Scotland in a Week | Classic | Winter | 2025/2026

Location: Edinburgh

Royal Mile, old Castle, home of the brave, Edinburgh is going to turn it on from start to end. With days of adventure up ahead, we'll kick off the evening with the option to indulge in a whisky tasting where you can get to know your new Scottish Contiki family.

Accommodation Name: Ibis Edinburgh Center South Bridge (or similar)

Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle

Today is yours to roam free - but if you want to get the low down on the history of this city why not join our local guide for an optional tour of Edinburgh Castle (which is resting on an extinct volcano!!) to kickstart your love affair with this city. Or maybe you'll do a spot of tartan shopping on Princes Street.

Accommodation Name: Ibis Edinburgh Center South Bridge (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, St Andrews, Scotland, Stirling Castle, Scotland, Inverness, Scotland

It's time to blaze a trail out of Edinburgh & head for Inverness. On the way to the main affair of the day we'll stop by St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf, would you believe? As well as Scotland’s oldest university town. We make a stop in Stirling, known for its famous Castle nestled right on a hill, and the town where William Wallace took on the English and yelled "Freeeedom!" Already blown away by the beauty of the rugged mountain scenery en route, we'll arrive in Inverness amped up for mystical tales.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Columba Hotel Inverness (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Loch Ness, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Aviemore, Inverness

We might be coming down from a high (geographically speaking) this morning, but as we seek out the stunning Loch Ness and Glenfinnan Viaduct, the mood will only be rising. We'll stop to see lovely Loch Ness, the most voluminous lake in the UK - containing more water than all the lakes of England and Wales combined! It's also rumoured to contain something else, something far more legendary which you're sure to have heard of... We'll also check out Aviemore, a picturesque jewel in the Cairngorms' crown - home to lochs, mountain trails and plenty of panoramic views. With breath-taking scenery still in mind, today's sights will leave you more than content with your day's discoveries.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Columba Hotel Inverness (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Inverness, Dundreggan, Loch Ness, Glasgow, Glasgow Cathedral

After a few days of remote and rugged goodness, a change of pace in Scotland's biggest city is sure to fire things up a notch. Small pitstop! We'll check out the lush, hilly rewilding centre here to learn about how Scotland's native animal species are reintroduced into the wild. Plus, you have the option afterwards to canoe across the stunning southern end of Scotland's most famous lake and see even more wildlife along the way. Get involved with everything great about Glasgow. Live music on every corner, a gothic cathedral & plenty of quirky characters make this city unique. Plus, you've got the option to dine on a wholesome, home-cooked meal for a truly local Glaswegian experience.

Accommodation Name: Ibis Glasgow City Center Sauchiehall Street Hotel (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Glasgow

Our trip ends this morning after breakfast. Say goodbye to your travel squad, and get started on planning the next big travel adventure.<br/>

Meals: Breakfast