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Welcome to Scotland. On arrival at Edinburgh airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Discover the Georgian period New Town, the Old Town and the Royal Mile on your Hop-On Hop-Off tour of Edinburgh. Journey through the cobblestone streets and courtyards to take in the main sights of this wonderful city. Your experience includes entrances fees to Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace & Royal Yacht Britannia. There are more than 10 other stops along the route and a host of other famous sights to see.

Sample Hotel

Holyrood Hotel

Highlights

Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, Yacht Britannia

Discover Edinburgh’s food culture as you join a Local Specialist for a walking tour, tasting locally-sourced Scottish food and tipples along the way.  

Sample Hotel

Holyrood Hotel

Meals

Full Breakfast

Travel across the Firth of Forth to St. Andrews and join a Local Specialist on a walking tour, view the celebrated ancient university and the ‘home of golf’. At your leisure, continue through the picturesque town of Pitlochry and Cairngorms National Park to Inverness, the capital of the Highlands.

Sample Hotel

Inverness Palace Hotel

Meals

Full Breakfast

Highlights

St Andrews, Pitlochry, Cairngorms National Park, Inverness

Why not leave the car for a day and discover the magic of the Isle of Skye?  Take in some of its majestic scenery on this not-to-be-missed breathtaking day trip. See the Old Man of Storr, mysterious Faerie pools and the remarkable Quiraing before visiting Eilean Donan Castle – a stunning 13th-century castle dramatically located at the point where three lochs meet. 

Sample Hotel

Inverness Palace Hotel

Meals

Full Breakfast

Highlights

Isle of Skye, Eilean Donan Castle

Travel along the banks of Loch Ness where you’ll see ancient ruins and diverse scenery.  Keep your eyes peeled on your Loch Ness cruise... who knows, you may spot the famous monster, Nessie!  Continue through stunning Glencoe and the majestic backdrop of Ben Nevis. Continue to Oban for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the Oban Distillery, one of Scotland’s smallest whisky distilleries, known for its authenticity and heritage.

Sample Hotel

Ardtorna Guest House, Oban

Meals

Full Breakfast

Highlights

Loch Ness, Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Oban

Travel to Glasgow, set on the River Clyde. Discover the city and it’s unique murals from a local perspective on a Glasgow Street Art Walking tour. As you stroll through the streets listening to your passionate Local Specialist, you’ll soon see why Scotland’s largest city is renowned for its culture, style and friendliness of its people. 

Sample Hotel

Virgin Hotel Glasgow

Meals

Full Breakfast

Highlights

Glasgow

 Bid farewell to Scotland and make your way to Glasgow airport for your return flight home.

Meals

Full Breakfast

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What's Included?

Range of Enterprise rental car options available from airport and city locations

Your selection of hand-selected accommodations from B&B’s to castles, manors and hotels

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Your selection of pre-organized sightseeing

Full breakfast included daily

*Trip USD Pricing for this itinerary is low $1937, mid $2429 and high $2772 based on the following effective from dates: Low - 02 January, Mid - 01 October, High - 01 July. Price is per person, land only and based on double occupancy. Subject to availability; varies by inclusions and travel dates. CST#2084503-20

^Trip CAD Pricing for this itinerary is low $2548, mid $3206 and high $3669 based on the following effective from dates: Low - 02 January, Mid - 01 October, High - 01 July. Price is per person, land only and based on double occupancy. Subject to availability; varies by inclusions and travel dates. All prices and itineraries are subject to change until all services have been confirmed and paid in full. For up to date pricing contact your Brendan Vacations Celtic Expert. BN#776064719 | TICO # R50025597 and W50025598