Wayne Griffin Travel & Cruise Services, Inc

Scottish Isles & Glens

Head a little off the beaten path on this tour of Scotland's rugged Highlands, coastal byways, and the archaeological treasures on Orkney and the Isle of Skye.

Authentic Local Experiences:

  • July 26 - August 11 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
  • Spend two nights on Orkney exploring its fascinating heritage, including the prehistoric monuments of the Stone Age and the surprising role the island played during World War II.

Trip Highlights:

  • Dunrobin Castle
  • Inverewe Gardens
  • Isle of Skye
  • Loch Ness
  • Isle of Bute
  • Mount Stuart House and Gardens
  • Two Nights on Orkney Islands
  • Skara Brae
  • Eilean Donan Castle
  • Scottish Evening*

*July 26 - August 11 departures.

Dining Experiences:

  • 12 hot breakfasts (B) and 7 Dinners* (D)

*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.

Hotels:

  • Novotel Glasgow Centre Hotel, Glasgow (2)
  • Balmacara Hotel, near Kyle of Lochalsh (2)
  • Gairloch Hotel, Gairloch (1)
  • Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall (2)
  • Highland Hotel, Strathpeffer (1)
  • Crieff Hydro Hotel, Crieff (1)
  • Novotel Edinburgh Centre, Edinburgh (3)

Please note: On this off-the-beaten path tour, your hotels will match the Highland atmosphere. Most of them are locally owned, family-run, and independent.

Interests
  • Festivals and Events
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Itinerary

Day Destination
1 Glasgow Arrival
2 Isle of Bute & Mount Stuart House
3 Loch Lomond & Eilean Donan Castle
4 Isle of Skye, Dunvegan Castle & Portree
5 Inverewe Gardens & Gairloch
6 Dornoch, Dunrobin Castle & Ferry to Orkney
7 Orkney Sights, Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae & St Magnus Cathedral
8 Italian Chapel & Strathpeffer
9 Loch Ness Cruise, Culloden Battlefield & Sheepdog Demonstration
10 Whisky Tasting & Scottish Evening*
11 Edinburgh Panoramic Tour & Edinburgh Castle
12 Independent Sightseeing in Edinburgh
13 Tour Ends In Edinburgh
Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.