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Scottish Isles & Glens
Starting from $3,995
- 12 Days In 2024
Explore Scotland's coasts and islands
Head a little off the beaten path on this tour of Scotland's rugged Highlands, coastal byways, and the archaeological treasures on Orkney and the Isle of Skye.Trip details
Tour start Glasgow
Tour end Edinburgh
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Highlights
Ring of Brodgar
This stone circle is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Heart of Neolithic Orkney.
Isle of Skye
Admire the rugged coastlines and ancient ruins of this Scottish island.
Orkney Islands
These islands encompass dramatic vistas, Neolithic sites, tall sandstone cliffs and seal colonies.
Inverewe Gardens
Enjoy a garden of Eden in the unlikeliest of places, with 2,000 exotic plant species from around the world, including towering California redwoods, a "Savage Garden" of carnivorous plants, and rhododendrons from China, India, and Nepal.
Loch Ness Cruise
Cruise across this lake known for sightings of the Loch Ness Monster, also known as "Nessie".
Urquhart Castle
Admire the beautiful ruins of a Scottish icon by land — and from the dark waters of Loch Ness.
Skara Brae
Discover the ruins of a 5,000-year-old village, unearthed by the sea more than a century ago.
Mount Stuart House and Gardens
This innovative Victorian and Georgian building will enthrall you. With dazzling design inspired by astrology, art, and mythology, it features an early telephone system and a Victorian elevator.
Dunrobin Castle
Looking like it came out of a fairytale with its magnificent spires, Dunrobin Castle in the Highlands has been continuously inhabited for over 700 years.
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Our July 27th to August 12th departures get to enjoy the precision and performance of pipe and drum corps from around the world.
Itinerary
Day 1Glasgow Arrival
Day 2Isle of Bute | Mount Stuart House
Day 3Loch Lomond | Eilean Donan Castle
Day 4Isle of Skye | Dunvegan Castle | Portree
Day 5Inverewe Gardens | Gairloch or Ullapool
Day 6Dornoch | Dunrobin Castle | Orkney
Day 7Orkney Sights | Ring of Brodgar | Skara Brae | St Magnus Cathedral
Day 8Italian Chapel | Inverness
Day 9Urquhart Castle | Loch Ness Cruise | Sheepdog Demonstration
Day 10Whisky Tasting | Scottish Evening*
Day 11Edinburgh Panoramic Tour | Edinburgh Castle
Day 12Tour Ends In Edinburgh
Where you’ll stay
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
- Documents wallet
From our travelers
This holiday tour of Scotland was the second time I traveled with CIE. The best by far! I wouldn’t contemplate booking with any other company. Our brilliant tour guide Graham was so friendly and knowledgeable.
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See what people are saying about this trip
Ellisa Whitson
Tour directors set the tone of your experience
I felt that the tour director and bus driver relieved us of any issues that would impede our enjoyment of Scotland. 23 travelers was perfect!
Norman Pidgeon
An excellent itinerary, let down by logistical challenges.
Scenery in the Highlands and Orkney was exceptional.
CIE Tours Customer
Good visit to Scotland, great selection of locations.
Sightseeing was great. Food was fine, breakfasts got repetitive. Same for the main meals, well done but very similar stuff every night. Loved local meals. Motels fine, some great. Bus was excellent, guide very knowledgeable but never stopped talking. I like more quite time. The one afternoon with time for shopping was on a Sunday, when everything was closed.
CIE Tours Customer
I enjoyed the stops made on the tour and the history provided.
Carol Constantian Lazell
Amazing tour director, amazing driver, amazing places--and amazing Orkney!
I loved this tour, mostly because of the fantastic tour guide Onya and driver Gordon and the locations, especially the trip up to Orkney, which has been a dream of mine for years (and it didn't disappoint). We were lucky enough to see the Ring of Brodgar surrounded by blooming purple heather. Feedback: TOO SCHEDULED: Although I loved all we saw, for me the tour was a little too jam-packed. I would have loved a few free afternoons or even a full down day; next time I might not check baggage and a day midway through to do laundry would be great. It was so much to absorb, and I myself would have preferred fewer castles. I'd also like some hotels with 3-night stays (and none with single nights). FOOD: I struggled with there being way too much food--and too rich food. I'd love an option for half portions, appetizer only, etc--or even food options besides heavy hotel dinners (such as sandwiches, pub buffet, salad night, afternoon tea). The food was making me feel sick by the end, although I skipped lunches and left a lot on my plate. ACCESSIBILITY: I was glad we had requested a shower rather than shower-in-bath but this was not honored at our first hotel, Novotel Glasgow. Along with several others, I really struggled with the slippery tub with super-high sides and high floor; we were talking about how scary it was and how awful if someone fell on the first night. After that, Onya made sure she phoned ahead to be sure. No grab bars anywhere. Also some gardens and castles had no handrails next to steep steps; once I fell outside in a garden. THEMES: I'd like to see some different theme tours (animals, archeology, etc.) or even just more animals (loved sheepdogs, birds of prey, Irish National Stud on previous tour).
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