13 days tour

Scottish Isles & Glens - 13 Days/12 Nights

Scottish Isles & Glens - 13 Days/12 Nights

This tour includes:

Guide

Local guides

Meals

July 27 โ€“ August 12 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.

Others

Spend two nights on Orkney exploring its fascinating heritage, including the prehistoric monuments of the Stone Age and the surprising role the island played during World War II.

Transport

Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries)

Accommodation

Novotel Glasgow Centre Hotel Balmacara Hotel The Royal Hotel Ayre Hotel Columba Hotel Crieff Hydro Hotel Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel

Hygieneprotocol

For guests traveling with CIE Tours after January 1, 2023, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required.

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Scottish Isles & Glens - 13 Days/12 Nights

  • Day 1 Day 1: Glasgow Arrival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Glasgow Arrival

      Your tour departs at 2:30 PM from your Glasgow hotel. Enjoy a tour around the city famed for its Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture. A prosperous port city due to international trade and shipbuilding, today Glasgow is Scotlandโ€™s cultural hub. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group and dinner at your hotel. (D)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Isle Of Bute | Mount Stuart House
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Isle Of Bute | Mount Stuart House

      Take a ferry to the Isle of Bute for stunning island scenery and a guided tour of the 19th-century Mount Stuart House. Spend time in Rothesay, the main town on the island. Enjoy a free evening in Glasgow and dine independently. (B)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Loch Lomond | Eilean Donan Castle
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Loch Lomond | Eilean Donan Castle

      Travel along the famous Loch Lomond, renowned for its unsurpassed beauty. Journey through Glencoe, often considered one of Scotlandโ€™s most beautiful regions. Travel through Fort William and visit romantic Eilean Donan Castle, spectacularly situated on an island at the meeting of three lochs. (B, D)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Isle Of Skye | Dunvegan Castle | Portree
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Isle Of Skye | Dunvegan Castle | Portree

      Explore the Isle of Skye and its associations with Bonnie Prince Charlie. Tour Dunvegan Castle, the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and former stronghold of the Chiefs of MacLeod. Enjoy photo opportunities including stunning Kilt Rock. Stop in picturesque Portree with its brightly painted houses clustered around the bay. Enjoy free time before dinner at your hotel. (B, D)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Inverewe Gardens | Ullapool
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Inverewe Gardens | Ullapool

      Take in the Highland scenery as you head to Inverewe Gardens, where a haven of tropical trees and shrubs has been created. Continue to Ullapool, an active fishing and ferry port, and check in to your hotel near the harbor. (B, D)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Dunrobin Castle | Ferry To Orkney
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Dunrobin Castle | Ferry To Orkney

      Visit grand Dunrobin Castle, in a fairytale setting with breathtaking coastal views. With 189 rooms, the stunning architecture and majestic gardens were inspired by the Palace of Versailles. Admire the amazing scenery of the Highlands as you continue on to Gillโ€™s Bay on the northern coast of Scotland. Take a ferry to the Orkney Islands, where you will spend the next two nights. (B)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Orkney Sights | Ring Of Brodgar | Skara Brae | St Magnus Cathedral
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Orkney Sights | Ring Of Brodgar | Skara Brae | St Magnus Cathedral

      Today is an Orcadian adventure, visiting the heart of Neolithic Orkney, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a scenic drive around the north of the main island, past the Earlโ€™s Palace at Birsay. Visit Skara Brae to see this amazing 5,000-year-old village. Enjoy free time for lunch in the port town of Stromness. Travel on to the Ring of Brodgar, a ceremonial stone circle. Return to Kirkwall for a visit to St Magnus Cathedral. Your evening is free to explore the town and dine as you wish. (B)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Italian Chapel | Inverness
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Italian Chapel | Inverness

      Drive across the Churchill Barriers, causeways created during World War II to deter German submarines. Next explore the tiny Italian Chapel, a beautiful symbol of reconciliation built by Italian prisoners of war. Board a ferry back to the mainland and travel south to Inverness. Enjoy some time to explore this small city, known as the capital of the Highlands, before dining at your hotel. (B, D)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Urquhart Castle | Loch Ness Cruise | Sheepdog Demonstration
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Urquhart Castle | Loch Ness Cruise | Sheepdog Demonstration

      Keep your camera handy as you visit the dramatic, picturesque ruins of Urquhart Castle, dating back to the 13th century. Then take a tranquil cruise on Loch Ness to admire the scenery. Next visit a sheep farm to watch highly skilled sheepdogs demonstrate how they herd their flock. Dine at your hotel this evening. (B, D)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Whisky Tasting | Scottish Evening*
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Whisky Tasting | Scottish Evening*

      Visit The Glenturret Distillery, Scotlandโ€™s oldest working distillery, to discover the traditional art of whisky-making and enjoy a tasting. Set in the beautiful Perthshire countryside, the Glenturret has been producing whisky since the 1700s. Proceed to Edinburgh and your hotel in the Grassmarket area of the old town. Enjoy some free time before enjoying a festive Scottish evening with lively traditional entertainment over dinner. (July 27 โ€“ August 12 departures will enjoy an evening free to explore and dine independently.) (B, D*)

  • Day 11 Day 11: Edinburgh Panoramic Tour | Edinburgh Castle
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Edinburgh Panoramic Tour | Edinburgh Castle

      Discover Edinburghโ€™s highlights including the wide streets and elegant mansions of the 200-year-old Georgian โ€œNew Townโ€ and the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle to see the Stone of Destiny and the Scottish Crown Jewels. Enjoy an evening free to explore independently. July 27 โ€“ August 12 departures attend the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade. (B)

  • Day 12 Day 12: Independent Sightseeing In Edinburgh
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Independent Sightseeing In Edinburgh

      Enjoy a day of independent sightseeing using the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus voucher. (B)

  • Day 13 Day 13: Tour Ends In Edinburgh
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Tour Ends In Edinburgh

      Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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