Overview
Itinerary
Royal mile, old Castle, home of the brave, Edinburgh is going to turn it on from start to end. With days of adventure up ahead, go out in search of haggis, a whisky bar and join the jolly locals before meeting up with the crew tonight, in anticipation of the good times that are yet to come. Stay: Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge (or similar)
Today is yours to roam free - but if you want to get the low down on the history of this city why not join our local guide for an optional tour of Edinburgh Castle (which is resting on an extinct volcano!!) to kickstart your love affair with this city. Or maybe you'll do a spot of tartan shopping on Princes Street or indulge in some whisky tasting. (B)
It's time to blaze a trail out of Edinburgh & head for Inverness. On the way to the main affair of the day we'll stop by St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf, would you believe? As well as Scotland's oldest university town. We make a stop in Stirling, known for its famous Castle nestled right on a hill, and the town where William Wallace took on the English and yelled "Freeeedom! " Already blown away by the beauty of the rugged mountain scenery en route, we'll arrive in Inverness amped up for mystical tales. (B/D) Stay: Columba Hotel Inverness (or similar)
We might be coming down from a high (geographically speaking) this morning, but as we seek out the stunning Loch Ness and Glenfinnan Viaduct, the mood will only be rising.
We'll stop to see lovely Loch Ness, the most voluminous lake in the UK - containing more water than all the lakes of England and Wales combined! It's also rumoured to contain something else, something far more legendary which you're sure to have heard of... We'll also check out Aviemore, a picturesque jewel in the Cairngorms' crown - home to lochs, mountain trails and plenty of panoramic views. With breath-taking scenery still in mind, today's sights will leave you more than content with your day's discoveries. (B)
After a few days of remote and rugged goodness, a change of pace in Scotland's biggest city is sure to fire things up a notch. Feast your eyes on the railway viaduct – once a calling stop for the magical Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films and the breathtaking waters of Loch Shiel, which seems to stretch on endlessly. Get involved with everything great about Glasgow. Live music on every corner, a gothic cathedral & plenty of quirky characters make this city unique.
Tonight, you have the option to sign up for a delicious home-cooked meal for a truly local Glaswegian experience. (B) Stay: Ibis Glasgow City Centre Sauchiehall Street Hotel (or similar)
Our trip ends this morning after breakfast. Say goodbye to your travel squad, and get started on planning the next big travel adventure. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Visit St Andrews - If you like golf, you'll love St Andrews. But if you think it spoils a nice walk in the park, there's also Swilcan Bridge.
- See the William Wallace Monument - Explore the sights of Stirling and get a selfie with the memorial to the iconic Scottish knight.
- Spot the Loch Ness Monster - Sit back, relax and cruise along the loch with your Contiki crew. But keep your eyes peeled and camera ready for mythical ‘Nessie'.
- See Glenfinnan Viaduct - Heads up ‘Potterheads'. Keep your eyes peeled for the Hogwarts Express.
- 5 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner
- 5 nights in Hotels
- Expert Trip Manager, Driver Team, Local Guides
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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Contiki Worldwide (2025)
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