The 15 5-Day Experiences in Britain to Pencil In First

1.5-Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness From Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · from $808Our pick

Spend five days with Highland Explorer Tours visiting Glencoe, Glenfinnan, Eilean Donan Castle, Skye, Loch Ness, Culloden, and more. A local English-speaking guide handles the long drives, while four nights in three-star B&Bs give you time in Oban, Portree, and Inverness. Guides may include Paul, Cara, Owen, Sophie, Tom, Ryan, or Robert.

“Absolutely amazing experiences! Scotland is lovely - the locals are friendly and helpful, the scenery is spectacular, the history is dark and deep resulting in such depth I haven't seen elsewhere. Our tour guide was phenomenal - knowledgeable, witty, humourous and well orgaRead more”

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2.Scotland in 5 Days Including Jacobite Steam Train from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · from $1,330

Spend five full days touring the Highlands and Isle of Skye from Edinburgh by midi-coach, ferry, boat, and the Jacobite Steam Train. You’ll visit Glencoe, Eilean Donan Castle, Culloden, the Old Man of Storr, Loch Ness, and more, with four nights of lodging, breakfasts, and a Scottish guide included. Guides vary, with past tours led by Ross, Louise, Caitlin, and others.

“Wow! This 5 day tour is awe inspiring. What a fantastic way to explore The Highlands. Ask for Ross as your tour guide/driver. This trip wouldn't have been the same without him. It was hard to say goodbye (for now) to Ross and all of our travel companions.”

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3.5-Day Devon and Cornwall Small-Group Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,347

Travel from London to Devon and Cornwall in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, with four nights in B&Bs or three-star hotels. You’ll see Stonehenge, Dartmoor, Tintagel, Port Isaac, Minack Theatre, Land’s End, St Ives, and Glastonbury. Guides such as Carl, John, June, and Kevin add local stories, practical help, and flexible stop-by-stop choices.

“Devon and Cornwall We were taken to many interesting places and out very Nice driver and guide shower us Nice places to eat and enjoy.”

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4.5-Day Best of Scotland Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 263 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,240

Travel from Edinburgh through the Highlands and Isle of Skye with an expert driver-guide, visiting Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Glenfinnan, Portree, Eilean Donan, Loch Ness, Culloden, and Clava Cairns. Expect scenic drives, four nights of accommodation, breakfast, and a busy route in a small group.

“My daughter and I went on this tour and we really enjoyed the tour. Jamie our driver was outstanding. He told us history, music, and lots of folk tails. Loved this tour”

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5.5-Day Highland Explorer and Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,301

Travel from Edinburgh through Dunkeld, Ullapool, Assynt, Applecross, Skye, and Glencoe in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach. Expect flexible guiding, local stories, dramatic roads, castle stops, and four nights with breakfast. You choose a B&B or 3-star hotel, while admission fees and meals remain your responsibility.

“The trip was simply perfect. The agenda was packed with exactly what I wanted - great scenery, castles, local attractions, great food and and wonderful stories and tales about Scotland provided by Aaron from Rabbies - the best, most knowledgeable, funniest guide/driver ever!!! I highly recommend it!!!”

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6.5-Day Orkney & Northern Coast Tour from Edinburgh Incl Admissions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,454

Travel from Edinburgh to Orkney in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a driver-guide such as Mac, Karen, Martin, or Jodie. Cross the Pentland Firth, visit Skara Brae, Maeshowe, the Italian Chapel, Culloden, and Clava Cairns, and stay four nights in Inverness, Kirkwall, and Ullapool. Expect full days, scenic drives, and free evenings.

“This tour was Amazing! From the moment we left Edinburgh we were informed and entertained to learn history and see wonderful sights of the Country. There were many stops along the way to allow us to take a wee stroll, and stretch our legs, as well as seeing some great sites. Our guides- Christopher and Craig did an excellent job of bringing the history of their country to life. Even if you don't have much interest in the history of the area, some sights couldn't help but move you- such as the slaughter of the McDonald's at Glencoe! Orkney was spectacular! We stopped at many sites, and enjoyed learning about…”

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7.Devon and Cornwall: 5-Day Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 115 reviews · 5 days · from $1,180

Travel from London to Devon and Cornwall in a 16-seat Mercedes minicoach with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Stonehenge, Dartmoor, Tintagel Castle, St. Michael’s Mount, Land’s End, St Ives and Glastonbury, with four nights in local B&Bs and breakfasts included. Guides such as Jack, John and David have been praised for their humor, care and local advice.

“Great trip, Nic was fabulous. Lovely places visited. My only complaint was the accommodation.”

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8.Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye 5-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 107 reviews · 106 hours · from $1,214

Travel from Edinburgh through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William, Skye, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry in 106 hours. An English-speaking driver-guide handles the narrow roads while you stay in B&B accommodation. Optional visits include Eilean Donan Castle, Urquhart Castle, a Loch Ness cruise, and Culloden Battlefield.

“Our guide, Rory, was very helpful and informative. We very much enjoyed being put in his tender care. His patience with our foibles was amazing. We never felt rushed and were given ample time at every stop. The accommodations provided were all very good.”

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9.5-Day Discover Wales Small-Group Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,140

Travel from London through Wales in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, with a driver-guide, four nights of en-suite lodging, breakfast, and plenty of independent exploring. Visit Hay-on-Wye, Snowdonia, Harlech Castle, Cardigan Bay, Pembrokeshire, St Fagans, and Castle Combe. Choose a B&B or 3-star hotel.

“This is an interesting tour because the driver dropped us off at each location and told us where he was going meet us. The ment that we had proscribed time and left on our own to see things. For me that was fantastic and you couldn't get lost. TheB&B was great and we'll placed within the city. Our Scottish driver was funny and very entertaining.”

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10.5-Day Iona, Mull and the Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,417

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a professional driver-guide, crossing to Iona and Mull, touring Skye, and stopping at Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Eilean Donan. You get four nights with breakfast, ferry crossings, and a choice of B&B or hotel accommodation. Staffa is optional and weather dependent.

“The tour itself was wonderful, but Andrew the tour guide was AMAZING! A wonderful sense of humor coupled with a surfeit of knowledge about local history and customs made for an informative and enjoyable tour. His dining recommendations were always great as well. I can't say enough good things about Andrew and this tour. Thanks!”

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11.5-Day Isle of Skye, Oban, & Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $518Best value

Travel with a local Hairy Coo driver-guide in a small group of up to 16, visiting Skye, Glencoe, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan, Culloden, and St Andrews. You will stay independently in Oban, Portree, and Inverness, with long days, regular comfort stops, active walks, and optional whisky and seal tours.

“My daughter and I really enjoyed this tour Steve, the lead tour guide on this tour was incredible! His knowledge of Scottish history, and his kind heart was admirable. I have issues with my knee and at times during this tour he accommodated me by not letting me have to walk to the hotel location at the end of the day. I really appreciated it. Also, he had no problem in helping with my luggage. What are incredible hard-working tour guide. This was in a great memorable trip to Scotland. Thanks to this tour.”

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12.5 Day Classic Tour of Scotland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $0

Travel privately from Edinburgh through Stirling, Glenfinnan, Skye, Loch Ness, Pitlochry, St Andrews, Falkland, and Castle Campbell. Iain Stewart leads the tour with a local guiding team, sharing Scottish history, folklore, music, film locations, and local traditions. Pickup is offered, and the route can suit families, older adults, and curious first-time visitors.

“This was our fist trip to Scotland, but my parents have toured with Iain several times, this was their third trip with Serenity Scotland! Our 10 day tour that was jointly organized with Iain and my mom had us starting in Edinbourgh, working our way though many of the castles on tRead more”

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13.5-Day Isle of Skye, Inverness & Loch Ness Tour w/Hostel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 5 days (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh through the Highlands and Isle of Skye in a group of up to 30, with four nights in shared hostels. You’ll see the Kelpies, Glencoe, Glenfinnan, Portree, Kilt Rock, Culloden, Loch Ness, and more. Admission to Dundreggan, Culloden, Clava Cairns, and a whisky distillery tour is included, while castles, meals, and a Loch Ness cruise cost extra.

“My experience with the 5-day tour was worth the booking for Scotland. The Isle of Skye and the highlands were my favorite part of the tour as you saw the autumn colors bloom on mountains and everywhere you drove by, was amazing of the nature scenery. The Haggis Adventure were great on organizing the tour and our driver/tour guide Alister made the trip exciting and well-knowledgeable to keep you entertained with Scottish stories and facts about Scotland.”

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14.5-Day Heart of England, Wales & Yorkshire Small-Group Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,403

Travel by 16-seat Mercedes minicoach from London through Stratford-upon-Avon, Ironbridge, Wales, the Peak District, York, Lincoln, and Cambridge. You get four nights in a B&B or three-star hotel, breakfast, a driver-guide, and free time to explore. Guides such as Russell, Ambrose, Steve, and John have earned praise for their stories and personal touch.

“Booked the five day heartland of England. I had a great time, I didn’t have to worry about transportation or lodging. In addition our guide Peter was very knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. Most of all I like that the guide provides suggestions, you get to decide how to spend your time.”

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15.Isle of Skye and the Highlands 5-Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 43 reviews · 5 days · from $1,159

Travel from Edinburgh through the Cairngorms, Loch Ness, Assynt, Applecross, and Skye in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Bruce, Andrew, Gary, Kevin, or Graeme, adjusts the route for weather and group interests. Stay four nights in locally owned B&Bs and enjoy a hearty start to each day.

“Rabbies is excellent: great guide with very good historical knowledge and driver in Andy; amazing scenery”

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