See the best of Scotland with these flexible tours (2024)

About Personalised Getaways in Scotland

Scotland is full of wonders. Imagine the rugged Scottish Highlands, the historic Royal Mile in Edinburgh, and the shores of Loch Ness.

There are so many things for you to see and do here, it can be hard to choose. That’s why it’s good to know that all of these itineraries are created by our travel experts to showcase the highlights of Scotland.

As a local travel agency, Nordic Visitor knows how to make the best use of your time in Scotland.

Our Edinburgh-based travel consultants can customise a Scotland itinerary based on your preferences. You can pick from privately guided, small group and self-drive tours that can be tailored to suit your needs. For example, you can add extra nights, upgrade your accommodation and choose from a variety of handpicked optional activities.

Keep browsing to get tour suggestions and tips for the best way to visit Scotland.

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• With Cancellation Protection, you can cancel or change your plans if you need to

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Road trips in Scotland

Explore independently on a self-drive tour. All trips include your accommodation, a rental car, and almost everything else you need for an amazing Scotland road trip.

With a personalised itinerary and hand-marked route map, you’ll know exactly where you’re driving each day and which attractions you can visit. You’ll also get a detailed travel guide packed with top attractions, not to mention some hidden gems. Plus, when you’re on your trip, support is always available with our 24/7 helpline.

Many self-drive tour packages start from Edinburgh and loop around the Scottish Highlands. You'll stay overnight in places such as St Andrews, Inverness, the Isle of Skye, Fort William and the Loch Lomond area.

With about 10 days or more, you can build on this route with stays in locations such as the Orkney islands, Outer Hebrides, Cairngorms National Park and the “Castle Trail” area of Aberdeenshire.

If you’ve got 2 weeks in Scotland, that’s even better. You’ll be able to see the top attractions at a leisurely pace or discover more beautiful scenery.

• Discover top attractions in our Scotland Travel Guide
• Related: 7-Day Scotland road trips – Itinerary ideas from local experts

Privately guided tours

Choose a privately guided tour and you’ll get to pick your travel companions – whether that’s your favourite travel buddy or a group of friends and family. You’ll get a private vehicle with your very own driver-guide for a personalised experience.

Tell your travel consultant what your interests are, and they’ll try to pair you up with a guide who shares those passions. Whether that’s history, photography, or hiking, we’ll try to make sure your trip suits you.

Relax as your guide drives you to iconic spots around Scotland like Eilean Donan Castle, Glen Coe, Glenfinnan Viaduct and more.

• Related: Best castles in Scotland that you should visit

Guided group tours in Scotland

If you don’t fancy driving, consider a guided group tour. This way, you’ll get insight from a local expert while getting to meet some like-minded travellers.

Customise your trip by adding extra nights at the beginning or end of your tour in your arrival or departure city, typically Edinburgh. This means you can explore the city at your leisure or simply rest up for the journey ahead.

• Get advice on what to pack for Scotland in this guide
• Related: How to book amazing group tours with friends

Discover Scotland with Nordic Visitor

Regardless of how you’d like to tailor your trip, you’ll have your own dedicated travel consultant to advise you on possible add-ons. They’ll make all local travel arrangements for you, so all you have to do is book your flights and get excited about your adventure.

Contact us to get started on planning your customised tour in Scotland.