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Highland Trail inspired by Outlander (Bus Tour)

Summary:

Travel with Claire and Jamie on a blockbuster trip inspired by the award-winning drama. Visit some of the notable film locations and other highlights of Scotland, including the Scottish Highlands, Orkney Islands and the Isle of Skye.

Duration
13 Days
Next Departure
12-May-2025
Starting at
± EUR 4,784.00
Price per day
± EUR 368.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

  • Overview
  • Dates and Details
  • Map, Destinations
  • Trafalgar
 
Operator
Trafalgar Tours
Tour
Highland Trail inspired by Outlander
Travel Style
Bus Tour
Categories
tour category: Fishingtour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Expert Guide

Summary

Travel with Claire and Jamie on a blockbuster trip inspired by the award-winning drama. Visit some of the notable film locations and other highlights of Scotland, including the Scottish Highlands, Orkney Islands and the Isle of Skye.

Map: Highland Trail inspired by Outlander (Trafalgar)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Welcome To Edinburgh
Day 2
Discover Enchanting Edinburgh
Day 3
Explore Outlander Film Locations
Day 4
See Outlander Sights And Journey To Dundee
Day 5
Venture Into The Scottish Highlands And Inverness ...
Day 6
The Sights Of Culloden And Thurso
Day 7
A Day On The Orkney Islands
Day 8
Over The Sea To Skye
Day 9
Continue To Fort William And Crieff
Day 10
Experience The Local Whisky Dive Into Culture
Day 11
Admire Scottish Castles And On To Glasgow
Day 12
Glasgow City Tour And A Medieval Farm Visit Connec...
Day 13
Farewell Glasgow

Travel Cities (2): Edinburgh, Glasgow

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 12 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)

Be My Guest

  • Kinlochard: Join your hosts, the Wood family at their 15th-century farm on the shores of Loch Ard for a home-cooked Scottish lunch, amidst tales of Rob Roy and a few foot-tapping ceilidh tunes.

Dive into Culture

  • Newtonmore: Visit the Highland Folk Museum which brings Highland history to life, showcasing how the 18th-century Highlander lived and worked.
  • Pitlochry: Warm your heart with a little Scottish whisky at a traditional distillery in the Scottish Highlands.

Iconic Experience

  • Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
  • Firth of Forth: See the 15th-century walls of 'the ship that never sailed', Blackness Castle.
  • Firth of Forth: Visit the quaint streets of Culross, Oulander's Cranesmuir.
  • St. Andrews: Visit the university town where the famous beach scene from 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed and see the golf course where the sport was created.
  • Scotland: Stop in Falkland, a former royal burgh and Outlander film location.
  • Dundee: See Dundee's highlights, the Tay Rail Bridge and RRS Discovery, on an orientation upon arrival.
  • Scottish Highlands: Admire picturesque lochs and glens as you travel through the Scottish Highlands.
  • Inverness: At the exciting Culloden Visitor Centre, discover why the Battle of Culloden lasted only an hour yet changed the Highland way of life forever.
  • Orkney Islands: Cruise to the windswept Orkney Islands. Come face-to-face with relics spanning human history, from pagan stone circles to reminders of wartime tragedy.
  • Eilean Donan: Stop for a photo of this gorgeous castle.
  • Ullapool: Enjoy time at leisure to explore the historic fishing village of Ullapool.
  • Glenfinnan Viaduct: See the Glenfinnan Viaduct, along which the Hogwart's Express once crossed in the Harry Potter series.
  • Fort William: Near the foothills of Ben Nevis, stop in Fort William for a stroll along the charming High Street.
  • Doune: See Doune Castle, famous for its appearances in film, literature and television.
  • Stirling: Visit Stirling and see its castle, once the seat of Scottish royalty.
  • Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

  • Glencoe: Join a wildlife Ranger in Glencoe and learn about the rich biodiversity of wildlife including insects, invertebrates and mammals, such as otter and fallow deer. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.

Must-see Highlights

  • Explore Edinburgh
  • Discover Dundee, Orkney Islands, Glasgow and Stirling
  • Visit Edinburgh Castle, filming locations for: Fort William, 18th-century Cranesmuir, 1940s Inverness, Highland Folk Museum in Newtonmore, Culloden's  Battlefield, Skara Brae on Orkney Island, Ullapool, Isle of Skye, Glencoe, a whisky distillery in Pitlochry, Stirling Castle, St. Mungo's Cathedral in Glasgow
  • See Ben Nevis and the Battlefield at Bannockburn
  • View Inverness Castle, Eilean Donan Castle and Glencoe

Included in Price

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Return ferry to the Orkney Isles
  • Ferry from the Isle of Skye to Mallaig
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Travel Package

 

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Edinburgh

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Glasgow

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