Join us on our Scotland Walking Tour and we will guide you thorough the highlights of this enchanting country. It is a remarkable destination with so much to offer that it is a must see once in your lifetime.
With its breathtaking natural landscape totally unspoilt, Scotland still has one of the largest wilderness areas in Europe!
From lochs, to mountains,jagged peaks to rugged coastlines, tundra plateaus to deep forests, Scotland speaks for itself. It’s history is enviable, it’s culture unique, and all this is still evident today from the countless castles left to show for it to the local folk music which still rings loud in pubs and inns.
On this tour we will make our way round Scotland from Edinburgh to the norther coast and Inverness, off west to the Isle of Skye and back down to Glasgow stopping along the way to explore castles, the Cairngorms, Loch Ness and so much more. Not to mention a trip along the Jacobite Steam Train cutting straight through the western Highlands and whiskey tasting in some of the oldest distilleries.
Scotland has shaken off it’s old reputation for deep-fried food and unsmiling service and can now compete with the best in Europe. A new-found respect for top-quality local produce means that you can feast on fresh seafood mere hours after it was caught, beef and venison that was raised just a few miles away from your table, and vegetables that were grown in your hotel’s own organic garden.
If you would like to speak with us to know more about our Scotland Walking Tour, please write us an email or call 800.908.1980. We would be happy to hear from you and help you planning your next adventure!
NOTE: Tours based in England are charged in local currency (GBP £). All the other conversions are approximate.
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
2 experienced guides 24/7
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners as per itinerary
Wine, water & coffee with meals
All accommodations
All gratuities for hotel porters and waiters
Minibus transport from start to finish
Entrance fees to museums, events and parks as listed on itinerary
Local specialist guiding fees
Whats not included in this tour.Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
We meet at 14.30 at the hotel in Edinburgh. We start our trip with an afternoon exploring the ancient city centre of Edinburgh, capital of Scotland. The tour takes us through the heart of the city, into St Giles Cathedral first founded in 1124 and along the Royal Mile, which stretches from Edinburgh castle to Holyrood Palace and the houses of Parliament. The most charming part of Edinburgh are the little alleys and hidden courts which give the city a distinctly medieval feel.
Don’t worry we won’t be serving you Haggis on your first night, a delicious meal awaits you!
Our day starts on a high note with a visit to Edinburgh castle. Edinburgh Castle is one of the oldest fortified places in Europe. With a long rich history as a royal residence, military garrison, prison and fortress, it is alive with many exciting tales. When you climb Castle Hill, you will walk in the footsteps of soldiers, kings and queens – and even the odd pirate or two.
After our first Pub meal, in a cosy ancient building in the heart of the city we continue our day with a visit to the Tartan Weaving Mill, not far from the castle down the Royal Mile. The Tartan Weaving Mill is the only fully working commercial mill in the city and has one of the highest quality ranges of cashmere and lambswool products in Scotland . Here we will have the chance to watch tartan being woven on high speed powerlooms.
We leave Edinburgh and head slightly north to visit a cheese dairy nearby by St. Andrews . After tasting a range of delicious local cheeses we continue on our way north and stop for lunch in the waterfront of Dundee, the sunniest city of Scotland located on the Tay estuary.
Next on our way north to Inverness we drive through the Cairngorms National Park and arrive at Blair Castle on the outskirts of Pitlochry. Here we will stop to visit the Castle which has been the home the home of the Atholl family for over seven centuries. The castle has a diverse history and has been adapted over 700 years to suit the needs of the family and style of the day. Home to politicians, soldiers, agriculturalists and entrepreneurs, the family history is brought to life against a backdrop of fine 18th century interiors and Scottish baronial architecture. Not to mention the splendid grounds where we will have the chance to see Hercules Garden, a nine acre walled garden and Diana’s Grove.
Tonights rest point will be in a splendid Inn in Inverness, and dinner in a local pub will be accompanied by traditional Scottish folk music.
Today we head out to the burgh of Dufftown, ‘The Whiskey Capital of the World’. Here, located along the River Fidddich we will have the chance to go for a walk and along the way visit a couple of local distillery and taste traditional Scottish malt whiskey.
After lunch you will be able to enjoy a free afternoon to explore the charming town of Inverness.
The mysterious waters of Loch Ness are world famous. Legend has it that a serpentine beast, the Loch Ness Monster, lurks beneath its surface. As we explore the lake onboard a boat cruise and keep our eyes out for Nessie we will be surrounded by breath-taking scenery of the Highlands, ancient castles and spectacular waterfalls. We will have the chance to see and maybe explore the ruins of the historic Urguhart castle located on the shores of the lake.
This afternoon we will be making our way over to the Isle of Sky, to the town of Portree where we will be spending the next few nights
It’s time to take a hike. Today we head up north on the Peninsula of Skye and will get the chance to enjoy some of the most breath taking scenery yet.
A pleasant walk will take us up to see one of the most iconic images of Scotland: The Old man of Storand its spiky pinnacles of rock set against the backdrop of rolling green hills and the coastline of the Isle of Skye.
After a picnic lunch or pub meal, weather depending, we will head just so slightly further north and walk out to Brothers Point, and see the Kilt Rock and Mealt waterfalls, where water gushes off the cliffs and drops down into the ocean far below.
We leave Portree and the Isle of Skye behind us and make our way to Armadale, from where we will catch the ferry which will take us from the Peninsula over to Mallaig in the Highlands. Mallaig is a bustling fishing port and prides itself on its fresh seafood and traditionally smoked kippers.
From here after lunch we will board the famous Harry Potter train, the Jacobite Steam train, and will journey for an hour and a half through the Scottish Highlands ending up in Fort William. We will pass through the highlands, silver beaches, rugged coastline and many small towns and will finally end up in Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in Great Britain.
Today we start back on our way South, with our destination for the end of the day being Glasgow, a vibrant and bustling city.
On our way south we will spend our day exploring the National park of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, the largest of Scotland. Defined by rolling hills, many Lakes or Lochs as the Scots call them, pine and beach forest. We will have the pleasure of enjoying a nice walk among all this beautiful scenery.
In the afternoon we will arrive in Glasgow where we will be staying for the next two nights.
Glasgow is the biggest city in Scotland, a vibrant and ancient city with lots to offer.
This morning we will have the chance to go on a walking tour of the city centre discovering everything we can about its history and culture. Once you have had the chance to get yourselves oriented you will be free to enjoy the rest of your day exploring the city at your own pace. Glasgow truly has something to offer for every taste.
We will meet again in the evening to enjoy our final dinner together accompanied by some local music.
Caroline & Carol are two old friends with a big passion in common: exploring the world from a local point of view. And this is how they will guide you thought Scotland!
We will guide you thorough the highlights of this enchanting country.
Scotland has lots to offer thanks to an ancient and fascinating heritage incredibly well preserved.
Accommodation Standard
Accommodations are an important point of your overall holiday experience. One of our first thought is to find and choose the best hotel and b&b solutions, ensuring that each night of your itinerary finds you comfortably settled in a space that is welcoming and full of authentic local charm.
When considering a hotel, we look at more than just the rooms and wherever possible, we arrange for stays close to the places you most dream of seeing like historically iconic, coveted high-design or supremely located at the edge of a wilderness.
Take a closer look at some of the properties we have chosen for your next Caspin Journeys holiday!
– Hotels may vary
ScotlandSome of the dream hotels you will find on this tour
Cuillin Hills Hotel – PortreeClachaig Inn – Glencoe
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If you plan on arriving a few days early and will not be flying in on pick up day, contact usand we can work together to arrange a more convenient pick up location for you.
We – Caroline and Pino , Antonio and Simona – love our jobs and personally lead all our small group tours. Italy, Spain and England are our homes and our passion. We bring that excitement with us on all our tours so that you too share our favourite places.
We are very experienced and handle all the logistics while you relax and become immersed in the local culture, history and traditions.
We know the locals on all our trips and they love meeting our groups. We are small enough to get into private homes, chat to villagers, fit in small restaurants and enjoy all kinds of unexpected events that aren’t accessible to large groups of tourists following a red umbrella.
Our customer reviews say that Caspin Journeys takes the best care of you. We are a sustainable travel company and the only thing we leave behind is our footprints!
Food is an all important part of each and every one of our journeys. We are foodies, we love to savour the authentic flavours of each destination we visit. And let’s not forget the wine “the drink of the gods” which will accompany every meal, even picnics!
Picture yourself eating Buffalo mozzarella from a farm in Amalfi, tasting a Sicilian cannolo with fresh ricotta cheese, home-made pasta, organic vegetables, fresh fish and so on.
If all this sounds mouthwatering then look no further, you are in the right place 😉
On our small group tours we use a combination of gourmet restaurants, local trattorias, traditional pubs, tapas bars and farmhouse meals, to give you the best overall experience!
Each adventure combines fantastic hikes and authentic cultural experiences which make for a phenomenal and enriching travel experience. – admire Giotto’s frescoes in Assisi – walk in the Castle gardens of Henry VIII – stand at the tomb of St James in Compostela – gaze at and touch the columns of a Greek temple – visit the birthplace of Napoleon Buonaparte – see how a Duke lives at Blenheim Palace – tread the streets of Pompeii – admire mosaics in a Norman cathedral – understand more about the Roman Empire Travel in the richest artistic heritage in the world, many of which are part of UNESCO. What are you waiting for? Don’t miss out on an unforgettable trip.
We believe that where you stay at night is an important part of your overall travel experience. So we put a lot of effort into carefully choosing the hotels for each tour.
Naturally, we always look for attractive, clean and quiet rooms with private bathrooms. But, our priority is also to find the best possible accommodations and ensure that each night of your journey finds you comfortably settled in a place that is welcoming and full of authentic local charm.
The result is a fabulous selection of delightful hotels, medieval palaces, family run hotels, country residences, manor houses, historic inns, luxurious alpine hotels – sometimes with a spa, sauna or swimming pool facilities – and all with character, good food and a friendly atmosphere.
You will have to keep coming back to experience them all! Sweet Dreams!
Our travel style attracts a similar type of people, outgoing, interesting, adventurous, cultured and curious.
You’ll enjoy the company of your fellow travelers on our small group tours. Italy’s food and wine, England’s local pubs, and Spain’s meditative and spiritual pilgrim route are best experienced amidst the camaraderie of the group.
Guests who join our small group tours become our friends. They return again and again to share new adventures as we explore these unforgettable destinations with like-minded travellers and build ever-lasting memories together.
Getting out and about on foot is a wonderful way to slow down the pace, relax and get some healthy exercise.
When we walk we see so much more – grape vines, wild flowers, ancient oaks, wheat fields, avenues of cypresses and pine, time resistant hills and valleys.
As we stroll through historic towns we learn about the culture of the people; as we stand in the splendour of the countryside, beneath the soaring columns of ancient temples, abbey walls and turrets of medieval castles we marvel at man’s ability to conceive of and construct such monuments.
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Our travel style attracts a similar type of people, outgoing, interesting, adventurous, cultured and curious.