BEST OF SCOTL a N D

7 Days starting from $2,150/person

Trip Highlights

Dive Into Culture Visit Glengoyne, known as Scotland’s most beautiful whisky distillery, for a tour and a tasting of their unique Highland single malt whisky. Select departures include the Military Tattoo in Edinburgh

Connect With Locals Join the Wood family at their 15thcentury farm on the shores of Loch Ard for a home-cooked Scottish ‘Be My Guest’ dinner, tales of Rob Roy and a few foottapping ceilidh tunes

Explore Edinburgh with a ‘Local Specialist’

Discover Glasgow and Stirling

Visit Edinburgh Castle, Pitlochry, the Isle of Skye, Glasgow Cathedral, Culloden Battlefield and Stirling Castle

View the 18th green at St. Andrews, the Glenfinnan Monument, Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness, Glencoe, Necropolis and George Square in Glasgow

Travel to Europe often requires an overnight flight. Please arrange for flights to arrive on or before Day 1.

Day 1 Welcome to Edinburgh (2 Nights)

Get lost in the narrow lanes of Edinburgh — the Scottish capital with a mystical air combining ancient heritage with the verve of a modern city. Spend your day at leisure delving into its rich history and embracing the warm culture of the Scots, before joining your travel companions and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception with a light meal and drinks.

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Military bands from around the world travel to Edinburgh Castle to perform rousing tunes, culminating in the haunting bugle call of the Last Post.

Day 2 Discover Enchanting Edinburgh

Join your ‘Local Specialist’ this morning for an intriguing sightseeing tour of the city. Ascend Castle Rock and visit Edinburgh Castle, which watches over the surrounding city from its elevated vantage point. Stroll through the Old Town along the Royal Mile and see the stunning Palace of Holyroodhouse, before enjoying time at leisure to soak up the city’s festive atmosphere. Tickets to see the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo are included on depar tures that coincide with performance dates.

 Breakfast Day 3 Venture into the Scottish Highlands (2 Nights)

Tread in the footsteps of the world’s golfing greats and head to St. Andrews en route to the glorious Scottish Highlands. A scenic drive takes us north and across the Firth of Tay, past the city of Dundee to Pitlochry. After lunch, enjoy some free time to explore its riverside setting or join an ‘Optional Experience’ to Blair Castle, the ancestral home of the Clan Murray. Our day in beautiful surroundings comes to an end with a cozy dinner at our hotel located within the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands.

 Laggan/Craiglynne  Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 Explore Culloden, Loch Ness & the Isle of Skye

Continue your journey to the tragic battlefield of Culloden. Pay tribute to the brave men who lost their lives in the Jacobite Uprising, then travel past Scotland’s infamous Loch Ness. The solitary beauty of Eilean Donan Castle will leave you speechless before you continue your journey to the coast and cross to the Isle of Skye. Heather-clad peaks provide a stunning backdrop for our scenic drive across the Sleat Peninsula. Indulge in some free time for lunch before boarding your ferry in Armadale and crossing to Mallaig, back on the mainland.

Day 5 Journey to Thriving Glasgow (2 Nights)

 Breakfast, Dinner

Our first stop today sees us commemorate World War II history at the Commando Memorial near Fort William, from which we admire spectacular views of Britain’s highest peak — Ben Nevis. We journey through the volcanic ruins and precipitous mountains that lie just beyond Glencoe to see the ‘Glen of Weeping.’ Here we remember the MacDonald clansmen who were massacred in 1692. Continuing towards the River Clyde, we arrive at our final stop for the day — Glasgow.

 Crowne Plaza  Breakfast

Day 6 Walk the Walls of Stirling Castle

Begin your day seeing Glasgow’s iconic sights. Enjoy views of the Necropolis, the regal George Square and River Clyde, for over 200 years the center of shipbuilding. Continue to Stirling, to see its hilltop fortress, which stands as a symbol of national pride. Stirling Castle was once the seat of Scottish kings and queens, including Mary, Queen of Scots. View the Wallace Monument from the castle walls, paying tribute to the Scottish hero who fought for Scotland’s independence. Later, ‘Dive Into Culture’ at Glengoyne whisky distillery and enjoy a wee dram before joining the Wood family at their 15th-century farm on the shores of Loch Ard to ‘Connect With Locals’ over a home-cooked ‘Be My Guest’ Farewell Dinner, amid tales of Rob Roy and a few foot-tapping ceilidh tunes.

Day 7 Farewell Glasgow

 Breakfast, Dinner

The rugged beauty and warmth of Scotland’s people forever in your memory, we enjoy one last hearty breakfast with our travel companions before wishing them and your Travel Director a fond farewell.

 Breakfast per member on trips operated by Trafalgar only when you book with us!

Please note: Hotels in the Scottish Highlands are generally simpler establishments typical of the region.

Trip Planner

Pricing starts at $2,150/person

Double occupancy Land only before savings

2023 DEPARTURES

MAY 7, 14, 28

JUN 1, 18, 29

JUL 2, 9, 23, 30

AUG 13, 17, 27, 31

SEP 7, 10, 14

OCT 15, 29

*NOV 12, 26

*DEC 10, 16, 26

2024 DEPARTURES

*JAN 7, 21

*FEB 4, 18

*MAR 3, 17, 31

APR 7, 14, 21, 28

MAY 2, 5, 12, 16, 19, 26, 30

JUN 2, 9, 13, 16, 23, 27, 30

JUL 7, 11, 14, 21, 25, 28

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AUG 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29

SEP 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 29

OCT 3, 13, 27

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Code: BBOS/WBOS. Prices based on two people sharing a twin room.

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Gratuities: Ask your Travel Specialist if you’d like to pre-pay the gratuities for your Travel Director & Driver. Military Tattoo (Aug 4-26, 2023): Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on Aug 10, 13, 17, 20 (2023) & Aug 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 (2024) departures.

*These departures may vary in itinerary, hotels, & inclusions in line with seasonal changes.

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