SMALL GUIDED VACATIONS: Travel with luxurious comfort and ease

Spend the first two nights in extraordinary Edinburgh, the 1,000-year-old capital of Scotland.  Visit ancient Edinburgh Castle, perched on a dormant volcano, and walk the city’s medieval lanes and Victorian streets.  Head to Aberdeen, famous for its surf, sparkling granite, and the local language, Doric.  Next, you’ll fall under the spell of Inverness, the Highland capital of Scotland, both cosmopolitan and charming.

The enchanting Isle of Skye has bewitching natural beauty, crafts, and friendly locals—bring your sense of adventure. Heading south to Ft. William, you’ll glory in historic castles and distilleries. Your last two nights are in Glasgow, a vibrant city with pizzazz. There’s a diverse cultural scene, free museums, and some of the UK’s best music. Feel the joy!

PLAN AND BOOK

Included Unique Activities

  • Meet & Greet on Arrival
  • Secrets of the Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle Tour
  • Culloden Battlefield Entrance
  • Loch Ness Cruise
  • Ben Nevis Distillery Tour
  • Mountain Gondola Nevis Range
  • Mackintosh at the Willow Afternoon Tea
Meet & Greet Private Airport Transfer - Edinburgh

Meet & Greet Private Airport Transfer - Edinburgh

Culloden Battlefield Visitor Center Admission

Culloden Battlefield Visitor Center Admission

Circular Loch Ness Cruise

Circular Loch Ness Cruise

Ben Nevis Distillery Failte Tour

Ben Nevis Distillery Failte Tour

Mackintosh at the Willow - Afternoon Tea

Mackintosh at the Willow - Afternoon Tea

Secrets of the Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle

Secrets of the Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle

Accommodations

2 Nights

Exclusive Peaceful Hotel

2 Nights

Charming Country Hotel

2 Nights

4-Star Landmark Luxury

2 Nights

Elegant Highland Lodging

2 Nights

Quiet Highland Luxury 4-Star Retreat

2 Nights

Modern, Centrally Located 4-Star Hotel

Transportation and Guides

  • Meet & Greet with Private Transfer on Arrival
  • Automatic Rental Car

Meals Included

  • 12 Full Scottish Breakfasts 

Points of Interest

  • Explore the Distinctive Silver-Grey Architecture of Aberdeen
  • Discover the Natural Beauty of Cairngorms National Park
  • Visit Balmoral Castle - the Queen's Official Scottish Residence
  • Stay in Inverness - The Capital of the Highlands
  • Travel the Length of Mysterious Loch Ness
  • Spend Two Nights on the Breathtaking Isle of Skye, known as 'Cloud Island'
  • Choose from more than 10 Famous Scottish Castles to Explore!
  • Enjoy a Gentle Hike to Picturesque Steall Waterfall
  • Get Lost in Stunning Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park
  • Enjoy Fantastic Shopping, Music & Nightlife in Glasgow

Camera Obscura, Edinburgh, Central Scotland

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, Central Scotland

Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh, Central Scotland

Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh, Central Scotland

The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Central Scotland

Edinburgh Castle, Central Scotland

Old Town Edinburgh, Central Scotland

Glamis Castle, Dundee, Central Scotland

UNESCO World Heritage sites

Old Town Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh

Forth Bridge, Queensferry

Forth Bridge, Queensferry

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2026 LOW SEASON

Available Dates

Oct, Nov, Dec

From $4,399 per person

2026 MID SEASON

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Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

From $5,419 per person

2027 LOW SEASON

Available Dates

Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec

From $4,839 per person

2027 MID SEASON

Available Dates

Apr, May, Oct

From $5,574 per person

2027 HIGH SEASON

Available Dates

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

From $6,481 per person

Your Price Includes

ACCOMMODATION

  • 12 nights Accommodation
  • Spend Two Nights in Captivating Edinburgh

TRANSPORTATION

  • Meet & Greet with Private Transfer on Arrival
  • Automatic Rental Car

DINING OPTIONS INCLUDED

  • 12 Full Scottish Breakfasts 

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

  • Meet & Greet on Arrival
  • Secrets of the Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle Tour
  • Culloden Battlefield Entrance
  • Loch Ness Cruise
  • Ben Nevis Distillery Tour
  • Mountain Gondola Nevis Range
  • Mackintosh at the Willow Afternoon Tea

Prices Based On

  • Prices are per person based on 2 people traveling together and sharing 1 room.
  • All Taxes & Fees Included
  • Custom Priced Quote (Want to Add/Subtract Days? Let Us Know!)
  • Self-guided vacation package. Choose any date to begin your travels.
  • Traveling alone? No problem. Just ask us for a single supplement price.

"Family vacation"

Randi Whitaker

TN

I don’t think I could sing their praises enough. I wanted to explore Scotland but had no idea how to begin planning. I didn’t have to do anything. It was all taken care of. I just had to show up, I had no stress the whole trip.

This was the first of many trips to come. I’ll definitely be a return customer.

"Family Vacation"

Amber W

Texas

Amber M knocked it out of the park AGAIN! As always, she provided great insight and excellent service throughout the process. Clients had a wonderful time and loved the quality of the tours and professionalism and knowledge of the drivers and guides!

"Multiple itineraries all over the world!"

Megan Paylor

Nashville, TN

As a travel advisor, I get requests for trips all over the world. So far Authentic Vacations has helped me plan trips for clients throughout Europe, Iceland, and Australia. And my clients always come back happy and eager to plan another! I have worked with everyone, but most extensively with Ellie and Michelle, and I can’t say enough good things about them. They are thorough, kind, knowledgeable, and always willing to help get the job done! Highly recommend the entire crew at Authentic, and will keep coming back!

"So glad we booked our UK vacation with Authentic"

Lori N.

Illinois

This review is long overdue. We booked a 2 week vacation in the UK through Authentic Vacations and are so glad that we did!! Amber was our advisor, and she took my wish list and crafted a great trip that provided exactly what we were looking for. It was so nice to have it all pre-arranged for us so that we could just go and not have to worry about anything. The hotels were great choices and the tour companies that Amber booked were really good ones. Communication was clear and easy, and the company kept all of its commitments. Thank you, Authentic Vacations! Nice job!

"A Complicated Itinerary Made Easy"

Susan G.

Scottdale

Lauren did an excellent job with my clients! She was so helpful in a very unique and complicated trip for a solo traveler. We combined it with some Air BnB that my client did and lauren was so great! Thank you again for being amazing to work with!

"Pleasure, Memory Tour in Ireland"

Howard R.

VA

YES! Joleen put together a wonderful itinerary for my return trip to Ashford and Dromoland Castles in Ireland. The drivers and transfers were very pleasant and always on time with very comfortable luxury transports. The castle hotels were exactly what I expected but I think Joleen must have said things in the booking process because it seemed as though they may have stepped their normal attention to details up a bit. The upgrade at Dromoland was unexpected but much appreciated! Truly felt like a prince at both locations and all things went as planned without any problems. Thank you, your staff and especially Joleen for all that was done to make this a trip to remember!

"My clients were SO happy with their Italy trip"

Nicole K.

Missouri

I worked with Ellie at Authentic Vacations to plan a client's trip to Italy. Not only were the clients SO happy with the itinerary that Ellie crafted, but as the travel advisor, working with Authentic made the whole process seamless and stress-free!

My clients toured around Florence, Rome, and Tuscany. They were sending me pictures throughout their trip, letting me know that I "nailed" the itinerary. Authentic Vacations and its staff really understand the destinations and what travelers are truly looking for.

On the travel advisor side, it was an absolute joy from start to finish working with Ellie. She was always quick to respond and available to help in any way. I truly can't wait to work together in the future!

"Fantastic Vacation in Scotland"

Alison E.

Louisville

My clients just returned from Scotland and Ireland and had a fantastic vacation. I appreciate the fast responses and knowledge in creating custom itineraries and have confidence that everything will be perfect for my clients. I love working with Authentic Vacations!

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