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The Calm and Picturesque Loch Lomond
The Glenfinnan Viaduct (the Harry Potter Bridge)
The Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Glasgow's Historic Skyeline
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This is a suggested itinerary for a private group with a minimum of 12 people traveling together. Some of these experiences are seasonal and may not be available. In those instances, we will source alternatives for your group.

The Scottish Highlands, Islands, standing stones, and glorious cities are yours with this chauffeur-driven, small group tour. Begin in Inverness, gateway to the Highlands. Stories fill the air at castles and Bronze Age ruins. A private cruise on Loch Ness is followed by a ride on the Jacobite Steam Train to the stunning Isle of Arran. Your lodgings are sumptuous, and your whisky tasting is stellar.

Discover authentic Glasgow and Edinburgh. Take afternoon tea in bustling Glasgow—an exciting city with a welcoming attitude. (There’s also a diverse culinary scene.) Edinburgh has held Scotland’s secrets for thousands of years. Explore Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and finish your trip with a farewell dinner and tasting at the exclusive Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

Accommodations

2 Nights

Historic Shoreline Lodging

2 Nights

4-Star COzy Landmark Hotel

2 Nights

Elegant Spa Resort

1 Night

5-Star Elegant City Hotel

2 Nights

Stylish Traditional Garden Hotel

Transportation and Guides

  • Luxury Coach Transportation with Local Driver throughout

Meals Included

  • 9 Full Scottish Breakfasts
  • 8 Local Lunch's
  • 9 Unique Dinners

Included Unique Experiences

  • Local Driver Meet and Greet and Inverness City tour on arrival
  • Costumed Storyteller Tour of Culloden Battlefield
  • Private tour of Cawdor Castle
  • Visit Clava Cairns
  • Private Loch Ness Cruise
  • Soar in a Gondola High Above the Nevis Ranges
  • Iconic Jacobite Steam-train & Glenfinnan Viaduct
  • Visit off the beaten track Isle of Arran
  • Machrie Standing Stones
  • Island Distillery Visit with Lunch and Tasting
  • Visit locally produced Cheese and Aromatic Soap Companies
  • Glasgow Highlights Tour and Charles Rennie Mackintosh Related Visits
  • Experience the One-o-Clock gun at Edinburgh Castle
  • Explore the Royal Mile with a Tasting Tour
  • Sip Champagne as you tour the Royal Yacht Britannia
  • Visit the Palace of Holyrood and Scottish Parliament
  • Exclusive Farewell Dinner at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society with tasting

Your Price Includes:

ACCOMMODATION

  • 2 nights 4 Star Bunchrew House Hotel, Inverness
  • 2 night 4 Star Kings House Hotel, Glencoe
  • 2 nights 4 Star Auchrannie Hotel, Isle of Arran
  • 1 night 5 Star Kimpton Blythswood, Glasgow
  • 2 nights 4 Star Kimpton Charlotte Square, Edinburgh

TRANSPORTATION

  • Luxury Coach Transportation with Local Driver throughout

DINING OPTIONS INCLUDED

  • 9 Full Scottish Breakfasts
  • 8 Local Lunch's
  • 9 Unique Dinners

INCLUDED UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

  • Local Driver Meet and Greet and Inverness City tour on arrival
  • Costumed Storyteller Tour of Culloden Battlefield
  • Private tour of Cawdor Castle
  • Visit Clava Cairns
  • Private Loch Ness Cruise
  • Soar in a gondola high above the Nevis Ranges
  • Iconic Jacobite Steam-train & Glenfinnan Viaduct
  • Visit off the beaten track Isle of Arran
  • Machrie Standing Stone
  • Island Distillery Visit with lunch and tasting
  • Visit locally produced cheese and aromatic soap companies
  • Glasgow Highlights Tour and Charles Rennie Mackintosh Related Visits
  • Experience the one-o-clock gun at Edinburgh Castle
  • Explore the Royal Mile with a Tasting Tour
  • Sip Champagne as you tour the Royal Yacht Britannia
  • Visit the Palace of Holyrood and Scottish Parliament
  • Exclusive Farewell Dinner at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society with tasting

Prices Based On

  • All Taxes & Fees Included
  • Prices are Per Person based on 12 people traveling together
  • Traveling Alone? No Problem. Just Ask Us for a Single Supplement Price.

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Amber W.

Amarillo, Texas

Amber was amazing! She listened and came up with an itinerary that was more than we could have asked for and checked every box! She was available and responsive every step of the way. She happily answered any and all questions and provided great insight and suggestions along the way. Thank you for making this process invaluable.

"70th Birthday Celebration in Scotland"

Douglas B.

Damascus, PA

Our trip to Scotland exceeded all our expectations. We were fortunate to be the only ones in our group so had the ability to add stops and learn a lot more. This was especially due to our amazing guide May Chen who is now a good friend. She really knows her geography, geology, history and how to show someone new around Scotland. She is a great driver as well and she was so responsive to all our needs and wishes.

"Wonderful Paris & London Trip"

Betsy W.

Modern Travel Pros

I wanted to pass along some feedback from my clients who just came back from their Paris and London trip. I do think they had a wonderful time!

"I wanted to say thank you for all of your hard work and help in making this trip amazing for us. It was truly incredible and exceeded our expectations. Gary was spectacular and I’d recommend him a thousand times over. We were very happy with all of your hotel selections. Locations were great for everything. Let your Disney lover clients know they truly don’t need more than a day at Disneyland Paris. I can’t stress enough how perfect the location was for our hotel in London. Public transportation is soooooo easy to navigate from there and you are truly in the center of everything. Our hotel in Paris was great too. The entire city is just absolutely stunning. Paris is a bit more spread out than London so it’s tougher to be in the middle of everything, but that location was great. Super close to the subway and great food options within walking distance. I wouldn’t have changed anything about any of our hotels."

"Great trip to Paris, Italy and Switzerland"

Betsy W.

Modern Travel Pros

My clients had a great trip! Here is their feedback: "Paris was Hannah’s favorite and I thought Switzerland would be mine, but it ended up being Venice. Switzerland was a close second! Overall, it was an amazing trip with wonderful memories to share. Thank you for all your help!"

"We got to see all of Ireland!"

Craig & Mary

10

It was a great Small Guided Vacation and we got to see all of Ireland. North to South and all the little points and villages. The Wild Atlantic, West coast, Cliffs of Moher, Giants causeway....Galway and Dingle Peninsula were my favorite and the Blarney castle. I never knew all that stuff was still going on in Belfast with the walls and the separation. The black cab tour was excellent. Cork, and Kilkenny were all great. I bought the Aran sweater and the wife got hers plus a Claddagh ring with earrings and a necklace. Don't worry for all 14 days I had my fill of Guinness. Lots of pictures too. Thanks for everything!

"I just LOVE LOVE LOVE working with Authentic!"

Izhar N.

CA

My clients returned from their whirlwind Scottish adventure...loved it !!!...they were able to do everything Bob wanted, and, even Shelly enjoyed the distilleries. Her favourite, actually, was hiking on the Isle of Islay...so, guess it was all worth it!! I, personally, want to say that your ground staff were FABULOUS!!!! Things happen...but, it was all sorted, and both I and my clients were extremely appreciative!! Again, I just LOVE LOVE LOVE working with you and Authentic !!!!

"Our Scotland trip was fantastic"

Steve & Jeanine G.

10

Hi Katie, we wanted to let you know that the trip was fantastic. The accommodations were awesome--particularly Witchery and The Old Manse. All excursions and car rental went smoothly. Thanks for all your help.

"We had an AMAZING time in Italy!"

Tamara L.

Agency

Hi Katie, here is a great feedback from my clients who just came back from Italy:

This was an amazing experience and the trip of a lifetime. We will absolutely return to Italy, and look forward to working with you to help us plan another great itinerary! Even though we are still shaking off some serious jet lag from the trip home, we are still basking in the glow of a wonderful trip and enjoying reflecting on the memories. Thank you so much for your help and making this trip a reality for us!

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