Self Drive Holidays
Today, arrive into Edinburgh Airport or Glasgow Airport and pick-up your hire car before driving the short distance to your Castle or Manor House hotel, which will be set on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Spend the remainder of the day enjoying your hotel and its facilities or explore Scotland's Capital City. Overnight stay in Edinburgh.
After breakfast, enjoy the day exploring Edinburgh's shops, pubs and restaurants. Visit Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland or the Palace of Holyroodhouse, which is the Royal Family's official residence in Scotland. Don’t miss the Scotch Whisky Experience on the Royal Mile or a visit to the Scotland Shop for a Kilt fitting. Overnight stay in Edinburgh. Meals: Breakfast
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This morning, drive across the Queensferry Crossing with its dramatic views over the Firth of Forth. Explore St. Andrews, which is the home of Golf and the Old Course's Swilcan Bridge. You will have the option to visit Glamis Castle or opt for a Newton Farm Experience (not included). Check into your hotel this afternoon in the Aberdeen area for your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
Today, discover Royal Deeside, which is along the River Dee. Visit the Balmoral Castle, Royal Lochnagar Distillery and Drum Castle's Historic Tower. You can also explore local Villages like Ballater. Overnight stay in Aberdeen. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, travel North towards Inverness following the Malt Whisky Trail through Speyside. Visit the Speyside Cooperage to learn about the life of a Whisky Cask. Explore Castles like Cawdor Castle and Brodie Castle. Overnight stay in Inverness. Meals: Breakfast
Today, your day is free at leisure in Inverness. Why not visit the famous Inverewe Gardens or Dunrobin Castle in the North West. You may also wish to visit the Culloden Battlefield or take a ride on the Cairngorm Mountain Railway to the South. You may also choose to visit the newly opened Inverness Castle (not included). Overnight stay in Inverness. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, drive along Loch Ness to Urquhart Castle and the Loch Ness Visitor Centre. Follow the Caledonian Canal to Fort William, a Town set near Ben Nevis, Britain's highest Mountain. Here, you may choose to take a Gondola ride. Afterwards, continue through Glencoe and Rannoch Moor before driving along Loch Lomond to the hotel in either Loch Lomond or Glasgow. Check-in to your hotel and enjoy a final evening in your hotel. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, return your hire car to Edinburgh Airport or Glasgow Airport before catching your flight home or onward journey. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (ab)
