Visits in autonomy. Suggested stages should be organized according to the travel times and the openings of the places to visit.
Day 1
Arrival in Edinburgh
Individual arrival in Edinburgh and, depending on the time, time for a first tour of the city. Accommodation at the Norton House Hotel & Spa 4 stars, or similar, and overnight stay.
Day 2
Edinburgh and its castle
Breakfast. Edinburgh Day: Old Town, Royal Mile with its alleys, Holyrood Palace and New Town around Charlotte Square. Entrance to Edinburgh Castle is included. The program also suggests a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia, moored in Leith. Other entrances are not included. Overnight stay in Edinburgh.
Day 3
St. Andrews and the coast to Aberdeen
Breakfast and departure to St. Andrews through the area of the Firth of Forth. Time to discover the town linked to golf and its university, with the ruins of the cathedral and the bishopric castle. Continue to Aberdeen: along the route are suggested stops at Glamis Castle and the ruins of Dunnottar Castle, overlooking the North Sea. Accommodation at the Ardoe House Hotel 4 stars, or similar, and overnight.
Day 4
The Royal Deeside Castle Circuit
Breakfast. All day to explore the Royal Deeside, among castles, woods and villages along the valley of the Dee River. The program suggests Crathes Castle, Drum Castle and Balmoral Castle: the visits are chosen according to the openings and the time available. Return to Aberdeen and overnight stay.
Day 5
The way of whisky to Inverness
Breakfast and departure along the Malt Whisky Trail, between the Speyside distilleries: Glenfiddich, Macallan and Glenlivet are some of the suggested steps. Continue to Nairn, where is the Castle of Cawdor, and the Inverness area. Accommodation at the Kincraig Castle Hotel 4 stars, north of Inverness, or similar. Overnight stay. Visits and tastings are not included.
Day 6
A day in the Highlands
Breakfast. Day available to discover the Highlands, possibly starting from Inverness. You can choose between the botanical gardens of Inverewe, the Castle of Dunrobin or the area of the Battlefield of Culloden. Stops are alternatives to organize according to the route and the openings. Return and overnight stay in the Inverness area.
Day 7
Loch Ness, Glencoe and Glasgow
Breakfast and departure along Loch Ness. A mini cruise on the lake and visit to Urquhart Castle. Continue to Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis, then through Glencoe and towards Loch Lomond. Accommodation at the 4 star Sherbrooke Castle Hotel in Glasgow area, or similar, and overnight.
Day 8
Glasgow and end of journey
Breakfast and end of service.
