Self-Drive | Scotland Explorer

Welcome to Scotland! Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your city hotel. A Hop-On, Hop-Off tour is a great introduction to this UNESCO World Heritage city and you’ll journey through cobblestone streets and courtyards as you lose yourself in its narrow lanes full of ancient heritage. 

Enjoy a on walking tour with a local specialist. Learn the "Secrets of the Royal Mile" and skip the lines at Edinburgh Castle. This grand sight is perched high atop a dormant volcano. See the Scottish Crown Jewels, Mons Meg, the Great Hall and so much more in the special company of your passionate local.

Travel to St. Andrews, "the home of golf." Explore this university town with a local specialist on a walking tour before continuing to beautiful Perthshire, famed for its dramatic mountains, glens, lochs and ancient castles. Shrouded in growing ivy and built in the foothills of the Grampian mountains, Blair Athol Distillery is an icon of the Scottish Highlands. Allt Dour, the distillery's ancient source of water, flows through the grounds from mountainous slopes, contributing to the whisky's unique flavor. Enjoy a guided distillery experience followed by a tutored tasting of three whiskies including a Distillery Exclusive Bottling and a gift.

Climb aboard your 4x4 with your Safari Ranger for an encounter with the natural beauty of the Highlands. Discover tracks, trails and stunning views before enjoying some shortbread and tea (or a dram of something stronger) among the astonishing scenery. Great fun for all the family.

Today, explore Inverness city and step back into a bloody period of Scotland’s history at the battlefields of Culloden. This site is where the Jacobite cause, under Bonnie Prince Charlie’s leadership, was crushed in 1746.

Cruise along the banks of Loch Ness, where you’ll see ancient ruins, stunning scenery and may even spot the famous monster!  Visit Oban Distillery, one of Scotland’s smallest whisky, known for its authenticity and heritage on this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Make your way to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. This magical location is home to snow-capped mountains, lush greenery and some of Scotland’s most incredible scenery.

This morning, head to Oban, through the stunning Glencoe and majestic backdrop of Ben Nevis. Perhaps take the ferry from Armadale to Mallaig to shorten the drive, keeping an eye out for porpoises and dolphins.

This morning, explore Oban on a walking tour with a local specialist before making your way to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Take a cruise on the shimmering waters of Loch Lomond, then make your way to Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city. 

Explore Glasgow, set on the River Clyde and renowned for its culture, style and friendliness of its people. Enjoy a Glaswegian food tour with a local specialist, where you’ll interact with the locals, visit independent restaurants, shops and bars and enjoy a generous mix of food and drink tastings.

Bid farewell to Scotland as you are transferred to Glasgow Airport, where your vacation ends. (Guests can opt to leave from Edinburgh Airport for an additional cost.)