Taste of Scotland - Scotland Guided Tour 5 Days /4 Nights

Taste of Scotland mapOur shortest inclusive tour of Scotland. With so many Glasgow flights from the U.S. it is really easy to join our short but sweet trip to Scotland anytime! Scotland travel has never been so easy. This interestingScotland tour from Glasgow to Edinburgh takes you through the highlands and lowlands, exploring whisky, golf, and more.

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Loch ness

Day 1: Glasgow's Warm Welcome & Art Treasures

Your Scottish adventure kicks off right from your hotel at 2:00 PM! We’ll start with apanoramic drive through Glasgow, a dynamic and friendly city boasting a wealth of magnificent Victorian architecture. We’ll cruise around George Square to see the incredible monuments dedicated to Scotland’s most famous heroes.

Next, we head to the breathtaking Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Housed in a splendid Spanish Baroque-style building, it’s home to one of Europe’s finest art collections, featuring masterpieces by giants like Rembrandt, Titian, and even Salvador Dalí! Later, we’ll gather for a welcome drink and an included Group Dinner to toast the journey ahead.

  • Highlights: George Square, Kelvingrove Museum

  • Included: Dinner (D)

Day 2: Dramatic Highlands, Glencoe & Loch Ness Cruise

Time to hit the road for the jaw-dropping Scottish Highlands! We’ll drive alongside the stunning Loch Lomond, famous for its lush islands, then traverse the vast, remote beauty of Rannoch Moor and the majestic valley of Glencoe—keep your camera ready for the mountains, moors, and waterfalls along the way!

Our journey continues to Fort Augustus for a relaxing cruise on legendary Loch Ness. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and maybe, just maybe, catch a glimpse of Nessie! We settle into our elegant manor house hotel in Nairn for the night.

  • Highlights: Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Loch Ness Cruise

  • Included: Breakfast (B), Dinner (D)

Scottish baronial castle

Day 3: The Art of Whisky & The Home of Golf

Today, we dive into two major Scottish passions! First, we visit the historic Blair Athol Distillery to discover the intricate art of whisky making—and, of course, enjoy an essential sampling (or "dram").

Next up is St Andrews, the globally recognized “Home of Golf.” We’ll take a panoramic drive before you get free time to explore the old city and its famous university independently. We then drive to our gracious manor house hotel outside Edinburgh, set on a sprawling 1,000 acres of picturesque grounds. Tonight is yours to explore the estate and dine at your leisure.

  • Highlights: Whisky Tasting, St Andrews (Home of Golf)

  • Included: Breakfast (B)

 


Holyrood House

Day 4: Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile & Scottish Evening

Get ready for the capital! We kick off with a panoramic tour of Edinburgh to see the main sights, from the bustling Princes Street to the magnificent Georgian “New Town.” We’ll walk the historic Royal Mile, lined with compact medieval buildings that soar high above the cobbled streets.

The highlight is a visit to Edinburgh Castle, perched dramatically atop volcanic rock, where you’ll see the priceless Scottish Crown Jewels. You’ll have free time to explore the city in the afternoon.

In the evening, we experience a traditional Scottish Evening complete with dinner and lively traditional entertainment—the perfect farewell! (Note: August 4–25 departures will enjoy an independent dinner before attending the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade instead).

  • Highlights: Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Panoramic City Tour, Scottish Evening/Tattoo*

  • Included: Breakfast (B), Dinner (D*)

Day 5: Departure

Your incredible Scottish tour concludes after breakfast. Safe travels home!

  • Included: Breakfast (B)


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Some famous Scots
Alexander Graham Bell - Inventor of the telephone .
Sir Alexander Fleming - Won the Nobel prize as discoverer of penicillin.
Captain William Kidd - famous pirate
John Loudon McAdam - Improved a tar-based road surface which became known as "tarmac" or macadam.
Allan Pinkerton - Founded the detective agency in Chicago.
John Duns Scotus- One of the greatest of medieval thinkers, he gave his name to the word "dunce".
William Cullen -The first known artificial refrigeration was demonstrated by him.  

Tour Includes

    Full daily breakfast and many meals*

    • An evening of entertainment  
    • Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries)
    • Welcome drinks with your group
    • Free Wi-Fi on luxury coaches
    • All entrance fees to attractions
    • Comprehensive travel itinerary
    • A travel backpack
    • Travel adapter
    • Rain poncho
    • Luggage strap and tags, Documents wallet

     

    • Hotels:
    • Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central Glasgow (1 night) Muthu Hotel Nairn (1 night) Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club Edinburgh (2 nights)
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    GROUP AIRPORT TRANSFERS
    When we book your flights together with a coach tour, we include complimentary group transfers on the starting and ending date of tours at times specified on each itinerary-a $30 per person fee applies to land only bookings. Airfare is available from many cities. Just ask.

    ONLY ONE TRIPLE ROOM IS AVAILABLE PER DEPARTURE - BOOK EARLY. Save 10% per person on coach land tour prices if you are 8 & under 17 and traveling with at least one full fare paying passenger. ITINERARY MAY DIFFER.

    Price per person sharing a twin or triple room.

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