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Best of Scotland
Experience the Best of Scotland from Edinburgh Castle to the eclectic streets of Glasgow. Revel in the romance and history of the Scottish Highlands and contemplate the mysterious depths of Loch Ne...
Experience the Best of Scotland from Edinburgh Castle to the eclectic streets of Glasgow. Revel in the romance and history of the Scottish Highlands and contemplate the mysterious depths of Loch Ness, before toasting bonnie Scotland’s lochs, glens and legendary locals.
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Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 6 Breakfast (B)
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Edinburgh
- Discover Glasgow
- Visit Edinburgh Castle, Pitlochry, Culloden Battlefield, the Isle of Skye, a whisky distillery in Glasgow and Stirling Castle
- View the 18th green at St. Andrews, Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness and Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands, Loch Lomond, Glasgow Cathedral, the Necropolis and George Square in Glasgow
Iconic Experience
- Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
- St. Andrews: Visit the university town where the famous beach scene from 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed and see the golf course where the sport was created.
- Scottish Highlands: Take in the beauty of the Highlands on a scenic drive past glens, lochs and dramatic peaks. Watch the landscape shift as you travel deeper into one of Scotland’s most striking regions.
- Inverness: Visit the site of the final Jacobite Rising, where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s forces were defeated in 1746. Walk the battlefield and learn how this short but brutal conflict changed the course of Scottish history.
- Eilean Donan: See one of Scotland’s most iconic castles, set where three lochs meet. Framed by rugged mountains and often shrouded in mist, it’s a favorite film location and one of the country’s most photographed landmarks.
- Fort William: Enjoy an excellent view of Ben Nevis from the World War II Commando Memorial.
- Glencoe: Drive through Glencoe, a Highland valley known for steep mountains, open moorland and clan history. Your Travel Director shares context on the area’s past as you follow the road through one of Scotland’s best-known landscapes, with views that show the scale and character of the Highlands.
- Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square.
- Stirling: Visit Stirling and see its castle, once the seat of Scottish royalty.
- Glasgow: Visit Clydeside Distillery for a tour and a tasting of their whisky as you learn of their long history.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Glencoe: Join a wildlife ranger in Glencoe and learn about the rich biodiversity of wildlife including insects, invertebrates and mammals, such as otter and fallow deer. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
Be My Guest
- Kilmarnock: Experience an intimate farewell to Scotland at Craufurdland Castle, just 30 minutes south of Glasgow. This exclusive Trafalgar event offers an evening steeped in Scottish heritage and hospitality, hosted by the 29th Laird of Craufurdland, Simon Houison Craufurd, and his wife, Adity. Guests will arrive at the castle, where Simon and Adity will lead a private tour through historic rooms like the Gothic Hall, The Blue Dining Room, and King Charles' bedroom, sharing tales of the castle’s royal connections and legacy. Enjoy a 3-course dinner in The Laird’s Table, a restaurant within the castle that features furniture crafted by Simon himself. Relish locally sourced dishes paired with wine or soft drinks, plus fresh bread, butter, tea, and coffee. With only Trafalgar guests in attendance, this exclusive experience promises a warm and personal farewell, rich with the Craufurds’ stories, Scottish history, and a commitment to sustainable hospitality that makes Craufurdland Castle truly unforgettable.
- Tour
- Scotland
- Trafalgar
- Country Explorer
Details
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar
- Start City
- Edinburgh
- End City
- Glasgow
- Duration (Days)
- 7
- Activity Level
- Country Explorer
Highlights
- Country Explorer
- Country Explorer
Pricing & departures
| Option | From | Departs | Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | USD 2,925 | April 4, 2027 | April 10, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,925 | April 4, 2027 | April 10, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,025 | April 4, 2027 | April 10, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,675 | April 4, 2027 | April 10, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,925 | April 11, 2027 | April 17, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,925 | April 11, 2027 | April 17, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,025 | April 11, 2027 | April 17, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,675 | April 11, 2027 | April 17, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,925 | April 18, 2027 | April 24, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,925 | April 18, 2027 | April 24, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,025 | April 18, 2027 | April 24, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,675 | April 18, 2027 | April 24, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,925 | April 25, 2027 | May 1, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,925 | April 25, 2027 | May 1, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,025 | April 25, 2027 | May 1, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,675 | April 25, 2027 | May 1, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,950 | May 2, 2027 | May 8, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,950 | May 2, 2027 | May 8, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,050 | May 2, 2027 | May 8, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,710 | May 2, 2027 | May 8, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,950 | May 9, 2027 | May 15, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,950 | May 9, 2027 | May 15, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,050 | May 9, 2027 | May 15, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,710 | May 9, 2027 | May 15, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,950 | May 16, 2027 | May 22, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,950 | May 16, 2027 | May 22, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,050 | May 16, 2027 | May 22, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,710 | May 16, 2027 | May 22, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,950 | May 23, 2027 | May 29, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,950 | May 23, 2027 | May 29, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,050 | May 23, 2027 | May 29, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,820 | May 23, 2027 | May 29, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,950 | May 30, 2027 | June 5, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,950 | May 30, 2027 | June 5, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,050 | May 30, 2027 | June 5, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,870 | May 30, 2027 | June 5, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,950 | June 6, 2027 | June 12, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,950 | June 6, 2027 | June 12, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,050 | June 6, 2027 | June 12, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,720 | June 6, 2027 | June 12, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,950 | June 10, 2027 | June 16, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,950 | June 10, 2027 | June 16, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,050 | June 10, 2027 | June 16, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,650 | June 10, 2027 | June 16, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,950 | June 13, 2027 | June 19, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,950 | June 13, 2027 | June 19, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,050 | June 13, 2027 | June 19, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,720 | June 13, 2027 | June 19, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,950 | June 20, 2027 | June 26, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,950 | June 20, 2027 | June 26, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,050 | June 20, 2027 | June 26, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,940 | June 20, 2027 | June 26, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,950 | June 24, 2027 | June 30, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,950 | June 24, 2027 | June 30, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,050 | June 24, 2027 | June 30, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,650 | June 24, 2027 | June 30, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,950 | June 27, 2027 | July 3, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,950 | June 27, 2027 | July 3, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,050 | June 27, 2027 | July 3, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,720 | June 27, 2027 | July 3, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,995 | July 4, 2027 | July 10, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,995 | July 4, 2027 | July 10, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,095 | July 4, 2027 | July 10, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,775 | July 4, 2027 | July 10, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,995 | July 8, 2027 | July 14, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,995 | July 8, 2027 | July 14, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,095 | July 8, 2027 | July 14, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,685 | July 8, 2027 | July 14, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,995 | July 11, 2027 | July 17, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,995 | July 11, 2027 | July 17, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,095 | July 11, 2027 | July 17, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,775 | July 11, 2027 | July 17, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,995 | July 18, 2027 | July 24, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,995 | July 18, 2027 | July 24, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,095 | July 18, 2027 | July 24, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,155 | July 18, 2027 | July 24, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,995 | July 25, 2027 | July 31, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,995 | July 25, 2027 | July 31, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,095 | July 25, 2027 | July 31, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,995 | July 25, 2027 | July 31, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 3,195 | August 1, 2027 | August 7, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,195 | August 1, 2027 | August 7, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,295 | August 1, 2027 | August 7, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,145 | August 1, 2027 | August 7, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 3,395 | August 5, 2027 | August 11, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,395 | August 5, 2027 | August 11, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,495 | August 5, 2027 | August 11, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,175 | August 5, 2027 | August 11, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 3,395 | August 8, 2027 | August 14, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,395 | August 8, 2027 | August 14, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,495 | August 8, 2027 | August 14, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,445 | August 8, 2027 | August 14, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 3,595 | August 12, 2027 | August 18, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,595 | August 12, 2027 | August 18, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,695 | August 12, 2027 | August 18, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,375 | August 12, 2027 | August 18, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 3,395 | August 15, 2027 | August 21, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,395 | August 15, 2027 | August 21, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,495 | August 15, 2027 | August 21, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,435 | August 15, 2027 | August 21, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 3,395 | August 19, 2027 | August 25, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,395 | August 19, 2027 | August 25, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,495 | August 19, 2027 | August 25, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,185 | August 19, 2027 | August 25, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 3,395 | August 22, 2027 | August 28, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,395 | August 22, 2027 | August 28, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,495 | August 22, 2027 | August 28, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,345 | August 22, 2027 | August 28, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 3,150 | August 29, 2027 | September 4, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,150 | August 29, 2027 | September 4, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,250 | August 29, 2027 | September 4, 2027 |
| Single | USD 4,090 | August 29, 2027 | September 4, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,925 | September 5, 2027 | September 11, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,925 | September 5, 2027 | September 11, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,025 | September 5, 2027 | September 11, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,695 | September 5, 2027 | September 11, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,925 | September 12, 2027 | September 18, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,925 | September 12, 2027 | September 18, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,025 | September 12, 2027 | September 18, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,695 | September 12, 2027 | September 18, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,925 | September 16, 2027 | September 22, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,925 | September 16, 2027 | September 22, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,025 | September 16, 2027 | September 22, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,625 | September 16, 2027 | September 22, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,925 | September 19, 2027 | September 25, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,925 | September 19, 2027 | September 25, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,025 | September 19, 2027 | September 25, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,445 | September 19, 2027 | September 25, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,925 | September 26, 2027 | October 2, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,925 | September 26, 2027 | October 2, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,025 | September 26, 2027 | October 2, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,445 | September 26, 2027 | October 2, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,775 | September 30, 2027 | October 6, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,775 | September 30, 2027 | October 6, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 2,875 | September 30, 2027 | October 6, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,225 | September 30, 2027 | October 6, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,925 | October 3, 2027 | October 9, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,925 | October 3, 2027 | October 9, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,025 | October 3, 2027 | October 9, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,425 | October 3, 2027 | October 9, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,925 | October 10, 2027 | October 16, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,925 | October 10, 2027 | October 16, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,025 | October 10, 2027 | October 16, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,425 | October 10, 2027 | October 16, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 2,925 | October 24, 2027 | October 30, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 2,925 | October 24, 2027 | October 30, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 3,025 | October 24, 2027 | October 30, 2027 |
| Single | USD 3,425 | October 24, 2027 | October 30, 2027 |
Day by day
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Day 1
Welcome to Edinburgh
Get lost in the narrow lanes of Edinburgh – the Scottish capital with a mystical air that combines ancient heritage with the verve of a modern city. Spend your day at leisure delving into its rich history and embracing the warm culture of the Scots, before joining your travel companions and Travel Director for dinner. Locations: Edinburgh
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Day 2
Discover Enchanting Edinburgh
Join your Local Specialist this morning for an intriguing sightseeing tour of the city. Ascend Castle Rock and visit Edinburgh Castle, which watches over the surrounding city from its elevated vantage point. Stroll through the Old Town before enjoying time at leisure to soak up the city's festive atmosphere. Tickets to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that align with performance dates. Locations: Edinburgh
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Day 3
Venture into the Scottish Highlands
Tread in the footsteps of the world's golfing greats and head to St. Andrews en route to the glorious Scottish Highlands. A scenic drive takes us north and across the Firth of Tay, past the city of Dundee to Pitlochry. After lunch, explore Pitlochry's vibrant high street at your leisure or join an Optional Experience to Blair Castle, the ancestral home of the Clan Murray. Your day in beautiful surrounds comes to an end with a cozy dinner at your hotel located within the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands. Locations: Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Pitlochry, Scottish Highlands
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Day 4
Explore Culloden, Loch Ness and the Isle of Skye
Visit the battlefield of Culloden, the site of the Jacobites’ final defeat in 1746, and explore how this bloody clash brought an end to the Highland way of life. Travel through the Highlands past Loch Ness and Eilean Donan Castle, set at the meeting point of three sea lochs. Cross to the Isle of Skye for a scenic drive and hear how Bonnie Prince Charlie escaped with help from Flora MacDonald. Stop for lunch before returning to the mainland and continuing to your Highland hotel. Locations: Scottish Highlands, Culloden, Isle of Skye, Scottish Highlands
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Day 5
Journey to Thriving Glasgow
Your first stop today is to commemorate World War II history at the Commando Memorial near Fort William, from which you admire spectacular views of Britain's highest peak – Ben Nevis. Journey through the volcanic ruins and precipitous mountains that lie just beyond Glencoe to see the 'Glen of Weeping'. Here you remember the MacDonald clansmen who were massacred in 1692. Join a ranger for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, learn about the protection of this rare ecosystem and the important work reintroducing lost indigenous species to its flora and fauna. Continuing towards the River Clyde, arriving at your final stop for the day – Glasgow. Locations: Scottish Highlands, Glencoe, Glasgow
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Day 6
Walk the Walls of Stirling Castle
Madainn mhath! While your Gaelic may be a little rusty, your orientation tour around this edgy city will be anything but. Begin your day seeing Glasgow's iconic sights. Enjoy views of the Necropolis, the regal George Square and River Clyde, for over 200 years the center of shipbuilding. Continue to Stirling, to see its hilltop fortress, which stands as a symbol of national pride. Stirling Castle was once the seat of Scottish kings and queens, including Mary, Queen of Scots. View the Wallace Monument from the castle walls, paying tribute to the Scottish hero who fought for Scotland's independence. Later, Dive into Culture at a whisky distillery and enjoy a wee dram. Tonight, join a Be My Guest experience. Locations: Glasgow, Stirling, Glasgow
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Day 7
Farewell Glasgow
The rugged beauty and warmth of Scotland’s people forever in your memory, enjoy one last hearty breakfast with your travel companions before wishing them and your Travel Director a fond farewell. Locations: Glasgow