Overview
Itinerary
Welcome to Glasgow!
Free time the remainder of the day. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Keys to Scottish Lochs
LOCH LOMOND: Enjoy a scenic cruise on the lake.
STIRLING: Visit Stirling Castle. Join a guided tour of a whisky distillery.
GLASGOW: Orientation drive to see Glasgow's landmarks, including the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. (B) 81 mi / 131 km.
LOCAL FAVORITE - LOCAL TASTES: They can take the low road, but we'll take the high road to Loch Lomond for a stunningly scenic cruise. We'll raise a wee dram of malt whisky at an historic distillery, distilling in slow Scottish style in the highlands for many years. Slàinte Mhath!
Spectacular in Scotland
Take a scenic drive past Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe.
FORT WILLIAM: See the gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK's highest peak.
GLENFINNAN: See the monument to fallen Jacobite clansmen and the famous viaduct.
ISLE OF SKYE: Take a scenic drive across the Inner Hebridean island.
EILEAN DONAN: Drive past a picturesque castle on the small tidal island.
LOCH NESS: Stop at the lake.
INVERNESS: Free time in the evening. (B) 269 mi / 434 km.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - LEGENDS & LORE: Survey the shores of famed Loch Ness for the chance to catch a glimpse of its mysterious Nessie. Hear of the folklore and firm believers in the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, which is said to swim in the shimmering waters.
Noble Warriors & Natural Wonders
CULLODEN MOOR: Visit the Culloden battlefield site and visitor center. Take a scenic drive through the Cairngorms National Park.
TOMINTOUL: Stop at the highest village in the Scottish Highlands. (B/D) 111 mi / 178 km.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - PICTURE PERFECT: From wild mountain peaks to the heathered moors to idyllic forests and farms, Cairngorms National Park is a Highlands paradise of breathtaking vistas, rivers, and wetlands that offer a haven to rare and endangered species that thrive here. Watch for eagles on the wing for a thrilling photo opportunity.
Tees & Drinks with Jam & Bread
PERTH: Enjoy coffee with shortbread and take a guided visit at Scone Palace, the stately home of the Earls of Mansfield for over 400 years.
ST. ANDREWS See the home of golf and practice on the golf range.
EDINBURGH: Free time. (B) 172 mi / 277 km.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO: Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on select departures.
LOCAL FAVORITE - ICONIC FOOTSTEPS: See the fairways and greens at the birthplace of golf, where legendary players of the Scottish game made history in the university town of St. Andrews.
Crown Jewels & Castle Views
EDINBURGH: Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland's Crown Jewels. Visit the former Royal Yacht Britannia. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B/D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - MUSIC & MASTERPIECES: Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with a 1,100-year history as "the most besieged place in Great Britain”. Here you'll find the royal regalia and Scotland's Crown Jewels. The Castle forms the background of the spectacular Tattoo, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year.
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Welcome to Glasgow!
Free time the remainder of the day. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Keys to Scottish Lochs
LOCH LOMOND: Enjoy a scenic cruise on the lake.
STIRLING: Visit Stirling Castle. Join a guided tour of a whisky distillery.
GLASGOW: Orientation drive to see Glasgow's landmarks, including the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. (B) 81 mi / 131 km.
LOCAL FAVORITE - LOCAL TASTES: They can take the low road, but we'll take the high road to Loch Lomond for a stunningly scenic cruise. We'll raise a wee dram of malt whisky at an historic distillery, distilling in slow Scottish style in the highlands for many years. Slàinte Mhath!
Spectacular in Scotland
Take a scenic drive past Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe.
FORT WILLIAM: See the gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK's highest peak.
GLENFINNAN: See the monument to fallen Jacobite clansmen and the famous viaduct.
ISLE OF SKYE: Take a scenic drive across the Inner Hebridean island.
EILEAN DONAN: Drive past a picturesque castle on the small tidal island.
LOCH NESS: Stop at the lake.
INVERNESS: Free time in the evening. (B) 269 mi / 434 km.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - LEGENDS & LORE: Survey the shores of famed Loch Ness for the chance to catch a glimpse of its mysterious Nessie. Hear of the folklore and firm believers in the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, which is said to swim in the shimmering waters.
Noble Warriors & Natural Wonders
CULLODEN MOOR: Visit the Culloden battlefield site and visitor center. Take a scenic drive through the Cairngorms National Park.
TOMINTOUL: Stop at the highest village in the Scottish Highlands. (B/D) 111 mi / 178 km.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - PICTURE PERFECT: From wild mountain peaks to the heathered moors to idyllic forests and farms, Cairngorms National Park is a Highlands paradise of breathtaking vistas, rivers, and wetlands that offer a haven to rare and endangered species that thrive here. Watch for eagles on the wing for a thrilling photo opportunity.
Tees & Drinks with Jam & Bread
PERTH: Enjoy coffee with shortbread and take a guided visit at Scone Palace, the stately home of the Earls of Mansfield for over 400 years.
ST. ANDREWS See the home of golf and practice on the golf range.
EDINBURGH: Free time. (B) 172 mi / 277 km.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO: Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on select departures.
LOCAL FAVORITE - ICONIC FOOTSTEPS: See the fairways and greens at the birthplace of golf, where legendary players of the Scottish game made history in the university town of St. Andrews.
Crown Jewels & Castle Views
EDINBURGH: Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland's Crown Jewels. Visit the former Royal Yacht Britannia. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B/D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - MUSIC & MASTERPIECES: Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with a 1,100-year history as "the most besieged place in Great Britain”. Here you'll find the royal regalia and Scotland's Crown Jewels. The Castle forms the background of the spectacular Tattoo, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year.
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- We've packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations, ferry to the Isle of Skye and VIP access to the world's most iconic sites! Touring in spacious comfort by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach. Free Wi-Fi is included on board your coach and in most hotel lobbies and common areas.
- Full buffet breakfast daily; 3 three-course dinners
- Glasgow: DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central (Superior First-Class):
DoubleTree by Hilton - Glasgow is a luxury hotel in Glasgow city center. It is ideally located for the Central Train Station and for all the sights and special events that make Glasgow so unique. The hotel is within a short distance of the fashionable boutiques and restaurants of Princes Square, the roar of Hampden Park for football or music events and the 'Armadillo' for concerts. - Inverness: Mercure Inverness Hotel (First-Class):
Enjoy warm Highland hospitality in Old Town Inverness at Mercure Inverness Hotel. Rebuilt on the site of the original Caledonian Hotel, the modern hotel is just 200 meters from Inverness train station and a caber toss from the city's numerous pubs and restaurants. All 121 guest bedrooms have HD TV and complimentary high speed WiFi. Enjoy panoramic views of the River Ness in the hotel's riverside restaurant or explore The 33 Church Street Bar & Brasserie signature menue. - Aberdeen: The Aberdeen Altens Hotel (First-Class):
A modern hotel just three miles south of the Granite City, The Aberdeen Altens Hotel offers a warm and friendly welcome, complemented by friendly service and delicious food in the Cairngorm restaurant and light bites and bar snacks in the Cairngorm bar. Free wi-fi is available throughout the hotel. The 216 rooms are fully equiped with all the facilites needed to ensure that your stay is comfortable and relaxing. The hotel also boasts a health & leisure club with indoor swimming pool, fully-equipped gymnasium, spa pool, sauna and steam room. - Edinburgh: Leonardo Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel (First-Class):
The Leonardo Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel lies in the historical heart of the city, right next door to Haymarket station and a vast array of cafés, bars and restaurants. Discover the numerous sights and events in this lively city.
- 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.
- This tour requires some uphill walking on rough terrain at Edinburgh Castle which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. Some walking involved back to the hotel after the Edinburgh Tattoo for departures that include the Tattoo.
- 2025: Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on departures July 27, 31, August 3, 7, 10, 14 and 17.
- We've packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations, ferry to the Isle of Skye and VIP access to the world's most iconic sites! Touring in spacious comfort by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach. Free Wi-Fi is included on board your coach and in most hotel lobbies and common areas.
- Full buffet breakfast daily; 3 three-course dinners
- Glasgow: DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central (Superior First-Class):
DoubleTree by Hilton - Glasgow is a luxury hotel in Glasgow city center. It is ideally located for the Central Train Station and for all the sights and special events that make Glasgow so unique. The hotel is within a short distance of the fashionable boutiques and restaurants of Princes Square, the roar of Hampden Park for football or music events and the 'Armadillo' for concerts. - Inverness: Mercure Inverness Hotel (First-Class):
Enjoy warm Highland hospitality in Old Town Inverness at Mercure Inverness Hotel. Rebuilt on the site of the original Caledonian Hotel, the modern hotel is just 200 meters from Inverness train station and a caber toss from the city's numerous pubs and restaurants. All 121 guest bedrooms have HD TV and complimentary high speed WiFi. Enjoy panoramic views of the River Ness in the hotel's riverside restaurant or explore The 33 Church Street Bar & Brasserie signature menue. - Aberdeen: The Aberdeen Altens Hotel (First-Class):
A modern hotel just three miles south of the Granite City, The Aberdeen Altens Hotel offers a warm and friendly welcome, complemented by friendly service and delicious food in the Cairngorm restaurant and light bites and bar snacks in the Cairngorm bar. Free wi-fi is available throughout the hotel. The 216 rooms are fully equiped with all the facilites needed to ensure that your stay is comfortable and relaxing. The hotel also boasts a health & leisure club with indoor swimming pool, fully-equipped gymnasium, spa pool, sauna and steam room. - Edinburgh: Leonardo Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel (First-Class):
The Leonardo Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel lies in the historical heart of the city, right next door to Haymarket station and a vast array of cafés, bars and restaurants. Discover the numerous sights and events in this lively city.
- 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.
- This tour requires some uphill walking on rough terrain at Edinburgh Castle which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. Some walking involved back to the hotel after the Edinburgh Tattoo for departures that include the Tattoo.
- 2025: Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on departures July 27, 31, August 3, 7, 10, 14 and 17.
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Globus has the recipe for a great vacation. Savour the flavours of the UK & Ireland through its regional cuisine. Read more
Travel with expert Tour Directors and Local Guides who share their vast knowledge of the destination. Read more
Globus picks hotels picked on their centralised location, so you'll stay right in the heart of the destination. Read more
Globus' coaches offer one of the most comfortable, stress-free and eco-friendly ways to travel. Read more
Do as the locals do and enjoy unique experiences that you wouldn't find touring on your own. Read more
Don't waste your precious time qeuing up, skip the lines with special VIP access at the must-see sites. Read more
Globus has the recipe for a great vacation. Savour the flavours of the UK & Ireland through its regional cuisine. Read more
Travel with expert Tour Directors and Local Guides who share their vast knowledge of the destination. Read more
Globus picks hotels picked on their centralised location, so you'll stay right in the heart of the destination. Read more
Globus' coaches offer one of the most comfortable, stress-free and eco-friendly ways to travel. Read more
Do as the locals do and enjoy unique experiences that you wouldn't find touring on your own. Read more
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