Scottish Adventure Tour (9 Nights)

Get ready to spend nine glorious days on an epic adventure across Scotland, home to rich history and breathtaking landscapes.

Starting off at Edinburgh, you’ll be taking the scenic route through glens and under the shadows of mountains in the comfort of a luxury rented car. Learn the curves and bends of Scotland’s roads as you take in the vista-like locations.

Enjoy nine days of culture and entertainment, visiting Edinburgh, Inverness, the Isle of Skye, Glasgow and countless other places that are hidden off the beaten path. This tour is packed with adventure, intrigue and excitement – perfect for anyone with wanderlust in their hearts.

Day 1 - Arrival at Edinburgh and Sightseeing

Highlights

  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Crown Jewels of Scotland
  • National War Museum of Scotland
  • National Museum of Scotland
  • The Royal Mile

Fly into Edinburgh airport today, as it’s time to begin your Scottish adventure. You’ll get to spend the day exploring the city, taking in all of the beauty and charm it has to offer. Begin with Edinburgh Castle, a fortification with a history spanning thousands of years. The castle is home to the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the National War Museum of Scotland as well as many other interesting attractions. Afterwards you can walk the famous Royal Mile which is littered with countless historical sites and tidbits. Be sure to take on the National Museum of Scotland afterwards to learn even more about the cultural and historical significance of the country. The museum also boasts a litany of attractions based upon other cultures including Ancient Egypt.

Day 2 - Exploring Edinburgh

Highlights

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

Today is dedicated to seeing more of Edinburgh. Begin by taking a trip to Camera Obscura, the oldest purpose-built attraction in the country. Prepare to have your world turned upside down with a series of bizarre and wonderful optical illusions and light shows. Then it’s back on solid ground and over to Gilmerton Cove. The cove is a mysterious labyrinth of passageways and chambers, each with a story to tell. Holyrood Palace is next on the agenda; the palace is the official Scottish residence of Queen Elizabeth II. Finish up the day with a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia, the yacht that served the royal family for more than 40 years.

Day 3 - Travel To Inverness and Pitlochry

Highlights

  • Aberfeldy
  • Pitlochry
  • Blair Castle
  • Blair Athol Distillery
  • Cairngorms National Park

It’s time to wave goodbye to Edinburgh today as you head for Inverness. There’ll be plenty of opportunities to sightsee on the way, beginning with Aberfeldy. Aberfeldy is a quaint market town surrounded by miles of beautiful scenery. Then it’s on to Pitlochry, an area of Scotland that’s home to Blair Castle and Blair Athol Distillery among many other attractions. Pause at Cairngorms National Park then, the largest national park in Scotland. Then finally it’s on to Inverness where you’ll be spending the next two nights.

Day 4 - Speyside and The Malt Whisky Trail

Highlights

  • Speyside
  • The Malt Whisky Trail
  • Cawdor Castle
  • Culloden Battlefield
  • The Black Isle
  • Cromarty

Today is dedicated to Inverness and the surrounding area. First stop is Speyside, an area of Scotland famed for its whisky production. The area is home to eight distilleries, each with their own unique and interesting history. Sample some of the wares before you move on to Cawdor Castle. This enchanting castle and its gardens are well worth getting lost in for an hour. Make sure to stop by Culloden Battlefield nest. The Battle of Culloden was a pivotal moment in Scottish and UK history, and the adjacent visitor’s centre is full of interesting facts about the event. Finish off your day with a trip to the Black Isle, home to the best-preserved prehistoric village in Scotland – Cromarty.

Day 5 - Journey to Isle of Skye and Sightseeing at Loch Ness

Highlights

  • Isle of Skye
  • Loch Ness
  • Urquhart Castle
  • Eilean Donan

Wave goodbye to Inverness as you begin the next leg of our vacation on the Isle of Skye. On the way there’ll be plenty of opportunities to stop off and do some exploring, firstly at the famous Loch Ness. Loch Ness is surrounded by myth and legend, overseen by the hulking Urquhart Castle. When you’re finished searching for Nessie you can stop by the Eilean Donan Castle which has been a pillar of Scottish history and culture for centuries. Arrive at the Isle of Skye and relax for the evening, taking in the majestic scenery.

Day 6 - Exploring The Isle of Skye

Highlights

  • The Isle of Skye
  • Trotternish Peninsula
  • The Skye Museum of Island Life
  • Dunvegan Castle
  • Talisker Distillery

 

This day is dedicated to exploring more of the Isle of Skye. Trotternish Peninsula is first on the itinerary. The peninsula is the northernmost one on the Isle and offers amazing views of sea stacks and castle ruins. Check out The Skye Museum of Island Life next to learn more about the island and its inhabitants over the last centuries. Stop by Dunvegan Castle, another stunning and well-preserved piece of Scottish ancestry. Finish off your day with a trip to the Talisker Distillery. Here you can learn more about how famed Scotch whisky is made and maybe even sample a malt or two before retiring for the evening.

Day 7 - Glencoe and Journey To Fort William

Highlights

  • Fort William
  • Ben Nevis
  • Glenfinnan
  • Glencoe
  • Steall Waterfall

Wave a fond farewell to the beautiful Isle of Skye as you continue onwards through Scotland, destination Fort William. The area has a history dating back as far as 1650 and sits at the foot of Ben Nevis, the highest point in Scotland and the UK. Surrounded by historical attractions and nature, the area contains a lot of must-see sites. First up is Glenfinnan, a quaint fishing village nestled in a u-shaped valley. After that you can check out Glencoe. The glen is the most famous in Scotland, beloved for its stunning vistas and scenery. Stop by Steall Waterfall, a beautiful naturally-occurring waterfall cascading down the yawning mouth of the valley.

Day 8 - Fort William and Oban

Highlights

  • Gateway To The Isles
  • Oban Distillery
  • McCaig’s Tower

Today is all about Fort William and the surrounding area. The area is rife with stunning scenery and historical oddities. Here you can check out Oban Distillery, sampling the wares and learning the differences between Scottish malts. Make sure to check out McCaig’s Tower, also known as McCaig’s Folly due to a curious history.

Day 9 - Journey to Glasgow and Exploring Stirling

Highlights

  • Glasgow
  • Stirling
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
  • Glasgow Necropolis

This will be your last full day in Scotland, so be ready to make the most of it! Set off for Glasgow city early, pausing along the way to do some exploring and sightseeing. You’ll pause at Stirling, a town situated in the centre of the Highlands and the Lowlands. Stirling is rich with history and culture, offering a vast selection of castles and attractions to indulge in. The town has a past spanning back to the times of King Arthur and is reported to be the location of the mythical Camelot. Arrive in Glasgow and get some more sightseeing done at Kelvingrove and the Glasgow Necropolis before retiring for the evening.

Day 10 - Departure from Glasgow and Journey Home

    • Edinburgh Castle
    • National War Museum of Scotland
    • National Museum of Scotland
    • The Royal Mile
    • Camera Obscura
    • Gilmerton Cove
    • Holyrood Palace
    • Royal Yacht Britannia
    • Blair Castle
    • Blair Athol Distillery
    • Cairngorms National Park
    • The Malt Whisky Trails
    • Cawdor Castle
    • Culloden Battlefield
    • The Black Isle
    • Loch Ness
    • Urquhart Castle
    • Eilean Donane
    • The Isle of Skye
    • Trotternish Peninsula
    • The Skye Museum of Island Life
    • Dunvegan Castle
    • Talisker Distillery
    • Fort William
    • Ben Nevis
    • Glenfinnan
    • Glencoe
    • Steall Waterfall
    • Gateway To The Isles
    • Oban Distillery
    • McCaig’s Tower
    • Stirling
    • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
    • Glasgow Necropolis
  • Edinburgh 2 nights
  • Inverness 2 nights
  • Isle of Skye 2 nights
  • Fort William 2 nights
  • Glasgow 1 night

     

  • 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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