Scottish Highlands Escape
Scottish Highlands Escape
Scottish Highlands Escape
6 Days
Visiting: Arrive In Edinburgh, Scotland, Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Pitlochry, Inverness, Culloden Moor, Fort William, Oban, The Trossachs, Glasgow, Europe
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KATX-2024
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Tour Overview
Take an exciting Caledonian adventure through the highlands from Edinburgh to Glasgow on this guided vacation in Scotland! Enjoy the moors even more by visiting during the off season, with fewer crowds and lower prices. Begin in Edinburgh to visit the Castle and admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Visit the home of golf at St. Andrews. Stop in the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry to admire its Scottish Baronial architecture and take a spirited tour of a whisky distillery. Spend the night in the Highland capital of Inverness, and prepare for a day of glorious Scottish scenery crossing the battleground at Culloden Moor on your drive along the shores of Loch Ness to Fort William. Admire even more beautifully rugged landscapes from Glen Coe to Oban on the western coast of Scotland.Travel through the serene glens, lush forests, and rushing rivers of The Trossachs—Scotland’s first national park. Relish in the lovely views of Loch Lomond. Take a drive through Glasgow to see its 12th-century cathedral, stately university buildings, and elegant Georgian squares built in the heyday of the tobacco barons. Finally, gather with your traveling companions, and raise a glass to this bonnie jaunt of a guided vacation in Scotland.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Edinburgh,Scotland
Location: Arrive In Edinburgh, Scotland
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Edinburgh! Tonight, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
ARRIVE IN EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND Welcome to Edinburgh! Tonight, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)EDINBURGH-BAGPIPER.jpg
Day 2: Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Meals Included: Breakfast
EDINBURGH Traditions & Treasures 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. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOT Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, rules with an 11,000-year history as “the most besieged place in Great Britain.” Here, you’ll find the royal regalia and Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The Castle also marks the starting point of the Royal Mile, the historic processional route and location of many of the city’s famous landmarks, including St. Giles’ Cathedral.EDINBURGH-CASTLE-ESCAPES.jpg
Day 3: Edinburgh,St. Andrews,Pitlochry,Inverness
Location: Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Pitlochry, Inverness
Meals Included: Breakfast
EDINBURGH–ST. ANDREWS–PITLOCHRY–INVERNESS Mulligans & Malts Scenic drive over the elegant Forth Road Bridge and through the historic county of Fife.ST. ANDREWS See the home of golf and famous university town.PITLOCHRY [LF] Guided tour of a whisky distillery. (B) 200 mi / 325 kmLOCAL FAVORITELOCAL TASTES For those who appreciate a fine Scotch whisky, where better to learn about the distillery process with a sample of authentic and historic malt whisky in the Highlands. Lift a dram of Scotland’s proud heritage.ST-ANDREWS-GOLF-ESCAPES.jpg
Day 4: Inverness,Culloden Moor,Fort William,Oban
Location: Inverness, Culloden Moor, Fort William, Oban
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
INVERNESS–CULLODEN MOOR–FORT WILLIAM–OBAN Noble Warriors & Epic Monsters CULLODEN MOOR Visit the Culloden battlefield site.Scenic drive along the shores of Loch Ness.FORT WILLIAM free time. OBAN Free time. (B,D)125 mi / 201 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDS & LORE Survey the shores of famed Loch Ness for the chance to catch a glimpse of its mysterious Nessie. Hear of the folklore and firm believers in the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, which is said to swim in the shimmering waters.CULLODEN-MOOR-PLAQUE.jpg
Day 5: Oban,The Trossachs,Glasgow
Location: Oban, The Trossachs, Glasgow
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
OBAN–THE TROSSACHS–GLASGOW Natural Sights & City Lights Travel through The Trossachs and past Loch Lomond.GLASGOW Orientation drive to see the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. A farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 99 mi / 160 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT ART & ARCHITECTURE Spanning both banks of the River Clyde in Scotland's western Lowlands, Glasgow gives art and architecture lovers a grand time. From its Victorian and art nouveau architecture to its beautiful Georgian-style squares and the medieval grandeur of its cathedral, Glasgow is brimming with historic and artistic sights to savor during an orientation drive through this national cultural hub, home to the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, and National Theatre of Scotland.GLASGOW-CITY-CENTER.jpg
Day 6: Glasgow
Location: Glasgow
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
GLASGOW Safe Travels Until We Meet Again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)GLASGOW-SUNRISE.jpg
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Forth Road Bridge|Old and New Towns of Edinburgh
Accommodation
Edinburgh:Leonardo Edinburgh Haymarket HotelInverness:Mercure Inverness HotelInverness:AC Hotel by Marriott InvernessOban Area:The Ballachulish HotelOban Area:Oban Bay HotelGlasgow:Clayton Hotel Glasgow
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For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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