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Discover the classic highlights of Scotland on this itinerary ideal for first-time visitors. Visit Scotland’s best-known sightseeing spots at your own pace and enjoy the views of the countryside as you drive from stop to stop.

The car rental and hotel stays are included in this package, along with a bunch of other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy and unforgettable.

Inclusions
  • Round-trip flight to Edinburgh
  • 7 nights in 3-star hotels (upgrade to 4-star hotels available)
  • Breakfast daily
  • 7-day car rental in category chosen, including:
  • Third  Party Liability Insurance, Vehicle Theft Protection, VAT,  Unlimited Mileage,  Edinburgh Airport Fee
  • Entrance to Edinburgh Castle
  • Loch Ness by Jacobie – Freedom Cruise
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Please note: Package includes manual compact car rental. Additional cost to upgrade to automatic

Hotels: Will be assigned by the supplier up to 3 days prior to departure. Travel Best Bets has no control over the hotels and their location that are arranged for this package.

Note: Day tours and visits not included, just where you stay each night is set. Distances shown include visits as described, but you are able to adjust the itinerary to better suit what you want to see along the way.

Day 1 Depart Canada

Board your flight to Edinburgh.

Day 2 Edinburgh – Stirling 

Upon arrival at Edinburgh Airport, make your way to the car rental area to pick up your rental car, then drive to Stirling Castle, situated upon a volcanic plug with a wonderful view over Stirlingshire.  After, head to Bannockburn’s interactive visitor’s centre, depicting one of the most important battles in Scottish history, or the Wallace Monument which commemorates William Wallace.
Travel Distance: 49 km
Hotel (1 night)

Day 3 Stirling – Loch Lomond – Oban / Fort William (B)

Leave Sterling and drive to the west coast via Loch Lomond, the largest lake in Great Britain, known for the tranquil beauty of its wooded shores and islands.

Continue along Loch Fyne and pass by Inveraray Castle and the charming homeland of the Duke of Argyll on your way to Oban, or take the scenic route via the rugged landscape of Rannoch Moor and Glencoe, one of the Scotland’s most famous valleys.
Travel Distance: 156 km
Hotel (1 night)

Day 4 Oban / Fort William – Isle of Skye (B)

Drive north and take a ferry from Mallaig to the Isle of Skye, or continue via Loch Lochy to Kyle of Lochalsh and take the bridge to the Isle of Skye, the largest and most scenic of the Hebridean Islands.
Travel Distance: 255 km
Hotel (1 night)

Day 5 Skye – Lock Ness – Inverness (B)

Travel east to Eilean Donan Castle, one of the most iconic landmarks in all of Scotland, then continue for Inverness via Loch Ness. You may choose to stop at Urquhart Castle situated on the banks of Loch Ness. Take your included freedom cruise by Jacobite on Loch Ness for a chance at a glimpse of the elusive monster!
Travel Distance: 191 km
Hotel (1 night)

Day 6 Inverness – Pitlochry – Perth (B)

Drive east of Inverness where you can visit Cawdor Castle and its beautiful gardens, or drive south via Aviemore to explore the impressive Cairngorm Mountains. Continue to Pitlochry where you may choose to visit the smallest distillery in Scotland, the Edradour Distillery. Take a stroll through its historic village before continuing south to Perth.
Travel Distance: 186 km
Hotel (1 night)

Day 7 St Andrews – Fife – Edinburgh (B)

Visit St Andrews where golf has been played on the Old Course since the 15th century. After a few rounds, continue along the coast via the small fishing villages of Elie and Pittenweem and cross the Queensferry Crossing with its spectacular views of the Firth of Forth.
Travel Distance: 70 km
Hotel (2 nights)

Day 8 Edinburgh (B)

After breakfast, visit Edinburgh Castle. After, you may want to take in some of the many other attractions like the Royal Mile and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Family’s official residence in Scotland.

Day 9 Edinburgh – Canada (B)

After breakfast, return your car at the airport before boarding your flight home.

When booking your Fly & Drive, the first name added on the file is considered as the principle driver of the vehicle. Modifications or change of name to principle driver name will incur fees.

Car Categories:

Group 2 – Small 2 door / Manual Transmission

Group 4 – Mediam 4 door / Automatic Transmission

Inclusions:

  • Third  Party Liability Insurance
  • Vehicle Theft Protection, VAT
  • Unlimited Mileage
  • Edinburgh Airport Fee

UK Travel Authorization

An ETA is a new requirement to travel to the UK.

  • Each traveller must register and pay a £10 per person fee. That’s roughly $17.50 Canadian.
  • Each individual traveller, including children and infants, must be registered and pay the fee.
  • The ETA is valid for up to two years or when a traveller’s passport expires – whichever comes first.
  • Visitors who have their authorization receive an unlimited number of entries and can stay for up to six months at a time.
  • If you have a visa or permission to live, work or study in the UK, you don’t need an ETA.
  • The ETA applies to dozens of passport holders from over four dozen countries. It will open to EU passport holders in March.
  • For more information & to download the App or apply online click here

Terms & Conditions

All rates are per person, based on double occupancy in Canadian dollars (unless otherwise stated) New bookings only. Space and price may be limited and subject to availability at the time of booking.  Errors or omissions may occur on the above information with no guarantee of being honoured. Terms and conditions apply. Tax is not included in the above base fare. Above tax amount includes non-refundable $30 per adult Booking Management Fee. $50 per adult cancellation fee. Not included in the above rates: Xpresspost fee, recommended medical, cancellation or baggage insurance. Child rate is applicable when travelling with 2 paying adults sharing 1 hotel room, using the existing bedding. Price Match Policy: Travel Best Bets makes every effort to remain competitive by offering our ‘Match or Beat Any Price’ offer however due to certain restrictions  there will be some product we cannot match or beat. Please note the star ratings found on www.travelbestbets.com are determined by Travel Best Bets based on a number of factors and may not match the star rating found in the Tour Operator’s brochure. Please view our star ratings by clicking here. Due to an increasing volume of disputed bookings, we will only accept payment for air only travel to India, the Philippines and the continent of Africa through the following means: book and pay cash in person or by direct deposit into our business account – once the transaction is verified and a copy of the receipt emailed or faxed to our office, we will confirm the booking. Please contact us for details on how to book using this method. Please contact [email protected] for photo credit information. BPCPA #3287