8 days tour

Classic Scotland Self Drive

Classic Scotland Self Drive

This tour includes:

Accommodation

07 Nights in Bed & Breakfast accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar Stirling: Golden Lion Hotel Oban: Brander Lodge Isle of Skye: Royal Hotel Portree Inverness area: Priory Hotel Perth: Mercure Hotel Edinburgh: Cairn Hotel

Meals

Daily Full Scottish Breakfast

Transport

Car rental in Economy EBMR Corsa 3 Door or similar (manual) including: Third-party liability Collision damage waiver Theft protection Unlimited mileage Licensing fee

Not included:

Flights

International Flights

Optional

Insurance

Travel & Car insurance

Others

Items of a personal nature Tips & gratuities International Airfare Car rental guarantee deposit & car fuel Parking and tow fees Visa fees, if applicable Daily mandatory car insurance Items not mentioned as included

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Itinerary of your trip Classic Scotland Self Drive

  • Day 1 Edinburgh - Stirling
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Edinburgh - Stirling

      Welcome to Scotland! After you pick up your car, drive the short distance to Stirling. Make sure to visit Stirling Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in Scotland situated upon a volcanic plug with a wonderful view over Stirlingshire, or you may choose to visit Bannockburn โ€“ a new, interactive visitor centre depicting one of the most important battles in Scottish history โ€“ or the Wallace Monument, commemorating William Wallace, famous from the Braveheart film.

      Overnight in the Stirling area

  • Day 2 Stirling - Loch Lomond - Oban (B/-/-)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Stirling - Loch Lomond - Oban (B/-/-)

      This morning leave Stirling and drive to the west coast via Loch Lomond, the largest lake in the whole of Great Britain and known for the tranquil beauty of its wooded shores and islands. Continue north west along Loch Fyne and its beautiful landscape. Pass by Inveraray Castle and the charming homeland of the Duke of Argyll, the head of the Campbell Clan on your way to Oban. The castle testifies to the power and wealth of the Campbells, one of the most powerful of the Highland Clans. Or you can choose to travel via the rugged landscape of Rannoch Moor and Glencoe, one of the most scenic valleys in Scotland.

      Overnight in Oban or the Fort William area

  • Day 3 Fort William - Isle Of Sky (B/-/-)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fort William - Isle Of Sky (B/-/-)

      This morning drive north and take a ferry from Mallaig to the Isle of Skye or continue via Loch Lochy to Kyle of Lochalsh and take the bridge to the Isle of Skye, the largest and most scenic of the Hebridean Islands.

      Overnight on the Isle of Skye

  • Day 4 Loch Ness - Iverness (B/-/-)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Loch Ness - Iverness (B/-/-)

      Travel east today for Eilean Donan Castle, one of the most iconic images of Scotland. Continue to the Inverness area via Loch Ness. You may choose to stop at Urquhart Castle, which is magnificently situated on the banks of Loch Ness. If you dare, take a cruise on Loch Ness, most famous for the elusive monster!

      Overnight in Inverness area

  • Day 5 Inverness - Pit Lochry - Perth (B/-/-)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Inverness - Pit Lochry - Perth (B/-/-)

      This morning, drive east of Inverness where you can visit Cawdor Castle and its beautiful gardens, or drive south via Aviemore where you can explore the impressive Cairngorm Mountains located in the Cairngorm National Park. Continue to Pitlochry where you may choose to visit the smallest distillery in Scotland, the Edradour Whisky Distillery. Why not stroll through the Victorian village before travelling south towards Perth.

      Overnight in Perthshire area

  • Day 6 St Andrews - Fife - Edinburgh (B/-/-)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      St Andrews - Fife - Edinburgh (B/-/-)

      Today, visit St Andrews, named after Scotlandโ€™s patron saint. St Andrews is the famous home of golf, played on the Old Course since the 15th century. Continue along the coast via the small fishing villages of Elie and Pittenweem. Cross the Forth Bridge with its spectacular views of the Firth of Forth, making your way in to Edinburgh to check in to your hotel. 

      Overnight in Edinburgh

  • Day 7 Edinburgh (B/-/-)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Edinburgh (B/-/-)

      Spend the day soaking up the atmosphere of this exciting city. Visit some of its many attractions such as famous Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Familyโ€™s official residence in Scotland.

      Overnight in Edinburgh

  • Day 8 Edinburgh (B/-/-)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Edinburgh (B/-/-)

      Return your hire car to Edinburgh International Airport before checking in for your return flight home.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 99

Experience allowed to all ages.

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