Delve into the Scottish Highlands with this three-day tour. Departing from Edinburgh, you will make your way via St Andrews and Dunnoter Castle to Aberdeen, the oil capital of Scotland - with its busy harbour and rich fishing history.
Your trip to the Scottish Highlands will continue through the beautiful Cairngorm National Park and onto the famous Glenlivet distillery. You will continue the scenic drive, past Loch Ness and onto Aberfeldy.
Your final day will include a memorable horseback ride through the Highland countryside. A final whisky tasting will be enjoyed at Dewar before making your way back to Edinburgh.Delve into the Scottish Highlands with this three-day tour. Departing from Edinburgh, you will make your way via St Andrews and Dunnoter Castle to Aberdeen, the oil capital of Scotland - with its busy harbour and rich fishing history.
Your trip to the Scottish Highlands will continue through the beautiful Cairngorm National Park and onto the famous Glenlivet distillery. You will continue the scenic drive, past Loch Ness and onto Aberfeldy.
Your final day will include a memorable horseback ride through the Highland countryside. A final whisky tasting will be enjoyed at Dewar before making your way back to Edinburgh.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Edinburgh to Banchory
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Together with your guide, you will depart from Edinburgh and head north on your trip to the Scottish Highlands. The first stop of the day will be in St Andrews, where you will have time to look around and explore. The cathedral and the castle are both worth a visit. You will then continue on through Dundee. You will stop at Dunnotor Castle before finally arriving in Aberdeen. You will stay overnight at the Douglas Arms.
Accommodation
The Douglas Arms Hotel★3 star
Activities
St Andrews CastleOptional Activity
St Andrews CathedralOptional Activity
Dunnottar CastleOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Edinburgh to St Andrews
Private Driver from St Andrews to Aberdeen
Destinations
Saint Andrews
Scotland
Douglas
Day 2
Banchory & Aberfeldy
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Today, you'll head west into the Cairngorms National Park and our first stop will be a visit to the famous Glenlivet Distillery to see how the amber nectar is made and sample their wares. Following this, you'll go to the capital of the Highlands, Inverness, before heading south along the banks of the world-famous Loch Ness and perhaps a sight of ‘Nessie’ the loch’s monster. Next, you'll journey through stunning Highland scenery towards Blair Castle before arriving at Fernbank House.
Accommodation
Fernbank House★4 star
Activities
Cairngorms National Park
Glenlivet DistilleryOptional Activity
Blair CastleOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from The Douglas Arms Hotel to Fernbank House
Destinations
Douglas
Scotland
Aberfeldy
Day 3
Aberfeldy to Edinburgh
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The day starts with a memorable two-hour horseback ride through the beautiful Highland Perthshire countryside. From there, you will head to Dewars, for an hour's tour and tasting. You will then continue back towards Edinburgh but along an incredibly scenic route. You will go up to Glen Lyon, past the Falls of Dochart and the castle and monuments of Stirling. The last stop of the day will be at the 'Kelpies' before hopping on the motorway and returning to Edinburgh.
Activities
Highland Horse Ride
Dewar's Aberfeldy DistilleryOptional Activity
Glen Lyon
The Kelpies
Transportations
Private Driver from Fernbank House to Edinburgh
Destinations
Aberfeldy
Scotland
Grangemouth
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What’s included?
2 nights accommodation
4 activities
Ground transportation
What’s not included?
Airport transfer
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Licensed English speaking guides
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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United Kingdom in 3 days
4-star, 3-star accommodation
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