Globus | Scottish Highland Fling

On this Undiscovered Tour of Scotland, you’ll feel your heart skip a beat as you journey through the breathtaking Highlands, ferry to its most beautiful islands, and immerse yourself in a world of haunting bagpipes, hallowed battlefields, and hoppy brews — the perfect choice for washing down traditional fish and chips at a Scottish chippy.

With visits to the Neolithic village of Skara Brae, the legendary golf town of St. Andrews, and a famous whisky distillery for a tour and a wee dram, this Scotland vacation offers countless opportunities to raise a glass to your many passions.

Making a spectacular scenic loop from Edinburgh to Glasgow, this Scottish Highland Fling tour is indeed an affair to remember.

Highlights

• Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with a 1,100-year history as “the most besieged place in Great Britain”. Here, you’ll find the royal regalia and Scotland’s Crown Jewels.
• Head by ferry to the Orkney Islands for a day’s sightseeing including the Old Man of Hoy, Skara Brae and Skaill House, the Ring of Brodgar and Kirkwall. Plus, enjoy a guided tour of the Orkney Brewery with lunch at the Tasting Hall café.
• Take a ferry to the Isle of Mull for a scenic drive across the island. Keep a watchful eye on the wonderful wild landscapes for Scottish red deer, iconic Highland cattle, and rolling hills that paint a picture of quintessential Scotland.

Pricing

10 Days 

from

$6,439*

per person, twin share

Price based on 22 April 2027 departure

What's Included

• Guided sightseeing in Edinburgh with visit to Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Crown Jewels
• Admission to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (August 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22 and 26 departures)
• Visit to Culloden Moor Visitor Centre and battlefield
• Visit to Dunrobin Castle
• Excursion to the Orkney Islands, including lunch and a guided tour of The Orkney Brewery
• Traditional Fish and Chips lunch in Ullapool
• Scenic drive across the Isle of Skye
• Excursion to the Isles of Mull and Iona
• Visit to a whisky distillery
• Orientation drive in Glasgow
• See The Kelpies
• Scenic drive through Glen Coe and The Trossachs National Park

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Edinburgh, Scotland
Enjoy free time upon arrival before meeting your Tour Director and travel companions at 6 pm for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

Day 2: Zurich - Edinburgh
Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town,” and the famous scientists, inventors, and novelists who lived there. In the “Old Town,” visit Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Enjoy some free time this afternoon and evening.

Day 3: Edinburgh - St. Andrews - Pitlochry - Inverness
Travel over the elegant Forth Road Bridge to the university town of St. Andrews, famous also as the home of golf. Enjoy a walk in the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry before a drive through the scenic Grampian Mountains and Cairngorms National Park before arriving in Inverness, the Highland capital.

Day 4: Inverness - Culloden Moor - Dunrobin - Thurso
Start your day with a visit to the Culloden battlefield site and visitor center to hear the story of the crushing Hanoverian victory of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish clans. Continue further north to follow the coast road to the magnificently situated Dunrobin Castle, the historic home of the Earls and Dukes of Sutherland. Overnight in Thurso, the most northerly town on Britain’s mainland.

Day 5: Thurso | Excursion to the Orkney Islands
A fascinating day full of adventure. Head by ferry to the Orkney Islands for a day’s sightseeing including the Old Man of Hoy, Skara Brae and Skaill House, the Ring of Brodgar and Kirkwall. Enjoy a   guided tour of the Orkney Brewery with a light lunch at the Tasting Hall café, before taking the return ferry back to the mainland in the late afternoon.

Day 6: Thurso - Durness - Ullapool - Gairloch 
A day to sit back and admire breathtakingly wild and unspoiled scenery: rugged beaches, convoluted passes, and ghostly ruins. Drive via Durness and Scourie to Ullapool. Visit this pretty fishing port and enjoy a traditional fish and chips lunch at a local restaurant. Overnight in Gairloch in the North-West Highlands.

Day 7: Gairloch - Isle of Skye - Fort William - Glencoe
Drive to the Inner Hebridean Isle of Skye before returning to the mainland by ferry across the Sound of Sleat to Mallaig. Spectacular scenery continues as you head to Fort William, the gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak.

Day 8: Glencoe | Excursion to the Isles of Mull and Iona
A day’s excursion to the best of Scotland’s western isles. Take a ferry to the Isle of Mull for a scenic drive across the island before another crossing to the fascinating Isle of Iona, and a visit to Iona Abbey before returning to the mainland.

Day 10: Glencoe - Loch Lomond - Falkirk - Glasgow
Travel through the dramatic and intense scenery of Glen Coe and The Trossachs National Park. Experience breathtaking views from the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond before a   visit to a whisky distillery. Visit The Kelpies, the world’s largest equine sculptures en route to Glasgow. There’s time for an orientation drive including the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares before a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 11: Glasgow
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Terms and Conditions

*Prices correct as of 28/07/2026 and are subject to change without notice depending on tour availability and any applicable promotions. All pricing is in $NZD, is per person, twin share, includes applicable savings and is subject to availability. Other conditions may apply - ask for full details.