Grand Tour of Scotland 2026-27

Departure on scheduled Klm/Lufthansa flights to Edinburgh – on arrival transfer to Dundee – dinner at the hotel – after dinner, Dundee by night: stroll with the tour leader in the old town – overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel – departure with a guide for the north of Scotland – stop at the majestic Glamis Castle, one of Scotland's most fascinating and legendary castles, famous as the childhood home of the Queen Mother and for its ghost stories - after the visit to the castle, we continue through the picturesque region of Royal Deeside, an area beloved of the British royal family for its enchanting landscapes and characteristic villages. Here lush forests and rolling hills offer spectacular views - photo stop at Dunnottar Castle, an imposing ruin perched on a cliff above the North Sea. This castle, steeped in history, is known for its spectacular position and for having been an important stronghold over the centuries. The day ends in Aberdeen, the "Granite City", known for its sparkling grey architecture and its beautiful parks. Aberdeen offers a perfect blend of history, culture and modernity, making it the ideal place to end a day full of adventure - lunch at leisure - dinner at the hotel - evening at leisure - tour leader available – overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel – departure with a guide from Aberdeen heading north through the splendid Speyside region, famous for its whisky distilleries and green landscapes - along the way you can admire gentle hills and valleys rich in rivers and woodland - the first stop of the day is Fort George, a mighty 18th-century fortress on the shores of the Moray Firth. Fort George is one of the finest examples of military fortification in Europe. The visit offers a fascinating overview of Scottish military history and spectacular views over the sea - after the visit, we continue to Inverness, the capital of the Highlands – lunch at leisure – visit of this lively city, which combines the beauty of the surrounding countryside with a rich cultural heritage – Inverness is known for its castle, its museums and the picturesque views along the River Ness - in the afternoon we set off on a mini-cruise on Loch Ness, one of the most famous lakes in the world, shrouded in legend and mystery - during the cruise you can admire splendid views of the loch and, with a little luck, catch a glimpse of the legendary Loch Ness monster - after the cruise, we head for Urquhart Castle, one of Scotland's most iconic ruins, set on a hill overlooking the loch. The visit to the castle lets you immerse yourself in Scotland's turbulent history and enjoy breathtaking views over Loch Ness. The day ends with the return to Inverness for the overnight stay, with the images of a day full of history, nature and legend still fresh in your mind - dinner at the hotel - evening at leisure - tour leader available – overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel – departure with a guide for the west coast with its many lochs, to discover the Isle of Skye, the largest of the Inner Hebrides, reached via the Skye Bridge – stop at Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland's most picturesque castles – continuation to Portree and stop in this picturesque village in the heart of the island – arrival in Armadale, visit of the castle, gardens and museum of Armadale (Clan Donald Skye is an estate of 8,000 hectares in the south of the Isle of Skye, once part of the lands of the powerful Clan Donald; the estate's main attractions are the restored historic gardens and the splendid trails through the 16 hectares of woodland around Armadale Castle - at the award-winning Museum of the Isles we discover the history of the Highlands and Islands, told through the story of the most powerful clan in the area, Clan Donald - the MacDonalds, or Clan Donald, were the Lords of the Isles) – ferry to Mallaig – evening arrival in Fort William/Oban or surroundings - lunch at leisure - dinner at the hotel - after dinner, stroll with the tour leader – overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel – departure with a guide through mountain landscapes and green valleys to reach the magnificent Loch Lomond, the largest lake in Scotland by surface area – here you will have the chance to admire the sparkling waters of the loch on a mini-cruise, surrounded by gentle hills and picturesque villages - Loch Lomond is the heart of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty – followed by a visit to a distillery in Glasgow (this visit to a modern distillery offers a unique experience in the world of Scotch whisky. During the visit you can discover the whisky-making process and taste some of the finest Scotch whiskies, immersed in Glasgow's maritime history) - the day ends in Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, known for its vibrant cultural and music scene, its Victorian architecture and its welcoming spirit - lunch at leisure - dinner at the hotel – after dinner, Glasgow by night: stroll with the tour leader – overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel – in the morning guided tour of Glasgow (Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, home to one of Salvador Dalí's most famous paintings, Christ of Saint John of the Cross - panoramic tour through the university district, down to the banks of the River Clyde, the futuristic Hydro conference centre, the Clyde Auditorium known as the famous Armadillo, Glasgow Green –one of the city's largest parks-, George Square) – continuation to New Lanark (a Scottish village on the River Clyde, near the town of Lanark - founded in 1786 by David Dale, who built the cotton mills and the housing for the mill workers), a UNESCO World Heritage Site - lunch at leisure – in the afternoon continuation to Rosslyn, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, and guided visit of Rosslyn Chapel - in the evening check-in at the hotel in the Edinburgh area - dinner at the hotel - after dinner, Edinburgh by night: tour by private coach with the tour leader - overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel - full day devoted to a guided tour of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Castle, Princes Street and the famous Royal Mile, St Giles' Cathedral –exterior-, Parliament, Calton Hill, Holyrood Palace –exterior-, National Gallery) - lunch at leisure - dinner at the hotel – after dinner, Edinburgh by night: tour by private coach with the tour leader - overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel – transfer to the airport – departure on scheduled Klm/Lufthansa flights back to Italy.