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See the best of Scotland with this classic vacation that takes you to the country’s most beloved places, all while staying in 5-star lodgings. Begin your travels in ancient Edinburgh—Scotland’s history was written here.Visit its medieval heart, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, and Georgian shops. Inverness is the gateway to the Highlands—be amazed by the wild mountain landscape of Cairngorms National Park.Cruise the waters of Loch Ness and explore Ft. William and the Trossachs.Then you’re in Stirling, a small city that is the center of Scotland’s battles for freedom. This entire area is steeped in 10,000 years of history and heritage, including ancient burial grounds, castles, single malt whisky distilleries, and traditional kilt makers. Relax, and feel the wonder of classic Scotland.
Included Unique Activities
- Secrets of the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle Tour
- Entrance to the Culloden Battlefield
- Loch Ness Cruise
- Entrance to Stirling Castle

Culloden Battlefield Visitor Center Admission

Circular Loch Ness Cruise

Stirling Castle Admission

Meet & Greet Private Airport Transfer - Edinburgh

Secrets of the Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle
Accommodations
2 Nights
Exclusive Peaceful Hotel
2 Nights
Luxury Riverside Hotel2 Nights
Country Castle Hotel
2 Nights
Exceptional Castle HotelTransportation and Guides
- Meet & Greet with Private Transfer on Arrival
- Rental Car with Automatic Transmission
Meals Included
- 8 Full Scottish Breakfasts
Points of Interest
- Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile & Holyrood Palace
- White Walls of Blair Castle & Blair Atholl Distillery
- Stunning Cairngorms National Park
- Mysterious Loch Ness
- Culloden & Bannockburn Battlefields
- Historic Glencoe & Glenfinnan
- Steall Waterfall & Towering Ben Nevis
- Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park
- Stirling Castle & The Wallace Monument

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, Central Scotland

Old Town Edinburgh, Central Scotland

Camera Obscura, Edinburgh, Central Scotland

Edinburgh Castle, Central Scotland

Forth Bridge, Queensferry, Central Scotland

Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh, Central Scotland

Edinburgh, Central Scotland

Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh, Central Scotland
UNESCO World Heritage sites

Old Town Edinburgh

Forth Bridge, Queensferry
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2026 LOW SEASON
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May, Nov, Dec
From $5,576 per person
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Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
From $6,546 per person
2027 LOW SEASON
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Jan, Feb, Mar
From $5,815 per person
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Apr, May, Nov, Dec
From $6,134 per person
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Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
From $7,201 per person
Your Price Includes
ACCOMMODATION
- 8 nights Luxury Accommodations
TRANSPORTATION
- Meet & Greet with Private Transfer on Arrival
- Automatic Rental Car
DINING OPTIONS INCLUDED
- 8 Full Scottish Breakfasts
INCLUDED UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
- Secrets of the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle Tour
- Entrance to the Culloden Battlefield
- Loch Ness Cruise
- Entrance to Stirling Castle
POINTS OF INTEREST
- Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile & Holyrood Palace
- White Walls of Blair Castle & Blair Atholl Distillery
- Stunning Cairngorms National Park
- Mysterious Loch Ness
- Culloden & Bannockburn Battlefields
- Historic Glencoe & Glenfinnan
- Steall Waterfall & Towering Ben Nevis
- Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park
- Stirling Castle & The Wallace Monument
Prices Based On
- All Taxes & Fees Included
- Prices are Per Person based on 2 people traveling together and sharing a room.
- Traveling Alone? No Problem. Just Ask Us for a Single Supplement Price.
"Family vacation"
Apr 29, 2026TN
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"
Apr 29, 2026Texas
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!"
Apr 20, 2026Nashville, 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"
Jan 1, 2026Illinois
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"
Nov 24, 2025Scottdale
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"
Nov 15, 2025VA
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"
Nov 10, 2025Missouri
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"
Nov 3, 2025Louisville
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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