Scottish Highland Fling - 2023

Edinburgh 2 nights, Inverness 1 night, Thurso 2 nights, Gairloch 1 night, Oban 2 nights, Glasgow 1 night

10 days

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AED 10,960

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About the trip

Don’t be shy—you’re not the only daydreaming traveler with a major crush on Scotland. With its lush rolling hills, dramatic coastlines, tiny villages, and towering fairytale castles, what’s not to love? On this Undiscovered Tour of Scotland, you’ll feel your heart skip a beat as you journey through the breathtaking Highlands, ferry to its most beautiful islands, and immerse yourself in a world of haunting bagpipes, hallowed battlefields, and hoppy brews—the perfect choice for washing down traditional fish and chips at a Scottish chippy. With visits to the Neolithic village of Skara Brae, the legendary golf town of St. Andrews, and a famous whisky distillery for a tour and a wee dram, this Scotland vacation offers countless opportunities to raise a glass to your many passions. Making a spectacular scenic loop from Edinburgh to Glasgow, this Scottish Highland Fling tour is indeed an affair to remember.

Meals

Full Scottish breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 6 three-course dinners

Max. Group Size

24

Guide Languages

English

Meals

Full Scottish breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 6 three-course dinners

Accommodation

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh

2 nights in Edinburgh

Room Type: Standard/Base Category

Meals Included: Breakfast

Mercure Inverness Hotel

1 nights in Inverness

Room Type: Standard/Base Category

Meals Included: Breakfast

St Clair Hotel

2 nights in Thurso

Room Type: Standard/Base Category

Meals Included: Breakfast

Gairloch Hotel

1 nights in Gairloch

Room Type: Standard/Base Category

Meals Included: Breakfast

Oban Bay Hotel

2 nights in Oban

Room Type: Standard/Base Category

Meals Included: Breakfast

Maldron Hotel Glasgow

1 nights in Glasgow

Room Type: Standard/Base Category

Meals Included: Breakfast

Included in the price

Edinburgh

We’ve prepared everything you need for the perfect vacation—from transfers to and from your hotel to expert Local Guides and included VIP sightseeing access to the world’s iconic sites. Your Globus Tour Director is always there to help you make the most out of your free time!

Day-wise Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Edinburgh, Scotland

Welcome to Edinburgh! Free time this afternoon. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 2: Edinburgh

EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town and Old Town. Visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon.EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance. (Departures August 3 through August 24 only). (B)

Day 3: Edinburgh–st. Andrews–pitlochry–inverness

ST. ANDREWS See the home of golf and famous university town.PITLOCHRY Guided walk through the Victorian mountain resort. Scenic drive through the Grampian Mountains and Cairngorms National Park.CULLODEN Visit the Culloden battlefield site and visitor center. (B) 201 mi / 323 km

Day 4: Inverness–dunrobin–thurso

ROSS-SHIRE [LF] Guided tour of a whisky distillery.DUNROBIN Guided visit to the castle and walled gardens.THURSO Free time before dinner. (B,D) 110 mi / 177 kmENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Thurso with an excursion to a local pub before dinner. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.

Day 5: Thurso. Excursion To The Orkney Islands

JOHN O’GROATS Scenic ferry crossing to the islands.ORKNEY ISLANDS Sightseeing includes the four Churchill Barriers, Scapa Flow, Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, and Kirkwall. [LF] Guided tour of The Orkney Brewery, light lunch at the Tasting Hall café, visit to Skaill House. Return to the mainland by ferry in the late afternoon. (B,L) 90 mi / 145 km

Day 6: Thurso–durness–ullapool–gairloch

Scenic drive along the North Coast 500 route via Durness and Scourie.ULLAPOOL Visit to the fishing port includes [LF] a traditional fish & chips lunch at a local restaurant. (B,L,D) 194 mi / 312 km

Day 7: Gairloch–isle Of Skye–fort William–oban

ISLE OF SKYE Drive across the Inner Hebridean island. Return to the mainland by ferry across the Sound of Sleat to Mallaig.GLENFINNAN See the monument to fallen Jacobite clansmen and the famous viaduct.FORT WILLIAM See the gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak.GLEN COE Scenic drive en route to Oban. (B,D) 234 mi / 376 km

Day 8: Oban. Excursion To The Isles Of Mull And Iona

OBAN Ferry crossing to the Isle of Mull.ISLE OF MULL Scenic drive across the island.ISLE OF IONA See the burial place of many Scottish kings and chiefs. Visit one of the first Christian monasteries in the British Isles. (B,D) 94 mi / 151 km

Day 9: Oban–loch Lomond–glasgow

Scenic drive through Loch Lomond & the The Trossachs National Park.LOCH LOMOND Visit the lake.GLASGOW Orientation drive to see the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. Free time this afternoon before a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) 91 mi / 147 km

Day 10: Glasgow

GLASGOW Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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