Scottish Highlands Escape
Scottish Highlands Escape
$1311
Scottish Highlands Escape
6 Days Starting in Edinburgh and ending in Glasgow, UK
Visiting: Edinburgh, Inverness, Pitlochry, St Andrews, Fort William, Oban, Culloden Moor, Glasgow, Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Authority Headquarters
Tour operator:
Tour code:
KAT-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 36
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Take an exciting Caledonian adventure through the highlands from Edinburgh to Glasgow on this guided vacation in Scotland! Enjoy the moors even more by visiting during the off season, with fewer crowds and lower prices. Begin in Edinburgh to visit the Castle and admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Visit the home of golf at St. Andrews. Stop in the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry to admire its Scottish Baronial architecture and take a spirited tour of a whisky distillery. Spend the night in the Highland capital of Inverness, and prepare for a day of glorious Scottish scenery crossing the battleground at Culloden Moor on your drive along the shores of Loch Ness to Fort William. Admire even more beautifully rugged landscapes from Glen Coe to Oban on the western coast of Scotland.Travel through the serene glens, lush forests, and rushing rivers of The Trossachs—Scotland’s first national park. Relish in the lovely views of Loch Lomond. Take a drive through Glasgow to see its 12th-century cathedral, stately university buildings, and elegant Georgian squares built in the heyday of the tobacco barons. Finally, gather with your traveling companions, and raise a glass to this bonnie jaunt of a guided vacation in Scotland.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Edinburgh,Scotland
Location: Edinburgh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Edinburgh! Tonight, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Day 2 : Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Meals Included: Breakfast
EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town and Old Town. Visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon. ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Edinburgh with a Scottish evening of Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus.
Day 3 : Edinburgh-St. Andrews-Pitlochry-Inverness
Location: Inverness, Pitlochry, St Andrews, Edinburgh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: AC Hotel By Marriott Inverness
Meals Included: Breakfast
Scenic drive over the elegant Forth Road Bridge and through the historic county of Fife.ST. ANDREWS See the home of golf and famous university town.PITLOCHRY [LF] Guided tour of a whisky distillery. 200 mi / 325 km
Day 4 : Inverness-Culloden Moor-Fort William-Oban
Location: Fort William, Oban, Culloden Moor, Inverness
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Oban Bay Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
CULLODEN MOOR Visit the Culloden battlefield site.Scenic drive along the shores of Loch Ness.FORT WILLIAM free time OBAN Free time. 125 mi / 201 km
Day 5 : Oban-The Trossachs-Glasgow
Location: Oban, Glasgow, Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Authority Headquarters
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Clayton Hotel Glasgow
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel through The Trossachs and past Loch Lomond.GLASGOW Orientation drive to see the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. A farewell dinner at your hotel. 99 mi / 160 km
Day 6 : Glasgow
Location: Glasgow
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
-
Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
-
Fully Guided
-
Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
-
Transport
Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi
What's Not Included
-
Airport Transfers at Destination
-
Insurance
-
International Travel
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Forth Road Bridge|Old and New Towns of Edinburgh
Meals
Buffet breakfast daily; 3 three-course dinners
Accommodation
Edinburgh:Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh HaymarketInverness:Columba HotelOban Area:Oban Bay HotelOban Area:The Ballachulish HotelGlasgow:Maldron Hotel Glasgow
Check out our Q&As
-
What is the maximum group size?
Usually max 43 people
-
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
-
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 5 years or above
-
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
-
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
-
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
-
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
-
How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
-
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
-
What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
-
What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
-
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
Reviews of this operator
1 Select your preferred date
tourhub Discount Available - Sign In
Saturday - Thursday
Nov 02, 2024 - Nov 07, 2024Sunday - Friday
Nov 10, 2024 - Nov 15, 2024Saturday - Thursday
Jan 25, 2025 - Jan 30, 2025Sunday - Friday
Feb 09, 2025 - Feb 14, 2025Sunday - Friday
Mar 02, 2025 - Mar 07, 2025Sunday - Friday
Mar 09, 2025 - Mar 14, 2025Sunday - Friday
Mar 16, 2025 - Mar 21, 2025Saturday - Thursday
Mar 22, 2025 - Mar 27, 2025Sunday - Friday
Mar 23, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025Sunday - Friday
Mar 30, 2025 - Apr 04, 2025What are travellers saying about Tourhub
Book with Confidence
-
Low Deposit
Globus requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
-
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Why book with tourhub?
Safe & Secure
Your money is held in a segregated client account until you travel.
![Visa logo](/images/Associations/webp/visa-logo.webp)
![Mastercard logo](/images/Associations/webp/mastercard-logo.webp)
100% Guaranteed Refunds if your trip is cancelled.
The safest way to make overseas, multi-currency payments.
Guaranteed Best Value
Industry leading discounts, we won't be beaten on price.
No cancellation or amendment fees from tourhub.
(Operator terms may apply)
Expert Knowledge
Reliable & unbiased advice from travel experts.
Direct contact with the tour operator via our messaging service.
Inspiration & advice from a community of 6000+ real travellers, influencers & content creators.
Trusted Service
Official partners & licensed agents of 1000+ tour operators worldwide.
Don't just take our word for it...
"Tourhub: Friendliness, Professionalism & Integrity I would happily give tourhub a 6* review if I could..."