Arrival at Edinburgh airport. Welcome by tour escort and transfer to your hotel. Welcome dinner and overnight in Edinburgh.

The charm of Edinburgh: Guided sightseeing tour by coach and on foot including the castle and many highlights. Free time in the afternoon. If an eventful break in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities is for you, then you have certainly come to the right place. Optional: Scottish evening or ghost tour. Overnight in Edinburgh.

The North Sea, golf and fine whisky: Little fishing villages in the Kingdom of Fife invite you to take a stroll. Then the home of golf, St. Andrews, with its castle, cathedral and a wander through the old town awaits you. Further on, over the Firth of Tay and via Dundee to the impressive coronation site of Scottish kings, Scone Palace. Overnight in the Perth/Dundee area.

Royal Deeside and Aberdeen: You discover the imposing mountainscapes of Royal Deeside. Here lies the Queen’s summer residence, Balmoral Castle. You visit Crathie Kirk, the “granite city”, Aberdeen, as well as the dramatic ruins of Dunnottar Castle. The return journey leads you along the North Sea coast. Early evening experience an amusing introduction to Scottish Ceilidh dancing. Overnight in the Perth/Dundee area.

Celts, kilts and monsters: Through the midst of the wild Central Highlands the route leads, with a break in Inverness, to the prehistoric stone circles of Clava Cairns and Pringle’s Woollen Mill, to Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. Afterwards, enjoy a fascinating boat trip on Loch Ness. Overnight in the Fort William area.

The fairy tale Isle of Skye: A day trip to the Isle of Skye taking in Eilean Donan Castle, the Skye Bridge and the Cuillin range. In the afternoon idyllic coastal walk, scenic drive to the Trotternish peninsula, or the little seaside town of Portree. Return by ferry and beside the famous sands of Arisaig. Overnight in the Fort William area.

Drive by Glencoe to Glasgow through the movie landscapes of the Western Highlands with a guided stroll on the West Highland Way. Visit Ben Nevis distillery. Alternatively tea and scones and a romantic rail journey (additional cost) across Rannoch Moor. An interesting drive via Inveraray takes you to the heart of Glasgow, followed by a city tour. An insider’s tip for the evening is the traditional pub, the Horseshoe Bar. Overnight in Glasgow.

Airport transfer to Edinburgh (or Glasgow).