9 days
from AU$5,158 per person
The Highlights of Scotland Tour - its history and culture uncovered
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Exploring the Royal Yacht Britannia, looking just as you remember her from photos, films and documentaries.
From Loch Ness to St Andrews and Cairngorms to Culloden, this holiday introduces you to the true highlights of Scotland. Tour the historic castles, cathedrals and battlefields from the days of Bonny Prince Charlie, and explore the thriving cities of Glasgow, Inverness and Aberdeen. Step onto the Royal Yacht Britannia for a flavour of royal life at sea. We finish up in beautiful Edinburgh, where you’ll have the chance to explore the castle, climb Arthur’s Seat or cosy up in a pub with a wee dram of Scotch whisky.
11 excursions & visits
14 meals
Easy going pace
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Your itinerary
Day 1 - Glasgow
Join your tour group at the hotel.
Novotel Glasgow Centre (4-star)
Day 2 - Glasgow
Our Scotland tour begins at glorious Culzean Castle. This 18th-century castle is perched high on the Ayrshire cliffs and filled to the turrets with the treasures of its former inhabitants. Surrounding it is a 260-hectare estate planted with conifer and beech woodland and dotted with secret follies and fruit-filled glasshouses. Returning to Glasgow, we’ll visit its magnificent Gothic cathedral - the largest in Scotland (and one of the oldest). After our stop here, you’ll have free time to explore the city. There are some wonderful museums and art galleries, plus a fantastic mural trail that spotlights works by acclaimed street artists. Or go for a wander in the Botanic Gardens, which feature a wrought-iron Victorian glasshouse.
Novotel Glasgow Centre (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Visit to Culzean Castle (morning)
Visit to Glasgow Cathedral (afternoon)
Day 3 - Glasgow - Fort William
Just outside Glasgow, we’ll briefly stop to snap photos of the Falkirk Wheel (the world’s first - and only - rotating boat lift) and the Kelpies (30-metre-high statues of horse heads). Next, we’ll enter the world of Scotland’s Renaissance kings and queens as we tour grand Stirling Castle, with its imposing Great Hall and peaceful gardens. Our final stop for the day is Dunblane Cathedral, one of Scotland’s few surviving medieval churches. From here, we’ll make our way north-west to Fort William.
The Alexandra Hotel, Fort William (3-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Visits to Stirling Castle and Dunblane Cathedral (all day)
Day 4 - Glenfinnan - Cairngorms National Park - Aviemore
After a morning visit to Mallaig, we'll head to Glenfinnan House Hotel for an afternoon tea and then visit the Glenfinnan Visitor Centre. On the way we'll pass the Glenfinnan Monument to capture views of the 21-arch Glenfinnan Viaduct (instantly recognisable for any Harry Potter film fans). We’ll then take the scenic route to Aviemore, passing mountains and munros as we travel through the wild landscapes of the UK’s biggest national park: Cairngorms.
Grant Arms Hotel (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Afternoon tea at Glenfinnan House Hotel and views of Glenfinnan Viaduct (afternoon)
Scenic drive in Cairngorms National Park (afternoon)
Day 5 - Culloden - Inverness - Loch Ness
This morning, we’ll pay a visit to the battlefield at Culloden, scene of the final Jacobite uprising in 1746. The visitor centre offers a poignant look at the conflict and its background. Next, we’ll head into the centre of Inverness, where you’ll have free time for lunch and a stroll around the capital of the Highlands. Our final stop for the day is Loch Ness, where we’ll admire the cinematic scenery and perhaps scan the inky waters for a sighting of Nessie.
Grant Arms Hotel (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Visit to Culloden battlefield (morning)
Visit to Loch Ness (afternoon)
Day 6 - Aberdeen
Nestled in the beautiful Findhorn Valley is the sprawling Logie Estate, home to forest, farmland and a winding, salmon-filled river. We’ll stop here for a guided tour of the gardens on our way to Aberdeen. The afternoon is free to relax, or join us for an optional whisky tasting.
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Guided tour of the Logie Estate gardens (morning)
Day 7 - St Andrews - Edinburgh
This morning, you’ll have the chance to explore the lovely little town of St Andrews. Maybe wander in the atmospheric cathedral grounds or visit St Andrews Castle, included in your Scottish Explorer Pass. Arriving in Edinburgh, we’ll step aboard the former ‘floating palace’ of Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Yacht Britannia. Discover stories of life at sea as you explore five decks, from the state apartments to the gleaming engine room.
Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Visit to St Andrews (morning)
Visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia (afternoon)
Day 8 - Edinburgh
Enjoy a free day in Edinburgh, one of the UK’s most beautiful cities. There are some great museums and galleries, such as the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and the National Museum of Scotland. Sightseeing highlights include the castle (you'll enjoy free entry with your included Scotland Explorer Pass) and the views over the city from Calton Hill.
Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel (4-star)
Day 9 - Edinburgh
Say goodbye to your tour group for your onward travel.
Edinburgh
Day 1 - Glasgow
Day 1 - Glasgow
Join your tour group at the hotel.
Novotel Glasgow Centre (4-star)
Day 2 - Glasgow
Day 2 - Glasgow
Our Scotland tour begins at glorious Culzean Castle. This 18th-century castle is perched high on the Ayrshire cliffs and filled to the turrets with the treasures of its former inhabitants. Surrounding it is a 260-hectare estate planted with conifer and beech woodland and dotted with secret follies and fruit-filled glasshouses. Returning to Glasgow, we’ll visit its magnificent Gothic cathedral - the largest in Scotland (and one of the oldest). After our stop here, you’ll have free time to explore the city. There are some wonderful museums and art galleries, plus a fantastic mural trail that spotlights works by acclaimed street artists. Or go for a wander in the Botanic Gardens, which feature a wrought-iron Victorian glasshouse.
Novotel Glasgow Centre (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Visit to Culzean Castle (morning)
Visit to Glasgow Cathedral (afternoon)
Day 3 - Glasgow - Fort William
Day 3 - Glasgow - Fort William
Just outside Glasgow, we’ll briefly stop to snap photos of the Falkirk Wheel (the world’s first - and only - rotating boat lift) and the Kelpies (30-metre-high statues of horse heads). Next, we’ll enter the world of Scotland’s Renaissance kings and queens as we tour grand Stirling Castle, with its imposing Great Hall and peaceful gardens. Our final stop for the day is Dunblane Cathedral, one of Scotland’s few surviving medieval churches. From here, we’ll make our way north-west to Fort William.
The Alexandra Hotel, Fort William (3-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Visits to Stirling Castle and Dunblane Cathedral (all day)
Day 4 - Glenfinnan - Cairngorms National Park - Aviemore
Day 4 - Glenfinnan - Cairngorms National Park - Aviemore
After a morning visit to Mallaig, we'll head to Glenfinnan House Hotel for an afternoon tea and then visit the Glenfinnan Visitor Centre. On the way we'll pass the Glenfinnan Monument to capture views of the 21-arch Glenfinnan Viaduct (instantly recognisable for any Harry Potter film fans). We’ll then take the scenic route to Aviemore, passing mountains and munros as we travel through the wild landscapes of the UK’s biggest national park: Cairngorms.
Grant Arms Hotel (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Afternoon tea at Glenfinnan House Hotel and views of Glenfinnan Viaduct (afternoon)
Scenic drive in Cairngorms National Park (afternoon)
Day 5 - Culloden - Inverness - Loch Ness
Day 5 - Culloden - Inverness - Loch Ness
This morning, we’ll pay a visit to the battlefield at Culloden, scene of the final Jacobite uprising in 1746. The visitor centre offers a poignant look at the conflict and its background. Next, we’ll head into the centre of Inverness, where you’ll have free time for lunch and a stroll around the capital of the Highlands. Our final stop for the day is Loch Ness, where we’ll admire the cinematic scenery and perhaps scan the inky waters for a sighting of Nessie.
Grant Arms Hotel (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Visit to Culloden battlefield (morning)
Visit to Loch Ness (afternoon)
Day 6 - Aberdeen
Day 6 - Aberdeen
Nestled in the beautiful Findhorn Valley is the sprawling Logie Estate, home to forest, farmland and a winding, salmon-filled river. We’ll stop here for a guided tour of the gardens on our way to Aberdeen. The afternoon is free to relax, or join us for an optional whisky tasting.
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Guided tour of the Logie Estate gardens (morning)
What's included
14 meals
8 breakfasts
6 dinners
Accommodation
8 nights in hotels
Plus
Welcome drink
Scotland Explorer Pass (includes Edinburgh Castle)
Tour highlights
11 excursions & visits
Visits to Culzean Castle, Glasgow Cathedral, Stirling Castle, Dunblane Cathedral, Culloden battlefield, Loch Ness, St Andrews, and the Royal Yacht Britannia
Afternoon tea at Glenfinnan House Hotel and views of Glenfinnan Viaduct
Scenic drive in Cairngorms National Park
Guided tour of the Logie Estate gardens
Adventure made effortless with Titan Travel
Experts
Titan tour manager
Portable audio
Headset system on excursions
Porterage
Services included
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