Scotland: The Highlands & Edinburgh’s Military Tattoo

Set astride the mighty River Clyde, Glasgow proffers a glass brimming with experiences. Arrive and transfer to your hotel, where you gather with fellow guests for cocktails and a welcome dinner.

Take a walking tour of Glasgow that reveals the glory of the city's industrial heyday, and explore the renowned collection of art and artifacts housed at the Burrell Collection. Spend your afternoon and evening exploring where and how you like.

Venture along the shores of scenic Loch Lomond to Inveraray Castle, where a private guide leads you through this aristocratic residence on an exclusive A&K experience. After lunch in Inveraray, proceed through the Great Glen past Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain, and travel to Loch Ness, home of fabled "Nessie,” before arriving at Inverness.

This evening enjoy a traditional Scottish dinner at your hotel.

Visit Culloden Moor, the historic battle site where the Jacobite army of Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated in 1746. Nearby lies Clava Cairns, a Bronze Age stone formation used as inspiration for the Outlander series. Stop at Speyside Cooperage to discover the art of barrel making, learning how coopers shape, shave and char oak casks for whisky.

After a pub lunch, explore Johnston's Cashmere Mill, then return to Inverness.

Drive through Cairngorms National Park, home to the United Kingdom's only freely grazing reindeer herd. View wildlife with a park ranger at a family estate in the heart of the forest. Have lunch at your leisure in charming Pitlochry and then wet your whistle with a tasting at the Scotch whisky distillery at Lindores Abbey. Continue to the lovely coastal town of St. Andrews, regarded as the home of golf. After an introduction to the historic town, sip a cocktail while overlooking the iconic Old Course.

Today, experience one of these Design Your Day activities. Bike to a Nature Reserve, meandering through St. Andrews links and along the shores of a lovely estuary. Savor a Tutored Gin Tasting and have a signature gin and tonic at a top local distillery. Walk St. Andrews' Old Course, guided by a former caddy, to learn the secrets of the "Grand Old Lady” of golf. Relax on your own this afternoon and evening.

Journey to Edinburgh, Scotland's elegant capital. Tour Holyrood Palace, then continue up the Royal Mile to the historic Signet Library, where you are invited to one of Edinburgh's most substantial afternoon teas, featuring savory side dishes and sweets that make for a satisfying lunch. Explore Edinburgh Castle with an expert local guide and take in the stunning views over the city.

Begin your day with a private, before-hours visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia, a proud vessel that served as a floating home to the Royal Family for over 40 years. Take in a panoramic overview of the local sights before returning to your hotel for an afternoon to recharge for this evening's festivities. Your farewell dinner is a prelude to the precision and pageantry of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a stirring display of martial music and military-style maneuvers that has taken place for over 70 years, which you experience from your premium grandstand seat.

After breakfast, privately transfer to the airport for your departing flight.