Wonders of Scotland

Day 1. Arrival in Edinburgh

• Pick up at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2. Old Town Edinburgh (Royal Mile and Calton Hill)

• We will explore the most iconic corners of the sublime Scottish capital. We will immerse ourselves in the majesty of the Royal Mile, a path that connects Edinburgh Castle with Holyrood Palace. The picturesque streets of the Old Town, steeped in dark history and medieval walls, will envelop us in an ancient tale. Our journey will take us to the top of Calton Hill, a corner from which we will delight ourselves with breathtaking panoramas of the entire city. The beauty of Edinburgh is revealed in every step, in every stone, and in every view, creating an unforgettable memory of this Scottish gem.

Day 3. Edinburgh – Stirling Castle – Glencoe – Glenfinnan Monument – Arisaig

• We will embark on a journey to historic Stirling, whose famous castle was the ancient court of the Stuart kings. This gem stands in one of Scotland’s oldest cities, with panoramic views over the Stirling Valley, strategically dominating every skyline. Its battlements attest to crucial battles in Scottish history, such as Stirling Bridge and Bannockburn. We will enter the iconic Glencoe Valley, where in 1692 one of the darkest episodes in Scottish history was woven: the “Glencoe Massacre”. We will continue to the impressive Glenfinnan Monument, next to the idyllic Loch Shiel and its famous viaduct from the Harry Potter films. Our night will welcome us in Arisaig, on the sublime West Coast of Scotland. A day of charm and legacy.

Day 4. The beaches of Arisaig – The Isle of Skye (Elgol / Loch Coruisk / Fairy Pools)

• Today we will immerse ourselves in the serenity of the Arisaig beaches before boarding the ferry to the magical Isle of Skye, where mythology intertwines with the legendary hospitality of its inhabitants. In this corner of paradise, we will continue our Scottish cultural journey to the picturesque fishing village of Elgol, a privileged vantage point of the majestic Cuillin Mountains. From here, we will venture on a peaceful boat ride to explore Loch Coruisk, a spectacular lake that hides the crater of an ancient volcano, mostly submerged under its waters.

Day 5. Skye – Plockton – Eilean Donan Castle – Loch Ness – Urquhart Castle – Inverness

• We will advance on our cultural journey through Scotland and arrive at Plockton, a jewel of the Highlands, a picturesque fishing village cradled in a small bay. We will marvel at the imposing castle of Eilean Donan, one of the most photographed castles in Scotland, strategically located at the crossroads of three fjords and famous for its appearance in the film “The Immortals”. Our next destination on this magical itinerary will be the famous and enigmatic Loch Ness. We will tour its shore, exploring the ruins of Urquhart Castle and its exceptional visitor centre. At the end of the afternoon, we will immerse ourselves in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, where we will spend the night.

Day 6. Inverness – Culloden – Loch an Eilein (Cairngorms National Park) – Whisky Distillery – Pitlochry

• We will tour the battlefield of Culloden, where on April 17, 1746 the last Jacobite contest was fought on British soil, marking the end of a dream. Our next destination is Loch an Eilein, a treasure within the vast Cairngorms National Park. Its Gaelic name evokes a lake with an island, guarded by the ruins of a small castle. A lush forest surrounds it, home to birds such as the woodpecker and the pilgrim falcon. It is the most picturesque lake in Scotland. In the afternoon, we will visit a whisky distillery, unveiling the art of creating the “uisge-beatha,” the water of Gaelic life. Overnight in Pitlochry, a Victorian village born in Scotland’s tourist boom.

Day 7.Pitlochry – Dunkeld – Glamis Castle – HMS Discovery – St Andrews – Edinburgh and Homecoming

1. Glamis Castle, one of Scotland’s most exquisite treasures, was home to nobles, including Queen Elizabeth of England in her childhood. Its corridors hold the legend of being the most enchanted castle in Scotland. En route to St Andrews, we will be captivated by the beautiful HMS Discovery, anchored at Dundee, which led Captain Scott’s historic expedition to the South Pole in 1911. The historic Villa Real de St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf, also reveals its ancient university and its role in medieval pilgrimages, in addition to its beautiful beaches. We will return to Edinburgh, concluding our trip with unforgettable memories.

Day 8. Back home

• Transfer to the airport.