12-Nights Scottish Isles & Glens

Head a little off the beaten path on this tour of Scotland's rugged Highlands, coastal byways, and the archaeological treasures on Orkney and the Isle of Skye.

Authentic Local Experiences:

• July 26 - August 11 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
• Spend two nights on Orkney exploring its fascinating heritage, including the prehistoric monuments of the Stone Age and the surprising role the island played during World War II.

Trip Highlights:

• Dunrobin Castle
• Inverewe Gardens
• Isle of Skye
• Loch Ness
• Isle of Bute
• Mount Stuart House and Gardens
• Two Nights on Orkney Islands
• Skara Brae
• Eilean Donan Castle
• Scottish Evening*

*July 26 - August 11 departures.

Dining Experiences:

• 12 hot breakfasts (B) and 7 Dinners* (D)

*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.

Hotels:

• Novotel Glasgow Centre Hotel, Glasgow (2)
• Balmacara Hotel, near Kyle of Lochalsh (2)
• Gairloch Hotel, Gairloch (1)
• Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall (2)
• Highland Hotel, Strathpeffer (1)
• Crieff Hydro Hotel, Crieff (1)
• Novotel Edinburgh Centre, Edinburgh (3)

Please note: On this off-the-beaten path tour, your hotels will match the Highland atmosphere. Most of them are locally owned, family-run, and independent.