Journey to verdant landscapes for a dreamy eight-day Scottish highlands tour. Enjoy bustling Edinburgh and the narrow cobblestone streets of the downtown. Partake in classic Scottish cuisine and treat yourself to a glass of traditional Scotch. Venture off to the countryside for an immersive tour of untouched rivers and Victorian architecture. Discover the remote Isle of Skye. Embrace the endless epic ambiance for the ultimate sightseeing opportunities across Scotland.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Edinburgh - Delight in a Panoramic Edinburgh Experience
Touch down at Edinburgh's airport for eight days of immersive exploration and unbeatable adventure. You'll be greeted at the airport by your private transfer service and whisked away to the bustling streets of Edinburgh's downtown. In the afternoon, you'll stroll the famous Royal Mile and sample delicious Scottish cuisine. Perhaps you'll be adventurous enough to sample Scotland's renowned haggis dinner. After a leisurely evening at local bars and cafes, you'll meander your way back to the luxurious Apex Grassmarket Hotel to rest up before an unforgettable week of exploration ensues.
What's Included:
Day 2
Edinburgh - Indulge in the Delights of Edinburgh
Day 3
Grantown-on-Spey - Travel to River Forth and Forth Rail Bridge
Day 4
Grantown-on-Spey - Visit Distilleries and Drumochter Pass
Day 5
Isle of Skye - Enjoy Loche Ness Cruise and Isle of Skye
Day 6
Isle of Skye - Explore Eilean Donan Castle and The Old Man of Storr
Day 7
Oban - Discover Great Glen and Ben Nevis Mountain Peak
Day 8
Glencoe - Explore Castles and Depart for Home
Trip Highlights
- Stroll the famous Royal Mile and sample traditional cuisine, including Scotland's renowned haggis
- Travel back in time and learn more about Scotland's royal families as you visit some of the country's most famous landmarks
- Enjoy a short hike in the early afternoon as you stroll along River Forth's sparkling edge and peer out onto the cascading green hills in the distance
- Visit Eilean Donan Castle, one of the most photographed castles in all of Scotland
- Make your way to the Great Glen, along the route of the Caledonian Canal
- Descend through the glens of the Grampian mountains towards Stirling and its castles
- Indulge in the freshest of seafood before taking part in a traditional ceilidh, a Scottish celebration of music, dancing, and storytelling
Starting Price
$8,700 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
Reviews of this Travel Agency
4.99 stars based on 68 reviews.
My wife and I had a great experience with Zicasso's travel specialist (who coordinated the initial logistics) and especially with our tour guide (who was an 11/10 and exceeded our expectations on our tour). They customized our trip before we arrived and then our guide was responsive to "on-the-fly" changes once we were in-country. I hope I can refer more people to them.
Reviewed By Patrick M.
Zicasso's trip planner did a great job in arranging our accommodations. His recommendations for dining and events were great. We especially loved the drivers he arranged for us to and from the airport. I would definitely use him again!
Reviewed By Michelle V.
Zicasso's trip planner was easy to work with and arranged an itinerary that met our needs. He always answered emails in a timely fashion. We spent a week with our guide. Her wealth of knowledge and wonderful personality blew us away; she was one of the best guides I have ever had and I have traveled extensively.
This was a special birthday trip for our family and it turned out to be our best family vacay ever! Not only was our guide outstanding, but the weather was the best it's been in 60 years. We must be living right!
I would recommend Zicasso's tour company to anyone visiting Scotland. Having a private guide who knows all the nooks and crannies of the Highlands is the way to go. The company, our agent, and our guide are the best!
Reviewed By Elizabeth G.
"From the initial phone call, we were very happy to work with Zicasso’s travel agent. He provided options to meet our interest."
Reviewed By Lynn H.
"Our Zicasso travel agents were superb. They designed a terrific itinerary and were very responsive to questions and suggestions."
Reviewed By John G.
"We chose our Zicasso agent because we felt he truly listened to what we wanted out of our time in Scotland and delivered a truly perfect itinerary!!"
Reviewed By Demi M.