Scotland Explorer

Welcome to Scotland! Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your city hotel. A Hop-On, Hop-Off tour is a great introduction to this UNESCO World Heritage city and you’ll journey through cobblestone streets and courtyards as you lose yourself in its narrow lanes full of ancient heritage. Later enjoy a visit to The Scotch Whisky Experience to learn about this famous whisky’s production process and of course sample a wee dram or two. 

Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on a walking tour with a Local Specialist. Learn the ‘Secrets of the Royal Mile’ and skip the lines at Edinburgh Castle. This grand sight is perched high atop a dormant volcano. See the Scottish Crown Jewels, Mons Meg, the Great Hall and so much more in the special company of your passionate local. 

Travel to St. Andrews, ‘the home of golf’. Explore this university town with a Local Specialist on a walking tour before continuing to beautiful Perthshire, famed for its dramatic mountains, glens, lochs and ancient castles. 

Climb aboard your 4x4 with your Safari Ranger for an encounter with the natural beauty of the Highlands. Discover tracks, trails, and stunning views before enjoying some shortbread and tea (or a dram of something stronger) among the astonishing scenery Great fun for all the family.

Today, perhaps explore Inverness city or visit the 14th-century Cawdor Castle positioned among grand gardens and romantically linked by Shakespeare with Macbeth. Alternatively, opt to step back into a bloody period of Scotland’s history at the battlefields of Culloden. This site is where the Jacobite cause, under Bonnie Prince Charlie’s leadership, was crushed in 1746. Perhaps a visit to the Ben Nevis Distillery, one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland is a good way to end the day.

Travel along the banks of Loch Ness, where you’ll see ancient ruins, stunning scenery and may even spot the famous monster!  Make your way to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and take a cruise on the shimmering waters of Loch Lomond. This magical location is home to snow-capped mountains, lush greenery and some of Scotland’s most incredible scenery. 

Discover Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city is set on the River Clyde and is renowned for its culture, style and the friendliness of its people. Enjoy a Glaswegian food tour with a Local Specialist, where you’ll interact with the locals, visit independent restaurants, shops and bars and enjoy a generous mix of food and drink tastings.  

From grand Victorian architecture to contemporary street art and a thriving Museum scene, Glasgow truly has something for everyone. Explore everything Glasgow today on a Hop On Hop Off tour, some of the iconic sights of you might choose to visit today include St Mungos Cathedral, Georges Square and the Glasgow Necropolis.

Make your way to Glasgow airport for your return flight home.