Scottish Clans & Castles

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 Trip Length
11 Days
 Trip Starts
Glasgow
 Trip Finishes
Edinburgh
11 Day Scottish Clans & Castles Itinerary (CIE Tours)
Countries Explored: Scotland
Trip Style
Classic Tour
Departures
Accommodation
3 - 4 Star
Max. Group Size
44
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
CCA25

Overview

Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on CIE Tours 11 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 from your hotel at 2:30 PM. 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, sample a dram at Glengoyne Distillery and learn about its two centuries of whisky-making. 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, often considered 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)

Photo opportunities await as you visit the picturesque ruins of Urquhart Castle, once Scotland's largest, and embark on a cruise of Loch Ness. Next, see the spectacular mountainous scenery as you drive along the edge of the Cairngorms National Park to your next destination: a farm where you'll watch a demonstration of talented sheepdogs displaying their skills as they work with the farmer to herd their flock. Dine at your hotel this evening. (B/D)

Visit the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre to discover how British government forces defeated the army of Bonnie Prince Charlie to end the Jacobite Rising. Proceed to Aberdeenshire to visit Fyvie Castle, Garden and Estate. Discover 800 years of the castle's history and see the extraordinary collection of art, arms, and armor gathered by a local man who made his fortune in the American steel industry. Dine at your luxurious manor-house hotel in Aberdeen this evening. (B/D)

Visit Aberdeenshire Highland Cattle to meet a farmer raising Highland cows. See and photograph these famously gentle, long-haired creatures up close. Next, tour Drum Castle, Garden and Estate and see its imposing medieval tower and impressive Victorian library. Return to your hotel to dine with your group. (B/D)

Visit Dundee, once known as the city of “jute, jam, and journalism” for its local industries, and now a cultural hub and the UK's first UNESCO City of Design. Take some free time to explore the transformed waterfront, with its impressive architecture, museums, and an urban beach. Travel on to St Andrews, known as the home of golf and rich in medieval heritage. Take a panoramic drive and explore the city independently before departing for your hotel near Edinburgh. Your evening is free to 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)*

10-day tour ends after breakfast. 11-day tour spends the day on an independent Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour of Edinburgh. You will receive a taxi voucher to travel from your hotel to the city center. Explore and dine as you wish in this fascinating city. (B)

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

  • Highland Cows: Get captivated by Scotland's adorable Highland cows, as they roam amidst stunning landscapes, offering an unforgettable and charming glimpse into the country's natural wonders.
  • 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.
  • Dunvegan Castle: The oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland, it has been the ancestral home of Clan MacLeod for 800 years.
  • Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre: Explore the battlefield where the 1745 Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end.
  • 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.
  • Isle of Skye: Admire the rugged coastlines and ancient ruins of this Scottish island.
  • 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.
  • Fyvie Castle: Experience the allure of Fyvie Castle, a captivating Scottish treasure steeped in history, architectural beauty, and idyllic surroundings.
  • Edinburgh Castle: Uncover centuries of history and marvel at breathtaking views from Edinburgh Castle, a majestic fortress that stands as a symbol of Scotland's heritage and offers a truly unforgettable experience.

  • Select departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
  • Meet some shaggy, long-horned Highland cows up close on a visit to a working farm.
  • Discover 800 years of history as you explore Dunvegan Castle – home to Clan MacLeod for 30 generations.

  • 10 hot breakfasts (B) and 7 Dinners (D)

  • Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel (4 Stars)
  • Balmacara Hotel (3 Stars)
  • Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport (4 Stars)
  • Ardoe House Hotel and Spa (4 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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After arrival there was an approximate 3 hour delay at the airport waiting for other participants of the tour before being transported to the Winnoch Hotel. It was unfortunate that we were not warned of the probability of having no heat or hot water at some highland lodgings. According to the tour director we should accept this as Scottish charm. If ...read more this was made known prior to our booking a different location would have been chosen. The first night at the hotel proved to be noisy with drunken guests. The second night proved this way as well. We were unable to sleep for the first two nights of the trip. There were good moments within the time period but better organisation and attention from the tour director may have assisted.
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