Dates: May 25–June 3, 2026
Registration: Open (How to Book Your Trip)
Registration deadline: November 26, 2026 (to receive price shown below)
An overnight flight transports you to a country of stunning landscapes, lively cities, and stirring history. Arrive in Glasgow, Scotland’s Victorian city. Explore Glasgow at leisure, ending the evening with a visit to the National Piping Centre.
Bid Glasgow farewell as you travel to your next destination. First, stop at a local whisky distillery for a guided tour and tasting. After, relax aboard the motor coach and admire the verdant green hills and mountainside waters as you arrive at your remote countryside hotel, situated on lovely Loch Linnhe. Take a ferry ride to the stunning Isle of Skye.
Arrive in Armadale, where a local from the island joins you to share the history of this magical place and what it is like to live there today. A visit to the capital of Portree allows some time to explore before taking the scenic route back to Broadford. Visit the striking ruins of Urquhart Castle before enjoying a cruise on Loch Ness, one of Britain’s most famous bodies of water. Ferry to the Orkney Islands, a former Viking stronghold off the northernmost coast of Scotland. Visit Skara Brae and discover the remains of a Neolithic village built before the Great Pyramids in Egypt. Additional visits include the majestic Dunrobin Castle, Edinburgh Castle, and the mountain wilderness of Cairngorms National Park.
Itinerary
10 days, 15 meals, including 8 breakfasts and 7 dinners
The overall activity level of this tour is a level 2. This means you like a balanced approach to travel. Walking two to three miles over the course of a day is no problem for you. You can partake in a two-hour leisurely walking tour, covering up to two miles (with included breaks). You can handle a variety of terrains, from cobblestone streets to moderate hills with relative ease and without assistance. You can climb two flights of stairs with ease. There may be 1 to 2 days on this tour when walking tours can cover 3 to 4 miles over uneven terrain. Expect some full days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. You can handle altitudes up to 6,000 feet. While this level is appropriate for travelers that require mobility assistance devices, there could be times when you may have to sit out on some of the included activities.
Due to the remoteness of the Highlands region, hotels are carefully chosen, yet also reflective of the rustic nature of the landscape. The hotels in Thurso and Ballachulish are 3-star properties. Most of the hotels do not have elevators, requiring guests to navigate stairs to reach their room. Rooms in these hotels are smaller than average. Older properties may not have air conditioning.
Highlights include: bagpipe demonstration, whisky tasting, Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Orkney Islands, Dunrobin Castle, Culloden Battlefield, sheepdog demonstration, Edinburgh Castle, Scottish cooking demonstration
- Day 1: Overnight Flight
- Day 2: Glasgow
- Days 3–4: Ballachulish
- Days 5–6: Thurso
- Day 7: Inverness
- Days 8–9: Edinburgh
Visit Collette Travel’s website for the detailed itinerary
Cost Per Person
Book Now* and save $600 per person:
- Double occupancy
$5,799($5,199) - Single occupancy
$6,799($6,199)
Included in cost: Round-trip air from a Washington area airport, air taxes and fees/surcharges, hotel transfers
Not included in cost: Cancellation waiver and insurance of $549 per person
*Book Now rates valid until November 26, 2025, on air-inclusive packages only. For bookings made after November 26, 2025, call for rates.
Note: Collette Travel provides transportation from the State College area to the airport and back. Depending upon the airport selected for each trip, the bus may make a stop at the Penn State York campus as well.
Additional Information
For information on extensions and options for this tour, please visit the Collette website.
How to Book Your Trip with Collette Travel
- To book your trip by phone, please call 1-800-581-8942 and refer to booking #1302496.
- To book your trip online, please visit Collette Travel’s website.
- A deposit of $698 per person is due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations made after the seat reduction date of November 19, 2025 are based upon availability. Deposits are refundable up until November 26, 2025.
- Final payment due by February 24, 2026.
All rates are subject to change.