7 days Bonnie Scotland (2022)
Rolling hills and rugged coastlines, mythical creatures and elusive monsters, quiet fairways and boisterous bagpipes-this undiscovered tour of Scotland is a study in stark contrasts among the most beautiful of classrooms. Hitting the high points of the Highlands from Glasgow to Edinburgh, you’ll cruise on beautiful Loch Lomond, ferry to the dramatic Isle of Skye, and visit the home of golf, St. Andrews. More lush landscapes await as you search for the mysterious Nessie along the banks of Loch Ness, stand before the famous Glenfinnan viaduct featured in the Harry Potter films, and swoon over the 13th-century Eilean Donan Castle nestled on a tidal island and featured in numerous films. If green means go, you have the go-ahead to pack your tams, tartans, and knickers for vibrant and verdant Scotland.
| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARRIVE IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND | Welcome to Glasgow! Free time the remainder of the day. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) |
| 2 | GLASGOW. EXCURSION TO LOCH LOMOND & STIRLING. LOCH LOMOND [LF] | Scenic cruise on the lake. GLENGOYNE [LF] Guided tour of a whisky distillery. STIRLING Visit Stirling Castle. GLASGOW Orientation drive to see the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. (B) |
| 3 | GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM–GLENFINNAN–ISLE OF SKYE–INVERNESS | Scenic drive through Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe. FORT WILLIAM See the gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak. GLENFINNAN See the monument to fallen Jacobite clansmen and the famous viaduct. ISLE OF SKYE Scenic drive across the Inner Hebridean island. EILEAN DONAN Drive past a picturesque castle on a small tidal island.LOCH NESS Stop at the lake. INVERNESS Free time the remainder of the day. (B) |
| 4 | INVERNESS–CULLODEN MOOR–TOMINTOUL–ABERDEEN. CULLODEN MOOR | Visit the Culloden battlefield site and visitor center.Scenic drive through the Cairngorms National Park. TOMINTOUL Stop at the highest village in the Scottish Highlands. (B,D) |
| 5 | ABERDEEN–ST. ANDREWS–EDINBURGH. SCONE PALACE | Have a coffee with shortbread and take a guided visit to the Earl and Countess of Mansfield’s stately home. ST.ANDREWS See the home of golf and [LF] practice on the golf range. (B) ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Edinburgh with a Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app. |
| 6 | EDINBURGH | EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Visit the former Royal Yacht Britannia. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance. (Departures August 4 through August 21 only). (B,D) |
| 7 | EDINBURGH | EDINBURGH Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |