Stories of Scotland
Around every loch, moor, and castle a Scottish story is waiting to be told.
Whether it’s from the mouth of a skilled storyteller, from the calloused hands of a hardworking Glaswegian, or from the well-worn cobbles of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile you can expect a vibrant story bursting with life. Go beyond seeing Scottish landmarks and experience the kingdom of the north through the stories of the Scots
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Scotland
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Day 2: Glasgow
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a tour of Glasgow
Visit the Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery
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Day 3: Glasgow
Visit the Riverside Museum
Visit the National Bagpipe Center
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Day 4: Glasgow | West Highlands
Travel to Fort William via Bannockburn and Glencoe
Participate in the Battle of Bannockburn Experience
Visit Doune Castle
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Day 5: West Highlands | Inverness
Visit Fort William, where you'll explore
- Neptune's Staircase
- Old Inverlochy Castle
- West Highland Museum
Take a train ride from Fort William to Mallaig
Visit the West Highland Museum
Visit the Glenfinnan Monument and Visitor Centre
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Day 6: Inverness | Loch Ness | Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh via Loch Ness
Loch Ness Cruise and visit of Urquhart Castle
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Day 7: Edinburgh
Enjoy a unique EF-only guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh CastleExplore Edinburgh on your own
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Day 8: Edinburgh
Explore Edinburgh on your own
Visit the Scottish Storytelling Center
Visit the National Museum of Scotland
Add this in-depth excursion:
Specters of Scotland
A city that can inspire Robert Louis Stephenson—an Edinburgh native—to create the monstrous Mr. Hyde has to have a deep and dark past. On your ghost tour, experience the twisted, demented, and downright terrifying side of Edinburgh. See bricked over passages and caged crypts, then try to sleep wondering: who are they keeping out… or what are they keeping in?
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Edinburgh | London
Travel by train to LondonTake a walking tour of London
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Covent Garden
- National Gallery
- Leicester Square
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Day 10: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Visit the Tower of London
Explore London on your own
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Day 11: London
Visit one of the Knightsbridge Museums:
- Science Museum
- Natural History Museum
- Victoria and Albert Museum
Ride the London Eye
Explore London on your own
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Scotland
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Day 2: Glasgow
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a tour of Glasgow
Visit the Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery
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Day 3: Glasgow
Visit the Riverside Museum
Visit the National Bagpipe Center
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Day 4: Glasgow | West Highlands
Travel to Fort William via Bannockburn and Glencoe
Participate in the Battle of Bannockburn Experience
Visit Doune Castle
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Day 5: West Highlands | Inverness
Visit Fort William, where you'll explore
- Neptune's Staircase
- Old Inverlochy Castle
- West Highland Museum
Take a train ride from Fort William to Mallaig
Visit the West Highland Museum
Visit the Glenfinnan Monument and Visitor Centre
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Day 6: Inverness | Loch Ness | Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh via Loch Ness
Loch Ness Cruise and visit of Urquhart Castle
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Day 7: Edinburgh
Enjoy a unique EF-only guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh CastleExplore Edinburgh on your own
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Day 8: Edinburgh
Explore Edinburgh on your own
Visit the Scottish Storytelling Center
Visit the National Museum of Scotland
Add this in-depth excursion:
Specters of Scotland
A city that can inspire Robert Louis Stephenson—an Edinburgh native—to create the monstrous Mr. Hyde has to have a deep and dark past. On your ghost tour, experience the twisted, demented, and downright terrifying side of Edinburgh. See bricked over passages and caged crypts, then try to sleep wondering: who are they keeping out… or what are they keeping in?
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Edinburgh | London
Travel by train to LondonTake a walking tour of London
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Covent Garden
- National Gallery
- Leicester Square
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Day 10: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Visit the Tower of London
Explore London on your own
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Day 11: London
Visit one of the Knightsbridge Museums:
- Science Museum
- Natural History Museum
- Victoria and Albert Museum
Ride the London Eye
Explore London on your own
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (4 with extension); 1 walking tour (2 with extension)
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Entrances
Kelvingrove Museum; Riverside Museum; Doune Castle; National Piping Center; Bannockburn Visitor Center; Train to Mallaig; Ferry to Skye; Loch Ness Cruise; Urquhart Castle; Edinburgh Castle; Scottish Storytelling Center; with extension: Tower of London; Knightsbridge Museum
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.