9 or 12 days
Glasgow, West Highlands, Inverness, Edinburgh, extension to London

Around every loch, moor, and castle, a Scottish story is waiting to be told.

Whether it’s from the mouth of a skilled storyteller, from the calloused hands of a hardworking Glaswegian, or from the well-worn cobbles of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile you can expect a vibrant story bursting with life. Go beyond seeing Scottish landmarks and experience the kingdom of the north through the stories of the Scots.

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Scotland

  • Day 2: Glasgow

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a tour of Glasgow

    Visit the Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery 

  • Day 3: Glasgow

    Visit the Riverside Museum

    Visit the National Bagpipe Center

  • Day 4: Glasgow • West Highlands

    Travel via Bannockburn and Glencoe to Fort William

    Participate in the Battle of Bannockburn Experience

    Visit Doune Castle

  • Day 5: West Highlands • Inverness

    Visit Fort William, where you'll explore

    • Neptune's Staircase
    • Old Inverlochy Castle
    • West Highland Museum

    Take a train ride from Fort William to Mallaig

    Travel via Glennfinnan to Inverness

    Visit the Glenfinnan Monument and Visitor Centre

  • Day 6: Inverness • Loch Ness • Edinburgh

    Travel via Loch Ness to Edinburgh

    Take a cruise on Loch Ness and visit Urquhart Castle 

  • Day 7: Edinburgh

    Take a guided tour of Edinburgh

    Visit Edinburgh Castle

    Explore Edinburgh on your own

  • Day 8: Edinburgh

    Explore Edinburgh on your own

    Visit the Scottish Storytelling Center to listen to some of the finest storytellers in the country

    Visit the National Museum of Scotland

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Specters of Scotland

    Specters of Scotland

     A city that can inspire Robert Louis Stephenson—an Edinburgh native—to create the monstrous Mr. Hyde has to have a deep and dark past. On your ghost tour, experience the twisted, demented, and downright terrifying side of Edinburgh. See bricked over passages and caged crypts, then try to sleep wondering: who are they keeping out… or what are they keeping in? 

  • Day 9: Depart for home

Add 3 more days

  • Day 9: Edinburgh • London

    Travel by train to London

    Take a walking tour of London

  • Day 10: London

    Take a guided tour of London

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
    • Piccadilly Circus
    • St. Paul’s Cathedral
    • Westminster Abbey
    • Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)

    Visit the Tower of London

    Explore London on your own

  • Day 11: London

    Visit one of the Knightsbridge Museums 

    • Science Museum
    • Natural History Museum
    • Victoria and Albert Museum

    Ride the London Eye

    Explore London on your own

  • Day 12: Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Scotland

  • Day 2: Glasgow

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a tour of Glasgow

    Visit the Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery 

  • Day 3: Glasgow

    Visit the Riverside Museum

    Visit the National Bagpipe Center

  • Day 4: Glasgow • West Highlands

    Travel via Bannockburn and Glencoe to Fort William

    Participate in the Battle of Bannockburn Experience

    Visit Doune Castle

  • Day 5: West Highlands • Inverness

    Visit Fort William, where you'll explore

    • Neptune's Staircase
    • Old Inverlochy Castle
    • West Highland Museum

    Take a train ride from Fort William to Mallaig

    Travel via Glennfinnan to Inverness

    Visit the Glenfinnan Monument and Visitor Centre

  • Day 6: Inverness • Loch Ness • Edinburgh

    Travel via Loch Ness to Edinburgh

    Take a cruise on Loch Ness and visit Urquhart Castle 

  • Day 7: Edinburgh

    Take a guided tour of Edinburgh

    Visit Edinburgh Castle

    Explore Edinburgh on your own

  • Day 8: Edinburgh

    Explore Edinburgh on your own

    Visit the Scottish Storytelling Center to listen to some of the finest storytellers in the country

    Visit the National Museum of Scotland

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Specters of Scotland

    Specters of Scotland

     A city that can inspire Robert Louis Stephenson—an Edinburgh native—to create the monstrous Mr. Hyde has to have a deep and dark past. On your ghost tour, experience the twisted, demented, and downright terrifying side of Edinburgh. See bricked over passages and caged crypts, then try to sleep wondering: who are they keeping out… or what are they keeping in? 

  • Day 9: Depart for home

Add 3 more days

  • Day 9: Edinburgh • London

    Travel by train to London

    Take a walking tour of London

  • Day 10: London

    Take a guided tour of London

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
    • Piccadilly Circus
    • St. Paul’s Cathedral
    • Westminster Abbey
    • Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)

    Visit the Tower of London

    Explore London on your own

  • Day 11: London

    Visit one of the Knightsbridge Museums 

    • Science Museum
    • Natural History Museum
    • Victoria and Albert Museum

    Ride the London Eye

    Explore London on your own

  • Day 12: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach

  • Hotels

    7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)

  • Regional-style meals

    European breakfast and dinner daily

  • Guided sightseeing

     1 sightseeing tour led by expert licensed local guides (2 with extension); 2 walking tours (3 with extension)

  • Entrances

    Kelvingrove Museum; Riverside Museum; Doune Castle; National Piping Center; Bannockburn Visitor Center; Neptune’s Staircase; Old Inverlochy Castle; West Highland Museum; train to Mallaig; Glenfinnan Monument & Vistor Centre; Loch Ness cruise; Urquhart Castle; Edinburgh Castle; Scottish Storytelling Center; National Museum of Scotland (with extension: Tower of London; London Eye; Knightsbridge Museum)

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.

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