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Scotland's Highlands, Islands and Cities

13-Day Scotland Tour of Edinburgh, Orkney Islands, Isle of Skye and Glasgow​

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Scotlands Highlands Islands and Cities Guided Tour
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Travel & Accommodation

13 days, 1 country and 20 cities

12 nights accommodation

Meals

12 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 5 Dinners

Activity Level

Balanced

Itinerary

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Edinburgh to Glasgow: Scotland by mainland and island

Venture deep into Scotland's wild Highlands, where misty lochs and rugged peaks stretch across the horizon. Scan Loch Ness's still waters for a glimpse of Nessie, uncover tales of ancient kings and warriors, then join the Wood family for a ceilidh and lunch in Rob Roy's storied presence.

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Low deposit from $200

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Low deposit from $200

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Scotlands Highlands Islands Cities Guided Tour Map

Day By Day Itinerary

13-day itinerary from Edinburgh to Glasgow visiting 1 Country and 20 Cities.

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About this trip

Sightseeing highlights

Explore Edinburgh 

Discover Dundee, Orkney Islands, Glasgow and Stirling

Visit Edinburgh Castle, Melrose Abbey, Glamis Castle, a whisky distillery in the Highlands, the battlefield and Visitor Centre of Culloden, Dunrobin Castle in Golspie, John O'Groats, The Italian Chapel and Skara Brae on Orkney Islands, Ullapool, Isle of Skye, Isle of Mull, Isle of Iona, St. Mungo's Cathedral in Glasgow and Stirling Castle

View Jedburgh Abbey, the 18th​ green at St. Andrews, Eilean Donan Castle and Glencoe

See Loch Ness, Loch Lomond and the Battlefield at Bannockburn

Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates

What's included?

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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Must-see sightseeing

Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Return ferry to the Orkney Isles
Ferry from the Isle of Skye to Mallaig
Return ferry to the Isle of Mull and Iona

Optional Experiences and free time

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised

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Scotland's Highlands, Islands and Cities trip reviews

Scotland's Highlands, Islands and Cities trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

4.6/

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1,131 reviews

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92% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

"Tour was great. Trafalgar not so much."

Trusted Customer

4/5

Reviewed on 12/12/2025 12:56:34

Just shortly before the trip, my travel partner and I were notified that we would be sharing rooms

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"Well worth your time and money!"

Beverly Kantz

5/5

Reviewed on 11/28/2025 12:37:39

The tour itself was amazing. Our tour director, *Personal information removed by Feefo* and bus

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"Wonderful experience"

Pamela Lofts

5/5

Reviewed on 11/26/2025 10:14:14

I would recommend Trafalgar tours to others based on our recent experience The trip was excellent.

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"Amazing tour"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 11/26/2025 10:11:35

The efficiency in which the Tour Director *Personal information removed by Feefo* was able to

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"Tour of Scotland: Fabulous history and scenery. More needed on peace!"

William Timpson

5/5

Reviewed on 11/26/2025 10:08:49

Well planned Very well organized and implemented. Wonderful group leader (*Personal information

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"Trafalgar ROCKS!!!"

Brenda Saunders Todd

5/5

Reviewed on 11/26/2025 10:05:58

Choose Trafalgar! It made the trip experience easy and amazing!! It was excellent! Our tour guide,

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"Thoroughly enjoyable Scotland tour!"

A Kelly

5/5

Reviewed on 11/20/2025 09:57:49

Good, efficient communication. Good planning and helpful during trip. Diverse, interesting,

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Trusted Customer

4/5

Reviewed on 11/20/2025 09:53:32

The trip was great. It would have been better if the hotels in Edinburgh and Glasgow were closer to

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"Trip of a lifetime"

Ashley Armsworthy

5/5

Reviewed on 11/12/2025 12:03:10

Amazing service. This was the trip of a lfetime. *Personal information removed by Feefo*, out tour

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Trusted Customer

4/5

Reviewed on 11/12/2025 11:16:55

Was a very busy itinerary. Would have enjoyed more guidance at some of attractions. *Personal

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