Exploring Scotland Tour (6 Nights)

[vc_row el_class=”scotland-details package”][vc_column el_class=”content-width-1″][vc_column_text]Spend six days seeing all of the highlights of Scotland on this tour, journeying through hills and valleys in the comfort of a luxury rented car.

Arrive in Edinburgh and prepare to explore the city before setting out across Scotland. You’ll stop at stunning and famous landmarks including the Cairngorm Mountains and Park, The Black Isle and of course the enchanting and magnificent Loch Ness.

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Highlights

  • Edinburgh City
  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Scottish Crown Jewels
  • National Museum of Scotland

Arrive at Edinburgh airport and get ready to kick off your Scottish vacation. The day will be dedicated to exploring this marvellous city; vibrant, passionate and lively, Edinburgh is full of interesting things to see and do. Take a tour of Edinburgh Castle, over 800 years old and home to the Scottish Crown Jewels. Then head on to the National Museum of Scotland to learn more about the country’s stunning history. Here you can learn about the Viking invasion of the area as well as the spread of Christianity and even the Ancient Egyptians! That night you’ll be staying in the city. [/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 2 – Gilmerton Cove and Holyrood Palace” el_id=”1481193638287-793c94bc-dbf9″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1502986403905{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]

Highlights

  • Gilmerton Cove
  • Camera Obscura
  • Holyrood Palace
  • Royal Yacht Britannia

Today will be a day of adventure and exploration as you start off by taking a trip to Gilmerton Cove. The cove consists of a labyrinth of interlocking passages and chambers complete with a visitor’s centre and a tour guide to help you understand the area’s secretive history. Then you can stop in to Camera Obscura, one of Edinburgh’s oldest and most popular attractions. Take in a series of mind-bending optical illusions and light displays! Stop off at Holyrood Palace, official Scottish residence of Queen Elizabeth before going to visit the Royal Yacht Britannia, the floating palace which has served as a vessel for the Royal Family for over 40 years. [/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 3 – Cairngorms National Park and Pitlochry Village” el_id=”1481193876860-1c24078c-4297″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1502986423156{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Highlights

  • Cairngorms National Park
  • Cairngorms Mountain Range
  • Pitlochry Village
  • Blair Castle

Today you’ll wave farewell to Edinburgh as you travel onwards to Inverness, the next leg of your Scottish experience. On the way stop by Cairngorms National Park. Cairngorms is the largest national park in Scotland. Home to the highest mountain range in Britain, Cairngorms is bursting with beautiful photo opportunities so make sure to have your camera at the ready!  Stop at the village of Pitlochry, a historically-rich area of the Highlands once favoured by Queen Victoria herself. Last on the list before Inverness is Blair Castle. Built in 1659 the castle is home to the Duke of Atholl, the only man in Europe allowed to own his own private army. Then it’s on to Inverness where you’ll be staying for the evening.

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Highlights

  • Inverness
  • The Black Isle
  • Cromarty
  • Culloden Battlefield
  • Cawdor Castle
  • Speyside

Today you’ll be getting to know the city of Inverness, located on the coast of the country and nestled in the Highlands. Kick off your day with a trip to The Black Isle, a peninsula famous for being home to one of Scotland’s best-preserved prehistoric towns – Cromarty. From bottlenose dolphins to beautiful beaches and a lovely selection of cafés, the town is truly one of the gems of the Highlands. Stop off at Culloden Battlefield and Cawdor Castle to explore more of Scotland’s colourful and proud past before visiting Speyside. Speyside is home to a wealth of whiskey distilleries and provides ample opportunities to learn more about Scotland’s most famous export – perhaps there’ll even be a sample or two in it for you![/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 5 – Journey To Stirling and Loch Ness” el_id=”1483628688367-30e78525-6c8a” el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1502986467754{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]

Highlights

  • Trossachs National Park
  • Stirling
  • Urquhart Castle
  • Loch Ness

Today say a fond farewell to Inverness before heading on towards Stirling. On the way you’ll be stopping to take in some more of Scotland’s most beloved attractions including Urquhart Castle. The castle overlooks the famous Loch Ness, so have those binoculars in hand in case you catch a glimpse of Nessie! Explore the shores of the Loch for a while and take in the beautiful, vast expanse of water as it stretches between a valley of mountains and scenery. Stop by Trossachs National Park to learn more about the Scottish flora and fauna before arriving in Stirling. Stirling is in the middle-ground between the highlands and lowlands and has a lot to offer in terms of scenery and history. [/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 6 – The History of Scottish Independence” el_id=”1490676246923-450f5240-fa4a” el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1502986491237{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]

Highlights

  • Stirling Castle
  • Doune Castle
  • Battlegrounds of Bannockburn

Today you’ll be wandering around Stirling and the surrounding area taking in all of the cultural and historical sites that the region can offer, beginning with The Wallace Monument. Erected in honour of William Wallace, those familiar with the film Braveheart will know all about this man’s life and plight. Afterwards take a trip to Stirling Castle, a key building in the Scottish Battle for Independence. Stop by Doune Castle, another historically-important building famous for making appearances in many TV shows including Outlander and Game of Thrones – Doune Castle actually serves as part of Winterfell, the famous seat of House Stark. Afterwards pause at the site of the Battle of Bannockburn, the fight that won the Scots their Independence. Return to Stirling and enjoy your last night in Scotland.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 7 – Return to Edinburgh and Journey Home” el_id=”1490676446901-19ad4094-54a4″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1502986503970{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”][/vc_toggle][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text][post-content id=8404][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_tta_tabs style=”flat” color=”green” active_section=”1″ el_class=”row-tabs-width”][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-map-marker” title=”Highlights” tab_id=”1481195515628-abd4ecf8-3692″ add_icon=”true”][vc_column_text]

    • Edinburgh City
    • Edinburgh Castle
    • Scottish Crown Jewels
    • National Museum of Scotland
    • Gilmerton Cove
    • Camera Obscura
    • Holyrood Palace
    • Royal Yacht Britannia
    • Cairngorms National Park
    • Cairngorms Mountain Range
    • Pitlochry Village
    • Blair Castle
    • AInverness
    • The Black Isle
    • Cromarty
    • Culloden Battlefield
    • Cawdor Castle
    • Speyside
    • Stirling
    • Urquhart Castle
    • Loch Ness
    • Trossachs National Park

    • Stirling Castle
    • Doune Castle
    • Battlegrounds of Bannockburn

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  • Edinburgh 2 nights
  • Inverness 2 nights
  • Stirling 2 nights

     

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  • Car hire, (includes unlimited mileage, theft protection, airport fees and taxes).
     
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    Accommodation each night. You chose if you would like to stay in B&Bs, hotels or one of our beautiful authentic castles.
     
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    Full English Breakfast each morning.
     
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    Access to your itinerary 24/7.
     
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    Payment plan options.
     
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    Your personal travel advisor to offer you expert advice and answer any questions you may have to ensure that your vacation is unforgettable.
     

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