much walking is involved with this tour and to schedule when does it need to be sceduled and paid?

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      How do I know what level of phyical ability tours will take?

    • TrafalgarOperator•Written February 2025

      The Activity Level of this tour is Dynamic. There will be up to 3-6 miles or 5-10km walking on some days and may involve steep hills, cobblestones, and steep steps. There will also be about 1-5 hours of cumulative daily walking.

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      If your preferred date is unavailable, you can choose from available alternative dates or request a refund if applicable.

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    • TrafalgarOperator•Written December 2024

      Transfers to destinations other than those specified (e.g., not to train stations) are not provided, but you will be dropped off at the airport on the last day of the tour.[19]

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