# 6-Day Scotland Tour from Edinburgh: Inverness | Glasgow | Fort William | Pitlochry**Airport Pick-up in Edinburgh | Breakfasts and Admission Included**

Tour in Europe — Edinburgh → Glasgow.
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## Key facts

- Type: multiday
- Region: Europe
- Route: Edinburgh → Glasgow
- Duration: 6 days
- Price from: $1,545
- Availability: currently sold out
- Operator: partner tour operator (supplied via Tours4Fun)

## Summary

• Admission to The Hermitage protected site forest, whisky distillery in Pitlochry , Blair castle , Eilean Donan castle, Urquhart castle • Boat: loch Ness • Breakfasts buffet • City tour in: EDINBURGH • Edinburgh Airport pick-up service

## Categories

No Mandatory Fee, Shared Room Available, City Center Hotel, Daily breakfast, Select Meals Included, More Free Time

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Edinburgh

Today's Highlights: Welcome to Scotland! Welcome to Edinburgh! Upon arrival, you will be greeted and taken to your hotel. Before your journey begins, you have some free time to relax. Check the information board in the hotel lobby for details about the services you’ll enjoy and information on the meeting time and location, as well as the name of your guide. Friendly Reminders: - Hotel check-in is usually at 2:00 PM. If you need your room earlier, consider booking an extra night at the start of your trip. - Your guide will generally reach out to you before the itinerary begins. If you've booked an extra night, feel free to explore the area; hotel staff are available to assist you if needed. - If you cannot find information about your meeting point or guide on the hotel information board before your tour begins, please contact our local staff via the emergency phone number/WhatsApp. Note: All mentioned hotels below are for your reference only, you might also check-in other same-level hotels.

### Day 2: Edinburgh 【Half-Day of Free Time】

Today's Highlights: Strolling Through Edinburgh. 9:00 AM After breakfast, we will begin our panoramic tour of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland and one of the most vibrant cities in Northern Europe, led by a local guide. The city's iconic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring its famous castle overlooking the city, steep streets, and beautiful parks. In summer, the city comes alive with the Edinburgh Festival, showcasing a variety of performances. After the tour, you'll have free time to continue exploring Edinburgh, wandering through its lively streets to discover its rich history and museum heritage. Note: The visit may take place after lunch on Fridays.

### Day 3: Edinburgh - The Kelpies - Stirling - Pitlochry - Culloden - Inverness

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Traditional whisky distillery in Pitlochry. Blair Castle. We will travel to northern Scotland. We will visit STIRLING, famous for its historic downtown area and castle which sits atop the mighty Castle Hill. We will then continue travelling north. Not far from the village of Dunkeld we will stop at HERMITAGE FOREST, where we will enjoy a nature walk along pleasant paths of low difficulty level, great for hikers of all fitness levels and ages. Next, we will head to PITLOCHRY, a picturesque town where we will visit Blair Athol, the traditional whisky distillery which manufactures Bell's whiskey. Time to have lunch. After the break, we will explore BLAIR CASTLE (entrance included) and its impressive grounds. We will continue travelling north. Late-afternoon arrival in INVERNESS, a seaside town quite close to the world-famous Loch Ness. Note: Hotel and room availability in northern Scotland is quite limited. For some departure dates (normally in the peak-season month of August), we may have to offer accommodation in towns around Inverness.

### Day 4: Inverness - Eilean Castle - Fort Augustus - Loch Ness - Urquhart Castle - Inverness

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Beautiful landscapes of Northern Scotland, Eilean Donan Castle, Boat tour on Loch Ness. We will have a day full of excitement as we travel along the hauntingly beautiful landscapes, forests, lochs and plains of northern Scotland. We will visit the fascinating EILEAN DONAN CASTLE probably the most photographed fortress in the entire country (entrance included). Next, we will travel to FORT AUGUSTUS where we will visit the sluice gate system. Time to have lunch and a stroll. In the afternoon, we will then travel to LOCH NESS and go on a boat tour on the lake's dark and mysterious waters. After that, we will visit the medieval castle of URQUHART (entrance included). Accommodation in INVERNESS. 【The itinerary departing after April 1, 2025】 Scenery: Magnificent views of lakes and tall mountains, occasionally dusted with snow. Note: We recommend having some warm clothes handy, as you may need them for the boat trip. The schedules for this day may change depending on the time assigned for crossing Loch Ness. 08:00 a.m. – Departure from Inverness. We have a thrilling day ahead, with beautiful landscapes, forests, lochs, remote plains and fjords of northern Scotland. 10:30 a.m. - Eilean Donan Castle. This picturesque castle sits in the waters of the fjord. We´ll hear stories of the ghosts that fill Scotland´s castles. Tickets included. 11:30 a.m. – Departure from Eilean Donan Castle. We’ll enjoy views of mountains and lakes along the way. 12:45 p.m. - Fort Augustus. Here, you’ll learn about the sluice gate system and have time to stroll around and find a place for lunch. 02:00 p.m. – Departure from Fort Augustus. We’ll circle Loch Ness and see the medieval ruins of Urquhart Castle by the lake. Tickets included. Around 3:30 p.m., we’ll take a 30-minute boat trip from Urquhart Castle on the dark waters of Loch Ness to Clansmann. 04:30 p.m. – Inverness. We’ll arrive in the capital of the Highlands, located at the mouth of Loch Ness. Here, we’ll visit a traditional whiskey distillery to learn about the process behind Scotland´s national drink (admission and tasting included). This prized spirit, made from barley, is not only enjoyed throughout Scotland but is also one of the country’s top exports. Accommodation will be in Inverness. Note: The distillery visit schedule may vary depending on ticket availability and can take place either late Sunday or on Monday.

### Day 5: Inverness - Fort William - Inveraray - Loch Lomond - Glasgow

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Beautiful landscapes of Northern Scotland. We will continue enjoying a stage with gorgeous landscapes. We will make a brief stop in SPEAN BRIDGE to visit a monument that speaks about the Second World War. We will later stop in FORT WILLIAM, a tourist centre at the foot of Ben Nevis, the highest summit in the United Kingdom. We will go by KILCHURN Castle, which displays its beautiful ruins right by a dark lake. INVERARAY, a quite picturesque historic village by Loch Fyne with a large castle and quiet streets. Lunchtime. We will return contouring Loch Lomond, one of the most popular lakes in Scotland. Time for a stroll around BALLOCH, the liveliest town on its banks. Arrival in GLASGOW at mid-afternoon. Time for a stroll around the centre of this lively city.

### Day 6: Glasgow

After breakfast, end of our services.

## Guide languages

English Live, Spanish Live

## Links

- Yatra For Fun page: https://yatraforfun.com/tour/105198075-scotland-tour-from-edinburgh-6-days
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