Overview
6 Days
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Classic Tour
4 Star
Premium
8-99 Years
44
Fully Guided
TSA27
Itinerary
Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM for a panoramic introduction to this vibrant, welcoming city, where grand Victorian architecture blends with a modern cultural spirit. View George Square and its monuments to famous Scots, the stately University of Glasgow overlooking leafy Kelvingrove Park, and the impressive Glasgow Cathedral with its soaring Gothic architecture. Enjoy a welcome drink before an evening free to explore and dine as you wish.
Journey through the stunning scenery of the Trossachs to Loch Lomond, then relax on a short cruise across its tranquil waters surrounded by forested hills. Afterward, travel through the dramatic beauty of Glencoe, steeped in history, before continuing north into the majestic Highlands. Stop for photos along Loch Ness - perhaps you'll spot the legendary monster in the mysterious waters that have inspired so many tales. Arrive in Inverness and enjoy free time before dinner with your group.
Visit Culloden Battlefield, site of the last pitched battle fought on British soil in 1746, and learn the story of the Jacobite rising. Continue to a family-run farm in Aberdeenshire for an authentic Highland cow experience, where you'll meet the farmer, hear about life on the farm, and get up close to the iconic shaggy “coos.” Dine with your group this evening.
Travel to visit Scone Palace, a magnificent stately home that was once the coronation site of Scottish kings, including Macbeth and Robert the Bruce. Next, drive to St Andrews, the famed “Home of Golf,” where you'll have free time for lunch and sightseeing. Continue on to Edinburgh, where you'll have dinner with your group.
Take a panoramic tour of Edinburgh to see the main sights, from bustling Princes Street to the wide streets of the 200-year-old Georgian “New Town.” Walk along the Royal Mile, where compact medieval houses reach several stories tall, and then discover the art and aromas of whisky making at The Scotch Whisky Experience. Visit Edinburgh Castle, perched high above the city on volcanic rock, and home to the Scottish Crown Jewels.
The rest of the day is free to explore independently. (Select departures attend the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade.)
Your tour ends after breakfast.
Trip Inclusions
- Glasgow: Discover the electric buzz of Glasgow, Scotland's stylish cultural capital, brimming with grand Victorian architecture, hidden street art, and a legendary live music scene. You'll have an evening free to enjoy as you wish.
- The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Expect an unforgettable evening of music, ceremony, theater and dance on the Castle Esplanade. Available on select departures.
- Scone Palace: Follow in the footsteps of royalty as you tour the opulent State Rooms of Scone Palace, once the coronation site of kings like Robert the Bruce. Admire the collection of rare artifacts, porcelain, and French furniture – and even some needlework created by Mary, Queen of Scots.
- St Andrews: Cross the modern Tay Bridge to the medieval town of St Andrews, the "Home of Golf." Enjoy free time for lunch and sightseeing as you please.
- Loch Lomond Cruise: Experience the breathtaking beauty of Scotland's Loch Lomond on a serene cruise, gliding past wooded hills and tranquil islands.
- Loch Ness: Stop for a photo at legendary Loch Ness. Peer into the mysterious waters and see if you spot Nessie, the famed monster.
- Edinburgh Castle: Walk in the footsteps of soldiers, kings and queens, and even the odd pirate or two, in this medieval-era royal residence, military garrison, prison and fortress, alive with many exciting tales.
- 5 breakfasts (B) and 3 dinners (D)
- Clayton Hotel Glasgow (4 stars)
- KIN Hotel (4 stars)
- Ardoe House Hotel and Spa (4 stars)
- The Bruntsfield (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.
Operator
Our outstanding local tour directors are ready to share their knowledge, stories, passion for their home places - they are our greatest assets. Many of our tours spend 2 nights in each location, and our flexible itineraries include a great balance of escorted and free time. We include full breakfasts, most dinners and some evening entertainment. No one has to worry about paying for optional extras on the trip. It’s all included, no hidden extras.
We know how much these trips mean to you and we want to ensure that this is a trip you will treasure forever.
Each of our holidays are stress-free, with no surprise hidden fees, and plenty of fun for all ages. Read more
CIE Tours could not exist without our great locally employed tour directors - they are the envy of the travel industry. Read more
CIE Tours uses three classes of hotels – first class, superior first class & deluxe properties. Read more
Dates & Pricing
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