Scotland round trip: The most beautiful places

Your guided Scotland round trip to the most beautiful places of the country (package tour, 7 nights) GUARANTEED DATES!

From €1,399

per person in double room

●●● Time-honored castles and mystical castle ruins, lush green hills and mysterious deep blue lakes, surrounded by steep mountain flanks - spectacularly illuminated by the evening sun. There are places in the world that you just have to see and feel for yourself. Join us on our Scotland group tour through a picture book landscape that couldn't be more diverse and experience with us the natural and cultural wonder of Scotland in its full glory.

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everything else only on request

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Arrival to Edinburgh

DAY 1: -/-/A; Overnight in Edinburgh/surrounding area.

●●● Off to Scotland! Sit back and enjoy your flight to Edinburgh. Our transfer will meet you at the airport and take you to our hotel for the first two nights. Whether - depending on your arrival time - you already want to get a first impression of the SCOTTISH CAPITAL or if you prefer to settle down in the hotel and relax for a while, it is up to you. Let us surprise you, which special highlight awaits us today at dinner in the hotel! If you feel like it, you can end the evening at the hotel bar, get to know your fellow travelers a little better and get in the mood for your Scotland tour.

Edinburgh

DAY 2: F/-/A; Overnight in Edinburgh/surrounding area.

●●● Are you ready to explore the Athens of the North? Today we take a closer look at the capital. On foot and by coach, we will visit together the highlights of EDINBURGH with the old town and the new town. Plant lovers will get their money's worth during our visit to the BOTANICAL GARDEN will get their money's worth. In the afternoon you are in charge. The city center attracts with countless idyllic cafes. If you still want to experience something, visit the imposing Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock - it's hard to believe that this volcanic rock formation was formed around 340 million years ago! The first building probably dates back to the seventh century.

Fishing villages, golf, castles and nature project

DAY 3: F/-/A; Overnight in Fife/Perth/Kinross/Surroundings.

●●● Let's go to the KINGDOM OF FIFE! Across the inlet FIRTH OF FORTH we come to the famous peninsula. The small romantic fishing villages, invite us for a walk and in ST. ANDREWS the home of golf awaits us. In the royal university town, which is picturesquely situated on the North Sea, among many others no less a person than PRINCE WILLIAM studied (and also met his Kate, also a student at the University of St Andrews!). The University of St Andrews is the OLTEST UNIVERSITY in Scotland and is one of the three most prestigious universities in the United Kingdom, along with Oxford and Cambridge - not surprising that St Andrews is considered the intellectual center of Scotland. We walk through the old town, visit St Andrews Cathedral and the Castle of St Andrews, which is spectacularly situated on the headland of Castle Sands. Via the TAY-FJORD and DUNDEE we approach the imposing coronation site of the Scots. We visit SCONE PALACE on Moot Hill and the associated park. This is where the 152 kilogram sandstone block was STONE OF SCONE on which the kings of Scotland were crowned. After the victory in the Anglo-Scottish War, this was brought to London for the coronation of the henceforth English kings. In 1996 it was transported back to its homeland in a solemn ceremony and can now be admired together with the Scottish crown jewels in Edinburgh Castle.
Towards evening we check into our second hotel. If you feel like getting up and going again, you can join a guided hike to the impressive nature reserve project HOLE OF THE LOWES and watch the ospreys from there (no extra charge).

Royal Deeside, defile castles and Aberdeen

DAY 4: F/-/A; Overnight in Fife/Perth/Kinross/Surroundings.

●●● Today we discover the ROYAL DEESIDE, as the mountain landscapes above the River Dee are called. Let's see if we can find out if the queen stayed at her summer residence, the BALMORAL CASTLE, is at home. We visit the nearby church CRATHIE CHURCH, where also the royal family likes to stay during their visits. Afterwards the harbor town ABERDEEN is waiting to be explored by us. We are captivated by the view of the dramatic DUNNOTTAR CASTLE, which we of course also want to see from the inside. And how could we stay in this enchanting landscape without planning a little walk along the coast? We definitely have time for that before we get back on the bus and head back to the hotel along the North Sea coast. After dinner we get another fun introduction to the CEILIDH DANCING - Volunteers ahead, the whisky at the hotel bar will certainly give the necessary momentum!

Nessie, kilts and herding dogs in the national park

DAY 5: F/-/A; Overnight in Mallaig/Fort William/surrounding area.

●●● We start the day leisurely and take a stroll through the beautiful village PITLOCHRY, before we stop at a farm in the CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK Morar to experience a shepherd dog demonstration. Through the seemingly endless CENTRAL HIGHLANDS we approach INVERNESS, the capital of the highlands. On the way we stop at the fascinating stone circles. CLAVA CAIRNS. These are not only a highlight for fans of the fantasy series Outlander (it is said that the author of the Highland Saga was inspired here for her works). In Inverness we visit the wool weaving mill Pringles, before we continue to the LOCH NESS - let's see if we meet Nessie? At the mystical URQUHART CASTLE we makea photo stop. We continue our panoramic drive through the magical West Highlands and stop once again at the GLENFINNAN VIADUCT, which will certainly look familiar to Harry Potter enthusiasts.At the end of this eventful day we pass the famous beaches of AIRSAIG andarrive at the beautiful coastal town of MORAR. Over a leisurely dinner at our hotel for the next two nights, we review the impressions of today and get in the mood for tomorrow's exploration of the magical Isle of Skye.

Fairytale Isle of Skye

DAY 6: F/-/A; Overnight in Mallaig/Fort William/surrounding area.

●●● Today a special highlight of our trip awaits us! We will drive to the island SKYE, the largest of the Inner Hebridean Islands, where a true natural paradise awaits us, idyllic, wildly romantic, unspoiled. Its name ISLAND OF MIST, Skye often does not deserve its name. Not surprisingly, it is said that fairies and mythical creatures live on the island - if not here, then where?
Enjoy the ferry crossing from Mallaig to the island. We drive through the charming landscape in the south of the island, cross the famous Skye Bridge, the second longest single-span bridge in the world, and stop at the EILEAN DONAN CASTLE, which has already served as a backdrop for several films. So not only scenes for Highlander and various Bollywood films were shot here , even JAMES BOND himself already had his fingers in the game. The castle was home tothe Scottish headquarters of MI6in "The World Is Not Enough".
On a tour of the island, we pass the famous Cuillin Mountains and continue on to Trotternish, where the striking Quiraing and Kilt Rock (yes, the striking rock actually got its name because of its resemblance to the pattern of the kilt) await us. In the colorful PORTREE we take a break. Hiking enthusiasts can take a short coastal hike from here, for example, before we head back towards the mainland in the afternoon and end the day with dinner at the hotel.

A Taste of Scotland

DAY 7: F/-/A; Overnight in Glasgow/surrounding area.

●●● Have they forgotten about the WHISKY? What do you think of us - we would never deprive you of the high-proof Scottish elixir of life ! In the single malt Ben Nevis distillery at the foot of Scotland's highest mountain, we are introduced to the art of whisky making. That we also taste the national drink, that is out of the question. While we digest the whisky in the bus (and are glad to be chauffeured), our driver drives us through the CINEMASCAPE the West Highlands and through the breathtaking natural paradise of the West Highland Way. VALLEY OF TEARS GLEN COE.
Along the West Highland Way ,we'll take a short walk and then have time to explore on our own. Whether you prefer to enjoy a cream tea - stylishly à la Miss Marple - or a train ride over the RANNOCH MOOR (can be booked on site), is up to you. Your tour guide will surely have one or two suggestions for you before we exploreLoch Lomond and the TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK explore. For our last night in Scotland, we will travel on to the warm and friendly GLASGOW. With a small city tour we will ring in the end of our joint Scotland trip. At the joint farewell dinner we look back on a hopefully great trip full of impressions.

Journey home from Edinburgh 

DAY 8: F/-/-

After seven exciting days,it 's bye bye, Scotland! In the collective transfer back to Edinburgh Airport , the pain of parting will hopefully already turn into pleasant memories - and who knows when the next time it will take you back to the multifaceted Scotland? Have a safe trip! Tell your friends about your unforgettable Scotland tour!

F = Breakfast included / M = Lunch included / A = Dinner included

Look forward to

●●● a guided sightseeing tour of EDINBURGH
●●● ashort city tour of GLASGOW
●●● a hike to the HOLE OF THE LOWES
●●● an introduction to CEILIDH DANCING.
●●● a tour of the TRADITIONAL WOLLWORKING MANUFACTURER Pringles
●●● a tour of a WHISKY DISTILLERY on Ben Nevis
●●● a visit to ST. ANDREWS CASTLE and the cathedral.
●●● a visit to the SCONE PALACE
●●● a visit to DUNNOTTAR CASTLE
●●● a visit to EILEAN DONAN CASTLE
●●● a herdsman 's tour of a farm.

Also already included with Explore with us

🚌 All in the program listed TRANSFERS in air-conditioned minibus or coach and ferry to Isle of Skye
🧑💼 Accompaniment by an experienced GERMAN SPEAKING TOUR GUIDE
🛏 7 OVERNIGHT STAYS in good middle class hotels
🍽  HALF PENSION

If you book this trip with us with flight the following is included

✈️ FLIGHTS in Economy Class incl. 20 kg checked baggage from your selected departure airport to Edinburgh and return

Feel free to contact us and we will activate your desired airport on our website!

Hotel examples*

🛎️ 2 nights accommodation at. REGION OF EDINBURGH: Best Western South Braid Hills, The Murrayfield Hotel or comparable.

🛎️ 2 nights in the region. FIFE/PERTH/KINROSS: The Salutation Hotel or comparable

🛎️ 2 nights accommodation in the region. MALLAIG/FORT WILLIAM: Hotel Muthu Fort William, Hotel Onich or comparable

🛎️ 1 overnight stay in the region of GLASGOW: The Golden Jubilee Hotel or comparable

Expected flight connections**

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
14.05.2023 FR2377 BER-EDI 20:40-21:55 Ryanair (nonstop)
21.05.2023 FR2376 EDI-BER 17:10-20:15 Ryanair (nonstop)
04.06.2023 FR2377 BER-EDI 20:40-21:55 Ryanair (nonstop)
11.06.2023 FR2376 EDI-BER 17:10-20:15 Ryanair (nonstop)
16.07.2023 FR2377 BER-EDI 20:40-21:55 Ryanair (nonstop)
23.07.2023 FR2376 EDI-BER 17:10-20:15 Ryanair (nonstop)
09/10/2023 FR2377 BER-EDI 20:40-21:55 Ryanair (nonstop)
17.09.2023 FR2376 EDI-BER 17:10-20:15 Ryanair (nonstop)
Munich Airport
14.05.2023 LH2524 MUC-EDI 08:55-10:10 Lufthansa (nonstop)
21.05.2023 LH2525 EDI-MUC 10:50-14:00 Lufthansa (nonstop)
04.06.2023 LH2524 MUC-EDI 08:55-10:10 Lufthansa (nonstop)
11.06.2023 LH2525 EDI-MUC 10:50-14:00 Lufthansa (nonstop)
16.07.2023 LH2524 MUC-EDI 08:55-10:10 Lufthansa (nonstop)
23.07.2023 LH2525 EDI-MUC 10:50-14:00 Lufthansa (nonstop)
10.09.2023 LH2524 MUC-EDI 08:55-10:10 Lufthansa (nonstop)
17.09.2023 LH2525 EDI-MUC 10:50-14:00 Lufthansa (nonstop)
Frankfurt Airport
14.05.2023 LH964 FRA-EDI 16:25-17:20 Lufthansa (nonstop)
21.05.2023 LH965 EDI-FRA 18:05-20:55 Lufthansa (nonstop)
04.06.2023 LH964 FRA-EDI 16:25-17:20 Lufthansa (nonstop)
11.06.2023 LH965 EDI-FRA 18:05-20:55 Lufthansa (nonstop)
16.07.2023 LH964 FRA-EDI 16:25-17:20 Lufthansa (nonstop)
23.07.2023 LH965 EDI-FRA 18:05-20:55 Lufthansa (nonstop)
10.09.2023 LH964 FRA-EDI 16:25-17:20 Lufthansa (nonstop)
17.09.2023 LH965 EDI-FRA 18:05-20:55 Lufthansa (nonstop)
Cologne airport
14.05.2023 EW362 CGN-EDI 13:35-14:25 Eurowings (nonstop)
21.05.2023 EW363 EDI-CGN 15:10-18:00 Eurowings (nonstop)
04.06.2023 EW362 CGN-EDI 13:35-14:25 Eurowings (nonstop)
11.06.2023 EW363 EDI-CGN 15:10-18:00 Eurowings (nonstop)
16.07.2023 EW362 CGN-EDI 13:35-14:25 Eurowings (nonstop)
23.07.2023 EW363 EDI-CGN 15:10-18:00 Eurowings (nonstop)
10.09.2023 EW362 CGN-EDI 13:35-14:25 Eurowings (nonstop)
17.09.2023 EW363 EDI-CGN 15:10-18:00 Eurowings (nonstop)
Düsseldorf Airport
14.05.2023 EW9364 DUS-EDI 17:45-18:30 Eurowings (nonstop)
21.05.2023 EW9365 EDI-DUS 19:10-21:50 Eurowings (nonstop)
04.06.2023 EW9364 DUS-EDI 17:45-18:30 Eurowings (nonstop)
11.06.2023 EW9365 EDI-DUS 19:10-21:50 Eurowings (nonstop)
16.07.2023 EW9364 DUS-EDI 17:45-18:30 Eurowings (nonstop)
23.07.2023 EW9365 EDI-DUS 19:10-21:50 Eurowings (nonstop)
10.09.2023 EW9364 DUS-EDI 17:45-18:30 Eurowings (nonstop)
17.09.2023 EW9365 EDI-DUS 19:10-21:50 Eurowings (nonstop)
Vienna Airport
16.07.2023 FR1624 VIE-EDI 08:35-10:20 Ryanair (nonstop)
23.07.2023 FR1625 EDI-VIE 10:50-14:50 Ryanair (nonstop)
10.09.2023 FR1624 VIE-EDI 08:35-10:20 Ryanair (nonstop)
17.09.2023 FR1625 EDI-VIE 10:50-14:50 Ryanair (nonstop)
Düsseldorf Weeze
16.07.2023 FR5688 NRN-EDI Ryanair 19:00-19:40 (nonstop)
23.07.2023 FR5687 EDI-NRN Ryanair 20:05-22:40 (nonstop)
10.09.2023 FR5688 NRN-EDI Ryanair 19:00-19:40 (nonstop)
17.09.2023 FR5687 EDI-NRN Ryanair 20:05-22:40 (nonstop)
Basel airport
14.05.2023 EZS1231 EAP-EDI 17:40-18:55 EasyJet (nonstop)
21.05.2023 EZS1232 EDI-EAP 19:25-22:30 EasyJet (nonstop)
04.06.2023 EZS1231 EAP-EDI 17:40-18:55 EasyJet (nonstop)
11.06.2023 EZS1232 EDI-EAP 19:25-22:30 EasyJet (nonstop)
16.07.2023 EZS1231 EAP-EDI 18:35-19:50 EasyJet (nonstop)
23.07.2023 EZS1232 EDI-EAP 20:20-23:25 EasyJet (nonstop)
10.09.2023 EZS1231 EAP-EDI 17:40-18:55 EasyJet (nonstop)
17.09.2023 EZS1232 EDI-EAP 19:25-22:30 EasyJet (nonstop)
Zurich airport
14.05.2023 LX8310 ZRH-EDI 16:10-17:25 Edelweiss Air (nonstop)
21.05.2023 LX8311 EDI-ZRH 18:10-21:25 Edelweiss Air (nonstop)
ATTENTION FOR OWN TRAVEL: On the return trip the departure from Edinburgh is possible from 11:30 at the earliest. Departure from Glasgow is possible at any time on the return trip
* The listed hotels are partner hotels with which our tour operator usually cooperates. Depending on the booking situation and availability, other mid-range hotels can also be selected.
** Attention, these are expected flight connections. In exceptional cases, other connections with different flight times or airlines can be booked. We will of course always try to choose a pleasant option for you. In case of very late arrival in Edinburgh, unfortunately, dinner cannot be served on day 1 (is adjusted in the price, we ask for your understanding).
All pictures are symbol pictures/example pictures.

Our hotels

Our hotels are selected with the utmost care. Our partner tour operator Travel Europe " not only brings 35 years of round trip experience, but also long-time employees* in their own hotel purchasing as well as in its branch office in Edinburgh ", who know each of the partner hotels exactly, and know what is important for the respective trip.

The hotels indicated are examples. Depending on the booking situation and availability, another hotel of the same category (3* according to Scottish classification) can be selected.
Please note that the triple rooms are mostly double rooms with extra bed or sofa bed. Standard double rooms in hotels are equipped with a large double bed. Not all hotels have twin rooms with separate beds. If you prefer separate beds, we will be happy to pass this request on to the hotels, but we cannot guarantee availability. However, we can of course order separate comforters or sheets. Please contact us simply by e-mail to info@explorewithus.eu. We are always eager to respond to your wishes!

Our tour operator

Our partner company Travel Europe " is the organizer of this trip. This trip is an add-on tour.

Our tour guide

With our tour guides, we rely on long-standing and trusted relationships. All our guides know the route very well and have the right story for you at every turn. Of course, they are always ready to listen to your concerns and to find a solution to any problems you may have. All tours on our trip take place in German.

Our flights to Scotland and back

For your trip to Scotland, we strive to select the perfect flight option for you. There are non-stop flights from many departure airports, some require a stopover. We try to allow enough time for your changeover without unnecessarily increasing waiting times. Flights with more than one stopover are booked only in exceptional cases. The indicated flight times are estimated flight options. Depending on the booking situation and availability, other connections may also be booked. All departure and arrival times correspond to the respective local time. In all flight options we have included a checked baggage allowance of at least 20 kilograms. Please note the exact regulations of the respective airline before departure.

If you have booked a trip with the option "OWN TRAVEL", the return flights are not included.
Please note that the earliest return from Edinburgh is 11:30 (local time). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email at info@explorewithus.eu ".

Our transport on site

On site, we are chauffeured by drivers who know the country, all buses are equipped with air conditioning and, depending on the size, also with a toilet.

Our catering

Our trip includes half board with breakfast and dinner. Drinks are not included. You can find the exact details for each day in the program tab.

Our program

Our program was put together by experienced and local travel experts with attention to detail. We would like to introduce you to the cultural and natural diversity of the country and give you enough time for intensive experiences on your own. For technical reasons, there may be changes in the order of the individual program points. In exceptional cases, due to local conditions or other events beyond our control (e.g. weather conditions), there may also be changes or substitutions of individual services. In such cases, we will of course make every effort to find an equivalent alternative.

Safe is safe

The anticipation is rising, the long-awaited trip is approaching and suddenly something unexpected happens and you can not start the journey. Of course, we do not want to assume this, but it is still a good feeling not to have to waste any more thoughts on it and to be covered against all eventualities. We will be happy to make you a non-binding offer for the appropriate travel and cancellation insurance (with reimbursement or cost absorption in case of quarantine). Just tick the respective box in the booking process or send us an email to info@explorewithus.eu.

General information for your trip to Scotland/UK

As an EU citizen, you do not need a visa to enter the UK. Your passport, which is valid for the duration of your stay, is sufficient for entry (note - identity cards are no longer accepted since October 2021). Visa information for travelers from third countries can be found on the official site of the British government ", detailed information about current entry requirements in Scotland can be found on the official site of the Scottish government ". In addition, we refer to the travel information of the German Foreign Office " for German citizens and the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs " for Austrian citizens. Please note that due to the UK's exit from the European Union, roaming charges may apply for phone calls and data consumption. In addition, there may be changes in the rates for telecommunications between the UK and Germany or Austria. We recommend that you check with your mobile provider before you travel to avoid being surprised by higher costs.

Provisions related to Covid-19 (as of 07.03.2023)

The preparation of the entry requirements in connection with Covid19 has been made to the best of our knowledge and belief. All information in connection with Covid19 is without guarantee and no liability is assumed.

For detailed and daily updated regulations for Scotland, please refer to the Scottish Government website ".

For information on returning to Germany , please refer to the websites of the Robert Koch Institute " and the German Foreign Office " or, for Austria , the websites of the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection " and the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs ".

Please also observe the regulations of the respective airline before starting your journey. At present, masks are mandatory at some European airports and on board (simple mouth-nose protection or FFP2 mask).

If you have any questions, we are of course always happy to help. You can reach us by phone free of charge from Germany and Austria at 00800 / 606060. From Switzerland you can reach us at 0043 / 676 83100-5020. We are also available by e-mail at info@explorewithus.eu " and here " by WhatsApp.

Mobility

Accessibility throughout cannot be guaranteed, which means that this trip is unfortunately not suitable for people with limited mobility or other handicaps in general. However, as the situation can vary greatly from case to case, we will of course be happy to advise you individually.

Number of participants

This product is a group tour. The trip is GUARANTEED to take place without a minimum number of participants.

Maximum number of participants: 32 people.

Payment modalities

20 percent of the travel price is payable immediately after conclusion of the contract, the remaining 80 percent is payable no earlier than 20 days before the start of the trip and must be paid no later than two weeks before the start of the trip. According to the Package Travel Regulation, we are not allowed to accept the remaining amount earlier than 20 days before the trip.* Your complete travel budget is secured in full even after your payment.

According to the Package Travel Ordinance, all traveler monies may be received no earlier than eleven months before the end of the trip.

Resignation

You can withdraw from the trip at any time before the start of the trip. The cancellation fee varies depending on the cancellation date.

The following compensation flat rates apply per person for package tours including flight:

  • up to 30. day before departure 35 % of the travel price
  • from 29th to 20th day before departure 60 % of the travel price
  • from 19th to 10th day before departure 85 % of the tour price
  • from 09. to 04. day before departure 95 % of the travel price
  • from the 03rd day (72 hours) until the day of travel and in case of no-show (non-appearance without
    cancellation) before departure 100 % of the tour price

In the case of package tours without a flight (with own travel), the following results per person.
compensation lump sums:

  • up to 30. day before departure 20 % of the travel price
  • from 29th to 20th day before departure 45 % of the travel price
  • from 19th to 10th day before departure 70 % of the tour price
  • from 09. to 04. day before departure 95 % of the travel price
  • from the 03rd day (72 hours) until the day of travel and in case of no-show (non-appearance without
    cancellation) before departure 100 % of the tour price