Highlights of Scotland

Glasgow

Welcome to Scotland! Your adventure begins in Glasgow – one of Europe's most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities. Here, you'll find world famous art collections, Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture and some of the best shopping in the UK outside of London. You'll have a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight to meet your trip leader and fellow travellers. If you arrive early, why not take a stroll along the River Clyde. After the meeting, get to know your new travel friends at a nearby restaurant or grab a 'fish supper' in the lively Merchant City.

Fort William

This morning, take a short walk to the train station to catch an early morning train – the world-famous West Highland Line. This captivating railway journey from Glasgow to Fort William takes you through some of Scotland's most breathtaking landscapes. You'll arrive in Fort William in the early afternoon. In the afternoon, weather permitting, you can opt to join your leader on a hike into Glen Nevis, ascending to the summit of Cow Hill (approx. 3 hours, 10 km, 475 m elevation gain). The rest of the day is free.

Meals: Breakfast

Glenfinnan / Isle of Skye

Complete your train journey on the West Highland Line this morning, passing the imposing Ben Nevis and the enchanting Glenfinnan Viaduct (famous for its appearance in the Harry Potter films). Follow the coastline before reaching the charming fishing village of Mallaig. Hop off the train and onto a ferry to the Isle of Skye – the largest and northernmost of the major islands in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Transfer to your accommodation and enjoy free time. Total travel time approximately 2.5 hours.

Meals: Breakfast

Isle of Skye

Join your guide for a short morning hike (3 to 5 km, 1 to 2 hours) with a chance to spot native wildlife including otters and seals. After the hike, take a private bus tour to explore the Trotternish Peninsula, including the Quiraing, the Old Man of Storr, and Kilt Rock overlooking the cascading Mealt Falls. Stop at a local gallery or museum. Then transfer to a local whisky distillery for a tour and tasting session. Free evening.

Meals: Breakfast

Loch Ness / Highlands / Inverness

Bid farewell to the Isle of Skye and board a private bus to travel over the iconic Skye Bridge and back to the mainland. Continue through picturesque landscapes to the charming village of Fort Augustus on the southern edge of Loch Ness. Enjoy a scenic public boat cruise on Loch Ness. After your boat excursion, head north to Inverness – the vibrant capital of the Highlands. Travel time approximately 2.5 hours.

Meals: Breakfast

Inverness

Hop on a local bus to nearby Culloden Battlefield, where Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite rebellion came to an end in 1746. Visit the battlefield, then walk along the River Ness – a trail that weaves over small islands in the river, crosses a suspension bridge, and ends near a local arts centre with views of Inverness Castle. The rest of the day is free to explore.

Meals: Breakfast

Edinburgh

Take a morning train to Edinburgh (approx. 3.5 hours). Check into your accommodation, then take an insightful walking tour of the city (approx. 1.5 hours) with Invisible Cities – a social enterprise that trains locals who have experienced homelessness to become tour guides. Hear your local guide's personal experience of the city. The rest of the day is free to explore Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old and New Towns.

Meals: Breakfast

Edinburgh

With no activities planned for today, your adventure comes to an end after breakfast. If you wish to spend more time in enigmatic Edinburgh, speak to your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast