Sligachan Bridge, Isle of Skye, Scotland

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Sligachan Bridge, Isle of Skye, Scotland

Make the most out of your time in Scotland with the help of these sample itineraries, designed by our specialists to give you an idea of how you could spend your time in the country. From fly fishing with a local ghillie to sampling smooth single malts in a historic distillery, sleeping in a castle or hiking through lost Highland valleys, we'll help you make the most out of your time.

With their local knowledge and first-hand experience, our specialists will help you discover Scotland's key sights as well as its quieter charms on a bespoke tour that is based around your specific interests and requirements.

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Our recommended tours in Scotland

These itineraries are designed to give you some suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Scotland, and they showcase some of the routes that we’ve found work particularly well. Treat them simply as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely for you by one of our specialists based on your particular tastes and interests.

  • Glencoe

    Self-drive wild Scotland & Ireland

    Ireland and Scotland

    • Explore the mountainous Nevis Range and Glencoe.

    • Taste a dram of whisky in a Scottish Castle.

    • Wonder at the beauty of the Isle of Skye’s unique landscape.

    • Hike in Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains.

    • Visit the Cliffs of Moher where you can spot puffins.

    • Explore the rugged landscape of Connemara National Park.

    10 days from CAD6,820pp

  • Inverlochy Castle, Fort William

    Deluxe castles of Scotland & Ireland

    Ireland and Scotland

    • Explore the castles and palaces surrounding Edinburgh as well as Edinburgh Castle itself.

    • Visit Scone Palace, a former stately home.

    • Sail along Loch Ness and enjoy a picnic lunch onboard.

    • Admire the waterfront Dunvegan Castle and its extensive gardens.

    • Stay overnight in Scottish and Irish castles.

    • Visit Blarney Castle and its fascinating gardens.

    11 days from CAD17,885pp

  • Old Midleton Distillery

    Distilleries of Scotland & Ireland

    Ireland and Scotland

    • Walk the quirky streets of Glasgow on an orientation tour.

    • Experience the whiskey reputation of Islay.

    • Explore the castles and Glens around Oban.

    • Taste a variety of whiskey in Speyside.

    • Marvel at the dramatic coastline of the Antrim Coast.

    • Experience a unique distillery tour in Dublin.

    10 days from CAD4,715pp

  • Islay coastline

    Family Scottish adventure

    Scotland

    • Marvel as dancers and musicians perform cultural numbers inspired by Scotland's history and legends.

    • Spend the night in a castle.

    • Visit a traditional working farm to witness trained sheepdogs lead sheep through a variety of obstacles.

    • Watch out for Nessie on a Loch Ness boat trip.

    11 days from CAD5,125pp

  • Kildalton Cross, Islay

    West coast whisky, wildlife & castles

    Scotland

    • Explore Glasgow's vibrant street art with a local.

    • Visit some of Islay's iconic whisky distilleries for tastings.

    • Embark on a wildlife cruise around Islay's rugged coastline.

    • Drive through the mountains of Argyll, visiting several picturesque castles along the way.

    • Cycle along the shores of beautiful Loch Lomond.

    9 days from CAD5,405pp

  • Buckingham Palace Guards

    Royal Britain

    England and Scotland

    • Watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

    • Whiz around London on a Mini Cooper tour.

    • Stroll the UNESCO protected cobbled streets of Edinburgh’s Old and New town.

    • Visit Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s Scottish residence.

    • Admire Scone Palace, where former Scottish kings were crowned.

    7 days from CAD7,175pp

  • Edinburgh

    Capitals & countryside of England and Scotland

    England and Scotland

    • Whizz around London in a traditional black cab.

    • Explore Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London.

    • Marvel at the unspoilt villages in the Cotswolds.

    • Walk the cobblestone streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town.

    • Experience a traditional Scottish music and dance show.

    • Kayak on Loch Lomond while on the lookout for wildlife.

    8 days from CAD8,445pp

  • Black Rock Cottage, Glencoe

    Scenic Scotland

    Scotland

    • Fly over Loch Lomond and the Trossachs national park on a seaplane.

    • Explore the wild and wonderful landscapes of the Isle of Skye.

    • Go wildlife spotting on an estate in the Cairngorms National Park.

    • Enjoy some whisky tasting in a local distillery.

    12 days from CAD12,860pp

  • Belmond Royal Scotsman

    Luxury train journey through Scotland aboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman

    Scotland

    • Explore Edinburgh with a local on a private Mini Cooper tour.

    • Marvel at the striking Stirling Castle perched atop a craggy prominence.

    • Relax on the Belmond Royal Scotsman — an iconic overnight train.

    • Admire the rugged scenery of the Scottish Highlands.

    • Sip whisky in one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries.

    • Discover Edinburgh’s diverse food scene on a tasting tour of the city.

    8 days from CAD13,735pp

  • The Tower of London

    Historic Britain

    England and Scotland

    • Visit Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London by boat.

    • View the National Trust White Cliffs of Dover.

    • Explore the historical university city of Oxford.

    • Partake in a walking tour that visits pubs once frequented by The Beatles.

    • Wander the cobbled streets of Edinburgh’s old and new town.

    15 days from CAD14,070pp

  • Vegetable produce, Borough market

    Foodie tour of the British Isles

    England, Ireland and Scotland

    • Take afternoon tea lessons with a local.

    • Enjoy a secret cottage tour in the Cotswolds.

    • Experience rural farm life in the Lake District.

    • Sip a selection of fine Scottish whiskies in a local distillery.

    • Try your hand at Irish bread making.

    17 days from CAD22,900pp

  • Edinburgh skyline

    Grand tour of the British Isles

    Ireland, England and Scotland

    • Wander the fabled streets of Oxford’s prestigious university.

    • Explore the idyllic villages and quintessential English landscape of the Cotswolds.

    • Visit the Roman and Georgian highlights of the UNESCO protected Bath.

    • Reflect on Northern Ireland’s troubled past on a city tour.

    • Visit the iconic Cliffs of Moher.

    21 days from CAD25,995pp

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