Scottish Royal

Welcome to Scotland! Meet your tour guide at your designated pickup point before undertaking a panoramic tour of Glasgow.  You will see Glasgow's highlights including red sandstone Victorian buildings, delightful parks, and the River Clyde, once important for shipbuilding.  We will visit Glasgow Cathedral, one of Scotland's most magnificent medieval buildings, and the only cathedral on the Scottish mainland to survive the Protestant Reformation almost intact. There will also be time to visit the extensive and varied art collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.  Afterwards we check into our hotel where we spend our first two nights.

Dinner/Overnight — Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow (or similar)
 

Depart for Rabbie Burns Country, where the first stop of the day is Burns National Heritage Park. The museum is the focal point of this beautifully landscaped park where visitors can cross the Brig o’Doon and visit the poet’s birthplace. Later, continue to Culzean Castle in Ayrshire. Culzean is surrounded by surging seas, lush forests, and secret gardens.

Overnight — Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow (or similar)

Departing Glasgow for Inverness, embark on a scenic journey along Scotland’s West Coast and Loch Ness. It will be a day filled with captivating highlights, featuring Loch Lomond, the dramatic scenery of Glencoe, a visit to Urquhart Castle and a cruise on Loch Ness in search of Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster.

Dinner/Overnight — Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness (or similar)

Today will be an extensive day trip to the Isle of Skye, one of Scotland’s most beautiful islands. Our first destination is Portree, the island's capital, where you will have time to explore the vibrant multi-coloured harbour. On our return to Inverness, we will make a stop to visit the historic Eilean Donan Castle.

Dinner/Overnight — Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness (or similar)

Today we head to Perthshire via Culloden Moor, site of the 1746 Battle of Culloden. Our next stop is at Kincraig for an impressive display from the Working Sheepdogs. Tonight, we have a Whisky Experience with tasting and chocolate pairing.
 
Dinner/Overnight—Dunkeld House Hotel, Dunkeld (or similar)

Depart Perthshire for Edinburgh via the Kingdom of Fife. You will stop at St. Andrews, home of Scotland’s oldest university and capital of golf. Leaving St. Andrews, we head to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Upon arrival, you'll embark on a panoramic city tour of Edinburgh, exploring both the historic charm of the Old Town and the elegant architecture of the New Town before arriving at our hotel. Ideally situated in the heart of the city, our hotel offers the perfect base for discovering Edinburgh’s rich history, breathtaking views, vibrant culture, and an abundance of restaurants, pubs, and cafés.

Overnight — InterContinental Edinburgh The George, Edinburgh (or similar)

After an early breakfast in the hotel, you will enjoy an exclusive, pre-opening tour of Edinburgh Castle. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore the city further. Tonight, you will attend the Spirit of Scotland Show, an evening of traditional entertainment and dinner at The Royal College of Surgeons.

Dinner/Entertainment/Overnight — InterContinental Edinburgh The George, Edinburgh (or similar)

*Admission to Edinburgh Castle is not included on the following tour dates: July 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23. The entire day is at leisure. 

Your tour ends this morning after a hearty Scottish breakfast.  Please inquire about our group transfer on offer.