Scottish Highlands Adventure: 8-Day Nature and Culture Tour

Duration: 8 days, 7 nights

Description: Discover the rugged beauty and rich culture of Scotland with this diverse tour package. From the historic streets of Edinburgh to the misty mountains of the Highlands, this journey offers a perfect mix of urban exploration, natural wonders, and Scottish traditions.

Highlights:

– Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and Castle

– Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle

– The Isle of Skye’s dramatic landscapes

– Whisky distillery tour

– Highland Games experience (seasonal)

Itinerary:

1. Day 1-2: Edinburgh

    – Explore Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile

    – Visit the National Museum of Scotland

    – Evening ghost tour of the old town

2. Day 3: St Andrews and Pitlochry

    – Morning visit to St Andrews, home of golf

    – Afternoon at Blair Castle and whisky tasting in Pitlochry

3. Day 4-5: Inverness and Loch Ness

    – Cruise on Loch Ness and visit Urquhart Castle

    – Culloden Battlefield tour

    – Clava Cairns prehistoric site

4. Day 6-7: Isle of Skye

    – Explore the Fairy Pools and Old Man of Storr

    – Visit Dunvegan Castle

    – Talisker Distillery tour

5. Day 8: Glencoe and return to Edinburgh

    – Scenic drive through Glencoe

    – Stop at Loch Lomond before returning to Edinburgh

Must-Do Activities:

– Traditional Scottish ceilidh dance evening

– Highland Games attendance (if available during your visit)

– Haggis tasting experience

Accommodation Options:

– Edinburgh: City center hotels or boutique guesthouses

– Pitlochry: Country house hotels

– Inverness: Riverside hotels or B&Bs – Isle of Skye: Cozy inns or countryside lodges