13-Day Scotland's Highlands, Islands and Cities 2026

Tour Code 783-21083 Language English
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US$5595
¥37762
€4845
C$7841
Rs.532331

Highlights

Venture deep into Scotland's wild Highlands, where misty lochs and rugged peaks stretch across the horizon. Scan Loch Ness's still waters for a glimpse of Nessie, uncover tales of ancient kings and warriors, then join the Wood family for a ceilidh and lunch in Rob Roy's storied presence.
  • Explore Edinburgh 
  • Discover Dundee, Orkney Islands, Glasgow and Stirling
  • Visit Edinburgh Castle, Melrose Abbey, Glamis Castle, a whisky distillery in the Highlands, the battlefield and Visitor Center of Culloden, Dunrobin Castle in Golspie, John O'Groats, The Italian Chapel and Skara Brae on Orkney Islands, Ullapool, Isle of Skye, Isle of Mull, Isle of Iona, St. Mungo's Cathedral in Glasgow and Stirling Castle
  • View Jedburgh Abbey, the 18th​ green at St. Andrews, Eilean Donan Castle and Glencoe
  • See Loch Ness, Loch Lomond and the Battlefield at Bannockburn
  • Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates
  • Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
  • Jedburgh: See the impressive 12th-century Jedburgh Abbey that dominates the center of town. 
  • Melrose: Visit the historic ruins of Melrose Abbey and appreciate its many carved decorative details.
  • St. Andrews: Visit the university town where the famous beach scene from 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed and see the golf course where the sport was created.
  • Glamis: Visit Glamis Castle, and appreciate the building's illustrious history and picturesque setting.
  • Inverness: At the exciting Culloden Visitor Center, discover why the Battle of Culloden lasted only an hour yet changed the Highland way of life forever.
  • Golspie: Explore the grand castle and admire its magnificent gardens during your visit of Dunrobin Castle. 
  • Orkney Islands: Cruise to the windswept Orkney Islands. Come face-to-face with relics spanning human history, from pagan stone circles to reminders of wartime tragedy.
  • Scottish Highlands: Take in the beauty of the Highlands on a scenic drive past glens, lochs and dramatic peaks. Watch the landscape shift as you travel deeper into one of Scotland’s most striking regions.   
  • Eilean Donan: See one of Scotland’s most iconic castles, set where three lochs meet. Framed by rugged mountains and often shrouded in mist, it’s a favorite film location and one of the country’s most photographed landmarks. 
  • Glenfinnan Viaduct: See the Glenfinnan Viaduct, along which the Hogwart's Express once crossed in the Harry Potter series. 
  • Isle of Mull: Explore the Scottish Highlands in depth as you travel to the Isles of Mull and Iona. Visit the Reilig Odhrain, sacred burial ground of 48 Scottish Kings. 
  • Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square. 
  • Glencoe: Drive through Glencoe, a Highland valley known for steep mountains, open moorland and clan history. Your Travel Director shares context on the area’s past as you follow the road through one of Scotland’s best-known landscapes, with views that show the scale and character of the Highlands.
  • Stirling: Visit Stirling and see its castle, once the seat of Scottish royalty.
  • Wick: Warm your heart with a little Scottish whisky at a traditional distillery in the Scottish Highlands.
  • Kinlochard: Sit down with the Wood family at their 15th-century farmhouse on the shores of Loch Ard, where a home-cooked Scottish lunch awaits. Share tales of Rob Roy, then tap your feet to a lively ceilidh tune.
  • Glasgow: Explore Glasgow’s character through its striking street art on a walking tour with a Local Specialist. Start your walk at The Clutha, a much-loved pub supporting young people through the Clutha Trust. Discover stories of shipbuilding, comedy, creativity and community as you pass powerful murals across the city.  Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 10 and 11: Reduced Inequalities & Sustainable Cities and Communities.

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Itinerary

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Price Includes

  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 12 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Return ferry to the Orkney Isles
  • Ferry from the Isle of Skye to Mallaig
  • Return ferry to the Isle of Mull and Iona
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized

Additional Notes

  • UNITED KINGDOM: Traveling to the UK & Northern Ireland after January 8, 2025? A new Electronic Travel Authorization ETA is required for entry and transit, if you need to go through border control. For more details & to apply for the ETA visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta.
  • DAY 1: Complimentary arrival transfers from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) depart at 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00 on the first day of the tour. Guests should arrive at least 2 hours before the last transfer time.
  • DAY 13: Complimentary transfers arrive at Glasgow International Airport (GLA) on the last day of the tour at 06:30 and 09:00.
  • TRANSFERS: Chargeable transfers available in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Trafalgar, or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. However, guests booking independent hotel nights will make their own transfer arrangements.
  • ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO: Trafalgar includes tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on departures that only coincide with performance dates which run from August 7 to August 29, 2026.

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