Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Starts
Ends
Edinburgh, Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
Do you need help from our trip consultants?
If you have any question about this tour or need help with planning a trip, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Our travel experts are ready to help.
Why Book with Bookmundi
No credit card or booking fees.
Best price guaranteed.
Carbon neutral tours.Algorithms and machine learning enables Bookmundi to calculate the carbon footprint for each tour. We then subsequently offset carbon emissions for all tour bookings on Bookmundi via investments in carbon reduction projects to help combat climate change.
25,000+ trip reviews, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
“
Perfect itinerary with the right mix of cities, countryside, and unique Scottish things. Tour director and driver were top notch. We felt comfortable and safe with Ian and Stephen.
Donna J. | Traveled in May
5 - Excellent
Carbon neutral
CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Scotland's Highlands, Islands and Cities
BM-29955Share this tour link.
4.8Based on
13 days
What are customers saying about Bookmundi
4.67/5
Excellent based on 848 customer reviews from
Bronwyn
Booking with Bookmundi is so easy. The website is straightforward and easy to use. Peter Adley is an absolute star! He is quick to respond to my many queries and to offer helpful guidance. I am looking forward to the 2 tours I have booked!
Discover Dundee, Orkney Islands, Glasgow and Stirling
Visit Edinburgh Castle, Melrose Abbey, Glamis Castle, a whisky distillery in the Highlands, the battlefield and Visitor Centre of Culloden, Dunrobin Castle in Golspie, John O'Groats, The Italian Chapel and Skara Brae on Orkney Islands, Ullapool, Isle of Skye, Isle of Mull, Isle of Iona, St. Mungo's Cathedral in Glasgow and Stirling Castle
View Jedburgh Abbey, the 18th green at St. Andrews, Eilean Donan Castle and Glencoe
See Loch Ness, Loch Lomond and the Battlefield at Bannockburn
Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates
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.
Jedburgh: See the impressive 12th-century Jedburgh Abbey that dominates the centre of town.
Melrose: Visit the historic ruins of Melrose Abbey and appreciate its many carved decorative details.
St. Andrews: Visit the university town where the famous beach scene from 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed and see the golf course where the sport was created.
Glamis: Visit Glamis Castle, and appreciate the building's illustrious history and picturesque setting.
Inverness: At the exciting Culloden Visitor Centre, discover why the Battle of Culloden lasted only an hour yet changed the Highland way of life forever.
Golspie: Explore the grand castle and admire its magnificent gardens during your visit of Dunrobin Castle.
Wick: Warm your heart with a little Scottish whisky at a traditional distillery in the Scottish Highlands.
Orkney Islands: Cruise to the windswept Orkney Islands. Come face-to-face with relics spanning human history, from pagan stone circles to reminders of wartime tragedy.
Scottish Highlands: Take in the beauty of the Highlands on a scenic drive past glens, lochs and dramatic peaks. Watch the landscape shift as you travel deeper into one of Scotland’s most striking regions.
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.
Glenfinnan Viaduct: See the Glenfinnan Viaduct, along which the Hogwart's Express once crossed in the Harry Potter series.
Isle of Mull: Explore the Scottish Highlands in depth as you travel to the Isles of Mull and Iona. Visit the Reilig Odhrain, sacred burial ground of 48 Scottish Kings.
Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square.
Glencoe: Drive through Glencoe, a Highland valley known for steep mountains, open moorland and clan history. Your Travel Director shares context on the area’s past as you follow the road through one of Scotland’s best-known landscapes, with views that show the scale and character of the Highlands.
Stirling: Visit Stirling and see its castle, once the seat of Scottish royalty.
Kinlochard: Sit down with the Wood family at their 15th-century farmhouse on the shores of Loch Ard, where a home-cooked Scottish lunch awaits. Share tales of Rob Roy, then tap your feet to a lively ceilidh tune.
Glasgow: Explore Glasgow’s character through its striking street art on a walking tour with a Local Specialist. Start your walk at The Clutha, a much-loved pub supporting young people through the Clutha Trust. Discover stories of shipbuilding, comedy, creativity and community as you pass powerful murals across the city. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 10 and 11: Reduced Inequalities & Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates
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.
Jedburgh: See the impressive 12th-century Jedburgh Abbey that dominates the centre of town.
Melrose: Visit the historic ruins of Melrose Abbey and appreciate its many carved decorative details.
St. Andrews: Visit the university town where the famous beach scene from 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed and see the golf course where the sport was created.
Glamis: Visit Glamis Castle, and appreciate the building's illustrious history and picturesque setting.
Inverness: At the exciting Culloden Visitor Centre, discover why the Battle of Culloden lasted only an hour yet changed the Highland way of life forever.
Golspie: Explore the grand castle and admire its magnificent gardens during your visit of Dunrobin Castle.
Wick: Warm your heart with a little Scottish whisky at a traditional distillery in the Scottish Highlands.
Orkney Islands: Cruise to the windswept Orkney Islands. Come face-to-face with relics spanning human history, from pagan stone circles to reminders of wartime tragedy.
Scottish Highlands: Take in the beauty of the Highlands on a scenic drive past glens, lochs and dramatic peaks. Watch the landscape shift as you travel deeper into one of Scotland’s most striking regions.
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.
Glenfinnan Viaduct: See the Glenfinnan Viaduct, along which the Hogwart's Express once crossed in the Harry Potter series.
Isle of Mull: Explore the Scottish Highlands in depth as you travel to the Isles of Mull and Iona. Visit the Reilig Odhrain, sacred burial ground of 48 Scottish Kings.
Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square.
Glencoe: Drive through Glencoe, a Highland valley known for steep mountains, open moorland and clan history. Your Travel Director shares context on the area’s past as you follow the road through one of Scotland’s best-known landscapes, with views that show the scale and character of the Highlands.
Stirling: Visit Stirling and see its castle, once the seat of Scottish royalty.
Kinlochard: Sit down with the Wood family at their 15th-century farmhouse on the shores of Loch Ard, where a home-cooked Scottish lunch awaits. Share tales of Rob Roy, then tap your feet to a lively ceilidh tune.
Glasgow: Explore Glasgow’s character through its striking street art on a walking tour with a Local Specialist. Start your walk at The Clutha, a much-loved pub supporting young people through the Clutha Trust. Discover stories of shipbuilding, comedy, creativity and community as you pass powerful murals across the city. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 10 and 11: Reduced Inequalities & Sustainable Cities and Communities.
What's Included
Accommodation
Cherrypicked hotels, all tried and trustedAll hotel tips, charges and local taxesOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Meals
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Transport
Luxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)Return ferry to the Orkney IslesFerry from the Isle of Skye to MallaigReturn ferry to the Isle of Mull and Iona
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Others
All porterage and restaurant gratuitiesMustsee sightseeingAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingOptional Experiences and free time
What's Excluded
Itinerary
From the iconic streets of Edinburgh to the wild beauty of the Highlands, Scotland’s Highlands, Islands and Cities tour invites experienced travelers on a 13-day journey through some of Scotland’s most storied landscapes. Enjoy easy-paced sightseeing as you traverse Inverness, Thurso, and Glasgow, keeping an eye out for the legendary Nessie and delving deep into the tales of kings and warriors. With group camaraderie, hotel stays, and included meals, this trip balances comfort and discovery. The unique selling point? An authentic Scottish experience, complete with a traditional ceilidh and lunch hosted by the Wood family—bringing history and hospitality to life.
day 1Welcome to Edinburgh
Embrace the allure of Auld Reekie and explore its labyrinthine lanes, before joining your fellow travellers and Travel Director for dinner to kick-start your tour through an unimaginably beautiful part of the world.
Meals
Dinner
Location Visited
Edinburgh
Accommodation
Voco Haymarket, Delta by Marriott
day 2Discover Enchanting Edinburgh
day 3A Day of Abbeys, Landscapes and History
day 4Explore Glamis Castle and on to Creative Dundee
day 5Venture to Culloden and Inverness
day 6Journey to Loch Ness and Thurso
day 7A Day on the Orkney Islands
day 8Over the Sea to Skye
day 9Onwards to Oban
day 10Sail to the Isles of Mull and Iona
day 11Off to Glasgow
day 12Uncover Stirling Castles Secrets
day 13Farewell Glasgow
A
AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Nice mix of group activity and time on your own.
Local guides for our sites were excellent - our tour guide's local knowledge was a valuable asset.
A
AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
It covers a lot of the country not just the urban areas. The countryside is so diverse snd beautiful that you need to be out of the urban areas to enjoy it. Part of the experience is the old quaint hotels in the highlands. The tour director and bus drivers are professional, well informed and passionate about their country, the cultures and the history, which enhances the memories made.
A
AnonymousVerified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good
The meals that we paid for in the extra excursions were not worth the money we paid. The meals were subpar at best. To much lental soup. The wine was not good. It seems that these meals were done as cheaply as possible. The tour was great. The tour co-ordinator and bus driver were very good, very professional and he knew his history. I learnt alot about Scotland.
S
Sue H.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
We enjoyed every minute. Would love to go back the very same tour.
A
AnonymousVerified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good
One of the reasons I selected this tour is because I really wanted to see Skara Brea, the Falkirk Wheel, and more. Those locations were great, and there were so many castles to see! I really enjoyed the trip. It was my first time in Scotland and felt that I got a really good taste for the history and culture in our 2 weeks there. The hotel choices were okay. As my AAA planner warned me, the hotels further north would not have the same amenities as those in the larger cities. We appreciated the porters getting our bags to our rooms and pick up.
