Signature: Scotland's Edinburgh, the Highlands & Loch Lomond

Signature: Scotland’s Edinburgh, the Highlands & Loch Lomond

• Trip code: 425X009
• Dauer: 8
• Stil: National Geographic Signature

Scotland's history is written in stone from Edinburgh's cobblestone wynds to the windswept battlefields of the Highlands and the glass-like waters of Loch Lomond. Explore medieval castles, walk the birthplace of golf, and sail through iconic Highland scenery on an expedition that moves between Scotland's turbulent past and vibrant present.

Übersicht

Accommodation

Hotel (7 nights)

Checklist

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Smart Dress:
• Smart outfit (For evenings out)

Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear

Group Size Notes

Max. 22, Avg. 16

Highlights

Board the Royal Yacht Britannia for a before the crowds private tour through Queen Elizabeth’s beloved yacht, Walk the Royal Mile and reimagine Edinburgh through the eyes of a formerly unhoused professional guide, Gather around a Highland table for an afternoon of storytelling live music and local fare at a Traditional Pub

Introduction

Scotland's history is written in stone from Edinburgh's cobblestone wynds to the windswept battlefields of the Highlands and the glass-like waters of Loch Lomond. Explore medieval castles, walk the birthplace of golf, and sail through iconic Highland scenery on an expedition that moves between Scotland's turbulent past and vibrant present

Meals Included

7 Frühstück, 4 Mittagessen, 4 Abendessen

Meal Budget

Plane USD155-205 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein

Optional Activities

Keine optionale Aktivitäten

Start / Finish

Edinburgh nach Glasgow Airport

Transport

Private Vehicle, Walking, Boat

What's Included

Dein Welcome-Moment: Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, Edinburgh
Signature Moment: Before-Hours Private Visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh
Dein Foodie-Moment: Traditional Scottish Style Lunch with Music, Inverness. Arrival and departure transfers. Edinburgh Castle Visit. Social Enterprise Walking Tour, Edinburgh. See the Falkirk Wheel. Stirling Castle Visit. Visit Glenturret Distillery with Tasting, Crieff. Choice of Walk in St Andrews. Stop for Lunch in Pitlochry. Guided Visit of Culloden Battlefield, Inverness. Visit of Cawdor Castle & Gardens, Inverness. Traditional Scottish Style Lunch with Music, Inverness. Urquhart Castle Visit, Loch Ness. Fort William Walk and Free Time. Glencoe Picture Stop. Private Loch Lomond Cruise Optional Walks Around Cameron House Woods, Loch Lomond. Engaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expert Throughout. Porterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehicles. Tips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Group Leader

National Geographic Expedition Leader and National Geographic Expedition Expert throughout

Internationale Flüge

No, international flights are generally not included in the price of your tour.

However, on some combo tours travelling between two different countries, international flights are included as part of the itinerary and price of the tour. Please speak to your GCO or booking agent for further details.

In addition, check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport

Minimum Age

Um ohne Begleitperson mit G Adventures zu reisen, musst du mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Das Mindestalter für Kinder in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigten (über 21) beträgt 12 Jahre

Itinerary

Day 1 Edinburgh

Welcome to the Athens of the North. Your expedition begins in Edinburgh, where medieval spires and neoclassical grandeur dominate the skyline. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Later, join your National Geographic Expedition Leader and National Geographic Expedition Expert for an engaging presentation that sets the stage for your time in the Highlands. As the evening light softens over the city's volcanic crags, gather with your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner, marking the start of your Scottish exploration with a feast of local flavours and warm hospitality

Day 2 Edinburgh

The day opens with a private, before-hours access to the Royal Yacht Britannia. Alongside a local guide, explore the state apartments and gleaming engine room before the doors open to the public, absorbing the details of a floating royal residence. Later, Edinburgh Castle commands the skyline on a guided tour of its ancient ramparts, where sweeping views stretch across the rooftops to the Firth of Forth. In the afternoon, the Royal Mile is explored through a different lens — an Invisible Cities tour led by a formerly unhoused guide, whose personal perspective transforms this famous street into something quietly profound. This evening enjoy dinner in the heart of the city

Day 3 Edinburgh

History and innovation meet at the Falkirk Wheel — a one of a kind 35-metre rotating boat lift that represents the boldest chapter in Scotland's canal engineering story. Watch the massive mechanism in motion before continuing to Stirling, where the formidable castle that was once home to the young Mary, Queen of Scots, rises above the surrounding plain with quiet authority. After lunch in town, visit the Glenturret Distillery — Scotland's oldest, dating to 1763. A refined whiskey tasting offers a first taste of Highland culture before the return to Edinburgh, where the evening is yours free to discover

Day 4 Edinburgh/Inverness

St Andrews reveals itself as more than just the home of golf — it is a town of ancient universities, ruined cathedrals, and a seafront that has barely changed in centuries. Choose between one of 2 included activities: Take a walk through its storied university or visit the Old Course Clubhouse, where the history of the game is told with reverence and wit. After, take a lunch stop in Pitlochry, the Victorian resort town that serves as the gateway to the Highlands. Continue through the wild, open beauty of Cairngorms National Park, where red deer graze the moorland and golden eagles circle overhead. Inverness waits at the end of the road, its riverbanks twinkling as the Highland dark closes in

Day 5 Inverness

Culloden Moor holds its silence like a secret. Stand on the windswept battlefield where the last pitched battle on British soil was fought in 1746, and walk the lines with a guide who brings the Jacobite Rising and the clan system to vivid, human life. The weight of the place is palpable underfoot. In the afternoon, drive to the atmospheric ruins of Cawdor Castle, set among ancient woodland for a guided tour. As midday light fills the Highlands, a local pub becomes the setting for an afternoon of traditional music, storytelling, and hearty Scottish cuisine — the kind of shared table that needs no formal agenda, only good company and the warmth of a Highland fire

Day 6 Inverness/Loch Lomond

Depart for the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, stopping first at the dramatically situated Urquhart Castle. Perched on the shores of Loch Ness, these iconic ruins have witnessed centuries of conflict. Next, drive to Fort William, known as the gateway to Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the United Kingdom. Journey through Glencoe, perhaps the most romantic and haunting glen in Scotland, where towering peaks hem in the road. Stop at Loch Tulla to capture the reflection of the mountains in the still water before arriving at your hotel for a delicious dinner

Day 7 Loch Lomond

Embrace a slow morning before walking to the Cameron House marina for a private boat charter. Glide across the glass-like waters of Loch Lomond, weaving past mysterious islands and the rugged Highland fault line. Return to the estate for a gentle stroll through old-growth woodland trails, listening for the rustle of wildlife in the undergrowth. The afternoon is yours to enjoy a decadent tea or explore the estate’s activities. Tonight, gather for a farewell dinner as the mist settles over the surrounding peaks

Day 8 Loch Lomond/Glasgow Airport

After a final Scottish breakfast, take a moment to look out over the water one last time. Your expedition concludes today as you are transferred to the airport. Reflect on a week of dramatic landscapes and deep history, carrying with you the echoes of bagpipes and the enduring legends of the North

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Edinburgh

Day 2 Edinburgh

Day 3 Edinburgh

Day 4 Edinburgh/Inverness

Day 5 Inverness

Day 6 Inverness/Loch Lomond

Day 7 Loch Lomond

Day 8 Loch Lomond/Glasgow Airport