Scottish Daytripper

6 Days

Starting from $2,145

EST.

1932

Guests

120k+

Rating

4.9★

COuntries

4 Glasgow is your home base for all the iconic highlights

Immerse yourself in history, culture, and natural splendor with Glasgow as your home base for discovering the Isle of Bute and the Highlands, with a final night in Edinburgh. Insider tip: Extend your vacation with pre-nights in Glasgow and/or post-nights in Edinburgh. We’ve negotiated special hotel rates to make it easy and affordable.

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Day 1: Glasgow Arrival & City Tour

Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM. Your hotel for the next four nights is in the heart of Glasgow’s vibrant West End near the Botanic Gardens. Take a panoramic tour of the city, famed for its Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture. Once a prosperous port city due to international trade and shipbuilding, today Glasgow is Scotland’s cultural hub. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group and dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 2: Culzean Castle & Clydeside Distillery

Travel to Culzean Castle, a grand, centuries-old castle that includes an apartment given to General Eisenhower as a gesture of thanks for America’s support in World War II. Tour the beautifully furnished castle and have lunch there. Return to Glasgow for a visit to the Clydeside Distillery, a gleaming new establishment in a historic building on the Queen’s Dock in the heart of the city. Your evening is free to dine as you wish. (B, L)

Day 3: Isle of Bute & Mount Stuart House

Take a scenic ferry ride to the Isle of Bute, with its sweeping coastal views and lush island landscapes. Step into the grandeur of the 19th-century Mount Stuart House on a guided tour, marveling at its opulent interiors and fascinating history of innovation. Stroll through the charming seaside town of Rothesay and enjoy time to explore. Return to Glasgow for a free evening. (B)

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Day 4: Loch Lomond & Stirling Castle

Venture to the shores of Loch Lomond to experience the beauty of the Highlands. Embark on a cruise across the loch to view its islands and surrounding hills. Continue to Stirling Castle, an architectural landmark tied to Scotland’s royal history. Return to Glasgow for dinner with your group at a local restaurant. (B, D)

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Day 5: Edinburgh City Tour & Castle

Depart Glasgow for Edinburgh, where you’ll take a panoramic tour through the medieval Old Town and elegant New Town. Visit Edinburgh Castle, perched high above the city on volcanic rock and home to the Scottish Crown Jewels. Enjoy free time in the afternoon and evening to explore the city. (B)

Day 6: Tour Ends in Edinburgh

Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

Tour Overview

Immerse yourself in history, culture and natural splendor. Unpack once in thriving Glasgow and discover Arran, the Highlands, the Scottish Borders, and Edinburgh. Glasgow is your home base for… Guided Tours, Guided Small Groups