Highlights
Edinburgh: A hush descends and eyes turn to the castle. The skirl of the pipes rises and drums crack the night air as a tide of tunics and tartan flood from the drawbridge. For a limited time in August, witness the incredible spectacle of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Edinburgh: Explore Edinburgh Castle with your Local Expert to see the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Mons Meg up close.
Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
St. Andrews: Spend time in St Andrews, a coastal university town shaped by old quadrangles, sea air and open links. Walk to the stretch of West Sands Beach where Chariots of Fire filmed its iconic scene, then look across the Old Course, regarded as the birthplace of modern golf.
Inverness: With your Travel Director, see the River Ness, Inverness Castle and beautiful scenery as you explore the history of this Highland city.
Inverness: At the Culloden Visitor Centre, you’ll discover why the Battle of Culloden lasted only an hour yet changed the Highland way of life forever.
Loch Ness: Travel along the shores of Loch Ness, taking in wide views and hearing stories of the legendary creature said to lurk beneath its dark water.
Orkney Islands: Visit the Italian Chapel, Kirkwall, the prehistoric homes of Skara Brae and the stone circle of Brodgar on a full day across the islands.
Isle of Skye: Take in the wild beauty, from the jagged Cuillin Hills to the harbour village of Broadford.
Eilean Donan: See one of Scotland’s most iconic castles, set where three lochs meet. Framed by rugged mountains and often shrouded in mist, it’s a favourite film location and one of the country’s most photographed landmarks.
Fort William: Stop at the World War II Commando Memorial near Fort William, where bronze figures stand against a sweep of Highland landscape. From this quiet hillside, you get one of the clearest views of Ben Nevis, its ridges rising sharply above the glen.
Glencoe: Join your Travel Director for a gentle introduction to Glencoe, a Highland village set on the edge of Loch Leven. As you walk, mountain ridges rise on all sides and the stories of the glen help you understand the landscape that shaped them.
Loch Lomond: Spend time along the shores of Loch Lomond, where wooded islands, mirrored water and soft Highland light earn it the title ‘Queen of Scottish Lochs’. Wander the lakeside paths, take in the mountain views or simply pause to enjoy the stillness that settles over this iconic landscape.
Glasgow: Led by your Travel Director, take an easy orientation through Glasgow, where broad streets and bold Victorian architecture set the tone. Pause in George Square to take in its statues and grand civic buildings before continuing to St Mungo’s Cathedral, its dark stone and soaring interior hinting at the city’s medieval roots.
Inverness: At the Culloden Visitor Centre, you’ll discover why the Battle of Culloden lasted only an hour yet changed the Highland way of life forever.
Loch Ness: Travel along the shores of Loch Ness, taking in wide views and hearing stories of the legendary creature said to lurk beneath its dark water.
Orkney Islands: Visit the Italian Chapel, Kirkwall, the prehistoric homes of Skara Brae and the stone circle of Brodgar on a full day across the islands.
Isle of Skye: Take in the wild beauty, from the jagged Cuillin Hills to the harbour village of Broadford.
Eilean Donan: See one of Scotland’s most iconic castles, set where three lochs meet. Framed by rugged mountains and often shrouded in mist, it’s a favourite film location and one of the country’s most photographed landmarks.
Fort William: Stop at the World War II Commando Memorial near Fort William, where bronze figures stand against a sweep of Highland landscape. From this quiet hillside, you get one of the clearest views of Ben Nevis, its ridges rising sharply above the glen.
Glencoe: Join your Travel Director for a gentle introduction to Glencoe, a Highland village set on the edge of Loch Leven. As you walk, mountain ridges rise on all sides and the stories of the glen help you understand the landscape that shaped them.
Loch Lomond: Spend time along the shores of Loch Lomond, where wooded islands, mirrored water and soft Highland light earn it the title ‘Queen of Scottish Lochs’. Wander the lakeside paths, take in the mountain views or simply pause to enjoy the stillness that settles over this iconic landscape.
Glasgow: Led by your Travel Director, take an easy orientation through Glasgow, where broad streets and bold Victorian architecture set the tone. Pause in George Square to take in its statues and grand civic buildings before continuing to St Mungo’s Cathedral, its dark stone and soaring interior hinting at the city’s medieval roots.
Itinerary
Set foot on the stomping grounds of the Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, see the grand Georgian architecture of Glasgow and sail across the sea to the Isle of Skye—the most beautiful island of the Inner Hebrides. Enjoy a quieter pace of life on the tranquil Orkney islands as you explore the 1000-year-old Norse Town of Kirkwall and the mysterious Ring of Brodgar. In Wick, whet your whistle with a wee dram of whisky at the Old Pulteney Distillery or visit the fascinating Heritage Museum. After exploring the charming cobbled streets of St. Andrews, take afternoon tea at Blair Castle—the historic home of the Atholl family for over seven centuries.
day 1Welcome to Edinburgh
Join your Travel Director for dinner at a local restaurant. On select departures, during your time in Edinburgh you will also attend The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo a colourful mix of pipes and drums, dance and display, set against the floodlit backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
day 2Edinburgh, The Capital of Culture
day 3To St. Andrews and the Highland Capital of Inverness
day 4Culloden, Loch Ness and onto Thurso
day 5A Day in the Orkney Islands
day 6Over the Sea to Skye
day 7Through the Scottish Highlands to Glencoe
day 8Along the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond to Glasgow
day 9Depart Glasgow
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Customer Reviews
Thanks to my wife for extending our trip on the front end. Once we left Edinburgh, we hit the country roads. The time on the coach seamed to go by quickly because Alison (our guide) told us about Scotland’s historical events, local myths and kept us laughing with her sense of humor. Our coach driver Arthur was an excellent driver. The only thing that seamed to go by faster were actual sightseeing stops. Because of time constraints we had limited time to spend enough quality time in each town. St. Andrews deserved at a full day and there was a missed opportunity for an overnight stay. Instead, we got almost one and a half hours there and it felt rushed. The worst hotel during the trip was a two night stay in Thurso. Looking back at the vacation, I have great memories of the trip but have compared the Country Roads portion of the trip to a sampler platter that left me a bit empty. My wife and had to read about some of the places we visited after fact, because of the importance to get the coach back on the road.
Scotland is beautiful. The tiur was wonderful and the crew was exceptional.
Have never participated in a group tour previously. This was remakably well organized and executed. I felt we were special every step of the trip! Wonderful time!
The weather was perfect, the towns were beautiful, the scenery was beautiful. The guide was excellent. He knew so much!. I am a skeptic, so as he was speaking I was verifying what he was saying using google, wiki articles, and ChatGPT on my phone. He was 100% accurate and brought to life the past which is something search results can't do. I put the phone down and enjoyed the entire trip!
Overall trip was amazing. Well paced. Comfortable accommodations.. Being a non meat eater the tour meals exceeded my expectations. Delicious vegetarian options. Tour director very knowledgeable and entertaining Bus driver exceptional.
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