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See the essentials of Scotland, distilled

Explore the very best of Scotland's gorgeous scenery and bustling cities on this short-and-sweet introductory tour. Discover the highlights of Glasgow, the Highlands, and Edinburgh.

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Tour start Glasgow

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Tour end Edinburgh

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Highlights

Loch Ness Cruise

Cruise across the lake known for sightings of the Loch Ness Monster, also known as "Nessie."

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Expect an unforgettable evening of music, ceremony, theater and dance on the Castle Esplanade. Available on tours departing between August 4 – 25.

Blair Athol Distillery

Sip a wee dram of Scotch whisky after discovering how it is crafted.

Edinburgh Castle

Walk in the footsteps of soldiers, kings and queens, and even the odd pirate or two, in this medieval-era royal residence, military garrison, prison and fortress, alive with many exciting tales.

St Andrews

Cross the modern Tay Bridge to the medieval town of St Andrews, the "Home of Golf.”

Loch Lomond

Travel along this famous loch and admire the panoramic views from its shores.

Glasgow

Take in the sights of this city, including George Square with its ornate City Chambers, and Provand's Lordship, Glasgow's oldest house.

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slide Day 1Glasgow Highlights & Kelvingrove

Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM for a panoramic tour of this dynamic, friendly city with its wealth of Victorian architecture and modern culture. Drive around George Square and see its collection of monuments to famous Scots. Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, a splendid, Spanish Baroque-style building housing one of Europe’s finest art collections, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Titian, and Dali. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with your group. (D)  
Depart for the scenic Highlands, driving alongside Loch Lomond, resplendent with lush islands, then across Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe – seeing mountains, moors and waterfalls along the way. Stop at Fort Augustus for a cruise on Loch Ness, famed for its beauty as well as the legendary monster. Continue to your elegant manor house hotel in Nairn. (B, D)  
Visit the historic Blair Athol Distillery to discover the art of whisky making and sample a dram. Continue to St Andrews, the “Home of Golf”; take a panoramic drive, then explore the old city independently. Continue on to your gracious manor house hotel outside Edinburgh, set on 1,000 acres of picturesque grounds. Explore and dine independently this evening. (B) 
Take a panoramic tour of Edinburgh to see the main sights, from bustling Princes Street to the wide streets of the 200-year-old Georgian “New Town.” Walk along the Royal Mile, where compact medieval houses reach several stories tall. Visit Edinburgh Castle, perched high above the city on volcanic rock, and home to the Scottish Crown Jewels. You’ll have free time to explore in the afternoon, then experience a lively Scottish evening with dinner and traditional entertainment. (August 4 – 25 departures instead dine independently before attending the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade). (B, D*) 
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner>

Where you’ll stay

Double Tree by Hilton Glasgow Central

DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central Glasgow, Scotland

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Glasgow Central boasts 300 elegant guest rooms and suites, each with...
Muthu Newton Hotel

Muthu Newton Hotel Nairn, Scotland

Muthu Newton Hotel is close to the Nairn golfing links and the Moray Firth offering unrivalled...
Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club Exterior

Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club Edinburgh, Scotland

In addition to a full-service spa, Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club features a golf course and...
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Inclusive package with no hidden extras

What's included?

  • Full daily breakfast and many meals*
  • An evening of Scottish entertainment
  • Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries)
  • Welcome drinks with your group
  • Free Wi-Fi on luxury coaches
  • All entrance fees to attractions
  • Comprehensive travel itinerary

 

*Breakfast is not included on Day 1

Our welcome gift to you

  • A travel backpack
  • Travel adapter
  • Rain poncho
  • Luggage strap and tags
  • Water flask

From our travelers

St Andrews

The trip was very beautiful and filled with many lasting memories. Our accommodations and entertainment were top notch.

Jim and Linda Mielke, Minnesota
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5
Francine Patricia Swafford
2 weeks ago

The only complaint I have was the first day in Glascow started to late in the day and didn't leave much time for anything

4
CIE Tours Customer
2 weeks 1 day ago
Recommend CIE

I already stated it in the other comments

5
CIE Tours Customer
2 months ago
Scotland is beautiful, CIE does a great job selecting hotels.

CIE is a great company, excellent service with exceptional guides.

5
Pamela Anne Turner
8 months 2 weeks ago
A wee bit o' Scottish "craic!"

Our tour guides (Keith and Laurence) were great. They had an overwhelming knowledge of Scotland and Ireland. They knew how to handle all different types of personalities and any situation that came up. The food was great. All of the staff at the hotels were very friendly and helpful. The second hotel we stayed (Muthu) was a little dated. It seemed like it was slowly being updated. The bed was new and clean but the carpets and furniture were old, stained, and ripped. Not really anything to do there, but I think it was more of a place to sleep halfway through the tour. Overall, the trip was great, wish we had taken a longer trip because we drove through and near some places we would've like to have seen. Love the people of Scotland!

5
Amanda
1 year 5 months ago
2024 Taste of Scotland - 6 Days/5 Night
Wonderful honeymoon ! Well planned out trip with lots of exploring!

We enjoyed the knowledge that was shared with us and recommendations in each city. Our guides were personably and enjoyable to be around. The planned meals were filling and tasty. The coach itself was comfortable and we didn't experience motion sickness like we had feared. The planned sightseeing parts of the tour were great. Overall our biggest complaint was we only did a short trip and didn't have as much time in each city because of that. We wish we had time in Pitlochry to explore the city and would have loved more time in St. Andrews. The accommodations in Edinburgh were lovely, but a little difficult to get into/out of the city; we would commit the full day to going in so we didn't have to go back and forth multiple times.

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