Escorted - Scotland Highlights & Countryside
Oct 2, 2026 - Oct 9, 2026
Come journey through Scotland’s Countryside with stops in Edinburgh, St Andrews,
Aberdeen, Inverness, Perthshire & Glasgow!
8 Day(s) | 11 Meals
Highlights
- Motorcoach transportation to Hartford/Bradley Airport (based on minimum number)
- Roundtrip Air Flights from Hartford/Bradley
- Six (6) nights hotel accommodations
- 6 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
- Local Guides in Scotland
- Walking Tour of Edinburgh including demonstration on Scottish Highland dress is created
- Visit the Royal Yacht Britannia
- Visit Edinburgh Castle
- Visit St Andrew's Cathedral
- Visit to Aberdeenshire Highland Cattle Farm
- Cairngorms National Park
- Whisky Distillery Tour
- Cruise on Loch Ness
- Visit Culloden Battlefield
- Visit Stirling Castle
- Glasgow Panoramic Tour
- Friendship Tours Escort
- A Valid US Passport is Required: Must be valid at least 6 months after return
Itinerary
Day 1
Motorcoach to Hartford/Bradley Airport for your overnight flights to Scotland!
Day 2
EDINBURGH - Welcome to Edinburgh! Check in at the hotel, embark on a walking tour of Edinburgh. During the tour, you will enjoy a talk and demonstration on how Scottish Highland dress is created. There is also the chance to learn more about the clans of Scotland and their influence on the style of dress. Dinner at hotel. Overnight Edinburgh. D
Day 3
EDINBURGH - Discover the royal side of Edinburgh! Visit The Royal Yacht Britannia – A Floating Palace. For over 44 years the Royal Yacht served the Royal Family, travelling more than a million nautical miles to become one of the most famous ships in the world. Lunch on own then a visit to Edinburgh Castle. Perched atop Castle Rock, it dominates the city skyline and offers breathtaking views of Scotland’s capital. This historic fortress has stood for over a thousand years, witnessing royal ceremonies, battles, and sieges. Inside, explore the Crown Jewels of Scotland, the Stone of Destiny, and the oldest building in Edinburgh—St. Margaret’s Chapel. The castle also houses the iconic Mons Meg cannon. A tour through its grounds brings to life Scotland’s dramatic history. Don’t miss the daily one o’clock gun salute and panoramic views over Princes Street. Dinner on own. Overnight Edinburgh. B
Day 4
EDINBURGH – ST. ANDREWS - ABERDEEN. St. Andrews and its Cathedral – St. Andrews is home to the oldest university in Scotland where Prince William met Kate Middleton. Enjoy a walk around the town before visiting its famous St. Andrews Cathedral. Time to explore St. Andrews on own, check out the golf course! Depart for Aberdeen. Dinner at hotel. Overnight Aberdeen. B, D
Day 5
ABERDEEN – CAIRNGORMS – INVERNESS. One of the highlights of this tour is undoubtedly a visit to the Aberdeenshire Highland Cattle Farm. Meet a local farmer and find out what is involved in looking after these beautiful animals native to this part of Scotland. Enjoy a picture opportunity with the world-famous highland cattle. We continue through the Cairngorms National Park with spectacular scenic views. Stop in the Victorian Village of Ballater for lunch and free time to visit the Old Royal Station. Afternoon visit to a Whisky Distillery. Arrive in Inverness to freshen up before dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight Inverness. B, D
Day 6
INVERNESS – LOCH NESS – PERTHSHIRE. Our morning is devoted to enjoying breathtaking Loch Ness – discover stories of the famous ‘Loch Ness Monster’ and enjoy a relaxing cruise across the Loch. Overlooking the Loch is beautiful Urquhart Castle with its origins going back to the 6th century. Afternoon visit to the infamous Culloden Battlefield Visitor Experience where the 1745 Jacobite Uprising came to a tragic end. After Culloden we head South back through the dramatic Highland scenery to Perthshire. Arriving into Perthshire we will check into our hotel and freshen up before dinner. Overnight in Perthshire. B, D
Day 7
PERTHSHIRE – STIRLING - GLASGOW. We will visit Stirling Castle - arguably the most impressive castle in all of Scotland. Continue onto Glasgow for a panoramic tour. Pass by and visit iconic landmarks such as the stunning Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the historic University of Glasgow with its striking Gothic architecture, and the majestic Glasgow Cathedral. Dinner at hotel. Overnight Glasgow.
Day 8
HOMEWARD - Enjoy breakfast before departing for the airport for our flight home with wonderful memories of Scotland! B
Departure Locations
New Britain
Depart: TBA
Return: TBA
57 Village Square Rd, New Britain - Across from Costco/Target
Manchester
Depart: TBA
Return: TBA
Manchester, Park & Ride Commuter Lot, Buckland Street & Pleasant Valley Road
Meet at Hartford/Bradley Airport
Depart: TBA
Return: TBA
Meet at Designated Airline Ticket Counter
Pricing
DOUBLE - PER PERSON
$4099
SINGLE - PER PERSON
$5099
Policies
Payment Policy
DEPOSIT: $900 pp due with reservations; FINAL PAYMENT: June 2, 2026Cancellation Policy
If a passenger cancels from deposit date to June 2, 2026 the cancellation fee is $700 pp; June 2, 2026 to July 30, 2026 the cancellation fee is $1500 pp; no refunds if cancelled after July 30, 2026. All cancellation fees are plus any non-refundable airline fees.
Trip Protection Policy
TRIP PROTECTION COVERAGE
Trip Protection Coverage is strongly recommended. Friendship Tours offers Travel Protection insurance through two providers: NTA Travel Protection Plan and Travel Insured International. Travel Protection offers coverage for Cancellation for Covered Medical Reasons, Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical Services, Travel Delay, & more. Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) coverage can be purchased from either provider (see timing guidelines below) and will reimburse up to 75% of prepaid nonrefundable trip costs if canceled at least 48 hours prior to your trip for a non-covered reason. Please see the attached pricing for the AON/NTA Insurance. Please call for pricing on a Travel Insured International Policy.
Insurance Premiums are non-refundable. Terms and conditions apply.
The NTA (AON) Travel Protection Plan is based on the cost of the trip and offers 3 levels of insurance: Basic, Enhanced, or Enhanced with CFAR. Emergency medical coverage is secondary coverage. The pre-existing medical condition exclusion can be waived by purchasing the Enhanced Plan or the Enhanced with CFAR Plan within 14 days of initial trip payment.
To enroll: https://nta.aontravelprotect.c... Tour Operator Location #076068 OR call AON 1-800-388-1470.
Travel Insured International Worldwide Trip Protector (WTP) plans are based on each person's age as well as the cost of the trip and offer several levels of coverage including Platinum and Deluxe. Emergency medical coverage is primary coverage. Policy must be purchased within 14 days (for Deluxe) or 21 days (for Platinum) of your initial payment to have the pre-existing medical condition exclusion waived and to purchase CFAR coverage. Bundles for cruises and flights are also available.
To enroll: https://www.friendshiptours.net/protection-plan Agency #18649