Scotland Within Your Reach: a complete 8-day journey
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Discover Scotland in English with an organised itinerary that covers the country’s most iconic locations in eight days, combining historic cities, natural landscapes and legendary sites. From Edinburgh and its historic centre to the Highlands, including castles, lochs, coastal towns and traditional distilleries, this journey offers a well-structured and comprehensive introduction to Scotland.
The tour includes a Spanish-speaking tour guide, carefully selected visits and a balanced pace that alternates panoramic routes with free time. Along the way, you will discover places such as St Andrews, Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye, Glenfinnan, Stirling and the Kelpies, following a route designed to make the most of each day without improvisation.
With planned or similar accommodation and a clearly defined programme from day one, this tour is ideal for travellers wishing to discover Scotland for the first time, travel with Spanish-language support and enjoy a well-organised cultural and scenic experience, free from unnecessary complications.
Why choose this tour?
- Comprehensive itinerary covering Scotland’s main destinations.
- A balanced combination of cities, nature and historical heritage.
- Spanish-speaking tour guide throughout the journey.
- A structured programme with included visits and free time.
These are the highlights of the trip:
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Edinburgh -
St Andrews -
Aberdeen -
Elgin -
Culloden -
Fort George -
Inverness -
Loch Ness -
Isle of Skye -
Glencoe -
Loch Lomond -
Glasgow
Itinerary
Day 1: Spain / Edinburgh
Departure on a flight to Edinburgh. Optional transfer to the accommodation and the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.
Board
Accommodation only
Transport
International flight Spain → Edinburgh
Airport → accommodation transfer (optional)
Accommodation
Edinburgh (2 nights): Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile (3*) or Old Waverley (3*)
Visits
- Free time at leisure
Day 2: Edinburgh
Meet at the designated meeting point in the city centre (no hotel pick-up) for a walking tour of approximately three hours, explaining why Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a UNESCO City of Literature, starting along the Royal Mile. Free afternoon. Overnight stay.
Board
Accommodation only
Transport
On foot
City-centre meeting point (no pick-up)
Accommodation
Edinburgh (2 nights): Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile (3*) or Old Waverley (3*)
Visits
- Walking tour (approx. 3 hours)
- Royal Mile
- Free time at leisure
Day 3: Edinburgh / St Andrews / Aberdeen
Meet at the designated meeting point in the city centre (no hotel pick-up) to begin the route via South Queensferry and the Firth of Forth, including a visit to a distillery. Continue to St Andrews to visit the ruins of the castle and cathedral. Proceed to Dunnottar Castle for an exterior photo stop before arriving in Aberdeen. Overnight stay.
Board
Accommodation only
Transport
Road transport from meeting point (no pick-up)
Accommodation
Aberdeen (1 night): Ibis Centre-Quayside (3*) or Mercure Caledonian (4*)
Visits
- South Queensferry
- Firth of Forth
- Whisky distillery
- St Andrews Castle ruins
- St Andrews Cathedral ruins
- Dunnottar Castle (exterior)
Day 4: Aberdeen / Elgin / Inverness / Highlands
Breakfast. Departure to Elgin to visit its cathedral. Continue to Fort George and visit the battlefield of Cawdor, followed by a panoramic visit of Inverness. Arrival in the Highlands region. Dinner and overnight stay.
Board
Half board
Transport
Road transport
Accommodation
Scottish Highlands (2 nights): Drumnadrochit or Pentahotel or Ben Nevis or Kings Arms (3*)
Visits
- Elgin Cathedral
- Fort George
- Cawdor battlefield
- Inverness (panoramic visit)
Day 5: Inverness / Loch Ness / Isle of Skye / Highlands
Breakfast. Cruise on Loch Ness and visit to Urquhart Castle. Continue to the Isle of Skye, with an exterior photo stop at Eilean Donan Castle. Free time for lunch in Portree. Visit Kilt Rock and the Old Man of Storr rock formations. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Board
Half board
Transport
Road transport
Accommodation
Scottish Highlands (2 nights): Drumnadrochit or Pentahotel or Ben Nevis or Kings Arms (3*)
Visits
- Loch Ness cruise
- Urquhart Castle
- Eilean Donan Castle (exterior)
- Portree (free time for lunch)
- Kilt Rock
- Old Man of Storr
Day 6: Highlands / Glencoe Valley / Loch Lomond / Glasgow
Breakfast. Travel south with stops at the Commando Memorial and the Glenfinnan Viaduct. Arrival in Fort William, with free time for lunch. Continue through the Glencoe Valley and stop in Luss, on the shores of Loch Lomond. Arrival in Glasgow. Overnight stay.
Board
Bed and breakfast
Transport
Road transport
Accommodation
Glasgow (2 nights): Ibis Budget Glasgow (2*)
Visits
- Commando Memorial
- Glenfinnan Viaduct
- Fort William (free time)
- Glencoe Valley
- Luss (Loch Lomond)
Day 7: Glasgow / Stirling / Glasgow
Breakfast. Departure to Stirling to visit its castle. Afterwards, stop to see the Kelpies. Return to Glasgow for a panoramic visit of the city. Free afternoon. Overnight stay.
Board
Bed and breakfast
Transport
Road transport
Accommodation
Glasgow (2 nights): Ibis Budget Glasgow (2*)
Visits
- Stirling Castle
- The Kelpies
- Glasgow (panoramic visit)
Day 8: Glasgow / Edinburgh / Spain
Breakfast. Transfer to Edinburgh Airport for the return flight to Spain. End of services.
Board
Bed and breakfast
Transport
Transfer Glasgow → Edinburgh Airport
International flight Edinburgh → Spain
Accommodation
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Visits
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Departures
Departures 2026
Regular tour.
Based on IBERIA flights.
Minimum 2 people.
From Madrid.
- June: 08, 16, 22, 30.
- July: 06, 13, 19, 26.
- August: 02, 09, 16, 23, 31.
- September: 07.
Please ask about departures from other cities, alternative airlines, and applicable flight supplements.
Accommodation Types
Planned or similar accommodation
Edinburgh (2 nights): Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile (3*) or Old Waverley (3*)
Aberdeen (1 night): Ibis Centre-Quayside (3*) or Mercure Caledonian (4*)
Highlands (2 nights): Drumnadrochit or Pentahotel or Ben Nevis or Kings Arms (3*)
Glasgow (2 nights): Ibis Budget Glasgow (2*)
Price includes
Price includes
- Scheduled flight, economy class, with Iberia.
- 7 nights in the listed hotels or similar, with the contracted board basis in Edinburgh and bed and breakfast for the remaining nights, in a double room.
- Spanish-speaking tour escort from day 3 to day 7.
- Entrance fees and activities: St Andrews Castle and Cathedral, whisky distillery, Loch Ness cruise, Urquhart Castle, Fort George, Elgin Cathedral, and Stirling Castle.
- Standard travel insurance included.
- Air taxes and fuel surcharge: €60 (subject to change depending on the ticket issue date).
- Half board (dinners without drinks) in the Highlands (days 4 and 5) included, except for departures on: 22 Jun, 06 Jul, 02 Aug, 09 Aug, 16 Aug and 07 Sep.
Price does not include
Not included
- Drinks not expressly specified in the programme.
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, minibar, laundry or tips.
- Optional services and activities not listed as included.
- Any other service not expressly stated in the “Price includes” section.
Remarks
- For operational reasons, the order of visits may be modified without affecting their content.
- A change of hotel in Edinburgh may be possible. Please enquire.
Links of interest
If you would like to enhance your experience.
You can explore a selection of optional activities in Scotland here: Civitatis · Scotland – tours and guided visits.
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Last updated: 04 January 2026.
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