Despite its small size, Scotland presents an abundance of experiences within its compact territory. Whether it is a solitary moment of rest on a heather-clad hillside, exploring the narrow medieval alleys of Edinburgh's Old Town or giving in to Glasgow's modern vibe, the experience of touring Scotland is permeated by romance and legend. The bonnie Scotland is filled with timeless landscapes and conjures images of desolate castles, evocative highlands, rugged coastline and prehistoric spiritual sites, yet it exudes a suave sense of confidence and sophistication. This feisty and colorful country goes well beyond kilts, bagpipes, whisky and golf, and offers sights and experiences unlike anywhere else in the world. Edinburgh has an elegant mix of sweeping Georgian crescents and steepled medieval tenements guarded by its brooding, eponymous castle, mixed in with the hip music and arts scene, and Glasgow has become a mecca for art and design lovers. The dramatic, wind-swept Scottish Highlands enchant with the wild mountain scenery of the looming granite peaks standing sentinel above the untamed glens and cold and sparkling seas washing against the soft white beaches, where the passage of time goes completely unnoticed. Otters and orcas frolic in the Moray Firth, where small fishing villages huddle under steep cliffs, salmon swim upriver to breed, and the majestic sea eagles soar high above the remote islands.

During the Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands tour, we'll indulge in an in-depth discovery of this land rich in lore, scenery and culture. We'll be finding Scotland’s magic, as we explore Edinburgh and Glasgow, tour castles, palaces and villages lost in time, enjoy the rugged beauty of the Highlands, learn about the legacy of its clans, and explore its historic treasures. We'll take an easy hike in the historic Glencoe, a haven for both artists and adventurers, cruise on Loch Ness, and enjoy the evocative Isle of Skye. We'll stay at a Georgian style hotel in Edinburgh, at a lovingly restored manor house hotel in Inverness, a family loch-side hotel in Kentallen and an upscale hotel in Glasgow. We'll enjoy the freshly shucked oysters, the Aberdeen Angus beef, the smoked salmon from Dumfries & Galloway, an elegant afternoon tea and the peerless malt whiskies paired with hand-crafted chocolates, as we connect with new, like-minded friends and create lifelong memories.

• We'll stay at upscale hotels in Edinburgh and Glasgow, a manor house in Inverness, and a loch-side hotel in Kentallen.
• We'll discover Edinburgh's highlights: Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse Palace, the Georgian New Town and the medieval Old Town.
• We'll tour several castles throughout Scotland: Edinburgh Castle, Falkland Palace, Blair Castle, Eilean Donan Castle, Urquhart Castle, and Inveraray Castle - each different and each bringing us closer to the soul of Scotland.
• We'll explore the evocative town of St. Andrews in the Kingdom of Fife.
• We'll travel through the spectacular Scottish Highlands and take an easy hike among the heather-clad hills in Glencoe.
• We'll admire frozen-in-time villages and stunning white beaches on the Isle of Skye.
• We'll tour the notorious Culloden Moor, where in 1746 Bonnie Prince Charlie's dream of capturing the Crown came to an end.
• We'll tour the notorious Cawdor Castle of Lady Macbeth fame and the Clava Cairns, Scotland's most evocative prehistoric site.
• We'll cruise on the dark and mysterious waters of Loch Ness.
• We'll take a mountain gondola up to the craggy Ben Nevis Range.
• We'll ride the Jacobite Steam Train, considered one of the great railway journeys of the world.
• We'll delight in the chocolate and whisky tasting at the famous Clydeside Whisky Distillery.
• We'll enjoy the Old World art and fresh, new design art scene of the cosmopolitan Glasgow.
• We'll dine at fine restaurants, allowing for the fullest appreciation of Scottish cuisine.