10-Nights Scottish Clans & Castles from $3,545

CIE Tours

OFFER ID 1542499

2025 - 11 Day Scottish Clans & Castles
Authentic Local Experiences:

July 25 - August 15 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.
Meet some shaggy, long-horned Highland cows up close on a visit to a working farm.
Discover 800 years of history as you explore Dunvegan Castle - home to Clan MacLeod for 30 generations.

Trip Highlights:

Fyvie Castle
Culloden Battlefield
Dunvegan Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Eilean Donan Castle
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Isle of Skye
Sheepdog Demonstration
Highland Cow Farm Visit
Stirling Castle
Scottish Evening*


Dining Experiences: 

10 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:

Sandman Signature Hotel, Glasgow (2)
Balmacara Hotel, near Kyle of Lochalsh (2)
Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport, Inverness (1)
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa, Aberdeen (2)
DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing, near Edinburgh (3)


10 nights from $3,545 per person

Itinerary

CIE Tours: 2025 - 11 Day Scottish Clans & Castles

Day 1 Glasgow Panoramic Tour & Welcome Drink
Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:30 PM for a panoramic tour of Glasgow, seeing sights like George Square, Kelvingrove Park, the cathedral and the university, all featured in the popular TV series “Outlander”. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dining at your hotel.(D)

Day 2 Stirling Castle & Glengoyne Distillery
Visit Stirling Castle, a magnificent strong-hold that was the childhood home of many Scottish kings and queens, including Mary, Queen of Scots. Next, sample a dram at Glengoyne Distillery and learn about its two centuries of whisky making. Return to Glasgow, where you will be free to explore and dine as you wish.(B)

Day 3 Glencoe & Eilean Donan Castle
Journey into the majestic Highlands, along Loch Lomond, across Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe, often considered one of Scotland’s most spectacular places. Stop for photos along the way, then continue on to the romantic Eilean Donan Castle before arriving at your hotel on the shore of Loch Alsh.(B, D)

Day 4 Isle of Skye Full Day Tour
Spend a full day exploring the Isle of Skye, a scenic island that was once a refuge for Bonnie Prince Charlie. Travel to Dunvegan Castle, the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland. Admire the Trotternish Peninsula as you travel to Kilt Rock, a 200-foot-high sea cliff with huge, vertical basalt columns. Visit Flora MacDonald’s grave in Kilmuir Graveyard and stop in Portree for free time.(B, D)

Day 5 Loch Ness Cruise & Sheepdog Demonstration
Embark on a cruise of Loch Ness. The home of the legendary monster boasts splendid mountain scenery and lovely photo opportunities. Next, take in the beauty of your route as you drive along the edge of the Cairngorms National Park on your way to a farm for a demonstration by skilled sheepdogs working with the farmer to herd their flock. Dine at your hotel this evening.(B, D)

Day 6 Culloden Battlefield & Fyvie Castle
Visit the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre to discover how British government forces defeated the army of Bonnie Prince Charlie to end the Jacobite Rising. Proceed to Aberdeenshire to visit Fyvie Castle, Garden and Estate. Discover 800 years of the castle’s history and see the extraordinary collection of art, arms, and armor gathered by a local man who made his fortune in the American steel industry. Dine at your luxurious manor-house hotel in Aberdeen this evening.(B, D)

Day 7 Highland Cows & Drum Castle
Visit Aberdeenshire Highland Cattle to meet a farmer raising Highland cows. See and photograph these famously gentle, long-haired creatures up close. Next, tour Drum Castle, Garden and Estate and see its imposing medieval tower and impressive Victorian library. Return to your hotel to dine with your group.(B, D)

Day 8 Dundee and St Andrews
Visit Dundee, once known as the city of “jute, jam, and journalism” for its local industries, and now a cultural hub and the UK’s first UNESCO City of Design. Take free time to explore the transformed waterfront, with its impressive architecture, museums, and an urban beach. Travel on to St Andrews, known as the home of golf and rich in medieval heritage. Take a panoramic drive and explore the city independently before departing for your hotel near Edinburgh. Your evening is free to dine independently.(B)

Day 9 Panoramic Tour, Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Castle & Scottish Evening*
In Edinburgh, see how the medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile in the heart of the Old Town stand in stark contrast to the Georgian mansions of the 200-year-old New Town. Tour the impressive Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of the King, and walk through the majestically furnished chambers. Next, visit Edinburgh Castle to see the Scottish Crown Jewels and great views of the city. Enjoy a Scottish evening with a farewell dinner and traditional entertainment. July 24 – August 14 departures dine independently and attend the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.(B, D*)

Day 10 Independent Hop-On, Hop-Off
Spend the day on an independent Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour of Edinburgh. You will receive a taxi voucher to travel from your hotel to the city center. Explore and dine as you wish in this fascinating city. (B)

Day 11 Tour Ends in Edinburgh
11-day tour ends after breakfast. (B)B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner >

Featured Destinations
Aberdeen
Balmacara Estate
Edinburgh
Inverness
Glasgow

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges
04/03/2025 - 04/13/2025
from $3,545 per person *
04/10/2025 - 04/20/2025
from $4,145 per person *
04/17/2025 - 04/27/2025
from $3,595 per person *
05/08/2025 - 05/18/2025
from $4,495 per person *
05/15/2025 - 05/25/2025
from $3,895 per person *
06/05/2025 - 06/15/2025
from $4,145 per person
06/12/2025 - 06/22/2025
from $4,845 per person *
06/26/2025 - 07/06/2025
from $4,395 per person *
07/10/2025 - 07/20/2025
from $4,995 per person *
07/17/2025 - 07/27/2025
from $4,395 per person
07/24/2025 - 08/03/2025
from $4,745 per person
07/31/2025 - 08/10/2025
from $4,745 per person *
08/07/2025 - 08/17/2025
from $4,745 per person *
08/28/2025 - 09/07/2025
from $4,395 per person
09/11/2025 - 09/21/2025
from $4,395 per person *
09/18/2025 - 09/28/2025
from $4,395 per person
10/09/2025 - 10/19/2025
from $3,595 per person
10/23/2025 - 11/02/2025
from $3,595 per person


* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Length
10 Nights
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Vacation Rating
Deluxe
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Remarks
Prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy, subject to availability and change without notice. Taxes additional. Single supplement available. Surcharges may apply. Internal and international airfare not included. All pricing and accommodations are subject to availability. Full terms and conditions apply. Rates may vary by date of travel; please inquire for the best prices for your preferred travel dates. Itinerary and map subject to change. Prices subject to availability and changes without notice. Some restrictions may apply.

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OFFER ID
1542499

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