TOUR PRICE: $3995.00 *

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Women-Only Trip

• Double occupancy. Beautiful, centrally located accommodations; $295 supplement for single room with shared bathroom (1 available). There are also options for single room in Edinburgh. Contact for pricing.

• Included meals (6 Breakfast, 3 lunches, 5 Dinners)

• Sudden Journeys Tour Director

• Small, friendly group of 5-6 women

• Ground transportation (pick up/drop off Edinburgh)

• All sightseeing, events, and visits as noted in the itinerary

• All entrance fees, service charges, and standard taxes

• Restaurant gratuities

• Special dinner and welcome drinks

• Custom-designed gifts for your travels and inspiration.

• Fine print: You are responsible for the cost of your drinks and free-time sightseeing. See our Tour Conditions for important details regarding everything listed above.

Arrival Airport: Edinburgh (EDI)

Departure Airport: Edinburgh (EDI)

Note: The itinerary is descriptive, not definitive and is subject to change. There also may be modifications due to weather, restoration works taking place are historic sites and availability of local activities and guides.

ACCOMMODATIONS

FOUR NIGHTS IN THE HIGHLANDS

A Highland retreat! This charming farmhouse is situated in the highlands, overlooking the silky waters of Loch Linnhe and the majestic peaks of the Lochaber Grampian Mountains. Beautifully curated interiors, relish the rich comforts of each room, and enjoy a chance to curl up by the fire with a book, and delighting in the wild vistas framed by large windows. Beckoning for dreamlike sojourns in spellbinding realms, the mountain-view gardens outside blend with untamed surrounds, perfectly admired from the wood-fired hot tub or sitting round the fire pit. Each room is thoughtfully designed, with comfortable and modern amenities.

TWO NIGHTS IN CENTRAL EDINBURGH

Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, stay in a newly opened historic Georgian-style hotel with all the modern amenities. The beds are a dream! You’ll be steps away from Edinburgh Castle. A perfect place to call your home base for the day you’ll have free to wander on your own.

Kyle, a seasoned travel guide with over two decades of industry experience, has dedicated her life to creating enriching and inspiring travel experiences for diverse groups. With a repertoire of leading more than 200 groups (over 1500 travelers), she possesses an intimate understanding of the transformative power of travel. Her journeys span across the picturesque locales of Europe and the US, underlining her vast travel experience and knowledge. Yet, with every tour, Kyle's heart for her guests remains the same: to ensure every individual returns home with a revitalized spirit, a broadened worldview, and heartwarming memories of newfound friendships.

DAY ONE Meet Kyle at the Glasgow rail station. Depart and make your way to Stirling Castle. Scotland's most historically significant fortresses, sitting high on volcanic rock and offering wonderful views of the surrounding landscape. Take a guided tour and learn of key historical figures including William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, and Mary Queen of Scots.  En route to Glencoe, in the heart of the Highlands, lies the Glen Etive road which affords twelve miles of magnificent Scottish scenery. Arrive at the farmhouse and get settled into your Dinner together in the evening.

• Visit Stirling Castle, guided tour

• Welcome feast together

Easy walking: 1-3 miles throughout the day on mostly level terrain. Stairs at the castle. Bus: 2 1/2 hours. Sleep in HIGHLANDS.

DAY TWO LOCHES AND GLENS OF THE HIGHLANDS Depart your hotel for Three Sisters, the heart of Glencoe. From vast moorlands and incredible mountains, to clear lochs and stunning valleys, there is so much to admire on this glorious drive. This is known to be one of Scotland’s most beautiful drives. Travel deeper into rugged evocative Highlands. No description can recreate the impact of seeing Glencoe for the first time. Spend the morning taking in these scenes, listening to the stories of this evocative place. On the way to lunch, you will stop at the Glencoe Visitor Center for a visit. Continue to Oban for lunch and time to explore. In the afternoon, view Kilchurn Castle on the way back to the farmhouse.

• Explore Glencoe & Three Sisters

• Glencoe National Park Center

• Lunch in Oban

• Kilchurch Castle

MODERATE walking: 3 - 5 miles throughout the day. Bus: 1 1/2 hours. Sleep in HIGHLANDS.

DAY THREE Enjoy the day spent at the farmhouse. Sleep in, go for a walk through the expansive property grounds, wander along the loch or stay back and enjoy the cozy farmhouse. There will be an opportunity go to Ft William for lunch if you like. Dinner at the farmhouse.

• Free Day

no bus. Sleep in highlands

DAY FOUR Depart mid morning, we will depart for Eilean Donan Castle, strategically located castle on its own little island, overlooking the Isle of Skye, at the point where three great sea-lochs meet, and surrounded by the majestic. The island's original castle was built in the thirteenth century; it became a stronghold of the Clan Mackenzie and their allies, the Clan MacRae. Along the way to Eileen Donan, we will stop at a bakery for a break. Depending on the timing, we may venture further onto the Isle of Skye. Dependent on weather and timing. Once we circle back towards our farmhouse, we will make a stop at St Dubhthac’s Church, a medieval church damaged by Hanoverian gun fire in 1719 possibly because it was used as a hospital for the Jacobite wounded after the Battle of Glenshiel. This stunning setting overlooks Loch Dutch and Clachan Duich burial ground. Return to the farmhouse for dinner.

• View Eileen Donan Castle

• Isle of Skye

• Dubhthac’s Church Ruins

Moderate walking: 2-4 miles throughout the day on mostly level terrain. Bus: 4 hours. Sleep in highlands.

DAY FIVE Travel on the north side of Ben Nevis along the Cairngorms National Park. Stop along the way for lunch. If time permits, stop at a bluebell wood and/or a private woodland garden to experience a stunning displace of hundreds of rhododendrons in bloom. This is a special experience if we hit the bloom season on time. Continue your journey through the ancient kingdom of Fife to Culross. White-harled houses with red-tiled roofs line the steep cobbled streets that run from the market cross to the hilltop abbey. It’s little wonder that Culross is acknowledged as one of the most picturesque villages in Scotland. Continue to Edinburgh. Check into your hotel. Enjoy the evening wander up to Calton Hill, a prominent hill with neoclassical monuments and sweeping views of the city skyline for a classic sunset over Edinburgh. Dinner on your own. Option to join a nighttime walking tour to discover haunted/underground Edinburgh. 

• Visit woodland garden

• Afternoon visiting Culross

• Free Time: Evening in Edinburgh

Moderate walking: 2-4 miles throughout the day on mostly level terrain. Bus: 3 hours. Sleep in Edinburgh.

DAY SIX Begin the day with a guided walking tour to orient yourself to this stunning Georgian city. By mid morning, you’ll have the remains of the day to completely spend on your own. Wind your way through the city’s Gothic streets of Old Town, and explore the Royal Mile — with its quaint shops, narrow lanes, and hidden courtyards. Explore Edinburgh Castle, the oldest fortified palace in Europe.  lunch is in the Grassmarket - once a former 15th-century livestock market it is now a vibrant street with a food scene. Take in the iconic view of the castle from Vennel Viewpoint. If you’re intrigued by ancient cemeteries, Greyfriars Kirkyard a 15th-century graveyard is one to visit. It is said that JK Rowlings was inspired by this place when created her characters for Harry Potter. Armchair Books isn’t too far from here. Spend the rest of the afternoon visiting the Scottish National Gallery or shopping in New Town. Come back together in the evening for a very special farewell dinner together.

• Free Day in Edinburgh

• Farewell Feast

• Special surprise event

Moderate walking: 4–6 miles throughout the day with some hills and stairs. No bus. Sleep in Edinburgh.

DAY SEVEN DEPARTURE DAY Final breakfast before parting ways. After an amazing 6 days together, it’s time to say goodbye.