Scotland Tour: The Most Beautiful Places
●●● Dive into the magical world of Scotland, where ancient castles and mystical ruins await you. 🏰🏴
Discover lush green hills and mysterious, deep-blue lochs, surrounded by the steep mountainsides of the Highlands. 🏞️
Our Scotland tour by coach takes you through this awe-inspiring landscape, glowing with spectacular colours in the evening light.
Edinburgh
Day 1: overnight in Edinburgh/area
Begin your Scotland tour in the historic city of Edinburgh. Discover Edinburgh’s highlights, including the Old and New Towns by foot and coach.
Plant lovers will enjoy a visit to the peaceful Botanical Gardens. 🌿
History enthusiasts should not miss Edinburgh Castle, majestically perched on ancient Castle Rock and dates back 340 million years! 🏰
Adventure seekers can climb Arthur’s Seat or head up Calton Hill for the best panoramic view over the city. ⛰️
Fishing Villages, Golf, Castles and Nature
Day 2: overnight in Pitlochry/area
Your journey continues to the charming university town of St Andrews, the birthplace of golf and the former academic home of Prince William and Kate Middleton. 🎓
Explore the impressive cathedral and castle, both spectacularly located on Castle Sands, and take a stroll through nearby picturesque fishing villages. 🐟
After visiting St. Andrews you will get to try Scotland’s national drink – whisky! 🥃
Cross the Tay Fjord to reach Dundee, then continue to Scone Palace, where the legendary Stone of Scone – now housed in Edinburgh Castle – was once kept. This historic site was also the coronation place of Scottish kings. 👑
Royal Deeside
Day 3: overnight in Pitlochry/area
Let’s explore the summer retreat of the royal family – the Royal Deeside. Enjoy a photo stop at Balmoral Castle and Crathie Kirk, the church the royals attend.
Continue to the beautiful port city of Aberdeen, or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the charming town of Stonehaven. ⛵️
End your day at the dramatic Dunnottar Castle, spectacularly perched on a cliff above the sea – a true highlight – and take a scenic coastal walk. 🏰
Culloden, Loch Ness and Glenfinnan
Day 4: overnight in Fort William/area
Today, discover the raw beauty of the Scottish Highlands. ⛰️
Begin with a stop at Culloden Moor, the site of the tragic 1746 battle. Then explore Inverness, capital of the Highlands, with a relaxing stroll along the River Ness.
Later, travel to the legendary Loch Ness – keep an eye out for Nessie! 👀
Your journey continues through the scenic West Highlands to Fort William.
Isle of Skye
Day 5: overnight in Fort William/area
A true highlight awaits – a visit to the Isle of Skye, the largest of the Inner Hebrides. ✨
Often called the “Isle of Mist,” its beauty is just as often bathed in sunshine. ☀️
Before crossing over, you’ll visit Eilean Donan Castle, a famous filming location seen in Highlander, James Bond, and various Bollywood films. 🎬
Cross the Skye Bridge – the second-longest of its kind – and enjoy free time in the colorful harbor town of Portree. ⚓️
A taste of Scotland
Day 6: Overnight in Glasgow/area
Start your day with a visit to Glenfinnan, home of the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct from the Harry Potter films, and picturesque Loch Shiel. 🚂
Then enjoy a drive through the cinematic landscapes of the West Highlands, including the dramatic Glen Coe – both stunning and tragic due to the 1692 MacDonald Clan massacre. 🏞️
Take a short walk along the West Highland Way, then continue to Loch Lomond, Britain’s largest lake.
Spend your final night in Glasgow, with a short city tour. 🌇
Included with Explore with us
🛏️ 7 NIGHTS in mid-range hotels (see hotel examples)
🍽️ HALF BOARD with breakfast and dinner
🇩🇪 Accompanied by an experienced LOCAL TOUR GUIDE
🚖 TRANSFER from the airport to the hotel and back on arrival and departure day
🚌 All TRANSFERS listed in the program by air-conditioned coach
🏛️ All ENTRANCE FEES mentioned in the itinerary
✈️ If you select an airport (e.g. “Frankfurt Airport”) when booking, FLIGHTS in Economy Class including checked baggage are included.
Included Entrance Fees & Visits
●●● A guided city tour of EDINBURGH
●●● A short panoramic tour of GLASGOW
●●● A visit to a WHISKY DISTILLERY
●●● A visit to ST. ANDREWS CASTLE and the CATHEDRAL
●●● A visit to SCONE PALACE
●●● A visit to DUNNOTTAR CASTLE
●●● A visit to EILEAN DONAN CASTLE (James Bond filming location)
Hotel Examples
🛎️ In the EDINBURGH AREA: Holiday Inn Zoo Edinburgh, Braid Hills Hotel or similar
🛎️ In the PITLOCHRY AREA: Fisher’s Hotel Pitlochry or similar
🛎️ In the FORT WILLIAM AREA: Base Camp Hotel, Muthu Fort William or similar
🛎️ In the GLASGOW AREA: The Golden Jubilee Hotel or similar
Are you interested in our unforgettable tour to Scotland’s most beautiful places?
👉 Send us your enquiry and let us help you plan your dream trip to Scotland! We’re happy to provide more details, available dates, and personalized offers.
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Lukas Überegger
Explore With Us GmbH
Weisstraße 9
6112 Wattens, Austria
📞 Phone: +43 676 83100 5025
✉️ Email: info@explorewithus.eu
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