Scotland's Big 3: Edinburgh, Inverness & Glasgow Upgrade
Bustling cities and beautiful scenery
Explore the highlights of ancient cities, modern new quarters, and buildings surrounded by stunning wilderness on a 3-city expedition through Scotland! Includes the liberty of having your own car as you explore everything from the bustling cities to the magnificent Highlands. This upgrade also includes three amazing guided tours!
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Edinburgh (EDI), out of Glasgow (GLA)
- 2 nights in Edinburgh at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket or similar
- Manual car rental for 4 days - upgrade to automatic available
- 2 nights in Inverness at the Jurys Inn Inverness or similar
- 2 nights in Glasgow at the Jurys Inn Glasgow or similar
- Breakfast daily
- Edinburgh City Sightseeing Hop-on/Hop-off Tour (24 Hours)
- The Complete Loch Ness Experience
- Glasgow City Sightseeing Hop-On/Hop-Off Bus Tour (24 Hours)
Great Ways to Explore
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Take lots of photos as you wander from breathtaking destination after breathtaking destination.
- Tale lots of photos as you wander from breathtaking destination after breathtaking destination.
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Enjoy three amazing tours that lead you through Lochness, Glasgow, and Edinburgh!
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Explore the top of an extinct volcano, where Edinburgh Castle sits, to enjoy beautiful views over the city.
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Sample a pint at the Sheep Heid in Edinburgh, the oldest pub in Scotland!
Explore the beauty found throughout three of Scotland's beautiful cities as well as its untamed Highlands.
Start in Edinburgh, where stunning architecture and medieval castles make up the city skyline. Follow the city's streets through the old town and discover the elegant and modern side of the city as well! Here, nightlife, shopping, and fine dining abound!
Then, make your way out of the city after you pick up your rental car! Trek through the Highlands to Inverness. Explore Loch Ness, while keeping an eye out for the fantastic cryptid the loch is known for. Then seek out a little Scottish Craic to liven up your vacation!
Finally, you’re off to Glasgow where you'll wrap up your exploration. Amble through city streets alive with energy, from music to art, to Victorian and art nouveau architecture, and dynamic nightlife. Explore serene gardens and parks, wander through exquisite art galleries, and enjoy the special city life Scotland has to offer.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Edinburgh (EDI), out of Glasgow (GLA)
- 2 nights in Edinburgh at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket or similar
- Manual car rental for 4 days - upgrade to automatic available
- 2 nights in Inverness at the Jurys Inn Inverness or similar
- 2 nights in Glasgow at the Jurys Inn Glasgow or similar
- Breakfast daily
- Edinburgh City Sightseeing Hop-on/Hop-off Tour (24 Hours)
- The Complete Loch Ness Experience
- Glasgow City Sightseeing Hop-On/Hop-Off Bus Tour (24 Hours)
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Take lots of photos as you wander from breathtaking destination after breathtaking destination.
- Tale lots of photos as you wander from breathtaking destination after breathtaking destination.
-
Enjoy three amazing tours that lead you through Lochness, Glasgow, and Edinburgh!
-
Explore the top of an extinct volcano, where Edinburgh Castle sits, to enjoy beautiful views over the city.
-
Sample a pint at the Sheep Heid in Edinburgh, the oldest pub in Scotland!
Explore the beauty found throughout three of Scotland's beautiful cities as well as its untamed Highlands.
Start in Edinburgh, where stunning architecture and medieval castles make up the city skyline. Follow the city's streets through the old town and discover the elegant and modern side of the city as well! Here, nightlife, shopping, and fine dining abound!
Then, make your way out of the city after you pick up your rental car! Trek through the Highlands to Inverness. Explore Loch Ness, while keeping an eye out for the fantastic cryptid the loch is known for. Then seek out a little Scottish Craic to liven up your vacation!
Finally, you’re off to Glasgow where you'll wrap up your exploration. Amble through city streets alive with energy, from music to art, to Victorian and art nouveau architecture, and dynamic nightlife. Explore serene gardens and parks, wander through exquisite art galleries, and enjoy the special city life Scotland has to offer.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to Edinburgh!
Arrive in Edinburgh and head to your first accommodation, then start exploring the city!
You might want to walk along the famous Princes Street; do a bit of shopping or admire the stunning Scott Monument, a Gothic monument dedicated to Sir Walter Scott.Check-in - Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Located in the historical heart of the city near Haymarket station, Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket is the perfect place from which to explore Scotland's enchanting capital city. Each of the 282 comfortable and modern rooms offer complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bottled water and double-glazed windows for a peaceful sleep. Start your day with a hearty Scottish breakfast and cap off a day of adventure with a meal at the on-site restaurant. Conveniently located to the major sites of Edinburgh, the hotel is located close to the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
Please note this hotel was formerly known as the Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh.Day 2. Edinburgh
Take advantage of your included pass for the Edinburgh City sightseeing tour today. Take in the city’s major sites from the top of a tourist bus while enjoying recorded audio commentary.
Later, you may want to visit the city's Georgian-era new town. Walk through the broad streets and admire the well-preserved 18th and 19th-century neoclassical and Georgian-style architecture.Edinburgh City Sightseeing Hop-on/Hop-off Tour (24 hours)
Discover the best of Scotland’s Capital with City Sightseeing Edinburgh, 24-hour tour. Take in the city’s major sites including Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Grassmarket, Scottish Parliament and the Scottish National Gallery.
Visit the city’s Old Town and Georgian New Town - both of which enjoy UNESCO World Heritage status. The full loop takes approximately 60 minutes - however, you can hop on and off wherever and whenever you'd like, along the way.
Day 3. Edinburgh - Inverness
Pick up your rental car and make your way to your next accommodation, located in Inverness. Along the way you'll be treated to some of the most scenic views of the country; don't hesitate to pull over and snap a photo or two along your journey!
Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Scotland at the Leonardo Hotel Inverness. Wake up in your bright, spacious room and head down to the hotel's spa and fitness center. Relax in the sauna, work out all your stresses in the gym, practice your laps in the large pool, or show off your best moves in the dance studio!
When it's time to get adventuring, lace up your shoes and explore the breathtaking sights in the "Capital of the Highlands." In just minutes, you'll be awe-struck by the picturesque scenery of the Beauly Firth. Take a couple of worthwhile short drives to the famous Cairngorms National, Loch Ness, and other famous Scottish landscapes. Head back towards home base and check out Inverness city centre, where you can enjoy museums, theaters, restaurants, and bars.
Be sure to make time for some great Scottish meals! Indulge in fresh, traditional dishes and take in the friendly, stylish atmosphere at Cromarty Restaurant, the hotel's on-site restaurant. Or, after a long day of exploring, grab a drink and a light bite at the hotel's Dornoch Bar. Head up to your cozy room to unwind, look through pictures, and use the hotel's free WiFi to plan your next day.
Day 4. Inverness
Enjoy your included Loch Ness experience today, then enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure!
The Complete Loch Ness Experience (ASA)
This small-group day tour lets you discover all the marvelous views and secrets of Loch Ness! You leave Inverness and follow the Caledonian Canal to the source of the River Ness. Your guide takes you down the road less traveled to Dores, on the eastern side of the loch. This tiny village boasts a beach with the most striking vista of Loch Ness and the Great Glen rift valley. Just a short ride away is your next stop, the forest community of Foyers, where you can walk downhill through native pine trees to see the hidden-away Falls of Foyers. This stunning waterfall was a favorite spot for Robert Burns, and if you're lucky you may spot a dashing red squirrel! Invigorated after the falls, you continue south, driving on single track roads in a typical Highland experience. After a twisty drive through forested landscape, you arrive at Fort Augustus, the furthermost point of the tour. Here you can have your lunch (not included) and take pictures of the boats coming in through the Caledonian Canal. Next, you'll venture to Invermoriston, where you can take a short walk to an old summer house, with views of the River Moriston. Whether you believe the legends or not, keep your eyes peeled for the monster and breathtaking vistas, as we continue along the banks of Loch Ness. If you want to discover more of the beauty and mystery of the loch, embark on a one-hour cruise and sail past Urquhart Castle (optional, and at an extra cost). Then, we continue along Loch Ness and return to Inverness in the early evening.
Day 5. Inverness - Glasgow
Make your way to Glasgow today, Scotland's cultural hub. After settling in, consider making a trip to the city's Lighthouse center and climbing to the top; here you can enjoy some breathtaking views of the cityscape.
Situated in the heart of Glasgow, the Leonardo Hotel Glasgow is a stone’s throw away from a plethora of restaurants and bars, a three minute walk from St Enoch shopping center and just around the corner from Alston Bar & Beef, the best steak and gin in Glasgow. The hotel is within a ten minute walk of three major stations - Glasgow Central, Queen Street and Argyle Street, making it the ideal hotel for transport links within the city center.
The Leonardo Glasgow offers 321 comfortable, stylish rooms with complimentary toiletries, a flat screen TV, free WiFi, air conditioning and room service available 24 hours. Enjoy a little Scottish flavor and a dram of Scotch at The Grill Bar. Enjoy coffee or hot chocolate from the all-day Costa coffee bar where you can sit with a newspaper, curl up with a good book, or surf the web on Jurys Inn’s hotel-wide free WiFi.
Day 6. Glasgow
Make use of your included sightseeing tour bus pass today! Then visit a Glasgow attraction you want to see.
Glasgow City Sightseeing Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour (1 Day)
Experience vibrant Glasgow from the top deck of a tour bus! Explore famous art galleries and museums, hop off at picturesque parks, or enjoy the full-loop on the bus and enjoy the audio tours, including a special Ghoulish Glasgow channel for children! The hop-on/hop-off bus tours provide entertaining and colorful insight into Glasgow’s past and present. The full loop takes approximately 105 minutes - however you can hop on and off wherever and whenever you'd like, along the way.
Day 7. Depart Scotland
Your Scottish adventure ends today. At the appropriate time, drive to Glasgow airport, drop off your rental car and transfer to your departure gate
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