Self Drive Holidays
Arrive at Glasgow Airport, or Edinburgh Airport, and begin your Scottish adventure with a Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing tour of Glasgow, Scotland's largest city. Optionally, you may choose to embark on an evening Pub Tour (not included). Overnight stay in Glasgow.
Today, pick-up your hire car and drive from Glasgow to Fort William. Along the way, you may choose to include a cruise on Loch Lomond or stop in the pretty village of Luss. Afterwards, continue your drive north across the dramatic Rannoch Moor, stopping in Glencoe for a ranger led experience in this beautiful glen before arriving in Fort William for your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
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Travel along the scenic Road to the Isles, stopping at Glenfinnan Monument for views of the Railway Bridge, famous from the Harry Potter films, before crossing to the Isle of Skye on the ferry. Explore the colourful Harbour Town Portree or stop at the Clan Donald Centre to learn more about the history of the Clan on Skye. Return to the mainland by bridge and continue to your hotel in the Kyle of Lochalsh area. Stop along the way to take a photo of Eilean Donan Castle, one of the most photographed Castles in Scotland. Overnight stay in Kyle of Lochalsh or Isle of Skye. Meals: Breakfast
Today, your drive north to Ullapool, along the beautiful West coast. The coastal scenery is spectacular and there are opportunities to stop in some of the villages along the way, like Plockton. You will also have the option to stop at Inverewe Garden before arriving into the bustling Harbour Town of Ullapool in the afternoon for your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
Drive from Ullapool to Thurso along some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in Britain, stopping ate Durness to explore the John Lennon Memorial Garden and in Bettyhill to learn more about the dramatic history of the area. You can also enjoy a private glass making experience. Don't forget to take a walk on one of the many sandy beaches along the northern coast, before arriving into Thurso. Meals: Breakfast
Today, take the ferry from Scrabster or Gills Bay to Orkney for a day of exploration including Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle as well as the Town of Kirkwall with its many shops selling local produce and crafts. Drive across the Churchill Barriers and stop at the Italian Chapel before returning to the mainland. Overnight stay in Thurso. Meals: Breakfast
Today, take the ferry back to the mainland before heading South to Inverness stopping along the way at Dunrobin Castle for a fairytale Castle visit on the East coast, or enjoy Falconry in the Castle Gardens. Check into the hotel for your overnight stay in Inverness before exploring the City and its traditional music pubs on foot or stop by the newly renovated Castle. Meals: Breakfast
Spend the day exploring the Loch Ness and Inverness area. Why not visit Urquhart Castle on the shores of the loch or take a cruise to see if you can spot Nessie? For Outlander fans, don't miss the nearby Clava Cairns and Culloden Battlefield. There are also plenty of Castles to explore in the area such as Brodie and Cawdor. Overnight in Inverness. Meals: Breakfast
Leave Inverness today and head into the Speyside region of Scotland, an area famous for its distilleries. Stop to learn about the craft of making Whisky at one of the distilleries along the way. You can also choose to stop at the Speyside Cooperage to learn about the craft of making Whisky Barrels. Continue to Aberdeen on the East coast, for your next overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
On your way South, you may choose to stop and visit the stunning RRS Discovery or the V&A Museum in Dundee before crossing the Tay Bridge into the Kingdom of Fife. For Golf enthusiasts, don’t miss St. Andrews, a picturesque Town famed for its Golf Courses, Ancient Cathedral and Royal connections. Cross the Queensferry Crossing on your way to Edinburgh, Scotland's Capital City, for your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
Today, discover Edinburgh on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour before visiting Edinburgh Castle. If you have developed a taste for Whisky, join a tour at the Johnnie Walker Experience or go to nearby Leith to visit the Port of Leith Distillery. In the evening you may want to explore the spooky side of Edinburgh on an underground ghost walk or experience Scottish food and music at a Scottish Evening. Meals: Breakfast
Your epic journey around the coast of Scotland has come to an end. Return your hire car to Edinburgh Airport (if you have not done so on arrival into Edinburgh on day 10) for your return flight home or onward journey. As we say in Scotland – Haste Ye Back! Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (ab)
