Essential Scotland
St Andrews, Inverness, Edimburgo
Essential itinerary through Scotland, passing through Edinburgh, St Andrews and Inverness, with historic cities, Highland landscapes and outstanding aspects of Scottish culture.
DAY 1: EDINBURGH - ST. ANDREWS
Arrival in Edinburgh and meeting with the local representative to take a private transfer to St. Andrews, located on the east coast of Scotland, in the Fife region, a historic peninsula renowned for its coastal villages and dramatic landscapes.
Accommodation in St. Andrews for 2 nights, with breakfast.
In the evening, welcome dinner (without drinks) at the hotel restaurant.
DAY 2: ST. ANDREWS
After breakfast at the hotel, private half-day tour, with a guide in Portuguese, through the ruins of St. Andrews Castle and the Medieval Cathedral.
Free time for lunch (not included) and then to Glamis Castle, considered one of the most beautiful in Scotland.
Return to the hotel and free time for independent activities.
3RD DAY: ST. ANDREWS - PERTHSHIRE - PITLOCHRY - INVERNESS
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Departure to Perthshire for an exclusive experience dedicated to the world of tartan, where you will explore behind the scenes of the creation process, discovering seasonal tartans, the choice of colors and the elements that inspire each design.
Stop for lunch (without drinks) at a local restaurant.
Continue north, past the village of Pitlochry and the beautiful roads of the Cairngorms National Park, a region of mountains and dense forests, until arriving in Inverness.
Accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast.
In the evening, dinner (excluding drinks) at a local restaurant.
DAY 4: INVERNESS
After breakfast at the hotel, private panoramic city tour. Walk along the quiet banks of the River Ness to the historic center and Inverness Castle.
Then stop by Clava Cairns, one of the most fascinating prehistoric sites in Scotland. Around 4,000 years old, its stone circles and burial chambers form a setting shrouded in silence, symbolism and mystery.
Stop for lunch (without drinks) at a local restaurant.
Continuation to Culloden Battlefield, the site of the decisive battle of 1746 that marked the end of the Jacobite rebellion and forever changed the destiny of the Highlands, and a visit to the Visitor Center, a place where the political context, battle strategies, and profound consequences of this episode for Scottish culture and identity are presented in an engaging way.
Return to the hotel in Inverness.
DAY 5: INVERNESS - LOCH NESS - FORT WILLIAM - GLENCOE - EDINBURGH
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Take the iconic A82 highway, one of the most scenic roads in the world, to Loch Ness, Scotland's most famous lake, known for its urban legend of the Loch Ness Monster.
Then stop at Fort William, a charming village at the foot of Ben Nevis - the highest mountain in the United Kingdom at 1,345 meters high, and to the Glencoe Valley, the scene of several film productions, such as Harry Potter, 007 Operation Skyfall, and others.
Stop for lunch (without drinks) at a local restaurant.
Finally, before arriving in Edinburgh, stop by Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, known as the “heart of the Highlands”.
Accommodation for 3 nights in Edinburgh, with breakfast.
In the evening, dinner (excluding drinks) at a local restaurant.
DAY 6: EDINBURGH
After breakfast at the hotel, walk through the old part of the city. Pass through the Royal Mile, the medieval street that connects Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse - the official residence of the Scottish royal family. Visit Edinburgh Castle, which towers imposingly on the Castle Hill hill, offering panoramic views of the city center.
Continuation of the tour through the new part of the city, with wide avenues, symmetrical squares and carefully planned gardens.
Free afternoon for independent activities.
Suggested optional activities (not included):
- Visit to the National Museum of Scotland, with collections ranging from antiques to technological innovations;
- Stroll along George Street, the address of luxury boutiques in the city.
DAY 7: EDINBURGH - GLASGOW - EDINBURGH
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Glasgow to visit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, one of the most important museums in the country. Its collection includes more than 8,000 pieces, including masterpieces by European artists, sculptures, historical artifacts and thematic collections that cover different periods and regions of the world.
Then, visit the charming Glengoyne Distillery with tasting at the end. Considered one of the most picturesque distilleries in Scotland, Glengoyne preserves traditional production techniques, renowned for resulting in elegant and balanced whiskeys.
Return to the hotel in Edinburgh.
In the evening, dinner (excluding drinks) at a local restaurant.
Day 8: EDINBURGH
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Private airport transfer.
THIS ITINERARY INCLUDES:
- Accommodation for 2 nights in St. Andrews, with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Inverness, with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Edinburgh, with breakfast;
- Private transfers between airport/hotel/airport;
- Private tours with a guide in Portuguese, as mentioned in the itinerary;
- Entrance fees to visiting sites and monuments, as mentioned in the itinerary;
- Whiskey tasting at the Glengoyne Distillery, on the 7th day;
- 3 lunches (without drinks), as mentioned in the itinerary;
- 4 dinners (without drinks), as mentioned in the itinerary;
- Travel kit;
THIS ITINERARY DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- International airfare between Brazil and England;
- Boarding fees;
- Tourism fees;
- Transfers between airport/hotel/airport;
- Bank transfer charges related to payment to the foreign supplier;
- Documentation and consular visa expenses;
- Travel insurance;
- Cancellation insurance;
- Excess baggage;
- Early arrival time (early check in);
- Extension of departure time (late check out);
- Meals not mentioned as included;
- Drinks not mentioned as included;
- Suggested tips for guide and driver - from €6, per day;
- Luggage service;
- Suggested and/or optional tours and excursions;
- Entrance fees to the places where the tours are visited and suggested and/or optional excursions;
- Restaurant reservations for a fee of €10 to €30;
- Personal extras such as: laundry, phone calls, alcoholic beverages, extra food, tips, minibar consumption and everything that is not mentioned as included in the itinerary.
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