Scottish tartan and haggis

Britain's rugged north is considered one of the last untouched landscapes in Europe. Deep blue lakes, roaring waterfalls, heath-covered moors, sandy dunes, and historic castles and palaces. Scotland is especially known for its whisky, but also for its bagpipes and distinctive tartan.

Day 1 | Arrival Rotterdam – Hull (approx. 445 km)

Departure in the morning to Rotterdam and boarding the overnight ferry to continue to Hull. Enjoy dinner on board before you leisurely sail towards a wonderful journey.

Day 2 | Glasgow/Clydebank (approx. 450 km)

Upon arrival at the eastern English port in Hull, your journey takes you northwest. After crossing the Scottish border, continue to Glasgow/Clydebank. You will be warmly welcomed at the 4-star The Golden Jubilee Hotel (local category). Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3 | Glasgow – Aviemore (approx. 245 km)

In the morning, you will take a short tour of Glasgow, the largest metropolis in Scotland. Afterwards, admire the beauty of Loch Lomond. You will pass the impressive Glen Coe valley, the “Valley of Tears,” and soon the legendary Loch Ness will be before you. From the romantic ruins of Urquhart Castle, enjoy the view over Loch Ness. In the late afternoon, you will reach your hotel in Aviemore. Dinner and overnight stay at the 4-star Coylumbridge Hotel in Aviemore (local category).

Day 4 | Scottish Highlands (approx. 280 km)

Excursion to Scotland's beautiful Atlantic coast. You will pass barren valleys, waterfalls, and gorges, experiencing the grand landscape of the Highlands. Your route leads to the small fishing village of Gairloch. Nearby are the Inverewe Gardens. Here, the unexpectedly mild climate allows exotic plants to thrive. Through the wonderful landscape at Loch Maree, you will return to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5 | Aviemore – Edinburgh (approx. 205 km)

Drive directly to Pitlochry to the Blair Athol Whisky Distillery. Let yourself be initiated into the secrets of the Scottish “water of life” and enjoy this fine spirit. North of Perth, visit Scone Palace. Majestically located in a large park, this castle impresses from afar. The interior of Scone Palace also provides a wonderful insight into the palace life of earlier times. Afterwards, you will check into your 3-star Moxy Hotel Fountainbridge (local category) in the center of Edinburgh for the next two nights. Dinner will take place in a restaurant near the hotel.

Day 6 | Edinburgh – Military Tattoo

In the morning, you will get to know Edinburgh better. Whether it's Holyrood Palace, the Scottish residence of King Charles III, the castle majestically perched on Castle Rock, or the Royal Mile, which gracefully winds through the charming old town – highlights one after the other. In the afternoon, there will be free time. Visit one of the many cafés or dive into a shopping adventure on Edinburgh's promenade, Princes Street, which leaves no wishes unfulfilled. After dinner, the highlight of the trip takes place, “the most spectacular military parade in the world”: THE ROYAL MILITARY TATTOO.

Day 7 | Edinburgh – Hull (approx. 405 km)

After breakfast, you will leave Edinburgh and head towards Hull. A stop will be made at the abbey in Melrose, whose ruins bear witness to the centuries-old enmity between Scots and English. In the afternoon, you will reach the port of Hull, where you will board the ferry for the crossing to Rotterdam.

Day 8 | Rotterdam – Return Journey (approx. 414 km)

Breakfast on board and return journey.

• Travel in a modern coach with 5-star comfort and footrests
• Ferry passage Rotterdam – Hull and back with P&O Ferries
• 2x overnight stays including breakfast buffet on board in outside double cabins
• 2x dinners on board the night ferry
• 1x overnight stay including half board at the 4-star The Golden Jubilee Hotel in
  Glasgow/Clydebank (local category)
• 2x overnight stays including half board at the 4-star Coylumbridge Hotel in Aviemore (local category)
• 2x overnight stays including breakfast buffet at the 3-star Moxy Hotel Fountainbridge in Edinburgh (local category)
• 2x dinners in a restaurant in Edinburgh
• Continuous German-speaking tour guide from day 3 to day 7
• Entries: Urquhart Castle, Inverewe Gardens, Scone Palace, Edinburgh Castle,
  Melrose Abbey
• Entry to Blair Athol Distillery including whisky
  tasting
• Seat reservation for The Royal Military Tattoo, Category Yellow
• 1 free drink per travel day
• Continuous BOHR travel accompaniment
• Audio guides for the entire duration of the trip

Please note that you will need a valid passport and an electronic travel authorization (ETA) to enter the United Kingdom.

An ETA costs approximately 16 British pounds (about 19 euros) per application and can be applied for through the "UK ETA App." We are happy to assist you and can take care of the application for the Electronic Travel Authorization on your behalf. A service fee of €30 per applicant will be charged for the application process.