halò scotland destination guide

Exceptional price for United Kingdom

Visiting

United Kingdom
Culloden Edinburgh Glasgow Scottish Highlands

Popular!

8 Day Trip

11 Cities in

1 Country

Navigation Chevron Up Icon

England and Scotland Heritage

4.4 4.4 432 reviews

Prices from $1,775 pp

4.4 4.4 432 reviews

Prices from $1,775 pp

Visiting

United Kingdom
Bradford Chester Edinburgh Glasgow Glencoe Gretna Green Lake District Liverpool St Andrews Stratford Upon Avon York

Popular!

8 Day Trip

10 Cities in

2 Countries

Navigation Chevron Up Icon

Irish Wonder

4.5 4.5 337 reviews

Exceptional price for Ireland

Prices from $1,875 pp

4.5 4.5 337 reviews

Top Rated

Prices from $1,875 pp

Best price for Ireland & United Kingdom

Visiting

Ireland
Ballina Blarney Donegal Dublin Galway Knock Limerick Tralee Westport
United Kingdom
Belleek

Popular!

8 Day Trip

15 Cities in

2 Countries

Navigation Chevron Up Icon

Britain and Ireland Delight

4.4 4.4 731 reviews

Prices from $1,675 pp

4.4 4.4 731 reviews

Prices from $1,675 pp

Visiting

Ireland
Dublin Kilkenny Waterford
United Kingdom
Bath Belfast Bradford Cardiff Edinburgh Glasgow Grasmere Gretna Green London Stratford Upon Avon Windsor York

Popular!

16 Day Trip

20 Cities in

2 Countries

Navigation Chevron Up Icon

Britain and Ireland Explorer

4.5 4.5 372 reviews

Prices from $3,750 pp

4.5 4.5 372 reviews

Top Rated

Prices from $3,750 pp

Exceptional price for Ireland

Visiting

Ireland
Blarney Boyle Dublin Galway Shannon Waterford
United Kingdom
Bath Belleek Cardiff Chester Edinburgh Fort William Glasgow Gretna Green Inverness London St Andrews Stratford Upon Avon Windsor York

12 Day Trip

23 Cities in

2 Countries

Navigation Chevron Up Icon

Britain and Ireland Experience

4.4 4.4 372 reviews

Prices from $2,625 pp

4.4 4.4 372 reviews

Prices from $2,625 pp

Visiting

Ireland
Adare Blarney Dublin Galway Killarney Limerick Shannon Tralee Waterford
United Kingdom
Bladon Cardiff Chester Edinburgh Gretna Green Jedburgh Lake District Leeds Liverpool London Oxford Stratford Upon Avon Wigan York

Popular!

8 Day Trip

7 Cities in

5 Countries

Navigation Chevron Up Icon

London to Rome Highlights

4.5 4.5 425 reviews

Exceptional price for France & Vatican City

Prices from $2,095 pp

4.5 4.5 425 reviews

Top Rated

Prices from $2,095 pp

Visiting

France
Paris
Italy
Florence Rome Venice
Switzerland
Lucerne
United Kingdom
London
Vatican City
Vatican City

11 Day Trip

9 Cities in

5 Countries

Navigation Chevron Up Icon

European Delight End London

4.8 4.8 108 reviews

Prices from $2,795 pp

4.8 4.8 108 reviews

Top Rated

Prices from $2,795 pp

Visiting

France
Paris
Italy
Bologna Florence Rome Venice Verona
Switzerland
Lucerne
United Kingdom
London
Vatican City
Vatican City

7 Day Trip

5 Cities in

5 Countries

Navigation Chevron Up Icon

Glimpse of Europe End London

4.6 4.6 51 reviews

Best price for France, Germany & Netherlands

Prices from $1,795 pp

4.6 4.6 51 reviews

Top Rated

Prices from $1,795 pp

Exceptional price for Netherlands & Austria

Visiting

France
Paris
Germany
Cologne
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Switzerland
Lucerne
United Kingdom
London

12 Day Trip

13 Cities in

8 Countries

Navigation Chevron Up Icon

European Experience End London

Prices from $2,795 pp

Prices from $2,795 pp

Visiting

Austria
Innsbruck
France
Calais Paris
Germany
Cologne Rhineland
Italy
Florence Rome Venice
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Switzerland
Lucerne
United Kingdom
Dover London
Vatican City
Vatican City

12 Day Trip

13 Cities in

7 Countries

Navigation Chevron Up Icon

European Experience End London with Oberammergau

Prices from $3,850 pp

Visiting

France
Calais Paris
Germany
Cologne Oberammergau Rhineland
Italy
Florence Rome Venice
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Switzerland
Lucerne
United Kingdom
Dover London
Vatican City
Vatican City

Popular!

12 Day Trip

11 Cities in

8 Countries

Navigation Chevron Up Icon

European Experience End Paris

4.6 4.6 718 reviews

Exceptional price for Netherlands & Austria

Prices from $2,795 pp

4.6 4.6 718 reviews

Top Rated

Prices from $2,795 pp

Visiting

Austria
Innsbruck
France
Paris
Germany
Cologne Rhineland
Italy
Florence Rome Venice
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Switzerland
Lucerne
United Kingdom
London
Vatican City
Vatican City

see more scotland trips

don't take our word for it

here's just a handful of over 10,000 reasons why our guests keep coming back for more

Overall Rating

4.5

Out of 5

Based on 12,773 independent reviews

Trip Rating

Customer experience

Trip rating is the overall quality of the itinerary and trip

4.5

Out of 5

Review Star Icon

7,760

Review Star Icon

3,871

Review Star Icon

728

Review Star Icon

297

Review Star Icon

117

Customer experience is all of the people and service you receive

4.5

Out of 5

Review Star Icon

8,251

Review Star Icon

3,311

Review Star Icon

736

Review Star Icon

294

Review Star Icon

137

C S_Icon_Expertlypreparedforyou1 Icon

essential scotland bucket list items by us

Our Scotland tours will show you all the best places to see and things to do in Scotland, from strolling along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile to soaking up the beautiful landscapes of Glencoe.

Walk along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh

Grab your camera and join your Local Specialist for a memorable journey down the most famous street in Edinburgh - the Royal Mile. It’s approximately one Scots mile long (or 1.81 kilometres) and you’ll follow in the footsteps of kings and queens as you walk from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Witness the wild landscapes of the Scottish Highlands

It may be a ‘wee’ country, but Scotland is filled with some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes. We’ll show you all the highlights, from the volcanic ruins of Glencoe and the moving ‘Glen of Weeping’, to the ancient Eilean Donan Castle and the peaks of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain.

Journey to Glasgow Cathedral

This stunning medieval cathedral marks the birthplace of Glasgow and is thought to have been built on the site of St Kentigern’s tomb… but this impressive building doesn’t stop there. It’s also one of the few churches in Scotland to survive the Reformation of 1560 unscathed and today you admire the ancient carved stone and fine stained-glass windows.

C S_ Your_ World_ Coin Icon

scotland tailored by you

Tailor your ultimate Scotland trip your way with our range of Optional Experiences. Choose from adventures like cruising the 'Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond' and visiting a real Highland sheep farm.

Visit Harry Potter filming locations

Scotland is not only where J.K Rowling first began writing the Harry Potter series, it's also the home to countless Harry Potter filming locations. Consider yourself a hardcore HP fan? You best be heading to the Highlands to see such gorgeous sites like Glenfinnan Viaduct, Steall Falls, Loch Etive, Loch Arkaig, Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe and more!

Irina G.

Costsaver team member

Admire the little village of Torphichen

Enjoy a scenic drive to the ancient village of Torphichen, associated with Scottish kings and Knights Hospitaller. An ancient settlement, the village church can trace its roots to 400AD! Incredible! Following that our hotel arrival was toasted to by our friendly host and we enjoyed an excellent dinner of local specialities and entertainment.

Maria B.

happy Get Going past guest

Admire the Castle of Eilean Donan

The Castle of Eilean Donan is one of the most popular castles in Scotland for its spectacular setting, standing out on top of an island in the centre of three dramatic lochs. It's incredibly photogenic with colours of seaweed, the surrounding mountains and the mystical sky. Inside it's easy to imagine all the mysteries which must have taken place within these walls... If only they could talk!

Isabelle V.

Costsaver Travel Director

what to eat & drink in scotland

Scotland’s food is one of the best parts of any Scottish adventure. We’ll lead the way to the food and drink you need to try in Scotland, starting with local whisky and traditional haggis.

Haggis

Scotland’s famous national dish is traditionally made from sheep’s stomach stuffed with oatmeal, onions, spices and ‘sheep’s pluck’ including lungs, liver and heart - but don’t let that put you off. Served with tatties and neeps (mashed potatoes and turnips), this beloved Scottish dish has quite a tasty peppery kick. Give it a go and wash it all down with a dram.

Shortbread

This crumbly, buttery slice of heaven has been a favourite in Scotland for centuries. It began as a rare treat mostly enjoyed by nobles and royals as butter was a luxury item. Luckily for us, the ancient recipes have passed down through the generations, and now everyone gets to indulge in this delicious biscuit.

Whiskey / Whisky

If you want to warm up in Scotland, the drink of choice is whisky. With a history stretching back to the 11th century, the Scots are masters of this iconic spirit. Today there are over 100 distilleries in Scotland guarding the ancient traditions of the famous drop and there’s nothing quite like tasting Scotch whisky in its homeland.

when is best to visit scotland

Scotland shines in summer with warmer weather and plenty of walking trails, and we also love spring and autumn when the leaves go for gold and the markets are filled with fresh produce.

Best time to see the Scottish highlands

If you want to explore the stunning Scottish highlands, visit in summer, spring or autumn for better weather and gorgeous scenery.

Best time to visit Scotland’s cities

We love Scotland’s cities in summer for vibrant festivals and milder weather, but we also love spring and autumn for pretty blooms and fewer crowds.

Best time to see the famous Loch Ness

If you want to catch a glimpse of Nessie in the deep waters of the Loch Ness, visit between May and September for the best weather and most daylight hours.