Stunning Scotland: Highlands and Islands

From windswept highlands to serene islands, home to revered castles and iconic towns, Scotland is a vibrant country overflowing with rich history, inspiring landscapes, and proud and welcoming locals.

Stunning Scotland: Highlands and Islands

From windswept highlands to serene islands, home to revered castles and iconic towns, Scotland is a vibrant country overflowing with rich history, inspiring landscapes, and proud and welcoming locals.

Highlights

  • Explore Stirling Castle, situated on a volcanic outcrop on the River Forth, and hear of the castle’s turbulent history, featuring great figures from Scotland’s past, such as William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, and Mary, Queen of Scots
  • Delight in a private, after-hours tour and special welcome dinner at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, and visit local distilleries to learn about whisky making from professionally trained guides followed by a tasting of their creations
  • Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse—Queen Elizabeth’s official residence in Scotland. Founded as a monastery in 1128, this property was once the home of Mary, Queen of Scots, from 1561 to 1567
  • Enjoy a relaxing excursion cruising the infamous Loch Ness and witness the impressive showcase of military pipes and drums, Highland dancers, and marching formations of the celebrated Edinburgh Tattoo
  • Experience a behind-the-scenes tour at the breathtaking Glamis Castle. This castle is the legendary setting for Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth’s mother, and the birthplace of Princess Margaret
This is a shared departure operated by Orbridge.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Glasgow, Scotland
Day 2: Arrive in Glasgow
Day 3: Glasgow | Isle of Arran
Day 4: Glasgow | Stirling | Fort William
Day 5: Fort William | Isle of Skye
Day 6: Fort William | Loch Ness | Inverness
Day 7: Inverness | Aberdeen
Day 8: Aberdeen | Edinburgh
Day 9: Edinburgh | St. Andrews
Day 10: Edinburgh | Depart for U.S.

Available to Book
Aug. 17-26, 2024

Starting price

$6,295

Deposit per person

$850

Countries Visited

Scotland

Activity Level

Medium
Aug. 17-26, 2024

Starting price

$6,295
*Single supplement applies

Deposit per person

$850

Countries Visited

Scotland

Activity Level

Medium
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