Discover Scotland by Train
$2595
per personThis delightful journey ventures into the dramatic landscapes of Scottish lochs and islands, and explores soaring cathedrals and ancient castles. Starting in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, we visit its medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town. Inverness is the major city of the Highlands region. It is steeped in history and is the gateway to famous Loch Ness. Check out Glasgow’s historic architecture, Art Gallery and Museum, pubs and whisky distillers.
Enjoy haggis, whisky and shortbread with the friendly locals and their distinctive accents.
9 Days, 8 Nights: Edinburgh, Inverness, Glasgow
ⓘ Daily Departure Includes hotels, daily breakfast, excursions, private airport transfers and train tickets from Edinburgh to Inverness to Glasgow
ⓘ Semi-Independent Guided Tour Combines the ease of guided excursions with a bit of extra free time and flexibility.
Trip Highlights
Old Town Walking Tour, History and Tales in Edinburgh, Scotch Whisky Tasting Tour, Guided Edinburgh Castle Walking Tour, Inverness City Tour, the Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Tour, Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour, Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Tour
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Edinburgh Skyline View with Calton Hill
River Ness flows by Inverness City
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Duich
George Square, Glasglow
Old Man of Storr, Skye
8 Night Accommodation
Itinerary
🛏️. 3 NIGHTS IN EDINBURGH
DAY 1: ARRIVE EDINBURGH
Arrive at Edinburgh Airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
Start your Scottish cultural experience in this historic city which has two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the medieval Old Town and the Georgian New Town.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 2: EDINBURGH OLD TOWN WAKING TOUR, SCOTCH WHISKY TASTING
After breakfast, join today’s Old Town Walking Tour, History and Tales in Edinburgh (group, 2 hours @10:30am). Visit many attractions in the UNESCO-listed Old Town including St. Giles’ Cathedral, the Mercat Cross, Edinburgh Castle, and more.
This evening, join the Scotch Whisky Tasting – The True Spirit of Scotland (group, 1.5 hours @5pm)
Enjoy a tasting of three single malts from various distilleries in Scotland. The experience begins at The Pear Tree, a pub whose house saw the birth of the world’s first blend.
Take a short walk to the Tipsy Midge Whiskey Bar where the tasting will take place, right next to Holyrood Distillery. 3 tastings of exclusive single malts + 1 new make (immature whiskey).
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: EDINBURGH CASTLE TOUR
After breakfast, join the Guided Edinburgh Castle Walking Tour (with admission ticket, group, 1.5 hours @10am)
Hear tales of the castle’s royal residents including Mary Queen of Scots, and learn more about the rich history of the building. Enjoy free time to explore the castle’s interior and the rest of the grounds which includes three museums, two prisons, a canine cemetery, the Chapel of Saint Margaret, the National Monument to the fallen of Scotland, the Great Hall, and a Royal Palace.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
🛏️. 2 NIGHTS IN INVERNESS
DAY 4: EDINBURGH – INVERNESS, INVERNESS CITY TOUR
Take the morning train from Edinburgh to Inverness.
Inverness is the gateway to the Scottish Highlands, the stunning region of breathtaking landscapes and ancient sites. It is just 20 minutes to famous Loch Ness, home of the legendary monster Nessie and many historic castles.
After arrival, take a self-guided tour to explore Inverness’s top attractions at your own pace.
Explore historic Inverness along the banks of the lovely River Ness. Create your own adventure with 11 possible attractions including Abertarff House, Caledonian Canal, Merkinch Nature Reserve and Inverness Castle.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5: ISLE OF SKYE AND EILEAN DONAN CASTLE TOUR
Today we discover the Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle (group, 12 hours @7:45am).
Visit the most significant sights from Inverness to the Isle of Skye. Drive along the famous Loch Ness as you make your way to Eilean Donan Castle, which is one of Scotland’s most photographed castles, set on its own island at the head of Loch Duich.
Drive across Skye Bridge to explore the island’s beautiful coastline, Old Man of Storr (an iconic rock formation), Lealt Falls to admire the beautiful waterfall and gorge, and Kilt Rock.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
🛏️. 3 NIGHTS IN GLASGOW
DAY 6: GLASGOW
Take the train to Glasgow. The rest of the day is free.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: GLASGOW CITY WAKING TOUR
This morning, enjoy the Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour (group, 1.5 hours @10:30am).
Visit George Square, Glasgow Cathedral, and Glasgow Green. Discover Riverside Museum that is Glasgow’s award-winning transport museum.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8: LOCH NESS, GLENCOE, AND THE HIGHLANDS DAY TOUR
After breakfast we join the Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour (group, 12 hours @8am).
Visit Loch Lomond with your guide and enjoy spectacular views over the Scottish Highlands. Framed by majestic mountains and adorned with over 30 islands, this stunning loch has been celebrated in songs and poems for centuries.
Travel into Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe that is widely considered to be Scotland’s most beautiful glen.
Pass beneath Ben Nevis on route through the Great Glen.
Travel to Fort Augustus on the shores of Loch Ness
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9: END OF TOUR
After breakfast, transfer to Glasgow Airport (GLA) for your flight home to the USA or Canada.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
*Hotel check-out time is generally around 11 am. If your flight departs in the evening or past midnight, we suggest you consider adding a post-tour hotel night during booking, to be comfortable and well rested before your flight home.
*The duration and start time of excursions are subject to change without prior notice.
Daily Departures (Land Only)
- ‣ Guaranteed Departure with 2 Persons
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| Apr 1 – Sep 30 | Custom Quote | $2,595 + Air | Custom Quote |
| Oct 1 – Dec 31 | Custom Quote | Custom Quote | Custom Quote |
Hotels We carefully handpick our hotels to ensure they provide you with the best comfort and experience. For Private Tours, you may request a specific hotel as one of the customizable options.
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| Edinburgh | Hub By Premier Inn Edinburgh Haymarket | The Salisbury Hotel |
| Inverness | Ardross Glencairn | Mercure Inverness Hotel |
| Glasgow | Premier Inn Glasgow Cc Buchanan Galleries | Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre |
- * Hotels mentioned are subject to availability at the time of reservation.
- * Standard double room is included with your tour. Room upgrade available in the same hotel.
Accommodation Classification
- CLASSIC ⭐⭐⭐- 3-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- PREMIUM ⭐⭐⭐⭐- 4-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- DELUXE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- 5-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
Hotel Check-in and Check-out
Pre-Tour Hotel Add-on and Post-Tour Hotel Add-on
Overview ▷
Daily Departures (Land Only)
- ‣ Guaranteed Departure with 2 Persons
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| Jan 1 – Mar 31 | Custom Quote | Custom Quote | Custom Quote |
| Apr 1 – Sep 30 | Custom Quote | $2,595 + Air | Custom Quote |
| Oct 1 – Dec 31 | Custom Quote | Custom Quote | Custom Quote |
Flex Date Tours (Land Only. Choose Your Dates)
- ‣ Prices are in USD and are inclusive of all applicable taxes but do not include airfare.
- ‣ Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Special rates for single travelers or larger groups are available on request - please inquire.
- ‣ Seasonal surcharges may apply during applicable major holidays. Surcharge dates: Jan 1-10, Dec 20-31, and major local holidays.
- ‣ Note that tour prices vary according to season. If your tour straddles two seasons then each portion will be priced according to that season.
- ‣ If the hotels mentioned are unavailable then similar properties will be substituted. You will be advised of any changes to the price.
- ‣ This tour operates with a minimum of 2 guests. Excursion group size varies from 12 - 50 people.
- ‣ For all group excursions: The travelers have to join at a designated meetup point, which will be advised upon confirmation. Optional addon for local transfer from hotel to the meetup point is available during booking.
Flight Add-On
- ‣ We work with all major airlines for the best routes and competitive pricing.
- ‣ The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
- ‣ The nearest airport is Glasgow Airport (GLA).
- ‣ Contact us for more detail and pricing.
Inclusions
- ‣ Private Airport Transfers
- ‣ Hotel Accommodations
- ‣ Daily Breakfast and Selected Meals (See tour plan for details)
- ‣ English-speaking Local Guide
- ‣ Entrance Fees to Monuments & Attractions per Itinerary
Exclusions
- ‣ International Air Fare
- ‣ For all group excursions: The travelers have to join at a designated meetup point, which will be advised upon confirmation. Optional addon for local transfer from hotel to the meetup point is available during booking.
- ‣ Tourism Tax per room per night paid directly to the hotels (for example between 3-4 Euros)
- ‣ Visa (if applicable. Free visa on arrival for American and Canadian)
- ‣ Travel Insurance
- ‣ Medical Expenses
- ‣ Gratuity
- ‣ Personal Expenses
Deposit
- A deposit of 45% of the tour price is due within 3 days of booking confirmation. Full payment to be made 70 days prior to the departure date.
- ‣ The airfare is due upon flight booking. Airfare and flight schedule shown are indicative only. Actual prices and schedule will be available at flight booking. All airfares are subject to change until paid in full at time of ticketing.
- ‣ Credit card fee for non-US issued credit card is 1%. No charge for most other credit cards.
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Optional Add-Ons
- ‣ Pre-tour hotel night
- ‣ Post-tour hotel night
- ‣ Note: must be booked with your tour reservation