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Travel to the heart of a Highlands village, then west to a Highlands city of castles and distilleries, and onward to the vibrant city of Glasgow.  Pick up your car in Glasgow and take the scenic drive to Pitlochry. This Victorian town is an idyllic setting, surrounded by dramatic mountains, and has flower-lined streets. Visit 13th century Blair Castle, a favorite of Queen Victoria’s.

Fort William is the outdoor gem in the crown of the Western Highlands—explore gorgeous beaches, iconic film locations, and take a Loch Ness cruise.  Heading south, Glasgow pulses with exuberant energy. Dip into history, discover Stirling Castle, and enter the world of Scotland’s Renaissance royalty. The magnificent Highlands welcome you!

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Included Unique Activities

  • Entrance to Stirling Castle
  • Blair Athol Distillery Tour
  • Entrance to Blair Castle
  • Loch Ness Cruise
Circular Loch Ness Cruise

Circular Loch Ness Cruise

Blair Castle & Garden Admission

Blair Castle & Garden Admission

Blair Athol Signature Tour

Blair Athol Signature Tour

Stirling Castle Admission

Stirling Castle Admission

Accommodations

2 Nights

Luxury Countryside Hotel

2 Nights

Quiet Highland Luxury 4-Star Retreat

1 Night

Stylish Modern Hotel

Transportation and Guides

  • Automatic Rental Car

Meals Included

  • 5 Full Scottish Breakfasts 

Points of Interest

  • Explore the Stunning White Walls of Blair Atholl Castle
  • Discover the Natural Beauty of Cairngorms National Park
  • Balmoral Castle - the Queen's Official Scottish Residence
  • Hike Glen Nevis Gorge to Breathtaking Speall Waterfall
  • Marvel at the History & Scenery of Glenfinnan & Glencoe
  • Get Lost in Stunning Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park
  • Spend a night in the Vibrant City of Glasgow

Scone Palace, Perth, Central Scotland

Cairngorms National Park, Central Scotland

Pitlochry, Central Scotland

Balmoral Castle, Cairngorms, Central Scotland

Ben Nevis, Highlands

Glencoe, Highlands

Steall Waterfall, Glen Nevis, Highlands

Glenfinnan, Highlands

You Can Add Or Subtract Days To/from This Vacation Package - Contact Us For A Custom Quote!

     
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2026 LOW SEASON

Available Dates

Nov, Dec

From $3,005 per person

2026 MID SEASON

Available Dates

Oct

From $3,394 per person

2026 HIGH SEASON

Available Dates

Sep

From $3,841 per person

2027 LOW SEASON

Available Dates

Jan, Feb, Mar

From $3,199 per person

2027 MID SEASON

Available Dates

Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec

From $3,306 per person

2027 HIGH SEASON

Available Dates

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

From $4,225 per person

Your Price Includes

ACCOMMODATION

  • 5 nights Authentic Accommodations

TRANSPORTATION

  • Automatic Rental Car

DINING OPTIONS INCLUDED

  • 5 Full Scottish Breakfasts 

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

  • Entrance to Stirling Castle
  • Blair Athol Distillery Tour
  • Entrance to Blair Castle
  • Loch Ness Cruise

POINTS OF INTEREST

  • Explore the Stunning White Walls of Blair Atholl Castle
  • Discover the Natural Beauty of Cairngorms National Park
  • Balmoral Castle - the Queen's Official Scottish Residence
  • Hike Glen Nevis Gorge to Breathtaking Speall Waterfall
  • Marvel at the History & Scenery of Glenfinnan & Glencoe
  • Get Lost in Stunning Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park
  • Spend a night in the Vibrant City of Glasgow

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.

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Jen set up everything and the trip was amazing. The hotels and places we visited were all awesome. Jen did a great job of selecting and creating our daily venues.

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Chum Creek, Vic. Australia

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NY

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AZ

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Texas

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KY

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"Revisit to hike the 5 villages"

Brent Shick

Cinque Terre, Italy

What a wonderful visit we had in Cinque Terre. The driver was waiting for us at Florence airport and got us to Cinque Terre quickly and safely. Driver was very nice and spoke English well. He had cold water bottles for us to drink and the Mercedes van was very comfortable transportation.


The Hotel was very nice and the people there took very good care of us. We brought more than one suitcase each, because we had 19 days of travel planned, and found that to be a mistake. We would do that differently if we do it again, we would store most of it and take only one to the hotel or ship the rest ahead to the cruise line. The villages have a lot of steps, but the hotel manager had help for us so we didn't have to do much. Very good to us.


The all-day hiking with Andrea was absolutely fantastic. He was very accommodating and a wonderful guide and a wonderful person. He talked us through what we wanted to hike and when we want to use a shuttle or the train so that we could do all 5 villages. He recommended a couple of places for lunch and the restaurant we ate at was fantastic.


The food, especially the seafood, was so delicious and fresh, we really enjoyed everything we ate. The anchovies were so fresh and tasty we had the sampler twice, which is 3 or 4 pieces of anchovies, cooked 4 or 5 different ways. I also got a focaccia sandwich with mozzarella and anchovies and sundried tomatoes. I couldn't believe how good that was to eat.


The driver was picked us up after check-out and drove us to the port in Ravenna. This was a 4 hour trip and he got us there on time and safe. Driver was very nice and spoke English well for us. He also had cold water bottles for us to drink and the Mercedes van was very comfortable transportation.


So except for the fact that we probably over did it, hiking 8 or 9 miles up and down hills, it was exceptional.


Thank you for calling me a few days before and talking me through all the things we needed to know and helping with the train tickets. ItalyBeyond also was very responsive, any time I asked them questions.


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Jan Pepe

GA

Ellie did a fabulous job helping me put together the perfect trip for my clients. She paid such great attention to the details I sent her, and my clients said the trip was AMAZING! Thank you Ellie!!!

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