Scottish Highlands Escape 2026 - 6 Day Tour from Edinburgh to Glasgow - Globus Tour
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Scottish Highlands Escape 2026 - 6 Day Tour from Edinburgh to Glasgow

6 Days 11 Departures
From $1,359 per person

Tour Overview

Take an exciting Caledonian adventure through the Highlands from Edinburgh to Glasgow on this guided vacation in Scotland! Enjoy the moors even more by visiting during the off season, with fewer crowds and lower prices. Begin in Edinburgh to visit the Castle and admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Visit the home of golf at St. Andrews. Stop in the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry to admire its Scottish Baronial architecture and take a spirited tour of a whisky distillery. Spend the night in the Highland capital of Inverness, and prepare for a day of glorious Scottish scenery crossing the battleground at Culloden Moor on your drive along the shores of Loch Ness to Fort William. Admire even more beautifully rugged landscapes from Glen Coe to Oban on the western coast of Scotland.

Travel through the serene glens, lush forests, and rushing rivers of The Trossachs—Scotland’s first national park. Relish in the lovely views of Loch Lomond. Take a drive through Glasgow to see its 12th-century cathedral, stately university buildings, and elegant Georgian squares built in the heyday of the tobacco barons. Finally, gather with your traveling companions, and raise a glass to this bonnie jaunt of a guided vacation in Scotland.

Tour Summary

Duration6 Days / 5 Nights
OperatorGlobus
Departures11 in 2026
Starting From$1,359 pp

Tour Route

Map of your 6-day journey

Scottish Highlands Escape 2026 - 6 Day Tour from Edinburgh to Glasgow route map

Day-by-Day Itinerary

6 days through your journey

Day 1

Day 1 ARRIVE IN EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

Welcome to Edinburgh! Tonight, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Includes meal(s): Dinner
Day 2

Day 2 EDINBURGH

Traditions & Treasures EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town and Old Town. Visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOT Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, rules with an 11,000-year history as “the most besieged place in Great Britain.” Here, you’ll find the royal regalia and Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The Castle also marks the starting point of the Royal Mile, the historic processional route and location of many of the city’s famous landmarks, including St. Giles’ Cathedral
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
Day 3

Day 3 EDINBURGH–ST. ANDREWS–PITLOCHRY–INVERNESS

Mulligans & Malts Scenic drive over the elegant Forth Road Bridge and through the historic county of Fife.
ST. ANDREWS See the home of golf and famous university town.
PITLOCHRY [LF] Guided tour of a whisky distillery. (B)
200 mi / 325 km

LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES For those who appreciate a fine Scotch whisky, where better to learn about the distillery process with a sample of authentic and historic malt whisky in the Highlands. Lift a dram of Scotland’s proud heritage
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4

Day 4 INVERNESS–CULLODEN MOOR–GLENFINNAN–OBAN

Noble Warriors & Epic Monsters CULLODEN MOOR Visit the Culloden battlefield site.
Scenic drive along the shores of Loch Ness.
GLENFINNAN See the monument to fallen Jacobite clansmen.
OBAN Free time. (B,D)
125 mi / 201 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS & LORE Survey the shores of famed Loch Ness for the chance to catch a glimpse of its mysterious Nessie. Hear of the folklore and firm believers in the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, which is said to swim in the shimmering waters
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5

Day 5 OBAN–THE TROSSACHS–GLASGOW

Natural Sights & City Lights Travel through The Trossachs and past Loch Lomond.
GLASGOW Orientation drive to see the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. A farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 99 mi / 160 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE Spanning both banks of the River Clyde in Scotland's western Lowlands, Glasgow gives art and architecture lovers a grand time. From its Victorian and art nouveau architecture to its beautiful Georgian-style squares and the medieval grandeur of its cathedral, Glasgow is brimming with historic and artistic sights to savor during an orientation drive through this national cultural hub, home to the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, and National Theatre of Scotland
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6

Day 6 <SPAN CLASS=location>GLASGOW

Safe Travels Until We Meet Again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Departure Dates & Pricing

11 departures available

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Oct 24, 2026 Oct 30, 2026 Guaranteed $1,499per person Get Quote
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