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9-Nights Scottish Clans & Castles from $3,345

CIE Tours

OFFER ID 1542496

Revisit the past on this leisurely Scottish tour filled with castle ruins, ancient battlefields, and colorful stories from the country's rich history.

Authentic Local Experiences:

July 24 - August 14 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.
Meet some shaggy, long-horned Highland cows up close on a visit to a working farm.
Discover 800 years of history as you explore Dunvegan Castle - home to Clan MacLeod for 30 generations.

Trip Highlights:

Fyvie Castle
Culloden Battlefield
Dunvegan Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Eilean Donan Castle
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Isle of Skye
Sheepdog Demonstration
Highland Cow Farm Visit
Stirling Castle
Scottish Evening*

Dining Experiences:

9 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:

Sandman Signature Hotel, Glasgow (2)
Balmacara Hotel, near Kyle of Lochalsh (2)
Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport, near Inverness (1)
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa, Aberdeen (2)
DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing, near Edinburgh (2)

9 nights from $3,345 per person

Valid for new bookings deposited April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025 for travel from June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026

*Promotion may not be combinable with any other offers, promotions, or discounts, and is subject to availability. Other restrictions may apply.

Itinerary

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Itinerary Details

CIE Tours: Scottish Clans & Castles

Day 1: Glasgow Panoramic Tour & Welcome Drink
Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:30 PM for a panoramic tour of Glasgow, seeing sights like George Square, Kelvingrove Park, the cathedral and the university, all featured in the popular TV series “Outlander”. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dining at your hotel.

Hotel: Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel
Meals: (D)

Day 2: Stirling Castle & Glengoyne Distillery
Visit Stirling Castle, a magnificent strong-hold that was the childhood home of many Scottish kings and queens, including Mary, Queen of Scots. Next, sample a dram at Glengoyne Distillery and learn about its two centuries of whisky making. Return to Glasgow, where you will be free to explore and dine as you wish.

Hotel: Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel
Meals: (B)

Day 3: Glencoe & Eilean Donan Castle
Journey into the majestic Highlands, along Loch Lomond, across Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe, often considered one of Scotland’s most spectacular places. Stop for photos along the way, then continue on to the romantic Eilean Donan Castle before arriving at your hotel on the shore of Loch Alsh.

Hotel: Balmacara Hotel
Meals: (B, D)

Day 4: Isle of Skye Full Day Tour
Spend a full day exploring the Isle of Skye, a scenic island that was once a refuge for Bonnie Prince Charlie. Travel to Dunvegan Castle, the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland. Admire the Trotternish Peninsula as you travel to Kilt Rock, a 200-foot-high sea cliff with huge, vertical basalt columns. Visit Flora MacDonald’s grave in Kilmuir Graveyard and stop in Portree for free time.

Hotel: Balmacara Hotel
Meals: (B, D)

Day 5: Loch Ness Cruise & Sheepdog Demonstration
Embark on cruise of Loch Ness. The home of the legendary monster boasts splendid mountain scenery and lovely photo opportunities. Next, take in the beauty of your route as you drive along the edge of the Cairngorms National Park on your way to a farm for a demonstration by skilled sheepdogs working with the farmer to herd their flock. Dine at your hotel this evening.

Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport
Meals: (B, D)

Day 6: Culloden Battlefield & Fyvie Castle
Visit the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre to discover how British government forces defeated the army of Bonnie Prince Charlie to end the Jacobite Rising. Proceed to Aberdeenshire to visit Fyvie Castle, Garden and Estate. Discover 800 years of the castle’s history and see the extraordinary collection of art, arms, and armor gathered by a local man who made his fortune in the American steel industry. Dine at your luxurious manor-house hotel in Aberdeen this evening.

Hotel: Ardoe House Hotel and Spa
Meals: (B, D)

Day 7: Highland Cows & Drum Castle
Visit Aberdeenshire Highland Cattle to meet a farmer raising Highland cows. See and photograph these famously gentle, long-haired creatures up close. Next, tour Drum Castle, Garden and Estate and see its imposing medieval tower and impressive Victorian library. Return to your hotel to dine with your group.

Hotel: Ardoe House Hotel and Spa
Meals: (B, D)

Day 8: Dundee and St Andrews
Visit Dundee, once known as the city of “jute, jam, and journalism” for its local industries, and now a cultural hub and the UK’s first UNESCO City of Design. Take free time to explore the transformed waterfront, with its impressive architecture, museums, and an urban beach. Travel on to St Andrews, known as the home of golf and rich in medieval heritage. Take a panoramic drive and explore the city independently before departing for your hotel near Edinburgh. Your evening is free to dine independently.

Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing
Meals: (B)

Day 9: Panoramic Tour, Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Castle & Scottish Evening*
Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing

Day 10: Tour Ends in Edinburgh
Your tour ends after breakfast.B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner >

Meals: (B)

Meal Abbreviations: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner

Featured Destinations

Aberdeen

Edinburgh

Dominated by the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, this picturesque city offers shopping on Princes Street, the grandeur of the Royal Mile, St. Giles Cathedral and historic Palace of Holyrood House, where Queen Mary lived and many Scottish kings were wed. Or venture across the moors to marvel at the scenic Highlands.

Excursions

Edinburgh: Royal Edinburgh - 8 hours

With Scotland's most famous castle dominating the city, Edinburgh provides a fantastic introduction to this magical country. This morning you will receive a warm welcome by your local guide as you disembark your cruise for your full day sightseeing tour (8 hours) by private vehicle.

You will first head up to Edinburgh Castle, where you will see the 'Honours of Scotland', or the Scottish Crown Jewels, and have the opportunity to admire striking views across the city. Drive along the Royal Mile to the imposing Holyrood Palace*, the Queen's Official Residence in Scotland.

Continue the Royal theme this afternoon, with a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia. Built in Scotland, and now permanently moored here, this famous ship hosted many official voyages during her working life. Your guide will bring the Royal Yacht Britannia’s intriguing history to life prior to the short transfer back to your cruise ship.

*You will tour the staterooms of the palace if no member of the Royal Family is staying here at the time.

Highlights:

Privately guided tour of Edinburgh Castle
Visit Holyrood Palace (Subject to Royal Visit)
Discover the history of the Royal Yacht Britannia

Tour Duration: 8 Hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

Private transport by BMW 7 Series or similar for 1 or 2 passengers or Viano (6 passenger seats) or similar for 3, 4, or 5 passengers or Sprinter for 6 passengers.
Expert local guide for stated sightseeing 8 hours in Edinburgh
Entrance fees to all sights and museums
All taxes

Exclusions:

All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
Gratuities
Supplement for public holidays
Anything not specifically mentioned in the “Inclusions” list above.

Edinburgh: Introducing Edinburgh - 4 hours

Inverness

Inverness is an excellent tourism destination. With its suspension bridges across the River Ness and old stone buildings, it is a pretty place well-known for its floral displays. Walk along the river banks and to the Ness Islands for an escape from the hustle and bustle of the shops. Cross the river on little bridges and visit Bught Park. The Floral Hall has a sub-tropical horticultural extravaganza with a small waterfall, fish and all sorts of plants and trees. Walk up the river in the other direction and see Ben Wyvis on the skyline. Inverness has an excellent museum and art gallery. Local history talks take place here. Eden Court Theater, situated near the cathedral, has events listings and incorporates part of the old Bishop's Palace and is said to be haunted by the 'Green Lady' ghost of a wife of one of the bishops who hanged herself there. Also check out art.tm which is an art gallery and studio. The Spectrum Centre has a cafe and is the meeting place for local clubs and education classes. Look out for Scottish Showtime music and dance performances during the summer.

Excursions

Inverness: The Scottish Highlands - 8 hours

Balmacara Estate

Glasgow

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

05/29/2025 - 06/07/2025

from $3,745 per person

06/12/2025 - 06/21/2025

from $4,645 per person

06/26/2025 - 07/05/2025

from $4,145 per person

07/10/2025 - 07/19/2025

from $4,795 per person

07/31/2025 - 08/09/2025

from $4,395 per person

08/07/2025 - 08/16/2025

from $4,395 per person

08/14/2025 - 08/23/2025

from $4,395 per person

08/28/2025 - 09/06/2025

from $4,145 per person

09/04/2025 - 09/13/2025

from $4,145 per person

09/11/2025 - 09/20/2025

from $4,145 per person

09/18/2025 - 09/27/2025

from $4,145 per person

09/25/2025 - 10/04/2025

from $4,145 per person

10/02/2025 - 10/11/2025

from $3,395 per person

10/16/2025 - 10/25/2025

from $3,945 per person

10/23/2025 - 11/01/2025

from $3,345 per person

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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Length

9 Nights

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Vacation Rating

Deluxe

Remarks

Prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy, subject to availability and change without notice. Taxes additional. Single supplement available. Surcharges may apply. Internal and international airfare not included. All pricing and accommodations are subject to availability. Full terms and conditions apply. Rates may vary by date of travel; please inquire for the best prices for your preferred travel dates. Itinerary and map subject to change. Prices subject to availability and changes without notice. Some restrictions may apply.

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