Overview
Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on CIE Tours 10 Day Scottish Clans & Castles. Revisit the past on this leisurely Scottish tour filled with castle ruins, ancient battlefields, and colorful stories from the country's rich history.
Itinerary
Your tour departs at 2:30 PM from your hotel. Take a panoramic tour of Glasgow, seeing sights like George Square, Kelvingrove Park, the cathedral and the university, all featured in the popular TV series “Outlander”. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dining at your hotel. (D)
Visit Stirling Castle, a magnificent stronghold that was the childhood home of many Scottish kings and queens, including Mary, Queen of Scots. Next, head to Glengoyne Distillery to learn about its two centuries of whisky-making and sample a dram. Return to Glasgow, where you will be free to explore and dine as you wish. (B)
Head into the majestic Highlands and journey by Loch Lomond, across Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe, one of Scotland's most spectacular and beautiful places. Stop for photo opportunities along the route as you continue your journey to the romantic Eilean Donan Castle, before arriving at your hotel on the shore of Loch Alsh. (B/D)
Explore the Isle of Skye and learn the history of Bonnie Prince Charlie. Travel to Dunvegan Castle, the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland. Admire the Trotternish Peninsula as you travel to Kilt Rock, a 200-foot-high sea cliff with huge, vertical basalt columns. Visit Flora MacDonald's grave in Kilmuir Graveyard and stop in Portree for free time. (B/D)
Begin a scenic drive across the beautiful mountainous landscape of the Highlands, stopping off for photos in Lochcarron, a pretty lakeside village of whitewashed cottages. Visit Strathpeffer for some free time to explore this leafy Victorian spa town with its distinctive architecture. Proceed to Hugh Miller's Birthplace in Cromarty to discover one of Scotland's most fascinating 19th-century figures; Miller was a fossil hunter, folklorist, stonemason, geologist, and newspaper editor. Arrive in Inverness, and dine in your hotel. (B/D)
Photo opportunities await as you visit the picturesque ruins of Urquhart Castle, once Scotland's largest castle, and embark on a cruise of Loch Ness. Head to Inverness for a walking tour of this small, charming city. Enjoy dinner with your group in your hotel in the heart of the city. (B/D)
Visit the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre to discover how British Government forces defeated the army of Bonnie Prince Charlie, ending the Jacobite rising. Proceed to Elgin, a picturesque town with cobblestone streets, rich in medieval heritage. Head on to explore 16th-century Brodie Castle, with its fairytale towers and turrets set on spacious grounds. The house contains fine furnishings, a collection of paintings, and a library with over 6,000 volumes. Return to Inverness and enjoy a free evening and dinner on your own. (B)
Immerse yourself in farm life and enjoy a demonstration of dogs obeying commands to round up sheep. In Pitlochry, explore and have lunch independently. Continue to Culross for a walking tour around the charming 16th-century town, recently used as a filming location for “Outlander.” Highlights include the Town House, Culross Palace, and the remains of Culross Abbey. Enjoy free time in Culross before going to your hotel near Edinburgh. Enjoy a free evening with time to explore and dine independently. (B)
In Edinburgh, see how the medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile in the heart of the Old Town stand in stark contrast to the Georgian mansions of the 200-year-old New Town. Tour the impressive Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of the King, and walk through the majestically furnished chambers. Next, visit Edinburgh Castle to see the Scottish Crown Jewels and great views of the city. Enjoy a Scottish evening with a farewell dinner and traditional entertainment. Select departures attend the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B/D)
Your tour ends after breakfast (B) *Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.
Trip Inclusions
- Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Travelers on select departures can watch can watch kilt-clad corps perform with drums and pipes in military precision.
- Palace of Holyroodhouse: Explore the Palace's past with some of Scotland’s well-known historic figures, Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie, and learn how it is used by The Queen when carrying out official engagements in Scotland.
- Culloden Battlefield: Explore the battlefield where the 1745 Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end.
- Dunvegan Castle: The oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland, it has been the ancestral home of Clan MacLeod for 800 years.
- Brodie Castle: Explore this 16th-century castle, with its fairytale towers, turrets and fine furnishings.
- Stirling Castle: Stirling Castle is one of Scotland’s grandest castles, with its imposing position and impressive architecture, and the scenery will take your breath away.
- Isle of Skye: Explore the Isle of Skye and learn the history of the Bonnie Prince Charlie.
- Eilean Donan Castle: One of the most iconic images of Scotland, Eilean Donan Castle sits majestically on a small island at the point where three great sea lochs meet in the Highlands.
- Scottish Sheepdog Demonstration: Watch highly experienced sheepdogs mind their flocks at a charming Scottish farm.
- Enjoy reserved seats for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on select departures
- Go behind the scenes at one of Scotland's famous distilleries for a tour and a tasting.
- Discover 800 years of history as you explore Dunvegan Castle – home to Clan MacLeod for 30 generations.
- 9 Breakfasts (B) and 6 Dinners (D)
- Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel (4 Stars)
- Balmacara Hotel (3 Stars)
- Glen Mhor Hotel (3 Stars)
- DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing (4 Stars)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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Trip Reviews (1) Most Recent 'Scottish Clans & Castles' Reviews
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Could have used a little more time 0 T.Hynes, Australia, Oct 2018
This tour was very good. Could have used a little more time to explore some of the locations visited but the limitations were understandable to remain on schedule. The included breakfasts were good to start the day in a timely manner. However, the included dinner options could be improved. While the included hotel meals were good, a local pub or restaurant would have been preferred on some nights in order to better experience the local atmosphere and culture.
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