8 Day Scottish Dream

Fully Guided Coach Group Festivals & Events Scenic Edinburgh Military Tattoo

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Trip Length

8 Days

Trip Starts

Glasgow

Trip Finishes

Edinburgh

8 Day Scottish Dream Itinerary (CIE Tours)

Countries Explored: Scotland

Trip Operator

CIE Tours

222 Reviews

Trip Style

Classic Tour

Departures

Mar 2025 to Oct 2025

Accommodation

3 - 4 Star

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Guide Level

Fully Guided

Trip Code

DRA24

Overview

Read 5 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on CIE Tours 8 Day Scottish Dream. Check the must-sees off of your wish list on this good-value Scotland tour, which is an ideal introduction to the bustling cities and breathtaking landscapes.

Itinerary

Your tour departs from your Glasgow hotel at 2:00 PM. Set out on a panoramic tour of central Glasgow's highlights including red sandstone Victorian buildings, delightful parks, Glasgow Cathedral, and the River Clyde, once important for shipbuilding. Visit the extensive and varied art collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Chat with your tour director and fellow travelers over a welcome drink. Your evening is free to dine independently.

Embark on a short cruise of Loch Lomond to appreciate the beauty of this famous loch and admire panoramic views. Browse around the town of Inveraray and have lunch on your own before taking a guided tour of Inveraray Castle, featured in "Downton Abbey". Journey across Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe, often considered one of Scotland's most spectacular and beautiful places. Continue to Ballachulish on the shore of Loch Leven. (B/D)

Travel on the scenic "Road to the Isles", stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan Monument. Ferry to the Isle of Skye to visit Armadale Castle, a romantic ruin surrounded by magnificent gardens. Back on the mainland, travel along the shores of Loch Ness. End the day at your hotel in Nairn, a lovely manor house set on spacious grounds near the North Sea. (B/D)

A short distance from Nairn is the Culloden Battlefield where the British government forces defeated the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, popularly known as Bonnie Prince Charlie. Walk around the battlefield and the visitor center. Continue through majestic Highland scenery to a local farm for a demonstration of trained dogs herding sheep. Travel through the high peaks of the Grampian Mountains to your gracious manor-style hotel near Pitlochry. (B/D)

Visit Blair Castle, home of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. Delve into the history of Mary, Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and how Queen Victoria's famous stay led to the creation of Europe's only private army, the Atholl Highlanders. Go behind the scenes at Blair Athol Distillery for a tour and sample of the finished product. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the hotel gardens and museum or shopping in Pitlochry. (B/D)

Travel through lush countryside to visit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of "Macbeth" and childhood home of the late Queen Mother. This majestic building is filled with priceless artifacts and furnishings. Head to St Andrews, the "Home of Golf," to see the famous Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the Old Course. Enjoy free time to explore the medieval town. Head to your hotel near Edinburgh, where you will enjoy a Scottish evening with traditional food, music, and dancing. July 27 – August 18 departures enjoy an evening free to explore and dine independently. (B/D)*

Explore Edinburgh to compare and contrast the wide streets and elegant mansions of the Georgian 200-year-old "New Town" with the narrow lanes and medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle with its splendid views of the city. The rest of the day is free for independent exploring, shopping, and dining. July 27 – August 18 departures enjoy the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade. (B)

Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; D: Dinner *Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.

Trip Inclusions

Edinburgh Castle: Walk in the footsteps of soldiers, kings and queens, and even the odd pirate or two, in this medieval-era royal residence, military garrison, prison and fortress, alive with many exciting tales.
Loch Lomond Cruise: Enjoy the exquisite eye candy on the largest lake in Scotland.
Inveraray Castle: Live out your Downton Abbey dreams when you visit this turreted fairy-tale castle that was featured in the show.
St Andrews: Explore the legendary Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the Old Course at the birthplace of golf.
Scottish Sheepdog Demonstration: Watch highly experienced sheepdogs mind their flocks at a charming Scottish farm.
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Select departures get to enjoy the precision and performance of pipe and drum corps from around the world.
Isle of Skye: Enjoy the dramatic mountainous landscapes of the largest Inner Hebrides island.
Blair Athol Distillery: Sip a wee dram or two of Scotch whisky after you discover the secrets to crafting it.
Blair Castle: This ancient castle has been the home of nineteen generations of the Atholl family for over seven centuries. The 30 rooms are rich in period detail, with ornate plasterwork, luxurious tapestries, and beautifully carved furniture.
Culloden Battlefield: Explore the battlefield where the 1745 Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end.

7 Breakfasts (B) and 5 Dinners(D)

Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry (4 star)
Norton House Hotel & Spa (4 star)
Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel, Glasgow (4 star)
Ballachulish Hotel, Ballachulish (3 star)
Muthu Newton Hotel, Nairn (4 star)

Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.

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Trip Reviews (5) Most Recent 'Scottish Dream' Reviews

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CIE Tours. Good value. 2 Alana, NSW, Australia, May 2023

My experience with Global Journeys was excellent along with my travel consultant Jemma Rosen. Very helpful in answering all my questions and I would definitely book with Global Journeys again in the future. Enjoyed my trip with CIE which I thought was good value.

A Scottish Dream 3 Roltsch, Australia, May 2019

This tour was properly named æDreamÆ tour. Our guide, Graham Bruce, and Allen Davidson (driver), made quite a pair and provided the guests under their watch with the most fantastic tour you could ask for! Everyone came on board the bus as strangers and we left as friends belonging to the clan of Bruce! Outstanding commentary in history, music, folklore ...read more

Mostly pleasant tour of Scotland 2 Barbara & Phil Van Itallie, Australia, Jun 2018

This otherwise pleasant tour had a problem on the last day when the tickets to the Edinburgh Castle were not distributed to some of us as promised as part of the tour. This was probably due to poor communication on the part of the daily tour guide and particularly bad weather. We had to buy our own tickets to see the castle.

A true Scottish Dream! 2 Jenny Gough, Australia, Sep 2017

I completed a CIE Scottish Dream in Edinburgh yesterday. I just wanted to feed back to you my delight in, and appreciation of both the tour guide Liz, and the driver George. Both were top shelf people who not only displayed great pride in their job, and a clear love of what they do, they also showed care and interest in all of the guests of the tour. ...read more

Would recommend CIE Tours 1 Beryl & Belinda, Australia, Apr 2017

We have just completed the Scottish Dream Tour with Annika and Ramon commencing 9/4/2017. We would like to acknowledge the exceptional service we received from these two guides. It made our trip even more enjoyable and memorable. We are grateful to Annika and Ramon for a job well done. We would definitely recommend CIE Tour company to family and f ...read more

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Scottish Dream

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Day 1: Glasgow Tour & Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Day 2: Loch Lomond Cruise & Inveraray Castle

Day 3: Isle of Skye & Loch Ness

Day 4: Culloden Battlefield & Sheepdog Trials

Day 5: Blair Castle, Whisky Tasting & Pitlochry

Day 6: Glamis Castle, St Andrews & Scottish Evening*

Day 7: Edinburgh Panoramic Tour & Edinburgh Castle

Day 8: Tour Ends in Edinburgh

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