BEST OF SCOTLAND AT YOUR OWN PACE

Scotland
8 days
departure: April - October
Duration: 8 days

A timeless tour of the finest locations that Scotland has to offer. We will start the trip in Edinburgh, the capital of the country, where we can visit its historic center and its famous castle. From here we will travel north in to the heart of the Highlands, dreamy mountainous landscapes, crystal clear lakes (Lochs) and a rich historical legacy. The itinerary will take us to discover another magical corner of Scotland, the Isle of Skye, a natural paradise and a world class location for hiking and wildlife viewing.

Best season:
April - October
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TRAVEL ITINERARY

DAY 1. FLIGHT AND ARRIVAL EDINBURGH
Flight departure and arrival in Edinburgh. Reception of the rental car and transfer to the center of Edinburgh. Rest of the day to visit the beautiful Scottish capital which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. You can visit the famous Royal Mile, a street that connects the castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse; The Hub with a tall Gothic tower, Saint Giles Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle, among other famous sites.

Hotel or guesthouse accommodation.

DAY 1. EDINBURGH – TYNDRUM
Breakfast.

Possible visits:
– Cramond Beach and Cramond Island
– Linlithgow Palace
– Stirling Castle and Village
– William Wallace Monument
– Doune Castle
– Trossachs National Park
– Balloch Castle
– Loch Lomond

Hotel or guesthouse accommodation.

DAY 2. TYNDRUM – FORT WILLIAM
Breakfast.

Possible visits:
– Kilchurn Castle
– Oban
– Glencoe
– Loch Leven
– Ben Nevis
– Fort William

Hotel or guesthouse accommodation.

DAY 3. FORT WILLIAM – ISLE OF SKYE
Breakfast.

Possible visits:
– Glenfinnan Viaduct
– Ferry from Mallaig to Amadale on the Isle of Skye
– Loch Slapin
– Elgol village
– Cave of Spar
– Cuillin Mountains
– Fairy Pools
– Dunvegan Castle
– Fairy Glen
– Kilt Rock
– Old Man of Storr
– Portree

Hotel or guesthouse accommodation.

DAY 4. SKYE ISLAND – GAIRLOCH
Breakfast.

Possible visits:
– Caisteal Maol castle ruins
– Kyle of Lochalsh
– Eilan Donan Castle
– Duirinish village
– Plockton Fishing Village
– Duncraig Castle
– Pass of the Cattle mountain pass
– Bealach Na Ba Lookout
– Farms in Fearnmore
– Torridon
– Loch Maree Lake
– Gairloch

Hotel or guesthouse accommodation.

DAY 5. GIARLOCH – INVERNESS
Breakfast.

Possible visits:
– Inverewe Gardens Botanical Garden
– Ullapool
– Lael Forest Garden Forest
– Loch Droma and Loch Glascarnoch lakes
– Hike to the Silverbridge
– Rogie Falls
– Contin Forest
– Touchstone Maze
– Cromarty
– Fortrose Cathedral
– Inverness

Hotel or guesthouse accommodation.

DAY 6. INVERNESS – INVERSESS
Breakfast.

Possible visits:
– Beauly
– Glen Affric Valley
– Waterfalls at Dog Falls
– Plodda Falls
– Loch Ness Lake
– Urquhart Castle
– Loch Cluanie Lake
– Loch Loyne Lake
– Fort Augustus
– Suidhe Lookout
– Dores

Hotel or guesthouse accommodation.

DAY 7. INVERNESS – BRAEMAR
Breakfast.

Possible visits:
– Culloden Battlefield
– Cawdor Castle
– Fort George
– Nairn
– Elgin Cathedral
– Cullen, Portsoy and Pennan towns
– Aberdeen
– Balmoral Castle
– Braemar / Ballater

Hotel or guesthouse accommodation.

DAY 8. BRAEMAR – EDINBURGH. FLIGHT BACK HOME
Breakfast.

Possible visits:
– Cairngorms National Park
– Glamis Castle
– Dundee
– Ruins of Saint Andrews Cathedral and Castle
– Crail
– Aberdour Castle
– Edinburgh

At the agreed time, return the rental vehicle at the Edinburgh Airport terminal. Boarding on the flight back home. Arrival in our city of origin the same day in the afternoon / evening.

 

INCLUDED
  • 7 nights of accommodation in hotel or guesthouse.
  • Diet according to program.
  • Ford Focus or similar car rental with unlimited km
  • Extension of insurance with franchise refund
NOT INCLUDED
  • International plane ticket (to be quoted at the time of the request)
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals and dinners
  • Fuel, tolls, ferries or car parks
  • Entrances to the places of visit
  • Anything not specified in the “INCLUDED” section.

ACCOMMODATION
** The name of the accommodation is indicative, to be confirmed at the time of formalizing the reservation.

Edinburgh
Bed and Breakfast Holiday Guesthouse. http://www.edinburgh-holiday.co.uk/

Tyndrum
Tyndrum Lodges. http://tyndrumlodges.co.uk/

Fort William
Glenspean Lodge Hotel. http://www.glenspeanlodge.com/

Skye Island
Fine Views Bed and Breakfast. http://www.fineviews.co.uk/

Gairloch
Gairloch Hotel. http://www.bespokehotels.com/gairloch-hotel

Inverness
The Gate House. http://gatehouseinverness.co.uk/

Braemar
Moorfield House Hotel .http://www.moorfieldhousehotel.com/

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