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Experience Scotland's most famous highlights in this tour; perfect for the first-time visitor to this wonderful country!
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Intermediate Tours require a moderate level of activity. On certain days passengers may encounter long travel days, while other days they will be standing or walking for extended periods of time (sometimes over difficult terrains) during sightseeing excursions.
Classical Scotland is an ideal tour for a first-time visitor covering Scotland’s most famous highlights. Travelers will experience the beautiful Isle of Skye and other legendary places including Loch Ness, along with the historical cities of Edinburgh and Inverness. This journey includes some of Scotland’s most famous routes, going from the capital city of Edinburgh to the rugged Highlands. Take a road trip through the famous landscapes, ancient ruins and old settlements where many of Scotland’s greatest stories come to life.
Prices for this tour are based per person, on a twin / double room sharing basis.
Single supplement is available, starting at USD 999 per person.
| Extra night in Edinburgh including Breakfast & Car Rental | |
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| Charges for 1 Day(s) |
+ $260 |
| Rooming Charges | |
| Twin/Double Sharing Basis | +0 |
| Single Supplement | + $249 / person |
| Extra night in Edinburgh including Breakfast & Car Rental | |
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| Tour Extension for 1 Day(s) |
+ $260 |
| Rooming Charges | |
| Twin/Double Sharing Basis | +0 |
| Single Supplement | + $249 / person |
| Extra Services Selection | |
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| Upgrade to Superior Hotels (Aug 2026) - Scotland | + $699 |
| Upgrade to Superior Hotels (May - Jul & Sep – Dec 2026) - Scotland | + $599 |
| Upgrade to Automatic Compact Car Rental (Peugeot 208 or Similar) | + $99 |
Make your own way to your selected gateway Airport for your international flight to Edinburgh. Enjoy inflight meals and services.
Overnight onboard
Welcome to Scotland! After you pick up your car at Edinburgh International Airport, 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 – a new, interactive visitor centre depicting one of the most important battles in Scottish history – or the Wallace Monument, commemorating William Wallace, famous from the Braveheart film.
Overnight in the Stirling area
This morning leave Stirling and drive towards 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 northwest 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
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
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 the Inverness area
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 want to visit the smallest distillery in Scotland, the Edradour Whisky Distillery. Why not stroll through the Victorian village before traveling south to Perth.
Overnight in the Perthshire area
Today, visit St Andrews, named after Scotland’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. Drive towards your hotel in the Edinburgh area.
Overnight in Edinburgh
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 Family’s official residence in Scotland.
Overnight in Edinburgh
Today return the rental vehicle to Edinburgh International Airport with time to check in for your return flight home.
An 8-minute walk from Stirling Castle and 2.3 miles from the National Wallace Monument, this stylish hotel with a storied past guest list occupies a former coaching inn built in 1786. Low-key, contemporary rooms come with modern en suite bathrooms,flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Family rooms are available.
Just 6 miles from the foot of Ben Lomond, this friendly 4-star hotel has a quiet location, on the shores of Loch Ard. It has a spa, a select menu of wines and whiskies, and an on-site activity centre. The Garden Restaurant at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa has views of the hills, forest and loch. Dishes are made using fresh, seasonal local ingredients. A lounge bar with lighter meals and afternoon teas is also available. The rooms are decorated in warm tones and they all have an en suite bathroom. They also include tea/coffee making facilities and many have balconies with views across Loch Ard to the Trossachs. The activity centre offers mountain biking, rock-climbing, fly-fishing, guided walks and archery. Forest Hills's own Vital Health Club and Spa boasts exclusive beauty treatments and therapies designed to enhance a relaxing stay.
Overlooking Loch Etive, the Falls of Lora Hotel is a 19th century property with an a la carte restaurant, there is free WiFi access available throughout , a bar and free on-site parking. Oban Airport is 4 minutes' drive away and the resort town of Oban is 5 miles away. Each room at the Falls of Lora Hotel includes a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom and a hairdryer. Extras include ironing facilities and tea and coffee making facilities. The unique Cocktail Bar features an open log fire and a selection of over 100 malt whiskies. At Falls of Lora Hotel other facilities offered include meeting facilities and a garden. From the property, Dunstaffnage Castle and Oban Distillery are a 9-minute journey by car. Fearnoch Forest is a 6-minute drive away and McCaig's Tower is 11 minutes' drive away.
This romantic 4-star country house hotel offers views from each bedroom. It offers a Scottish dining and local seafood in the property's restaurant with a choice of menus. Special dietary requirements is offer. Outdoor seating directly on the sea is also available. Loch Melfort Hotel is close to the Arduaine Gardens and south of Oban. Rooms at Loch Melfort Hotel have views, and some have patio doors and a terrace. Some of the rooms are dog friendly. There is a cocktail lounge at the Melfort with a fireplace.
Overlooking Portree Bay, this straightforward hotel is 2 minutes' walk from Portree harbour and 7 miles from Bearreraig Waterfall. Warm, airy rooms come with en suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, TVs, tea and coffeemaking equipment. Most have bay views.
Marmalade is grade “B” listed building, dating back to 1817. Boat and distillery trips depart from Portree and the rocky hill The Old Man of Storr is 7 miles away. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The spacious rooms overlook the landscaped garden, Portree Bay, and the outline of Cuillin Hills. Guests can enjoy an en suite bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV. Breakfast is served daily and includes a buffet-style continental, and a cooked Full Scottish option. The landscaped gardens offer an alfresco dining area, and the bar opens out to reveal an intimate heated courtyard. Free private parking is possible on site.
Set in an Edwardian mansion, the 4-star Ramnee Hotel features leafy gardens and a traditional restaurant. The hotel is situated just outside Forres centre, adjacent to Grant Park. The bright bedrooms at Ramnee are individually decorated, and some offer scenic views towards Findhorn Bay. All rooms feature free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries. The elegant restaurant serves classic British cuisine, using fine Scottish produce. Hearty cooked breakfasts are available daily, and the bar offers a range of draughts, over 30 gins and 30 malt whiskies. Surrounded by beautiful Morayshire countryside, the family-run Ramnee Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Findhorn Beach. Free parking is available, and Inverness Airport is a 30-minute drive away.
Just 20 minutes from Inverness, Kincraig Castle Hotel is a period property with magnificent views, and boasts a central location for exploring the north of Scotland. Kincraig Castle Hotel is set in an elevated position within its own extensive grounds, offering views towards the Cromarty Firth. Originally built in 1800, the bedrooms, guest lounge, traditional bar and dining room all retain most of their original features. Easy day trips can be made to Ullapool, Aviemore, Wick, Inverewe Gardens and Kyle of Lochalsh. Kincraig Castle is centrally located for access to the nearby beaches and golf courses. Evening meals are served in our JP Bar and Hunter Hall on Friday, Saturday, Tuesday & Wednesday between 6pm and 9pm.
Centrally located in the beautiful Victorian Town of Pitlochry in the Perthshire Highlands, Fisher's Hotel is just 500 metres from Pitlochry Rail Station. The property has a traditional bar. The spacious bedrooms each have a TV and a private modern bathroom with a hairdryer. All rooms feature a trouser press and telephone, and tea/coffee facilities are provided. Guests can enjoy hearty evening meals and light lunches in the Coach House Bar, which hosts regular live music nights. There is also a cosy lounge with real log fires and garden views. Accessible from the A9 major road, the hotel is just an hour's drive from Edinburgh and 90 minutes from Glasgow. The Fisher's Hotel is just metres from Pitlochry’s shops, bars and restaurants. Pitlochry Golf Course is just half a mile away.
Overlooking the picturesque town of Pitlochry, The Atholl Palace hotel and estate is set in Highland Perthshire and offers award-winning gardens, a swimming pool and spa, a wide variety of sport and leisure facilities, a whisky lounge and scenic mountain and river views. Additional benefits include large lounges with open log-fires and a restaurant with panoramic views across the highlands. Free WiFi is available in each guest room, each room features a flat screen TV , an en-suite bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. The sporting and leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, hot tub and steam room. There is also a fully-equipped gym, 9-hole pitch and putt course, tennis court and a snooker room. The hotel sits on 48 acres of garden and forestry. There are also sweeping lawns and walkways with seating areas throughout. The property features its very own Japanese gardens with a meandering stream, a waterfall with a viewing platform and a picturesque duck pond. Pitlochry train station is just 1 mile away, and the local area is known for adventure sports such as white-water rafting. Pitlochry town is just a 5-minute walk away and includes 2 distilleries. Guests can also enjoy local hiking trails.
This magnificent Georgian townhouse boasts sumptuous rooms, each with a 42-inch plasma TV and slate bathroom. Amongst the cobbled streets of Edinburgh’s New Town, it is 800 metres from Princes Street. Individually designed with unique furnishings, the rooms at Nira Caledonia feature luxury goose feather beds and goose down pillows. Some offer large, floor-to-ceiling windows, a private garden, or a relaxing spa bath. Guests can enjoy breakfast in their room. The restaurant and bar, serves fresh cuisine with Scottish, and often organic, ingredients. The bar provides a range of over 25 Scotch whiskies. The hotel has 5 floors and there is no elevator. There is no air conditioning in the hotel.
Located within a 5-minute walk of EICC and a 12-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle, Hampton By Hilton Edinburgh West End in Edinburgh features a fitness centre and rooms with free WiFi. The property features a bar, as well as a restaurant serving international cuisine for dinner. Royal Mile is a 16-minute walk away. Each room features a work area with a desk, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen HDTV. En-suite facilities are included, and contain a shower and towels. Additional amenities include ironing facilities and a laptop-sized safe. Our Hampton buffet breakfast is completely free! and we offer both hot and continental options. Breakfast can be busy so please ensure to leave enough time in the morning to enjoy it A business centre is at guests' disposal at the hotel. Languages spoken at the reception include English, Spanish, French and Hungarian, and guests are invited to request guidance on the area when needed. University of Edinburgh is 1.4 km from Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 9 km from the property.
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Scotland
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All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 8. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.
Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.
We offer many Solo-Friendly trips with no mandatory single supplement. For all other tours, a single supplement will apply for solo travelers.
For the rates on these tours, please refer to the Price and Dates section on each tour page.
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Paper documents may be sent upon passenger request. There is a shipping and handling fee of $30 for each set of paper documents: These paper documents will be delivered between 14-21 business days prior to the beginning of your tour. In some instances, a paper voucher/ticket is required by our vendor. In these instances, the costs for shipping and handling will be shouldered by Indus Travels.
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With a few exceptions, international airline tickets are issued electronically. The airline confirmation number and ticket numbers stated in your documents represent your airline "ticket(s)." Some domestic Arline tickets which can only be issued at destination will be given to you upon your arrival in the local destination.
If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
Please note: Passengers who are not U.S. or Canadian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what personal identification is required. Passengers who enter, leave and then re-enter the same country on their itinerary should check if they require a double-entry visa.
How do I know if I need a visa?
Please check the Before You Book section found on every tour to access the country specific Know Before You Go document to know about Visa and other important information about the countries you will be visiting.
How do I obtain a visa?
A visa may be obtained by using a visa service or by contacting the embassy or consulate of the nation you are visiting prior to departing from your home country.
Please check the Before You Book section found on every tour to access the country specific Know Before You Go document to know about Visa and other important information about the countries you will be visiting.
How much does a visa cost?
There will be different costs that will be specific per embassy/consulate and whether you have used a visa service or not. These costs often change with little notice. We recommend that you contact the appropriate embassy or consulate directly for the most up to date information.
You may find the contact information for consulates/embassies in the Visa section of the Know Before You Go document available for the country you will be visiting.
What are optional sightseeing tours?
Optional tours are offered to travelers interested in additional experiences, sightseeing, meals or activities to supplement the included components of our tours. You may choose to participate in some, all or none of the optional tours which are priced individually. Complete descriptions and prices for each optional tour are listed on the itinerary section of the tours on our website.
When can I add optional tours?
Optional tours are available for purchase any time up to 45 days before departure.
Can I purchase optional tours locally?
Yes. When traveling on an escorted tour, optional tours may be purchased locally from the Tour Manager. However, Indus cannot guarantee the rate and availability of these services when purchased locally. Please note that tours purchased locally are subject to current exchange rates and may cost up to 10% more.
Can I add optional tours for only select individuals on my reservation?
Yes. For assistance on this matter, please contact Indus Travel sales and reservations staff.
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For complete details on Travel Insurance, check our Travel protection page.
When can I purchase Travel Insurance?
American Residents can purchase Trawick Insurance with us at the time of booking or anytime prior to departure. After booking, Canadian Residents will receive an email with a referral to TuGo Insurance which can be purchased anytime prior to departure.
When is Travel Insurance active?
Travel Protection coverages will take effect on the later of 1) the date the plan payment has been received by the Policyholder; 2) the date and time you start your Covered Trip; or 3) 12:01 A.M. Standard Time on the Scheduled Departure Date of your Covered Trip.
I need to cancel my trip and have not purchased insurance, what do I do?
Penalties for cancellation will depend on the tour you have purchased and how close to departure you are at the time of cancellation. For more information, visit our terms and conditions.
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Due to increased travel security and policies around the world, it is now a requirement that your airline ticket matches your first and last name exactly as it reads on your passport. Please note that any changes to the details of your air booking, could be subject to a change fee, penalties or cancellation.
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For our packages that include flights, we do not usually assign seats. In most cases, you can request specific seats, but this may incur a small fee payable to the airline. For more information, contact our sales and reservations staff.
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In most cases, seat assignments are firm. However, airlines may sometimes reassign seats for operational reasons. This often happens at the last moment and is controlled by airline staff, with Indus Travel not being notified. Passengers are encouraged to reconfirm their seat assignments and any other special requests directly with their airline prior to departure.
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It always recommended and more convenient to check in online. It will shorten your waiting time at the airport, secure your seat assignments and other reservations.
Can I request a special meal on the flight?
Requests may be made for special meals. These requests will be sent on your behalf to the airline so long as Indus receives these request prior to your documents being issued. The availability of special meals will be based upon the specific airlines and will be at their discretion.
Can I use my frequent flier miles?
Accrued frequent flier miles cannot be used toward the purchase of Indus Travels’ airfare or used for class upgrades. However, airfare purchased through Indus Travels may qualify to earn you additional miles.
What is required when I check-in?
Ticketed passengers must show correct identification at check-in. Children must have a parent present at check-in and all tickets must be in each passenger's name.
What is required with International travel?
An international trip may require valid travel documents such as passport, visa, re-entry permit, health certificate, inoculation record, a ticket for the return journey or continuance of your trip, or ANY combination thereof. Passengers are responsible for the proper documentation. Concerns about the required travel documents may be resolved by contacting the appropriate consulate or embassy.
