Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands by Scenic Rail

• Starts on August 31, 2027.  Ends on September 9, 2027.  Get on our wait list.
• Pricing: $5299 per person (double occupancy). Solo travelers can have their own room for $1,999 more. This small group Scotland tour offers excellent value with quality hotels, scenic rail travel, professionally guided sightseeing, major attractions, and personal service before and during the trip.
• Extra nights in Inverness are available at $525 per room per night.
• Highlights:  This small group Scotland tour includes Inverness, the Isle of Skye, St. Andrews, Edinburgh, and the scenic Scottish countryside. Travelers enjoy quality hotels, beautiful rail journeys, professionally guided sightseeing, VIP admission to major attractions, and a carefully planned itinerary that balances major highlights with free time to explore.
• Small Group Size: Unlike larger bus tours, this Scotland small group tour is limited to just 16 travelers. That means a more personal experience, easier logistics, a more relaxed pace, and the ability to enjoy Scotland without feeling rushed, crowded, or anonymous.
• Our company known for thoughtfully designed itineraries, personal service, and comfortable, well-organized travel. With small groups, quality hotels, scenic rail journeys, professional guides, and direct traveler support before and during the trip, this tour is designed for travelers who want to see Scotland in a more relaxed and enjoyable way.

• 5 nights in Inverness at the 4-star Inverness Palace & Spa
• 5 nights in Edinburgh at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel
• Daily full breakfast included

• Guided Tours & Experiences

• Professionally guided walking tours of Inverness, Edinburgh, and St. Andrews
• Loch Ness cruise, Urquhart Castle visit, and Culloden Battlefield excursion (with guide, admission, and transportation)
• Dunrobin Castle excursion with falconry demonstration
• Glenmorangie Whisky Experience distillery visit and tour (with transportation and admission)
• Isle of Skye full-day tour with professional guide, scenic train journey, picnic lunch, and transportation
• St. Andrews excursion with professional guide and transportation
• Abbotsford House and Rosslyn Chapel excursion (with admission, transportation, and on-site guides)

• Transportation & Special Inclusions

• Scenic train journey from Inverness to Edinburgh, including hotel transfers
• VIP admission to Edinburgh Castle
• Hop-On, Hop-Off sightseeing bus in Edinburgh

Free Time

This thoughtfully designed Scotland itinerary includes plenty of free time for shopping, pubs, music, museums, gardens, and independent exploring. We believe the best tours combine expert planning with the freedom to enjoy Scotland at your own pace.

Travel with confidence on this small group Scotland tour, limited to just 12 to 16 travelers for a friendly, comfortable, and well-organized experience. Our small group format allows us to move efficiently, enjoy Scotland at a relaxed pace, and create a welcoming atmosphere for solo travelers, couples, and friends. Many departures include a strong number of solo women travelers, making this an especially appealing choice for independent travelers who want both community and comfort.

This thoughtfully planned Scotland itinerary includes two spectacular scenic rail journeys, professionally guided sightseeing, and ample free time to explore on your own. We work with professional, licensed guides and carefully design each day to balance major highlights with time to enjoy the destination without feeling rushed.

Just as important, travelers receive personal service before and during the tour. We help with air itinerary guidance, packing advice, money matters, passports, and practical trip preparation so you know exactly what to expect. When you travel with Small Group Tours by The Traveling Professor, you are never on your own. Call us at 413.528.2125 or email us anytime with questions.

• August 2022
• September 2022