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Bespoke 5 day Tour - your personal itinerary

5.0 (21 reviews) 5 days Free cancellation Private tour
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Bespoke 5 day Tour - your personal itinerary

About this activity

This is a 5 day example of what we can arrange for Your Tour.

You can go North, South, East or West and we will help you create your own private tour, including the most important places and sites that you would like to see and experience.

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At a glance

Duration
5 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Scotland's Highland Tours

What is included

Included

  • Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Driver/guide overnight accommodation
  • Included: Parking Fees
  • Included: Itinerary plannning

Not included

  • Not included: Entrance fees
  • Not included: Accommodation
  • Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Day 1 · Inverness to Isle of Skye

  1. Eilean Donan Castle

    4 hours Admission not included

    Explore this family home which is still used for special occasions and take some iconic pictures of one of Scotland's most well-known castles.

  2. Portree Harbour

    4 hours Admission not included

    You have the choice to explore the south of the island or the north of the island in one day, or extend your stay on Skye and see the whole island.

Day 2 · Skye to Glasgow

  1. Old Fort of Fort William

    3 hours Admission not included

    Sitting on the shores of Loch Linnhe and in the shadow of Ben Nevis, explore Scotland's mountain biking capital and savour some first class seafood at the lochside restaurant, Crannog.

  2. Glencoe Visitor Centre

    2 hours

    The site of one of the bloodiest massacres in our history but also 'home' to eleven Munros, including stunning Buachaille Etive Mor.

  3. Loch Lomond Shores

    3 hours

    On the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. A fabulous stop at one of the lochs most beautiful marinas and the delightful village of Luss.

Day 3 · Glasgow to Edinburgh

  1. George Square

    15 min

    Stop for photos of this famous city square that has become synonymous with Scottish Independence marches and rallies.

  2. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

    one hour Admission not included

    Famous and architecturally magnificent museum, built in 1888 and housing 22 galleries.

  3. Linlithgow Palace

    30 min Admission not included

    Although in ruins, the remains and surrounding gardens are spectacular. The birth place of Mary Queen of Scots and one of only three Royal Palaces in Scotland.

  4. Blackness Castle

    one hour Admission not included

    Owned by one of Scotland's most powerful families, it was over the years a prison and garrison fort.

  5. Midhope Castle

    15 min Admission not included

    Famous as Lallybroch in Outlander.

  6. Falkirk Wheel

    one hour Admission not included

    Scottish Engineering at its best. The only rotating boat lift in the world, connecting the Clyde and Union Canals.

  7. Rosslyn Chapel

    one hour Admission not included

    15th Century Chapel in Gothic architecture, with outstanding Stone-masonry craftsmanship on display. Formerly a Catholic church, it was designed by the 1st Earl of Caithness.

Day 4 · Edinburgh to Inverness

  1. Falkland Palace & Garden

    one hour Admission not included

    A royal palace of the Scottish Kings, surrounded by extensive gardens. One of Mary Queen of Scots favourite places, the palace is full of outstanding artwork and furniture.

  2. Edradour Distillery

    1 h 30 min Admission not included

    Tour Scotland's smallest distillery and sample some 'uisge beatha' in this picturesque distillery on the outskirts of Pitlochry and then take a stroll around the quaint little village, abundant with eateries and shops.

  3. An Lochan Uaine

    2 hours

    Driving through the Cairngorms, take time to walk to this magnificent green loch. Surrounded by stunning scenery, woodland and wildlife. An alternative, slightly shorter walk with no incline is Loch an Eilean at Rothiemurchus.

Day 5 · Inverness to Durness and return

  1. Dunrobin Castle and Gardens

    one hour Admission not included

    This 'fairytale' castle is seat to the Earl of Sutherland and was once stormed by Bonnie Prince Charlie. With 189 rooms and some of the remaining castle over 800 years old, it is a treasure chest of history.

  2. Wick

    one hour

    Travelling along the coastal road and over the Berriedale Braes, we stop at the home of Old Pulteney Whisky, Wick. A famous herring fishing harbour in days past; new industry flourishes, such as the Caithness glass blowing factory and Nucleus, the national archive centre for the civil nuclear industry.

  3. Dunnet Head Lighthouse

    45 min

    At the most northerly point in Scotland and the UK, this lighthouse was built by the grandfather of Robert Louis Stevenson.

  4. Lairg

    4 hours

    Hugging the coastline, we pass the nuclear facility at Dounreay, which is now being decommissioned, picturesque Bettyhill, the Kyles of Tongue and the coldest place in Scotland in winter, Altnaharra before reaching Lairg and the final decent back to Inverness. Lots of opportunities for stunning photos.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

We can pick up from all major Scottish airports and any hotel or apartment accommodation, across Scotland.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel You get back
At least 6 days before 100%
At least 2 days before 50%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Wheelchair accessible

Options

  • 3 to 7 persons

    First class

    Duration: 8 hours: Per day

    Your Tour

    Minivan: Mercedes or Ford Tourneo

    Pickup included

  • 1 or 2 persons

    First class

    Duration: 8 hours: Per day

    5 Day Bespoke Tour

    Minivan: Mercedes or Ford Tourneo

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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