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Traveling Person Goes to Scotland
June 14-22, 2025
Immerse yourself in Scotland’s history and legends on this 9-day journey, where you’ll step back in time on visits to spectacular castles, Iron Age museums and famed ruins that capture the Scotland of yore. Journey along the Scottish Highlands from Pitlochry to Portree and discover charming villages, glistening lochs and famed distilleries. Soak up the country’s scenic splendor as you travel through awe-inspiring landscapes, stopping to relish the rich history and folklore of this storied land.
INCLUDED IN YOUR FARE ONCE TOUR BEGINS:
- Breakfast daily (except day of arrival)
- 1 lunch, 1 dinner (plan to allow $380-$495 for other meals)
- 8 nights hotel (double occupancy - if you need single occpancy please inquire)
- Transportation - private vehicle, boat, walking
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: The Scottish Crannog Centre Visit, Stirling
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Pitlochry Guided Walk, Pitlochry
- Edinburgh orientation walk
- Edinburgh Castle Visit & Audio Tour
- Pitlochry orientation walk • Sheepdog farm visit
- Loch Ness scenic drive
- Isle of Sky day visit
- Culloden Moor visit
- Stirling Castle visit
- Whisky distillery tour and tasting
- Glenfinnan Viaduct viewpoint
- Glencoe visit
- Glasgow street art tour
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This tour does not include:
-Air (air schedule options/pricing will open around July 30, 2025)
-Insurance
-Items not noted on itinerary, food/drinks outside of the complimentary hours/offerings
-Extra Excursions or Upgraded Experiences
-Pre or Post plans
-Tips for guides/drivers
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IMPORTANT DATES (Payments & Cancellation Information)
Air Schedules Will Open
Around July 30 - you must know your last day of travel after the tour in order to look for flights.
Final Payment
Monday, March 17, 2025
Passport & Emergency Information
Monday, March 17, 2025
Travel Documents Ready
2-3 weeks before departure
Cancellation Penalties
April 15, 2025 - 60 days before departure
Deposit paid will become a Lifetime Deposit (LTD) and stay on file in your name to use on a future G Adventure trip
May 15, 2025 - 30-59 days before departure
50% loss of final payment and LTD
May 16, 2025 to Day of departure
100% loss of final payment and LTD
In addition to the G Adventures fees, Traveling Person has a $50 per person/per reservation cancellation fee.
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PRICING
Pricing is your TOUR INDIVIDUAL TOTAL with DOUBLE OCCUPANCY (room, taxes, inclusions listed previously)
$3,999.00 per person
Deposit is a non-refundable payment of $350 per person and due at the time of booking.
*Single Pricing by request/availability*
add $1999 per person if you want your own room
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TRAVEL INSURANCE is MANDATORY for participation on this group trip.
Quotes will be sent upon inquiry.
Insurance is nonrefundable and will be added when flights are purchased and before final payment.
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 EDINBURGH
Arrive at any time.
DAY 2 EDINBURGH
Explore Scotland’s hilly capital city on a guided tour of Edinburgh. You’ll walk along the famed Royal Mile and climb Castle Hill, following in the footsteps of soldiers, kings and queens. As you ascend the hillside, hear exciting tales of Edinburgh Castle and its use as a military fortress, royal residence and wartime prison. Upon reaching the hilltop, marvel at the magnificent Edinburgh Castle and learn more about its fascinating history and important locations via audioguide, including the Portcullis Gate, Lang Stairs, Argyle Tower, St. Margaret's Chapel, Mons Meg and David’s Tower. Enjoy the afternoon on your own, taking advantage of your free time by exploring the area or finding activities like a tour of the underground vaults or a visit to the National Museum of Scotland. In the evening, enjoy dinner on your own, choosing from an array of restaurants along The Royal Mile and in Haymarket.
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 3 EDINBURGH/PITLOCHRY
Marvel at some of Edinburgh's most panoramic views as you journey by bus to the town of Pitlochry. Along the way, you’ll stop for a visit at historic Stirling Castle, a centuries-old monument that remains a symbol of Scottish independence and national pride. After exploring the grounds and discovering the Great Kitchens, the Queen Anne Gardens and the Stirling Heads Gallery, you’ll walk down the hill to the city center and enjoy lunch on your own. Following lunch, transfer to the Scottish Crannog Centre on the banks of Loch Tay, where you’ll join a historical expert for a guided visit of the facility and museum. On the tour, you’ll learn about the crannogs—houses built on artificial islands over water—and get a glimpse into the lives of the people who lived in them 2,500 years ago. You’ll also examine ancient artifacts and discover skills and technologies of the past with hands-on demonstrations. Arrive in Pitlochry in the evening and enjoy dinner at your leisure.
Exclusive Inclusions: Your Journeys Highlight Moment The Scottish Crannog Centre Visit
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 4 PITLOCHRY
Enjoy breakfast before going on a guided
walk of Pitlochry with a local expert. Learn about the town’s history and how life was spent in this famous holiday resort destination that is rich in Victorian heritage. The walk finishes at the Blair Athol Distillery, which is situated in the open moorland south of the town. Take a guided tour of the distillery grounds, where you’ll learn about the ancient source of water that flows through the grounds and contributes to the whisky’s smooth finish and mellow quality. You’ll also enjoy a whisky tasting experience featuring 3 different whiskies, then finish the visit off by seeing the distillery’s exclusive bottling process. Walk back to town from Blair Athol and have lunch on your own before transferring to Queen’s View, said to be named after Queen Victoria following her visit to the area in 1866. Marvel at the expansive view of Loch Tummel and take in the rolling hills carpeted in wild heather. Travel back to Pitlochry or you may choose to visit Blair Castle and Gardens. Dinner this evening will be at your leisure.
Exclusive Inclusions: Your Journeys Highlight Moment Pitlochry Guided Walk
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 5 PITLOCHRY/FORT WILLIAM
Following breakfast, begin the journey to Fort William, traveling through captivating scenery with undulating hills. Along the way, stop in Kincraig to visit a family-owned sheepdog farm. Get a fascinating tour of the farm and a demonstration, during which you’ll meet the dogs, learn about their training and gain an understanding of the commands used in their herding. From Kincraig, continue to the quaint town of Aviemore, located in the Cairngorms National Park. Enjoy lunch in town before heading out on the final leg of the day’s journey. On the way, visit Culloden Moor, the site where the famous Jacobite Rising of 1745 came to a tragic end. Experience the powerful emotions of the battle as you’re placed in the heart of the action via the visitor center’s 360-degree immersion theatre. Next, travel to Loch Ness for a scenic drive along the shoreline and make stops at Loch Ness Viewpoint in Fort Augustus and the Loch Lochy Viewpoint. On the way, you’ll see the Commando Memorial and Inverlochy Castle. Continue on to Fort William, where you’ll have time to explore on your own.
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 6 ISLE OF SKYE DAY TRIP
Explore the Isle of Skye on a full-day excursion to this stunning island which was occupied in prehistoric times, then settled by Gaelic-speaking Scots from Ireland in the first centuries BC. Along the way, stop at the famous Fairy Pools, a natural waterfall phenomenon whose frigid pools are a vivid aqua blue. Legend has it that selkies would come here, shed their skins, change into human form for the night and bathe in the pools under a full moon. Enjoy lunch, then visit Portree, the main town on the Isle of Skye. Spend time wandering the bustling port and thriving cultural center. On your way back, stop at the Glenfinnan Viewpoint to gaze at the impressive views and perhaps a glimpse of the famous Jacobite steam train—also known as the Hogwart’s Express in the Harry Potter novels and films. While here, travel across the Glenfinnan viaduct, 100 ft (30 m) above the ground. Return to Fort William for an evening on your own and dinner at your leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
DAY 7 FORT WILLIAM/GLASGOW
In the morning, depart for Glasgow. Pass through the untamed wildness of Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands, stopping at incredible vistas along the way, like the Three Sisters Viewpoint. Arrive at Loch Lomond, where you can relax and get lunch on your own. In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise on Loch Lomond from the village of Luss. Sail south around the islands passing the ‘Narrows’—a winding stretch of water separating Inchconnachan and Inchtavannach Islands—and enjoy live commentary with tales and fascinating facts about the lake. Arrive in Glasgow in the evening and enjoy dinner on your own in this vibrant city.
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 8 GLASGOW
Spend the day in the port city of Glasgow, known for its Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture, as well as its rich shipbuilding history. In the morning, immerse yourself in a street art tour with a local guide, who will point out stunning murals and share the stories and inspiration behind each piece and the artists that created them. You’ll discover how the art scene in Glasgow has developed dramatically over the last decade as you stroll through alleys and under bridges to uncover some of the wall art taking the city by storm. The afternoon is yours to explore Glasgow on your own. Visit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum or join a brewery tour. In the evening, get together with your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
DAY 9 GLASGOW
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
POST-TOUR - find the magic in an extended stay in your preferred
city/country.
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Air schedule options/pricing will open around July 30, 2024
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