9-Day Country Roads of Scotland - Classic Group
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Set foot on the stomping grounds of the Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, see the grand Georgian architecture of Glasgow and sail across the sea to the Isle of Skye—the most beautiful island of the Inner Hebrides. Enjoy a quieter pace of life on the tranquil Orkney islands as you explore the 1000-year-old Norse Town of Kirkwall and the mysterious Ring of Brodgar. In Wick, whet your whistle with a wee dram of whisky at the Old Pulteney Distillery or visit the fascinating Heritage Museum on this Insight Choice. After exploring the charming cobbled streets of St. Andrews, enjoy cream tea at Atholl Palace.
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Join your Travel Director for dinner at a local restaurant. On select departures, during your time in Edinburgh you will also attend The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo — a colorful mix of pipes and drums, dance and display, set against the floodlit backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, to the north of England in the United Kingdom. Learn about the area's proud history at the National Museum of Scotland, and tour the Royal Yacht Britannia and Arthur's Seat.
Join a Local Expert to see the highlights of the city. In the Old Town, see the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of the King. Drive along Princes Street to the ornate Scott Monument, then see the 18th-century New Town with its neoclassical Georgian facades. Venture up the Royal Mile to visit Edinburgh Castle, home of Mons Meg and Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The rest of the day is at leisure; why not visit the art treasures in the National Gallery? Later, you could choose an Optional Experience at a Scottish cultural dinner with haggis, music and ceilidh dancing.
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, to the north of England in the United Kingdom. Learn about the area's proud history at the National Museum of Scotland, and tour the Royal Yacht Britannia and Arthur's Seat.
Cross the Firth of Forth into Fife and journey to St. Andrews, passing the Old Course, home of golf since its creation in the 15th century. Enjoy free time to explore. Perhaps stroll to West Sands Beach where the famous 'Chariots of Fire' scene was filmed? Alternatively, wander to St. Andrews University where the current Prince and Princess of Wales first met. Stop at Atholl Palace and Gardens for a delicious cream tea. Originally opened in Victorian times, the hotel retains many traditional features. Continue via Blair Atholl and pass the Grampian Mountains on the way to the sparkling Spey Valley.
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, to the north of England in the United Kingdom. Learn about the area's proud history at the National Museum of Scotland, and tour the Royal Yacht Britannia and Arthur's Seat.
St. Andrews, United Kingdom
A historic town on Scotland's east coast, famed as the home of golf and a prestigious university. Explore beaches, castle ruins, and a medieval cathedral.
Inverness, United Kingdom
Inverness, located in the Scottish Highlands, is the northernmost city in the UK and administrative center of the region. The Gaelic king MacBethad, popularized in Shakespeare's Macbeth, held a castle in this city during the 11th century.
Keep your eyes peeled for the Loch Ness monster this morning during a scenic drive along the legendary lake. See Culloden Battlefield, where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite army was crushed in 1746. Visit the Culloden Visitor Center. Next, with Insight Choice discover the fishing port of Wick. Choose to visit the Old Pulteney Distillery to taste a wee dram of its award-winning whiskies. Alternatively, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with a visit to the Wick Heritage Museum and hear about the past of this once thriving fishing community.
Inverness, United Kingdom
Inverness, located in the Scottish Highlands, is the northernmost city in the UK and administrative center of the region. The Gaelic king MacBethad, popularized in Shakespeare's Macbeth, held a castle in this city during the 11th century.
Culloden, United Kingdom
Culloden, an area in the Scottish Highlands, is known for the site of the 1746 Battle of Culloden, a significant location for understanding Scottish history.
Loch Ness
One of the world's most famous lakes, Loch Ness is best known for the mythological creature said to be hidden in its waters. The legend is spurred on by the extreme murkiness of the water and depth of the lake.
Wick, United Kingdom
Wick is a historic port town in the Scottish Highlands, known for its fishing heritage and rugged coastal scenery. It serves as a gateway to the Caithness region.
Thurso, United Kingdom
Thurso is the northernmost town in Scotland, offering dramatic coastline and historic sites, ideal for exploring the northern Highlands.
Start the day by boarding the ferry to the beautiful Orkney Islands where the countryside is breathtakingly majestic and the tranquility supports a quieter pace of life. Here the hardy locals say they live ‘below the wind and above the water’. Your Travel Director accompanies you as you visit the small chapel built by Italian prisoners during World War II, the old Norse town of Kirkwall, 5,000-year-old village of Skara Brae and the mysterious Ring of Brodgar.
Thurso, United Kingdom
Thurso is the northernmost town in Scotland, offering dramatic coastline and historic sites, ideal for exploring the northern Highlands.
Orkney Islands, United Kingdom
An archipelago off northern Scotland, home to Neolithic sites, dramatic coastlines, and abundant wildlife, a paradise for history and nature lovers.
Thurso, United Kingdom
Thurso is the northernmost town in Scotland, offering dramatic coastline and historic sites, ideal for exploring the northern Highlands.
Travel through stunning, pristine landscapes along the northern coast with its white sandy beaches, and further inland to misty valleys and glens, lochs and rushing waters. Then it’s ‘Over the Sea to Skye,’ the largest and most beautiful island of the Inner Hebrides. On the way to Broadford, hear romantic tales of how young Flora MacDonald helped rescue Bonnie Prince Charlie and see the dramatic Cuillin Hills.
Thurso, United Kingdom
Thurso is the northernmost town in Scotland, offering dramatic coastline and historic sites, ideal for exploring the northern Highlands.
Isle of Skye, United Kingdom
Scotland's most famous island, renowned for its dramatic mountains, Fairy Pools, and the town of Portree.
This morning explore this wild and beautiful island on your own, before crossing to the Kyle of Lochalsh. Stop for a photo at remote Eilean Donan Castle, which under a clear sky offers a perfect reflection in its loch. Move on to the WWII Commando Memorial where there is a fine view of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. Enjoy spectacular scenery en route to the Valley of Glencoe. Join a ranger for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, learn about the protection of this rare ecosystem and the important work reintroducing lost indigenous species to its flora and fauna. In the evening, enjoy market-fresh Scottish ingredients and wine, as you get together with your newfound friends for a sumptuous dinner. Don't be surprised if, by the end of the evening, you're 'Toasting to the Lassies' or singing 'Auld Lang Syne'.
Isle of Skye, United Kingdom
Scotland's most famous island, renowned for its dramatic mountains, Fairy Pools, and the town of Portree.
Eilean Donan Castle, United Kingdom
Eilean Donan Castle is one of Scotland's most iconic castles, situated on a small island in a loch, renowned for its picturesque setting and romantic atmosphere.
Glencoe, United Kingdom
Glencoe is a village in the Scottish Highlands, surrounded by dramatic glens and peaks, making it a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.
Spend time around peaceful Loch Lomond, ‘Queen of Scottish Lochs’ according to Sir Walter Scott and the largest in Great Britain. Perhaps experience the beauty and tranquility of the loch with an optional cruise before continuing to Glasgow? An orientation drive through the city will show you the grand public buildings, including George Square and St. Mungo’s Cathedral. Then the rest of the afternoon is at your leisure.
Glencoe, United Kingdom
Glencoe is a village in the Scottish Highlands, surrounded by dramatic glens and peaks, making it a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.
Loch Lomond
This freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands is, by surface area, the largest inland stretch of water in Great Britain. It is dotted with many small islands.
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and situated on the river Clyde in the country's west central lowlands.
Today, bid farewell to your journey along the country roads of Scotland as you transfer to the airport.
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and situated on the river Clyde in the country's west central lowlands.
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- DAY 1: Complimentary arrival transfers depart Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 10:00 and 13:00 on the first day of the tour. Guests should arrive at least 2 hours before the last transfer time. Please be aware when booking your flights.
- DAY 9: Complimentary departure transfers arrive at Glasgow International Airport (GLA) on the last day of the tour at 06:30 and 09:00.
- CHARGEABLE TRANSFERS: Chargeable transfers available in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Insight Vacations, or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. However, guests booking independent hotel nights should make their own transfer arrangements.
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30 days or more prior to departure - $175/person penalty.
2-29 days or more prior to departure - $280/person penalty.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
If the tour include airtickets, additional $75+airline surcharge will be charged as penalty.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
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