Discover Scotland

Discover the majestic beauty and rich history of Scotland on this exciting 10 day adventure.

This tour has it all, from learning the bagpipes at the National Piping Centre, exploring the stunning Isle of Skye, to a cruise on the famous Loch Ness! Discover the Standing Stones of Stenness and Skara Brae on the remote Orkney Islands, and take in majestic views at Dunrobin Castle. Explore the vibrant Victorian town of Pitlochry, visit Edinburgh Castle, and end your journey with a lively and interactive cooking experience at one of Scotland’s premier culinary institutions. This tour offers the perfect blend of adventure, nature, culture, and history, with memories to last a lifetime! With breakfast daily, seven hearty dinners, beautiful hotels, knowledgeable local guides, a Cardinal Lakeshore Tour Director and so much more, this tour will show you the best of Scotland.

A valid Canadian Passport is required for this tour. Please note that this tour is very active and therefore not suitable for those with mobility restrictions.

Day 1 – May 31, 2027 | Depart Toronto

The time has come for our Scottish Adventure! Board our coach to Pearson International Airport at your pre-selected pickup location this afternoon or meet at the airport! From Toronto Pearson, we will take an overnight flight to Glasgow, Scotland!

Day 2 – June 1, 2027 | Arrive in Glasgow (D)

Our tour begins in Glasgow this morning – Scotland’s Victorian city. Start your Scottish adventure with a visit to the National Piping Centre. After a demonstration and lesson with a renowned piper, it’s your chance to give it a go! Then, join your fellow travellers for a lively welcome dinner at the Centre’s farm-to table restaurant.

Day 3 – June 2, 2027 | Glasgow – Ballachulish (B, D)

This morning, bid Glasgow farewell as you travel to your next destination. First, stop at a local whisky distillery for a guided tour and tasting. After some free time for lunch in a nearby town, you can relax aboard the motorcoach and admire the verdant green hills and mountainside waters as you arrive at your remote countryside hotel, situated on lovely Loch Linnhe.

Day 4 – June 3, 2027 | Ballachulish & Isle of Skye (B, D)

This morning, journey to the stunning Isle of Skye, also known as The Misty Isle. Upon arrival in Armadale, a local from the island joins you to share the history of this magical place and what it is like to live there today. A visit to the capital of Portree allows some time to explore before taking the scenic route back to Broadford. We’ll return to Ballachulish via the Skye Bridge and a scenic drive along the “Road to the Isles”.

Day 5 – June 4, 2027 | Loch Ness – Thurso (B, D)

Today, enjoy stunning and unspoiled landscapes as you journey further into the Highlands. Travel through the Great Glen, famous for its many lochs (lakes). Visit the striking ruins of Urquhart Castle before enjoying a cruise on Loch Ness, one of Britain’s most famous bodies of water. Keep your eyes open — you never know when Nessie might appear! Travel off the beaten path to Thurso, one of Scotland’s most remote towns on the North Coast. Embrace the rustic environment of the Scottish Highlands as you settle in for your two-night stay.

Day 6 – June 5, 2027 | Thurso & Orkney Islands (B, D)

Today it’s time for an adventure to the Orkney Islands (weather dependent). Ferry to this former Viking stronghold off the northernmost coast of Scotland and feel the wind in your hair as you view the abundant bird life and maybe even porpoises and seals. A local guide will take you to visit Skara Brae and discover the remains of a Neolithic village built at the same time as the Great Pyramids in Egypt. Continue on toward the prehistoric Standing Stones of Stenness, reported to be older than Stonehenge. Make your way through the Viking town of Kirkwall before returning to the mainland.

Day 7 – June 6, 2027 | Thurso & Inverness (B, D)

As you make your way back from the northern coast, visit the majestic Dunrobin Castle, which dates back to the 1300s. The castle is built in the style of a French château and is home to the Duke of Sutherland. Next, it’s your choice! Step into history at the Culloden Battlefield, where the Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end -OR- visit the imposing Inverness Castle on a self-guided tour, now home to a fascinating museum of the battles of the Highlands. Enjoy an overnight stay in Inverness, capital of the Highlands.

Day 8 – June 7, 2027 | Inverness – Pitlochry – Edinburgh (B)

Begin your day with a visit to a family-run farm set in the heart of the Highlands. See sheepdogs at work while surrounded by the mountain wilderness of Cairngorms National Park. Continue on to the vibrant Victorian town of Pitlochry for some time at leisure to explore on your own. End your day in Scotland’s capital city of Edinburgh.

Day 9 – June 8, 2027 | Edinburgh (B, D)

Today, visit Edinburgh Castle, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Edinburgh’s new town before your local expert takes you on a walking tour up to the magnificent castle. This evening, give traditional Scottish ingredients a modern twist. Enjoy a lively and interactive cooking experience at one of Scotland’s premier culinary institutions with a “wee dram” in hand.

Day 10 – June 9, 2027 | Return Home (B)

Today we have an early departure for the airport and will arrange for a to-go breakfast! Our coach will depart the hotel for Glasgow airport to board our flight to Toronto. Upon arrival in Toronto, our coach will be waiting to return us to our original pickup points!