Tour
Country Roads of Scotland - Classic Group
Set foot on the stomping grounds of the Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, see the grand Georgian architecture of Glasgow and sail across the sea to the Isle of Skye—the most beautiful island of the Inn...
Set foot on the stomping grounds of the Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, see the grand Georgian architecture of Glasgow and sail across the sea to the Isle of Skye—the most beautiful island of the Inner Hebrides. Enjoy a quieter pace of life on the tranquil Orkney islands as you explore the 1000-year-old Norse Town of Kirkwall and the mysterious Ring of Brodgar. In Wick, whet your whistle with a wee dram of whisky at the Old Pulteney Distillery or visit the fascinating Heritage Museum on this Insight Choice. After exploring the charming cobbled streets of St. Andrews, enjoy cream tea at Atholl Palace.
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Dining Summary
- 6 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Afternoon Tea (AT)
Authentic Dining
- Edinburgh: Enjoy a relaxing dinner at a local restaurant and get to know your fellow travelers.
- Pitlochry: Atholl Palace, built as a Victorian Baronial retreat over 130 years ago, hosts your afternoon tea. You’ll be welcomed into the banqueting room to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea accompanied by sandwiches, scones, Scottish shortbread and traditional Scottish tablet.
- Glencoe: Your adventure culminates with a wonderful evening enjoying the best Highland hospitality and market-fresh ingredients.
Top Rated Highlights
- Edinburgh: A hush descends, and eyes turn to the castle. The skirl of the pipes rises and drums crack the night air as a tide of tunics and tartan flood from the drawbridge. For a limited time in August, witness the incredible spectacle of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
- Edinburgh: Explore Edinburgh Castle with your Local Expert to see the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Mons Meg up close.
- Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Expert as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
- St. Andrews: Spend time in St Andrews, a coastal university town shaped by old quadrangles, sea air and open links. Walk to the stretch of West Sands Beach where Chariots of Fire filmed its iconic scene, then look across the Old Course, regarded as the birthplace of modern golf.
- Inverness: With your Travel Director, see the River Ness, Inverness Castle and beautiful scenery as you explore the history of this Highland city.
- Inverness: At the Culloden Visitor Center, you’ll discover why the Battle of Culloden lasted only an hour yet changed the Highland way of life forever.
- Loch Ness: Travel along the shores of Loch Ness, taking in wide views and hearing stories of the legendary creature said to lurk beneath its dark water.
- Orkney Islands: Visit the Italian Chapel, Kirkwall, the prehistoric homes of Skara Brae and the stone circle of Brodgar on a full day across the islands.
- Isle of Skye: Take in Scotland’s wild beauty, from the jagged Cuillin Hills to the harbor village of Broadford.
- Eilean Donan: Stop for a photo of this gorgeous castle built on an island in the Loch.
- Fort William: Stop at the World War II Commando Memorial near Fort William, where bronze figures stand against a sweep of Highland landscape. From this quiet hillside, you get one of the clearest views of Ben Nevis, its ridges rising sharply above the glen.
- Glencoe: Join your Travel Director for a gentle introduction to Glencoe, a Highland village set on the edge of Loch Leven. As you walk, mountain ridges rise on all sides and the stories of the glen help you understand the landscape that shaped them.
- Loch Lomond: Spend time along the shores of Loch Lomond, where wooded islands, mirrored water and soft Highland light earn it the title ‘Queen of Scottish Lochs’. Wander the lakeside paths, take in the mountain views or simply pause to enjoy the stillness that settles over this iconic landscape.
- Glasgow: Led by your Travel Director, take an easy orientation through Glasgow, where broad streets and bold Victorian architecture set the tone. Pause in George Square to take in its statues and grand civic buildings before continuing to St Mungo’s Cathedral, its dark stone and soaring interior hinting at the city’s medieval roots.
Insight Choice
- Wick: Visit the highly rated Wick Heritage Museum to gain a full picture of this once thriving fishing community and how your visit helps keep the story of this town alive. The Wick Society is committed to preserving and promoting Wick's proud heritage for the inspiration of future generations. They collect, collate and display the many artifacts that tell the history of Wick and their community ethos is one of welcome and sharing. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities.
- Wick: Share a wee dram with a master distiller during a whisky tasting.
Make Travel Matter
- Glencoe: Join a ranger in the spectacular Valley of Glencoe, learn about the protection of this rare ecosystem and the important work reintroducing lost indigenous species to its flora and fauna. The Natural Reserve carries out important scientific research and conversation initiatives to protect the fragile biodiversity including rare alpine flowers, mosses, mountain hares, red deer and birdlife such as golden eagles. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
Choice Highlights
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Wick: Visit the highly rated Wick Heritage Museum to gain a full picture of this once thriving fishing community and how your visit helps keep the story of this town alive. The Wick Society is committed to preserving and promoting Wick's proud heritage for the inspiration of future generations. They collect, collate and display the many artifacts that tell the history of Wick and their community ethos is one of welcome and sharing. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities.
- Wick: Share a wee dram with a master distiller during a whisky tasting.
- Tour
- Scotland
- Insight Vacations
- Country Roads
Details
- Tour Operator
- Insight Vacations
- Start City
- Edinburgh
- End City
- Glasgow
- Duration (Days)
- 9
- Activity Level
- Country Roads
Highlights
- Country Roads
- Country Roads
Pricing & departures
| Option | From | Departs | Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | USD 4,250 | April 17, 2027 | April 25, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,250 | April 17, 2027 | April 25, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,370 | April 17, 2027 | April 25, 2027 |
| Single | USD 5,390 | April 17, 2027 | April 25, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,295 | April 24, 2027 | May 2, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,295 | April 24, 2027 | May 2, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,415 | April 24, 2027 | May 2, 2027 |
| Single | USD 5,465 | April 24, 2027 | May 2, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,650 | May 1, 2027 | May 9, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,650 | May 1, 2027 | May 9, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,775 | May 1, 2027 | May 9, 2027 |
| Single | USD 5,895 | May 1, 2027 | May 9, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,650 | May 8, 2027 | May 16, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,650 | May 8, 2027 | May 16, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,775 | May 8, 2027 | May 16, 2027 |
| Single | USD 5,895 | May 8, 2027 | May 16, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,650 | May 15, 2027 | May 23, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,650 | May 15, 2027 | May 23, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,775 | May 15, 2027 | May 23, 2027 |
| Single | USD 5,895 | May 15, 2027 | May 23, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,650 | May 22, 2027 | May 30, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,650 | May 22, 2027 | May 30, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,775 | May 22, 2027 | May 30, 2027 |
| Single | USD 5,895 | May 22, 2027 | May 30, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,650 | May 29, 2027 | June 6, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,650 | May 29, 2027 | June 6, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,775 | May 29, 2027 | June 6, 2027 |
| Single | USD 5,925 | May 29, 2027 | June 6, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,650 | June 7, 2027 | June 15, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,650 | June 7, 2027 | June 15, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,775 | June 7, 2027 | June 15, 2027 |
| Single | USD 5,825 | June 7, 2027 | June 15, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,450 | June 12, 2027 | June 20, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,450 | June 12, 2027 | June 20, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,570 | June 12, 2027 | June 20, 2027 |
| Single | USD 5,720 | June 12, 2027 | June 20, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,450 | June 21, 2027 | June 29, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,450 | June 21, 2027 | June 29, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,570 | June 21, 2027 | June 29, 2027 |
| Single | USD 5,640 | June 21, 2027 | June 29, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,575 | June 26, 2027 | July 4, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,575 | June 26, 2027 | July 4, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,695 | June 26, 2027 | July 4, 2027 |
| Single | USD 5,875 | June 26, 2027 | July 4, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,575 | July 5, 2027 | July 13, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,575 | July 5, 2027 | July 13, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,695 | July 5, 2027 | July 13, 2027 |
| Single | USD 5,785 | July 5, 2027 | July 13, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,575 | July 10, 2027 | July 18, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,575 | July 10, 2027 | July 18, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,695 | July 10, 2027 | July 18, 2027 |
| Single | USD 5,875 | July 10, 2027 | July 18, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,675 | July 19, 2027 | July 27, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,675 | July 19, 2027 | July 27, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,795 | July 19, 2027 | July 27, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,025 | July 19, 2027 | July 27, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,675 | July 24, 2027 | August 1, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,675 | July 24, 2027 | August 1, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,795 | July 24, 2027 | August 1, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,085 | July 24, 2027 | August 1, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,525 | July 26, 2027 | August 3, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,525 | July 26, 2027 | August 3, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,645 | July 26, 2027 | August 3, 2027 |
| Single | USD 5,715 | July 26, 2027 | August 3, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,995 | July 31, 2027 | August 8, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,995 | July 31, 2027 | August 8, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 5,115 | July 31, 2027 | August 8, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,415 | July 31, 2027 | August 8, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,995 | August 7, 2027 | August 15, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,995 | August 7, 2027 | August 15, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 5,115 | August 7, 2027 | August 15, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,415 | August 7, 2027 | August 15, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,995 | August 9, 2027 | August 17, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,995 | August 9, 2027 | August 17, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 5,115 | August 9, 2027 | August 17, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,285 | August 9, 2027 | August 17, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,995 | August 16, 2027 | August 24, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,995 | August 16, 2027 | August 24, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 5,115 | August 16, 2027 | August 24, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,285 | August 16, 2027 | August 24, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,995 | August 21, 2027 | August 29, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,995 | August 21, 2027 | August 29, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 5,115 | August 21, 2027 | August 29, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,415 | August 21, 2027 | August 29, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,650 | September 4, 2027 | September 12, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,650 | September 4, 2027 | September 12, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,775 | September 4, 2027 | September 12, 2027 |
| Single | USD 5,925 | September 4, 2027 | September 12, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,650 | September 13, 2027 | September 21, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,650 | September 13, 2027 | September 21, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,775 | September 13, 2027 | September 21, 2027 |
| Single | USD 5,850 | September 13, 2027 | September 21, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,650 | September 18, 2027 | September 26, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,650 | September 18, 2027 | September 26, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,775 | September 18, 2027 | September 26, 2027 |
| Single | USD 5,925 | September 18, 2027 | September 26, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 4,650 | September 27, 2027 | October 5, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,650 | September 27, 2027 | October 5, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,775 | September 27, 2027 | October 5, 2027 |
| Single | USD 5,825 | September 27, 2027 | October 5, 2027 |
Day by day
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Day 1
Welcome to Edinburgh
Join your Travel Director for dinner at a local restaurant. On select departures, during your time in Edinburgh you will also attend The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo — a colorful mix of pipes and drums, dance and display, set against the floodlit backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Locations: Edinburgh
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Day 2
Edinburgh, The Capital of Culture
Join a Local Expert to see the highlights of the city. In the Old Town, see the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of the King. Drive along Princes Street to the ornate Scott Monument, then see the 18th-century New Town with its neoclassical Georgian facades. Venture up the Royal Mile to visit Edinburgh Castle, home of Mons Meg and Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The rest of the day is at leisure; why not visit the art treasures in the National Gallery? Later, you could choose an Optional Experience at a Scottish cultural dinner with haggis, music and ceilidh dancing. Locations: Edinburgh
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Day 3
To St. Andrews and the Highland Capital of Inverness
Cross the Firth of Forth into Fife and journey to St. Andrews, passing the Old Course, home of golf since its creation in the 15th century. Enjoy free time to explore. Perhaps stroll to West Sands Beach where the famous 'Chariots of Fire' scene was filmed? Alternatively, wander to St. Andrews University where the current Prince and Princess of Wales first met. Stop at Atholl Palace and Gardens for a delicious cream tea. Originally opened in Victorian times, the hotel retains many traditional features. Continue via Blair Atholl and pass the Grampian Mountains on the way to the sparkling Spey Valley. Locations: Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Inverness
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Day 4
Culloden, Loch Ness and onto Thurso
Keep your eyes peeled for the Loch Ness monster this morning during a scenic drive along the legendary lake. See Culloden Battlefield, where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite army was crushed in 1746. Visit the Culloden Visitor Center. Next, with Insight Choice discover the fishing port of Wick. Choose to visit the Old Pulteney Distillery to taste a wee dram of its award-winning whiskies. Alternatively, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with a visit to the Wick Heritage Museum and hear about the past of this once thriving fishing community. Locations: Inverness, Culloden, Loch Ness, Wick, Thurso
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Day 5
A Day in the Orkney Islands
Start the day by boarding the ferry to the beautiful Orkney Islands where the countryside is breathtakingly majestic and the tranquility supports a quieter pace of life. Here the hardy locals say they live ‘below the wind and above the water’. Your Travel Director accompanies you as you visit the small chapel built by Italian prisoners during World War II, the old Norse town of Kirkwall, 5,000-year-old village of Skara Brae and the mysterious Ring of Brodgar. Locations: Thurso, Orkney Islands, Thurso
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Day 6
Over the Sea to Skye
Travel through stunning, pristine landscapes along the northern coast with its white sandy beaches, and further inland to misty valleys and glens, lochs and rushing waters. Then it’s ‘Over the Sea to Skye,’ the largest and most beautiful island of the Inner Hebrides. On the way to Broadford, hear romantic tales of how young Flora MacDonald helped rescue Bonnie Prince Charlie and see the dramatic Cuillin Hills. Locations: Thurso, Skye
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Day 7
Through the Scottish Highlands to Glencoe
This morning explore this wild and beautiful island on your own, before crossing to the Kyle of Lochalsh. Stop for a photo at remote Eilean Donan Castle, which under a clear sky offers a perfect reflection in its loch. Move on to the WWII Commando Memorial where there is a fine view of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. Enjoy spectacular scenery en route to the Valley of Glencoe. Join a ranger for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, learn about the protection of this rare ecosystem and the important work reintroducing lost indigenous species to its flora and fauna. In the evening, enjoy market-fresh Scottish ingredients and wine, as you get together with your newfound friends for a sumptuous dinner. Don't be surprised if, by the end of the evening, you're 'Toasting to the Lassies' or singing 'Auld Lang Syne'. Locations: Skye, Eilean Donan Castle, Glencoe
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Day 8
Along the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond to Glasgow
Spend time around peaceful Loch Lomond, ‘Queen of Scottish Lochs’ according to Sir Walter Scott and the largest in Great Britain. Perhaps experience the beauty and tranquility of the loch with an optional cruise before continuing to Glasgow? An orientation drive through the city will show you the grand public buildings, including George Square and St. Mungo’s Cathedral. Then the rest of the afternoon is at your leisure. Locations: Glencoe, Loch Lomond, Glasgow
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Day 9
Depart Glasgow
Today, bid farewell to your journey along the country roads of Scotland as you transfer to the airport. Locations: Glasgow