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4 Day Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour from Edinburgh

By Time Exposure Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is P 379,899 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

The Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour is literally that.

We visit the best Castles and Palaces, meet Highland Cows, drink the best whisky, see the most beautiful scenery, hunt for monsters on the best boat cruise, taste superb local food, visit the best Scottish shop, and hopefully see lots of wildlife.

This private tour (for your group only) is unique opportunity to discover Scotland whilst being expertly curated by your driver/guide.

The itinerary/locations can be changed to suit and please let us know your preferences and we will be happy to create your own tour.

We pick you up from the airport or hotel and then will take you on a true Scottish experience and we will have everything booked in advance for you.

Some attractions are subject to seasonal opening.

Activity location

  • St. Andrews
    • St. Andrews, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • St. Andrews
    • St. Andrews, United Kingdom

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4 Day Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour from Edinburgh
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
P 379,899.47 x 1 AdultP 379,899.47
Total
Price is P 379,899.47
Until Wed, Sep 24

What's included, what's not

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    Some castles are fee to see from outside but charge for internal tours.
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    Pick up and drop off
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    Lunch
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    Tour and lunch at Highland Cow Farm
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    Balmoral Castle entrance
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    Transport in Minivan and Guide
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    Loch Ness Cruise
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    Private Tour for your group only
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals other than stated
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    Internal Castle Entrance Fees unless stated
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    Accommodation - We can advise and we have a hotel booking service. Please contact us.

Know before you book

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Edinburgh to Aberdeen via St Andrews, Glamis Castle and Dunnottar Castle.
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
St. Andrews
  • 2h
After pick up from your Edinburgh hotel we head to lovely St Andrews. We have a walk around this charming town and visit the famous Cathedral (this 12th Century building is Scotland’s largest and most magnificent medieval church), the Castle, the University Chapel (founded in 1450) and the very famous Old (golf) Course.
Glamis Castle
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
After lunch we head to Glamis Castle. This amazing masterpiece dates back to the 14th Century and is the birthplace of the Queen Mother. Entrance is chargeable - £17.50pp
Dunnottar Castle
  • 1h
One of Scotland's and the world's most spectacular ruined castles, Dunnottar is an ancient medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland near Stonehaven. The surviving buildings date from the 13th to the 16th centuries but was originally fortified in the Early Middle Ages. You can enjoy this wonder for free from the top of the cliff. To visit the interior there is a small charge - £11.00pp.
Aberdeen
  • 5m
Drop off at your Aberdeen Hotel.
Day 2: Aberdeen to Inverness via Crathes Castle, Highland Cow Farm, Balmoral Castle and The Cairngorms.
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included
Crathes Castle
  • 1h
Fascinating 16th Century Castle with turrets, gargoyles, 16th-century painted ceilings and ancient, great yew hedges and amazing walled gardens set in magnificent surroundings. Free to see from the outside. £15pp to go inside.
Aberdeenshire Highland Beef
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
A unique opportunity to meet the famous "Highland Cow". on a private working farm tour. You learn about and meet up close, our native breed of cattle and have succulent Highland Beef lunch.
Balmoral Castle
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
This iconic castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852. A must on all visitors to see list. Please note castle is usually closed mid August to end of October.
Inverness
  • 5m
We take the scenic drive through The Cairngorm Mountains to Inverness (the lovely capital of The Highlands) and drop you off at your hotel.
Day 3: Loch Ness Cruise to Pitlochry via The Dalwhinnie Distillery and the House of Bruar
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Loch Ness
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Take a cruise down the impressive Loch Ness. You might spot the famous monster “Nessie” and you will be able to explore centuries of history at Castle Urquhart, which sits on its banks.
Dalwhinnie Distillery
  • 2h
Dalwhinnie distillery stands in the Cairngorm National Park at the heart of the Scottish Highlands in the village of Dalwhinnie and offer fantastic tasting tours.
The House of Bruar
  • 2h
House of Bruar is a department store like no other and is located in the heart of beautiful Perthshire. It stocks an amazing range of Scottish Country Clothes (masterfully crafted luxury textiles including cashmere, merino, and lambswool), gifts, art, and many other selected products.
Pitlochry
  • 15m
Drop off at your hotel in this charming picturesque village in the heart of Perthshire, famous for its dam and Salmon Leap.
Day 4: Pitlochry to Edinburgh via Blair Castle and Scone Palace
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Blair Castle & Gardens
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Blair Castle and Gardens are extremely impressive and steeped in history. It has been the home of the Atholl family for over seven centuries and has been enlarged and adapted over that time, while being witness to tumultuous periods of history. It is also the garrison for Europe’s only legal private army. The gardens feature a nine-acre walled garden, an extensive wooded grove, a ruined Kirk, a red deer park, and a gothic folly. Highland cattle graze in fields, the native red squirrel can often be spotted amongst the branches of some of the garden’s (very tall) trees, and peacocks roam freely. £18pp payable at the gate.
Scone Palace
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Scone Palace is a stunning site in Perthshire, Scotland, with over 1,000 years of history. The original home of the Stone of Destiny and the crowning place of many a king over the centuries. £15pp payable at the gate.
Edinburgh
  • 15m
Drop off at your hotel in Edinburgh.

Location

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    St. Andrews
    • St. Andrews, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    St. Andrews
    • St. Andrews, United Kingdom

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