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Trip Style
Exploration
Accommodation
4 Star
Max. Group Size
24
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
COL685
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Collette's 9 Day Scottish Adventure. Uncover Scotland’s rich cultural and historic foundation on spirited adventure from the Highlands to high-energy cities. Visit the National Piping Centre and learn how to play bagpipes before enjoying a farm-to-table dinner. Get a taste of Scotch whisky during a distillery tour and tasting. Cruise the famed waters of Loch Ness. Spend 2 nights on the Orkney Islands. Meet a local family at their Highland farm and see their sheepdogs at work. Tour majestic Dunrobin Castle. Explore Edinburgh. Put a modern twist on Scottish...read more cuisine during an interactive cooking class. Rolling green lands, smooth Scotch whisky, and warm welcoming locals are waiting for you.
Itinerary
Start your Scottish adventure in Glasgow, Scotland's cultural hub known for its Victorian and art nouveau architecture. Visit the National Piping Centre for a demonstration and lesson with a renowned piper – then it's your chance to give it a go! After you've worked up an appetite, join your fellow travelers for a lively welcome dinner at the Centre's farm-to-table restaurant. (D) Stay: Hilton Glasgow
Discover for yourself why Highland malt whisky is among the world's finest at a renowned local distillery. Then, make your way into the famed Highlands, taking in an ever-changing tapestry of color as you pass through Glencoe and Rannoch Moor. Join a ranger for a guided walk through the scenic valley of Glencoe and learn about its rich history and diverse nature. Settle into your loch-side hotel for a 2-night stay. (B/D) Stay: The Whispering Pine Lodge, Loch Lochy (2 Nights)
Nature is on full display as you travel through the Great Glen, a stunning and desolate landscape and of ancient mountains and serene lochs. Explore the ruins of Urquhart Castle before setting sail on Loch Ness, one of Scotland's most scenic bodies of water. Keep your eyes open — you never know when the mythic Nessie will appear! This afternoon, visit Culloden Battlefield, where in April 1746, a forty-minute battle changed the course of Scotland's history. (B)
Grab your windbreaker and sense of adventure – it's time to explore the captivating Orkney Islands. Ferry to this former Viking stronghold off the northernmost coast of Scotland, where ancient relics of the past remain very much alive and the weather-worn cliffs beg for a longer view. On the crossing, feel the wind in your hair as you view the abundant bird life and, if you are lucky, porpoises and seals. This evening, join your Tour Manager at your hotel to hear exciting stories about the lore and mysticism of these historic islands. (B/D) Stay: Ayre Hotel (2 Nights)
Join a local guide and step back in time as you explore the Orkney Islands. Discover the Ring of Brodgar, a mysterious prehistoric stone circle built over 5,000 years ago. Stop by a local brewery to sample some hand-crafted ales before continuing on to the Neolithic village of Skara Brae. Inhabited before the Great Pyramids at Giza and predating Stonehenge, discover one of Europe's most fascinating histories. Tonight, enjoy an evening at leisure. (B)
Ferry back to the Scottish mainland and embark on a scenic drive along Scotland's east coast. Stop at the majestic Dunrobin Castle overlooking the North Sea. Discover the fine art and the lush gardens of this French-inspired ‘Highland Retreat,' dating back to the 1300s. End your day in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, where you'll enjoy an overnight stay and dinner at a local restaurant. (B/D) Stay: Best Western Palace Hotel
Start your day at a family-run farm set in the heart of the Highlands. See sheepdogs at work while surrounded by the mountain wilderness of Cairngorms National Park. Continue on to Dunkeld, one of Scotland's most charming, historic and best-preserved towns. This afternoon, arrive in the capital city of Edinburgh. (B) Stay: VOCO Hotel (2 Nights)
Begin your morning with a visit to Edinburgh Castle, home of the Scottish Crown Jewels. Then, experience an impact moment and get a local's perspective with a guide from Invisible Cities - a social enterprise that trains people affected by homelessness to become tour guides of their own city.
After your tour, visit the Palace at Holyroodhouse, the Queen's official residence in Edinburgh and former home of Mary, Queen of Scots. This evening, enjoy an interactive cooking experience at one of Scotland's premier culinary institutions. With a “wee dram” in hand, toast the end of your Scottish adventure. (B/D)
Your tour of Scotland comes to a close today. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Meet a shepherd and see his sheepdogs at work at a local Highland farm.
- Uncover the past at the Neolithic village of Skara Brae.
- Spend 2 nights in the historic Orkney Islands.
- Visit Edinburgh Castle, a stone fortress perched high above the city.
- Reflect at Culloden Battlefield, the site of a half-hour battle that changed Scottish history.
- Learn the art of producing Scotch whisky during a distillery tour and tasting.
- Sample hand-crafted ales on the Orkney Islands.
- Give traditional Scottish ingredients a modern twist during an interactive cooking experience at a premier culinary institution.
- Expertly crafted itineraries
- 4-star+ accommodation
- Skilled and engaging tour managers
- Expert local guides with insider knowledge
- Attraction entrance fees
- Many meals full of local flavour
- Unparalleled sightseeing
- Enriching cultural experiences
- Comfortable on-tour transportation
- Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
- Plus, access to Wi-Fi hotspots on tour
- This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground and cobblestoned streets.
- Arriving Flight: The closest arrival airport is Glasgow International Airport (GLA) Airport
- Departing Flight: The closest departure airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) Airport
- Private, chauffeur service is included for all air-inclusive tour bookings. This personalised service is included within a 40km radius from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Darwin, Cairns and Hobart airport gateways. Service is available between 41-70 kms for a small fee.
- 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.
Brochure
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Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Collette. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Collette. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Collette. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Collette. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
