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Sligachan Bridge, Isle of Skye, Scotland

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Sligachan Bridge, Isle of Skye, Scotland

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  • Islay coastline

    Family Scottish adventure

    Scotland
    • Watch out for Nessie on a Loch Ness boat trip.

    • Visit a traditional working farm to witness trained sheepdogs lead sheep through a variety of obstacles.

    • Explore the Cairngorms National Park on a quad bike trek.

    • Look out for otters, seals and dolphins on a boat trip along the coastline of the Gulf of Corryvreckan.

    • Learn and practice the art of archery with a qualified instructor.

    • Explore Loch Lomond on a guided kayak tour.

    10 days from $5,895pp

  • Mountains of Glencoe

    Self-drive wild Scotland & Ireland

    Scotland and Ireland
    • Explore the mountainous Nevis Range and Glencoe.

    • Taste a dram of whisky in a Scottish Castle.

    • Wonder at the beauty of the Isle of Skye’s unique landscape.

    • Hike in Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains.

    • Visit the Cliffs of Moher where you can spot puffins.

    • Explore the rugged landscape of Connemara National Park.

    10 days from $6,995pp

  • Buckingham Palace

    Royal Britain

    Scotland and England
    • Watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

    • Whiz around London on a Mini Cooper tour.

    • Stroll the UNESCO protected cobbled streets of Edinburgh’s Old and New town.

    • Admire Scone Palace, where former Scottish kings were crowned.

    • Visit Holyroodhouse, the King’s Scottish residence.

    7 days from $7,495pp

  • Portree, the Isle of Skye

    Scenic Scotland

    Scotland
    • Fly over Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park on a seaplane.

    • Explore the wild and wonderful landscapes of the Isle of Skye.

    • Go wildlife spotting on an estate in the Cairngorms National Park.

    • Enjoy some whisky tasting in a local distillery.

    12 days from $17,595pp

  • Dunvegan Castle

    Deluxe castles of Scotland & Ireland

    Scotland and Ireland
    • Explore the castles and palaces surrounding Edinburgh as well as Edinburgh Castle itself.

    • Visit Scone Palace, a former stately home.

    • Sail along Loch Ness and enjoy a picnic lunch onboard.

    • Admire the waterfront Dunvegan Castle and its extensive gardens.

    • Stay overnight in Scottish and Irish castles.

    • Visit Blarney Castle and its fascinating gardens.

    12 days from $18,995pp

  • The Shetland Islands

    UK & Denmark luxury coastline cruise

    Denmark, England, Scotland and Ireland
    • Cruise around the UK and across the North Sea on a luxurious Silversea ship.

    • Visit historic castles and enjoy a classic cream tea in the southwest of England.

    • Taste locally distilled whisky and learn how to pour a perfect Guinness in Ireland.

    • Spot seabird colonies, dolphins, and Shetland ponies on remote Scottish islands rich in Viking culture.

    • Explore the shifting sand dunes and artistic heritage of the Danish town of Skagen.

    18 days from $18,995pp

  • Belmond Royal Scotsman

    Luxury train journey through Scotland aboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman

    Scotland
    • Explore Edinburgh with a local on a private Mini Cooper tour.

    • Marvel at the striking Stirling Castle perched atop a craggy prominence.

    • Relax on the Belmond Royal Scotsman — an iconic overnight train.

    • Admire the rugged scenery of the Scottish Highlands.

    • Sip whisky in one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries.

    • Discover Edinburgh’s diverse food scene on a tasting tour of the city.

    8 days from $19,395pp

  • Samuel Beckett Bridge in Dublin

    Grand tour of the British Isles

    Ireland, Scotland and England
    • Visit the Roman and Georgian highlights of the UNESCO protected Bath.

    • Reflect on Northern Ireland’s troubled past on a city tour.

    • Explore Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London.

    • Learn about the tales of the prisoners detained in Kilmainham Gaol on a shared tour of the former prison.

    19 days from $19,795pp

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