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Discover Scotland’s Highlights

Edinburgh

Pitlochry

Inverness

2 more cities

Edinburgh, Pitlochry, Inverness, Isle of Skye, Fort William

9 days, 8 nights

Edinburgh

1 activity

1 Private Transfer Sedan

Day 1

Arrival

Welcome to the beautiful and historic city of Edinburgh! Upon arrival, your private driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.

The remainder of the day is free for you to begin exploring the city’s charming centre at your own pace, savour dinner at a local restaurant, or simply relax in the comfort of your hotel.

Arrival

Private Transfer Sedan

Day 2

Edinburgh Royal Mile

Today marks your first full day of sightseeing in Scotland’s capital. After breakfast, meet your guide in the hotel lobby and set off on a fascinating tour along the iconic Royal Mile.

Your exploration includes a visit inside the Edinburgh Castle, where you can admire panoramic views of the city and uncover its rich history. The tour lasts approximately four hours, after which you return to your hotel.

Private tour

Edinburgh City Tour

Day 3

Departure

After breakfast and check-out, begin your journey across Scotland with your driver-guide.

Edinburgh - Pitlochry

8 h 0 m

Your day starts with a visit to the city of Stirling, Scotland's heritage capital which is the home to the finest collection of historic buildings in Scotland. Here you visit the Royal Palace, the jewel of Stirling Castle’s crown and view the King and Queen’s apartments. You also see the original, famous Stirling Heads and the wonderful Royal Kitchens. Then you continue your journey to the lovely village of Dunkeld on the banks of the River Tay. Here you find the Hermitage - a protected site featuring a stretch of magical Perthshire forest. Also known as part of the Perthshire Big Tree Country the Hermitage is home to the giant Douglas firs that you can admire while you make your way to the Black Linn waterfall. Today your journey ends in Pitlochry, a cozy resort town located amongst the stunning scenery of Highland Perthshire.

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Pitlochry

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Day 3

Arrival in Pitlochry

Upon reaching this charming resort town set amid the breathtaking landscapes of Highland Perthshire, check in to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.

Day 4

Departure

After breakfast at your hotel, check out and proceed with your onward journey.

Pitlochry - Inverness

8 h 0 m

You start the day with a tour of the Blair Castle, the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl and home to Europe's last remaining private regiment, the Atholl Highlanders and discover the unique story of this castle. As you drive north into the Cairngorms National Park you take in the amazing scenery, learn some more about the wonderful wilderness of Scotland: five of the six highest mountains of United Kingdom are located within the park, huge forests of ancient native trees are found here as well as cascading waterfalls and rich wildlife. You then continue to Culloden Moor - the site of the final Jacobite Rising where the Jacobites were finally defeated by government soldiers in 1746. Explore the Culloden Visitor Centre, located beside the battlefield, that features artifacts of the battle and interactive displays that reveal the background to the conflict. Your last stop for today is a visit to the 4000-year-old Bronze Age cemetery complex - Clava Cairns. This exceptionally well preserved prehistoric site casts a light upon the distant history of Highland Scotland. At the end of a tour you are taken to Inverness.

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Inverness

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Day 4

Arrival in Inverness

After arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.

Day 5

Departure from Inverness

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and set off towards the renowned Loch Ness.

Inverness - Portree, Isle of Skye

8 h 0 m

Together with your private guide-driver have a first stop by the famous Loch Ness - Scotland’s legendary lake - best known for the alleged sightings of a monster. Enjoy a boat ride from the Dochgarroch Lock (at the head of the Loch Ness) to Drumnadrochit where you tour the Urquhart Castle. During the tour you discover the greatest castle in the Highlands and its 1,000 years of dramatic history and distinctly Highland heritage. Your next stop is the Invermoriston where you have a great photo opportunity at the old Thomas Telford bridge that crosses the spectacular River Moriston falls. You then drive past the Five Sisters of Kintail - a high mountain ridge rising steeply from Glen Shiel to a maximum height of 3,501 feet. The five distinctly pointed summits are a well-known landmark. The day is crowned with the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, one of the most recognized castles in Scotland used as the backdrop for countless famous movies. It is perfectly situated on a tiny island, surrounded by water and magnificent scenery. It is certainly a "must-see" Scottish castle! After you cross the Skye Bridge your spectacular journey towards the Isle of Skye ends and you are taken to the hotel. *Note: a cruise is available from April 15 to October 15.

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Isle of Skye

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Day 5

Arrival in Portree

Once you arrive, check in at your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.

Day 6

Isle Tour

After breakfast at your hotel, meet your driver-guide for a scenic journey along the dramatic Trotternish Ridge, pausing to admire Lealt Waterfall and Kilt Rock.

Continue to the enchanting Fairy Glen, a charming miniature Highland landscape steeped in legend as the home of the ‘wee people’.

A highlight of the day is a visit to Talisker, the oldest distillery on the Isle of Skye. Here, enjoy a guided tour and a tasting of its acclaimed Single Malt Scotch – a whisky shaped by the sea, whose aroma and flavour reflect the island’s rugged character.

The day also includes time to discover Portree, the island’s main town and capital, beautifully set on the east coast overlooking a sheltered bay.

Full day

Morning

Private tour

Full Day Private Isle of Skye Tour

Day 7

Departure

After breakfast at your hotel, check out and set off from the Isle of Skye to continue your journey.

Portree, Isle of Skye - Fort William

8 h 0 m

Meet your driver-guide and start the journey to Fort William. The first stop on your route today is by the Armadale Castle & Gardens, and the Museum of the Isles (entrance tickets not included) and after you continue the journey to Fort William. The last stop for today is at Glenfinnan Monument & Visitor Centre. Here you have an opportunity to witness great views of the dramatic mountains, Loch Shiel and the viaduct.

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Fort William

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Day 7

Arrival in Fort William

Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.

Day 8

Departure

After breakfast at your hotel, meet your driver-guide for your final day of touring as you make your way back to Edinburgh.

Fort William - Edinburgh

8 h 0 m

Enjoiy a scenic drive to Edinburgh via Glen Coe and Inveraray Castle which is considered as one of the most spectacular drive in Scotland. This narrow valley of Glen Coe is where the bloody massacre of the MacDonalds took place in 1692. Glen Coe with its mountain peaks carved out by the glaciers and volcanic explosions is also an iconic film location: it is featured in the James Bond's Skyfall and Harry Potter movies. Here you have a chance to visit the Glencoe Visitor Center and Exhibition (entrance tickets not included). One of the main highlights on your way to Edinburgh is the amazing Inveraray Castle features in Downtown Abbey. You will visit the romantic Castle & Gardens on the shores of Loch Fyne and discover one of Scotland’s finest stately homes. After the tour you make your way to Edinburgh hotel. *Note: Inveraray Castle is available for visit from April 2d till October 31st.

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Edinburgh

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1 Private Transfer Sedan

Day 8

Arrival in Edinburgh

Once you arrive, check in at the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.

Day 9

Departure

On the final day of your adventure, enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out. Your driver will take you to the airport for your flight home. We hope this journey has been unforgettable and look forward to welcoming you on another trip in the future.

Departure

Private Transfer Sedan