Charming Scotland – 3 Day Tour
Highlights
- Edinburgh Castle
- Glasgow, Stirling and St. Andrew
- Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Tour
Experience the Charm of Scotland with an Exclusive 3-Day Tour
Day 1 – Edinburgh
Let’s start our walking tour city centre from Princess Street, passing through Scott monument and Scottish National Gallery till Edinburgh Castle; your group will have the chance of visiting the enchanting Edinburgh Castle and have then free time to scroll around the city at its peace.
Enjoy a typical 2 courses Scottish lunch with one of our trusted Scottish F&B partners and keep on going with your walk!
You will now pass in front of St Giles’ Cathedral, in front of the Museum of Edinburgh and will stop in front of the Scottish Parliament through Royal Mile.
You will then have the chance of entering the famous Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Royal residence in Scotland where His Majesty the King conducts important official business and hosts g lavish engagements and garden parties.
For those who love mystery and history, there will be an optional visit to the Real Mary King’s Close, a dank foreboding basement experience to discover the authentic truths about Edinburgh’s dark past and find out what it was really like for the people who lived, worked, and unfortunately died on the Close.
Day 2 – Glasgow, Stirling and St. Andrew
Your day will start with a Glasgow panoramic tour as the city is home to some of Scotland’s best cultural attractions among which the Botanic Garden, cathedral and necropolis, Clydeside Distillery, Riverside Museum, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Science Centre, gallery of modern art) and will then foresee some free time to enjoy a delicious Scottish lunch or a short typical whiskey degustation!
Drive then through beautiful Scotland in direction to Sterling and for a panoramic view on the National Wallace Monument and on the Dunblane Cathedral; your day will then be completed with the visit to the Stirling Castle; Enter the world of Scotland’s Renaissance kings and queens and discover a world of colour, splendour and glorious craftsmanship.
Learn about its history, uncover its secrets and be inspired by the many interesting information you will be given!
Day 3 – Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands Tour
On the way to your first stop, see the bright red Forth Railway Bridge, an example of Victorian engineering and a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. You’ll also pass by the old capital of Scotland, Perth, and Dunkeld, the ‘fort of the Celts’. The first stop is Pitlochry, the largest town in Highland Perthshire. It lies on the river Tummel and is one of the gateways to the Highlands; next, we travel through Cairngorms National Park — the largest national park in Scotland and home to five of the highest mountains in the UK.
You’ll pass Aviemore, the main town in the area before driving through Inverness, the capital of the Highlands where you won’t miss the dominating Inverness Castle!
Your next stop is the legendary Loch Ness – largest body of water in Britain by volume. Home to the famous ‘Nessie’, which was first seen in the mid-6th century, why not take to the waters on a cruise* and see if you can spot this mysterious monster yourself. You will also have the opportunity to visit Urquhart Castle and discover 1,000 years of history.
The tour continues to the Great Glen where the Commando Memorial stands. Erected in 1952, the monument is dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces who trained here during World War II. Next to the monument is a spectacular viewpoint for Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain, where you’ll enjoy a photo stop and a short refreshment break.
Stop at the dramatic Glencoe, the centre of an extinct volcano and the site of the infamous 1692 massacre. Your guide will tell you all about this glen’s past and what role the clans Campbell and MacDonald played in the history.
Please Note
This is a sample itinerary. The tour can be tailored to suit your specific requirements.