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10days
Enchanted Castles of Scotland
Edinburgh, Inverness, Isle of Skye, Eriska, Glasgow
Explore Edinburgh with your private guide, unveiling the castle’s secrets and Crown Jewels.
Journey through the Highlands to Blair Castle, where 700 years of history await discovery.
Visit Cawdor Castle’s Shakespearean ties, then walk the storied Culloden Battlefield.
Marvel at Eilean Donan Castle, a stunning 13th-century treasure framed by Skye’s beauty.
Discover luxury at Crossbasket Castle with unique experiences by your Destination Expert.
* Please note: USD per person, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.
A travel experience like no other
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EdinburghYou’ve Arrived
- Private Airport Transfer with Meet & Greet
- Scotland Welcome Package
- Taste of Scotland - Scotch Whisky Experience (3hrs)
Edinburgh to InvernessStrolling the Magical Streets
- 1/2 Day City Tour with Edinburgh Castle (4 hrs)
- Afternoon Tea at The Balmoral's Palm Court
- Optional Dining Reservation
Edinburgh to InvernessA Change of Scenery
- Edinburgh-Inverness - with South Queensferry & Stirling Castle (8 hrs) - Private Transfer
- Optional Dining Reservation
InvernessA Journey Back in Time
- Cawdor Castle, Culloden Battlefield & Fort George (8 hrs)
- Optional Dining Reservation
Inverness to Isle of SkyeCross an Item off the Bucket List
- Inverness-Isle of Skye - via Eilean Donan Castle (8 hrs) - Private Transfer
- Optional Dining Reservation
Isle of SkyeA Sight To Behold
- Explore the Isle of Skye (8 hrs)
- Optional Dining Reservation
Isle of Skye to EriskaSights and Insights
- Isle of Skye-Eriska - via Morar, Arisaig, Glenfinnan Monument & Loch Linnhe (8 hrs) - Private Transfer
Eriska to GlasgowLose Yourself in Nature
- Eriska-Glasgow - via Lochs & Highlands with Kilchurn Castle (8 hrs) - Private Transfer
- Optional Dining Reservation
GlasgowA Bit of Time on Your Own
- 1/2 Day City Highlights (4 hrs) - Private
- Optional Dining Reservation
GlasgowBon Voyage
- Private Airport Transfer
EDINBURGH
You’ve Arrived
For your added comfort, a Meet and Greet assistant will welcome you upon your arrival at the airport. They'll be waiting for you outside of customs, holding a sign with your name on it. Your assistant will help to co-ordinate meeting up with your private driver at the airport, and accompany you to your hotel for check-in.
A Welcome Package will be provided and will include any relevant documents or tickets required for your trip.
Embark on an journey through the mesmerizing realm of the renowned Scotch whisky collection housed in a magnificent glass vault. The knowledgeable guides will accompany you on this immersive experience, whisking you away to Scotland's five distinct whisky regions. Uncover the captivating interplay between geography, weather, and the creation of extraordinary regional characteristics, aromas, and flavors. Engage your senses with expert-led nosing and tasting sessions featuring four carefully chosen single malts representing diverse regions, along with a deluxe blended Scotch whisky. Marvel at the world-renowned Scotch whisky collection, considered a gem among whisky aficionados. Conclude your extraordinary adventure with a traditional Scottish tasting menu at the award-winning Amber Restaurant, indulging in a trio of delectable starters and main courses, complemented by a perfectly paired dessert accompanied by a tantalizing dram of Scotch whisky.
Where you’ll be staying
Queen Premier with Castle View
EDINBURGH TO INVERNESS
Strolling the Magical Streets
Meet your private driver-guide at your hotel and depart on a half-day tour through Scotland's hilly capital, Edinburgh, founded over 1,200 years ago. The New Town, co-listed with the Old Town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features the famous Princes Street with its ornate 200-foot-high Scott Monument, along with historic Georgian and neo-classical architecture. With a structure-free south side of the street, Princes offers panoramic views back across the scenic Old Town, considered one of the most beautiful skylines in Europe. Explore the renowned Royal Mile in the UNESCO-listed Old Town, bookended by the 12th century Edinburgh Castle at one end, and the 16th century Holyrood Palace at the other, residence of the British monarch in Scotland. Spot the prominent St Giles' Cathedral, a religious focal point for nearly 900 years. Pass the National Museum of Scotland, and learn of the city's hidden subterranean passages running below street level. Visit the iconic Edinburgh Castle, perched on Castle Rock with an imposing stance upon the historic old town below. Stroll the courtyard and learn about the historic royal residence from the outside before leaving your guide while you visit the inside of the castle, where you can see the lavish interiors, and even the Crown Jewels.
Located in The Balmoral Hotel, Palm Court is an Edinburgh institution that's as glittering as its glass dome and Venetian chandelier. Palm Court is the place to sample award-winning Afternoon Tea and a wide selection of loose leaf teas, coffee and pastries. Sip a fine herbal tea and try to spot the Calton Hill follies hidden on the wallpaper as a harpist provides the perfect accompaniment. Your meal includes tea, a selection of sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and preserves, and pastries.
We will provide you with a curated list of preferred restaurants. Please let your Sales Advisor know if you would like to make a reservation.
Where you’ll be staying
Queen Premier with Castle View
EDINBURGH TO INVERNESS
A Change of Scenery
As you leave Edinburgh behind, your first stop will be the picturesque South Queensferry where you can admire the twin bridges over the River Forth. Both engineering marvels of their respective times, the contrast of sites offers an ideal photo opportunity. Your next stop will be the town of Stirling and its majestic castle, once home to Mary Queen of Scots and King James V. The esplanade of the castle looks out across the Forth Valley to the hills beyond where you can see the Wallace Monument, standing tall among the trees. Turning north through some of the most wonderful scenery, arrive in Rannoch Moor before visiting the eerily beautiful Glencoe. Learn the haunting tale of the infamous massacre here in 1692 when the Clan Campbell attacked Clan MacDonald. The road then takes you through some of the most outstanding scenery in the whole of Scotland. Before arriving in Inverness, you'll pass by Fort William where you can see Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain.
We will provide you with a curated list of preferred restaurants. Please let your Sales Advisor know if you would like to make a reservation.
Where you’ll be staying
Laurel Room
INVERNESS
A Journey Back in Time
With your private driver-guide, set out for a full day of touring in the stunning surrounds of Inverness. You'll visit the 15th-century Cawdor Castle, romantically linked to Shakespeare's Macbeth, and a fantastic example of a fairy-tale Scottish castle steeped in history. Stroll the beautiful gardens, view the legendary Hawhtorne tree at the heart of the castle, admire family portraits in the lavish Drawing Room, see the commemorative mantelpiece in the Dining Room, and take in the century-old contraptions in the Old Kitchen. Continue on to Culloden Battlefield, home of the legendary Jacobite uprising in 1745 that was tragically defeated by loyalist troops. Step back in time as you walk the footpaths and visit the 20-foot memorial cairn, erected in 1881. After, you'll get to visit the garrison fortress of Fort George. Strategically built by the sea, the fortress had an immediate reinforcements and supply route in the event of a siege, put in place with the intention to pacify the Scottish Highlands after the Jacobite rebellion.
We will provide you with a curated list of preferred restaurants. Please let your Sales Advisor know if you would like to make a reservation.
Where you’ll be staying
Laurel Room
INVERNESS TO ISLE OF SKYE
Cross an Item off the Bucket List
Depart Inverness today with a private driver-guide on a full day transfer to the remarkably stunning Isle of Skye, admiring the dramatic scenery of the Scottish Highlands en route. Before crossing the bridge to Skye, you'll visit the beautiful Eilean Donan Castle, first established by Alexander II in the 13th-century to help protect the area from Viking incursions. Situated on a small, separate tidal island, this highly photogenic medieval castle is one of Scotland's most iconic images. The castle as we know it today was reconstructed as a family home between 1912 and 1932 while its bridge was also added, a structure that is as much a part of the classic image as the very castle itself.
Where you’ll be staying
Deluxe Room
ISLE OF SKYE
A Sight To Behold
Enjoy a full day to explore the "misty isle". Be enthralled by the craggy Cuillin Mountains, the ancient hills of the Quiraing and the outstandingly beautiful Trotternish Peninsula. Immerse yourself in the legendary beauty of the isle, where wildlife abounds on the shoreline and skyline. The chance is always there to see a stag or a Golden Eagle. Head North West to see the 800 year old seat of Clan MacLeod, Dunvegan Castle. Perhaps pause at Talisker Distillery for "a wee dram". Every corner turned affords different and spectacular views.
Where you’ll be staying
Deluxe Room
ISLE OF SKYE TO ERISKA
Sights and Insights
Today, leave the Isle of Skye behind as you depart with your private driver-guide, heading back to the mainland by ferry from Armadale to Mallaig. Travelling along the scenic Road to the Isles, you will take a little back road passing through the charming village of Morar with its famous beach Silver Sands of Morar, which featured in the film Local Hero, as well as in Breaking the Waves. Loch Morar, the deepest freshwater body in the British Isles is home to the mythical creature Morag, distant cousin of Nessie! From here you will continue down to the picturesque coastal village of Arisaig, offering lovely views out to some of the smaller west coast islands. Back to the main route you will travel alongside the West Highland Railway to the landmark Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous in the Harry Potter film series, and stop for a short walk out to the historic Glenfinnan Monument where Bonnie Prince Charlie rallied his Jacobite supporters. From Fort William, head along the shores of Loch Linnhe to Glencoe, taking the coastal route to the Isle of Eriska, where your day comes to an end.
Where you’ll be staying
Deluxe
ERISKA TO GLASGOW
Lose Yourself in Nature
This morning, depart Eriska for a full-day transfer to Glasgow with your private driver-guide. Pass through breathtaking highland scenery including views along Loch Awe, the longest loch in Scotland. The countryside here is rich with history, and its along these very shores that you'll make a stop at the historic ruins of Kilchurn Castle, medieval stronghold of the Campbell Clan. Dating back to the mid-1400s, Kilchurn remains one of the most photographed castles in the country. Continue through Pass of Brander where Robert the Bruce had a notable victory in the early 12th century, heading to Loch Lomond the largest expanse of fresh water in Scotland. Stop in the quaint conservation village of Luss, admiring some of the old stone cottages, where you'll be treated to a coffee as you take in incredible views over the loch. Conclude your day on arrival to your hotel.
Where you’ll be staying
Castle Large Double Room
GLASGOW
A Bit of Time on Your Own
Glasgow is one of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan destinations in Europe. Meet your private driver-guide and depart for a half-day tour through Scotland's largest and greatest city, discovering highlights of the city reborn as a center of style and vitality, set against a backdrop of outstanding Victorian architecture. See the elegant Glasgow City chambers, discover the upmarket Buchanan Street - a shopper's delight, and pass the 19th century Theater Royal, home of the Scottish Opera. Discover the 18th and 19th century mercantile buildings tethered to Merchant Square, now a trendy hub for bars and restaurants, and spot the historic Tolbooth Steeple and clocktower which dominates Glasgow Cross, a relic from 1625. See the 11th century Glasgow Cathedral in medieval Gothic style, admire the architecture of the Clyde Auditorium, known as the 'Armadillo', and set your eyes on the impressive University of Glasgow, the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. Keep your eye out for the splendor of Scotland's best-known architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, whose style adorns many unique attractions throughout Glasgow.
Where you’ll be staying
Castle Large Double Room
GLASGOW
Bon Voyage
Meet your private driver and vehicle for an airport transfer.
EDINBURGH
The Caledonian Edinburgh
Stay at The Caledonian Edinburgh, home to 241 elegantly furnished guest rooms and suites, many with spectacular views of historic Edinburgh Castle. Renovated to peerless, internationally-renowned standards, each room and suite offers a backdrop of luxury, style and sophistication, with bespoke furniture, eclectic artwork and pristine en-suite bathrooms with marble and burnished chrome fittings. The The Caledonian Edinburgh is situated at the west end of Princes Street. Edinburgh International Airport is 30 minutes drive away. This former Victorian railway hotel nestles in the shadow of the historic Edinburgh Castle, just a two minutes walk from the designer stores and fashionable bars of George Street.
INVERNESS
Ness Walk
Nestled on the leafy banks of the River Ness, situated in the city center lies Ness Walk. Originally a 19th-century house, the beautiful property retains many of its periodic features, now unified with modern design and architecture to provide a flawless balance between past and present. Featuring 48 intricately designed guestrooms, Ness Walk offers a lavish haven of comfort. The hotel also offers a stunning restaurant set in the property's original drawing room, boasting traditional detailing and a veranda to enjoy canapes, aperitifs and breathe in the aroma from the Chef's garden of herbs and edible flowers. Indulge in spectacular views and well-deserved luxury at Ness Walk.
ISLE OF SKYE
Duisdale House
Enjoy a unique highland getaway at the chic and elegant Duisdale House Hotel on the Isle of Skye. Perfectly situated in the area known as Sleat on the southernmost tip of Skye, this Hebridean hotel, built in 1865 as a hunting lodge, has been completely transformed into a privately owned chic boutique retreat, enabling you to relax and indulge in a contemporary, romantic getaway. Dine in the 2 AA Rosette fine dining restaurant for innovative Scottish cuisine at its best, or enjoy a more casual supper in the Chart Room. Relaxation is a priority during your stay at Duisdale, with an outdoor hot tub available exclusively to residents, a perfect way to close out a day of discovery.
ERISKA
Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa and Golf
The Eriska Hotel, Spa, and Golf is a secluded retreat set on a private island, offering luxurious accommodation surrounded by 300 acres of unspoiled landscapes. Accessible only by a small bridge, this exclusive hideaway provides a true escape, with the nearest town just a 30-minute drive away. Wake up to breathtaking views and enjoy a traditional Scottish breakfast from the comfort of your bed. Designer rooms and luxury suites seamlessly blend classic elegance with modern comforts, featuring the finest bed linens, rich fabrics, and warm, contemporary dÉcor. Guests can unwind with a favorite drink by the fireplace in the Isle of Eriska Hotel Lounge. The hotel's restaurant has proudly held 3 AA Rosettes and a distinguished place in the Good Food Guide, offering an exceptional dining experience in this serene island setting.
GLASGOW
Crossbasket Castle
Crossbasket Castle, located in peaceful surroundings 30 minute drive outside of downtown Glasgow, is a stunning 17th-century castle transformed into what is now one of Scotland's most luxurious hotels. Steeped in history, this exclusive Castle has many unique period features which have been carefully restored to their original beauty using traditional craftsmen and materials. Crossbasket features nine breathtaking guestrooms, each decorated in a classical style and named in honor of a historical custodian of this magnificent castle. Each bedroom is individually crafted and strikes the perfect balance between traditional character and modern finishing. Crossbasket is the perfect luxury retreat for guests looking for peace and tranquility while exploring Glasgow and the surrounding countryside.
Made to Order
- Choose from a range of places to stay, from impeccable five-star hotels to equally outstanding boutique ones.
- Tailor your trip to include a wide variety of activities, from the must-see's to the lesser-known, local experiences, and even the exclusive ones you may not know about.
- With no fixed dates or set schedules, you can explore on your terms.
- Whether you're celebrating one of life's big moments or looking to fulfill a personal journey, we always work with you to ensure we're creating a trip-of-a-lifetime.
What's included
- A fully customized itinerary based on your interests and schedule
- 24/7 in-destination support from our local office
- Regional flights between stops in your itinerary (unless otherwise indicated)
- All accommodation stays, tours and transfers for scheduled activities are covered, unless otherwise listed in the itinerary
- A private driver for tours and transfers (in some countries our local private guides also act as your driver - your Destination Expert will discuss with you if applicable)
- Local private guides or shared tours that take you through your itinerary highlights and experiences, your final itinerary will confirm the type of tour
- A greeting at the airport or at your accommodation from one of our representatives – your expert will confirm your meet and greet location with you
- Breakfast each morning at your hotel, plus any meals indicated in the itinerary
- One suitcase and one carry-on per person for trip transfers
What's not included
- Your international airfare – please do let your expert know if you'd like to receive pricing from our Air Team
- Travel insurance, which we offer and can be purchased after you've booked your tour
- Visas (unless noted)
- Tips for services and experiences
- Lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
- Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare
- Personal charges such as laundry, phone calls, SIM cards or room service
- Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified)
- Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of your itinerary
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees
- Passport fees, immunization costs, and local departure taxes (when applicable)
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