Stories of Scotland
Around every loch, moor, and castle, a Scottish story is waiting to be told.
Whether it’s from the mouth of a skilled storyteller, from the calloused hands of a hardworking Glaswegian, or from the well-worn cobbles of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile you can expect a vibrant story bursting with life. Go beyond seeing Scottish landmarks and experience the kingdom of the north through the stories of the Scots.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Scotland
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Day 2: Glasgow
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a tour of Glasgow
Visit the Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery
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Day 3: Glasgow
Visit the National Bagpipe Center
Visit the Riverside Museum
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Day 4: Glasgow • West Highlands
Transfer via Bannockburn and Glencoe to Fort William
Participate in the Battle of Bannockburn Experience
Visit Doune Castle
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Day 5: West Highlands • Inverness
Travel by train through the Scottish highlands
Enjoy a ferry ride to the Isle of Skye
Photo stop at Eilean Donan Castle
Arrive in Inverness
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Day 6: Inverness • Loch Ness • Edinburgh
Take a cruise on Loch Ness and visit Urquhart Castle
Travel to Edinburgh
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Day 7: Edinburgh
Enjoy a unique EF-only guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Explore Edinburgh on your own
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Day 8: Edinburgh
Explore Edinburgh on your own
Visit the Scottish Storytelling Center
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Specters of Scotland
A city that can inspire Robert Louis Stephenson—an Edinburgh native—to create the monstrous Mr. Hyde has to have a deep and dark past. On your ghost tour, experience the twisted, demented, and downright terrifying side of Edinburgh. See bricked over passages and caged crypts, then try to sleep wondering: who are they keeping out… or what are they keeping in? -
Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Edinburgh • London
Board a train to London
Take a walking tour of London
With your tour director you will see:- The Strand
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Covent Garden
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Day 10: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Explore London on your own
Visit the Tower of London
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
London Eye
Soar into the sky aboard the London Eye, a 40-story, 32-capsule observation wheel that offers spectacular views of the city. Also enjoy the 4D Experience, a 3D film complete with in-theater special effects like wind, snow and mist. -
Day 11: London
Visit a Knightsbridge Museum
Explore London on your own
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Scotland
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Day 2: Glasgow
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a tour of Glasgow
Visit the Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery
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Day 3: Glasgow
Visit the National Bagpipe Center
Visit the Riverside Museum
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Day 4: Glasgow • West Highlands
Transfer via Bannockburn and Glencoe to Fort William
Participate in the Battle of Bannockburn Experience
Visit Doune Castle
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Day 5: West Highlands • Inverness
Travel by train through the Scottish highlands
Enjoy a ferry ride to the Isle of Skye
Photo stop at Eilean Donan Castle
Arrive in Inverness
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Day 6: Inverness • Loch Ness • Edinburgh
Take a cruise on Loch Ness and visit Urquhart Castle
Travel to Edinburgh
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Day 7: Edinburgh
Enjoy a unique EF-only guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Explore Edinburgh on your own
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Day 8: Edinburgh
Explore Edinburgh on your own
Visit the Scottish Storytelling Center
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Specters of Scotland
A city that can inspire Robert Louis Stephenson—an Edinburgh native—to create the monstrous Mr. Hyde has to have a deep and dark past. On your ghost tour, experience the twisted, demented, and downright terrifying side of Edinburgh. See bricked over passages and caged crypts, then try to sleep wondering: who are they keeping out… or what are they keeping in? -
Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Edinburgh • London
Board a train to London
Take a walking tour of London
With your tour director you will see:- The Strand
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Covent Garden
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Day 10: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Explore London on your own
Visit the Tower of London
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
London Eye
Soar into the sky aboard the London Eye, a 40-story, 32-capsule observation wheel that offers spectacular views of the city. Also enjoy the 4D Experience, a 3D film complete with in-theater special effects like wind, snow and mist. -
Day 11: London
Visit a Knightsbridge Museum
Explore London on your own
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
1 sightseeing tour led by expert licensed local guides (2 with extension); 2 walking tours (3 with extension)
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Entrances
Kelvingrove Museum; Riverside Museum; Doune Castle; National Piping Center; Bannockburn Visitor Center; Neptune’s Staircase; Old Inverlochy Castle; West Highland Museum; train to Mallaig; Glenfinnan Monument & Vistor Centre; Loch Ness cruise; Urquhart Castle; Edinburgh Castle; Scottish Storytelling Center; National Museum of Scotland (with extension: Tower of London; London Eye; Knightsbridge Museum)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
