Itinerary
Day 1:
Overnight Flight to Scotland
Day 2:
Welcome to Scotland!
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Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Explore Glasgow on foot with your Tour Director, from the statues of George Square past the City Chambers to the heart of Strathclyde University’s modern campus
Day 3:
Glasgow - Highlands
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Travel to the Highlands, stopping along Loch Lomond for views of wooded hills and shimmering waters
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Ride the Nevis Range Mountain Gondola and rise above the Scottish Highlands with views of Ben Nevis and surrounding glens
Day 4:
Explore the Highlands
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Set out on a full-day excursion through the dramatic Highlands of Glencoe, the battlefield of Culloden Moor, and the legends of Loch Ness
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Enjoy a cruise across Loch Ness and scan the dark waters for secrets beneath the surface
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Visit Urquhart Castle, a dramatic ruin on the shores of Loch Ness, steeped in Highland history and legends of the elusive monster below
Day 5:
Highlands - Edinburgh
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Travel to Edinburgh, passing through the Trossachs — a landscape of lochs, hills, and Highland legends
Day 6:
Explore Edinburgh
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Guided by a local expert, walk Edinburgh’s Royal Mile from castle to palace. Explore the Old Town’s winding closes and pass monuments to writers, rebels, and royalty including Sir Walter Scott
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Visit Edinburgh Castle, perched on a volcanic rock above the city. Explore its royal halls, crown jewels, and sweeping views across Scotland’s capital
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Explore Edinburgh on foot with your Tour Director, strolling through Charlotte Square, past the home of Alexander Graham Bell, and toward the Robert Burns Monument overlooking the city
Day 7:
Explore St Andrews
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Take an excursion to St Andrews, where you’ll visit the cathedral ruins, the clifftop castle, the University’s ancient quadrangles, and the famed Old Course — the birthplace of golf
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Visit St Andrews Castle, a seaside ruin that once housed Scottish bishops and witnessed sieges, reformations, and political power plays
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Enjoy a special farewell dinner to celebrate your journey and share a final meal with your group
Day 8:
Depart for home
Inclusions
Hotels
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
Meals
European breakfast and multi-course dinner daily (unless otherwise noted)
Entrances
Entrances to all activities denoted as 'visit' on itinerary
Guided sightseeing
Expert, local guides included per itinerary
Tour Director
Full-time logistical and experienced partners with your group 24/7
Farewell Dinner
Special farewell meal on your final night, ensuring a high note to cap off the trip
Emergency Support
24 hour Emergency service, we will be there for you
Travel Protection
Included on-tour travel protection with medical, illness and more (maximum age 69)
Airfare
Round-trip airfare on major carriers;
Ground Transportation
Comfortable motorcoach and/or public transit provided for all scheduled activities
Price Tour
Superior Value
Lowest prices in the industry, with more value from the start. More inclusions, better meals, nicer hotels, less fees - your investment goes further with us.
Experience That Reassures
After tens of thousands of student tours, our leadership team knows what matters most: thoughtful planning, smart decisions, lifelong memories and keeping students safe.
The Right Way
We built Blue Dot to be the company we always wished existed - one that listens, adapts, and does right by students, teachers, and our team.