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Discover the wild beauty of northern Scotland on a 10-night journey from Edinburgh to Glasgow. Venture through dramatic Orkney cliffs, tranquil lochs, and majestic Highland castles. Along the way, we’ll delve into ancient history, savour world-class whisky, and be swept away by the rugged charm of this timeless land.
Spend 3 nights at leisure, exploring Glasgow, before boarding your luxury 11 night cruise onboard Le Laperouse, stopping in at Belfast, Ullapool, the Shetland Islands, Faroe Islands, Djupivogur and Heimaey as you make your way to Reykjavik.
Highlights & Inclusions
Highlights
Special Experiences
Discover the ancient Standing Stones of Stenness, a megalithic structure older than Stonehenge.
Taste the local drop at the Glen Moray Distillery. Established in 1897, we visit the whisky distillery and learn about the Scottish drink of choice.
Board the United Kingdom’s only mountain gondola for stunning aerial views of the Highlands, ascending to Scotland's Aonach Mor.
Incredible scenery awaits us at Trossachs National Park where we cruise the vast waters of Loch Lomond admiring its spectacular natural beauty.
Tour Inclusions
All touring in air-conditioned vehicles
Transportation in small coach or minibus
Ferry ride from Aberdeen to Kirkwall (Orkney)
Ferry ride from Stromness (Orkney) to Scrabster
Ferry ride from Armdale to Mallaig
Gondola ride up to Aonach Mor
Boat cruise through Loch Lomond
10 nights in 3-4 star hotels
10 breakfasts & 6 dinners, including group welcome and farewell dinners
English-speaking locally based tour director & guides
Group Size — Max 16
Tips — Total cost includes - Tipping Made Easy, from $200pp pre-paid
Transport — Boat, Ferry, Gondola & Small coach
Other Inclusions
3 nights accommodation in Glasgow
Cruise Inclusions
11 night cruise from Glasgow to Reykjavik onboard Le Laperouse
Platinum Bonus: receive up to €200* onboard spend per person
1 shore excursion per port
All onboard meals and drinks
Onboard lectures about culture and history of destination
A program of onboard enrichment provided by two Smithsonian Journeys Experts
Transfers and luggage handling from the airport in Valletta to the ship on the day of embarkation
Itinerary
Day 1 | Edinburgh - Tour Begins
Day 2 | Edinburgh - St. Andrews - Orkney
Day 3 | Orkney
Day 4 | Orkney - Thurso
Day 5 | Thurso - Ullapool
Day 6 | Ullapool - Culloden - Inverness
Day 7 | Inverness - Loch Ness - Isle of Skye
Day 8 | Isle of Skye
Day 9 | Isle of Skye - Fort William - Oban
Day 10 | Oban - Loch Lomond - Glasgow
Day 11 | Glasgow - Tour Ends
Day 12 | Glasgow at leisure
Day 13 | Glasgow at leisure
Day 14 | Glasgow - Embark Le Laperouse
Day 15 | Belfast, Ireland
Day 16 | Oban, Scotland
Day 17 | Ullapool, Scotland
Day 18 | Lerwick, Shetland Islands
Day 19 | Suduroy Island, Faroe Islands
Day 20 | Streymoy Island, Faroe Islands & Sailing along Faroe Islands Coasts
Day 21 | Streymoy Island, Faroe Islands
Day 22 | Djúpivogur
Day 23 | Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar & Sailing around Surtsey Island
*Advertised pricing is based on per person twin share, correct as of 30 October 2025. Pricing is subject to change and availability at time of booking.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
