5 days Scotland tour
Edinburgh – Glasgow
Your journey at a glance
- The stops on your journey:
- Edinburgh (2 nights)
- Glasgow (2 nights)
Geotoura - Hotel concept
When we include a hotel in our programme, it is not only a high standard of quality that is important to us. We prefer typical local accommodation, often boutique hotels with a special ambience. They emphasise the character of an individual trip: Panoramic views, particularly lovely furnishings, location in historic centres, no mass tourism and, of course, exceptionally friendly hosts – these are important criteria for us.
We categorise our accommodation in the British Isles into four separate Geotoura categories. Of course, you have the choice and can also combine the categories on one trip.
Boutique Hotels - Four categories
Encantador (‘Charming’): Privately run bed & breakfast guesthouses with a small number of cosy rooms and a lovingly prepared breakfast.
Especial (‘Special’): Enjoy stylish interiors and comfort in the mostly family-run boutique hotels with historic charm. Stay in the city centre or in beautiful natural surroundings.
Extraordinario (‘Extraordinary’): Centuries-old buildings, such as historic manor houses or castles, sometimes also modern design hotels with special architecture. Usually equipped with a restaurant, bar or spa area.
Luna de Miel (‘honeymoon’): For your honeymoon – or if you want to treat yourself to something out of the ordinary …
Character of this travel idea
Experience culture
The best place to start your tour of Edinburgh is on the Royal Mile. History and stories are closely intertwined here. Between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood House, you will pass the Scottish Parliament and take a look inside the elegant St Giles Cathedral. You’ll have your head spun by the World of Illusions, party in the magnificent setting of The Hub and immerse yourself in history at John Knox House.
Get a completely new perspective on the city on this 5-day city tour in a suburb of Edinburgh. In Gilmerton, you descend into the Gilmerton Coves, a labyrinth of chambers and passageways that stretch out beneath the city. You then arrive in Glasgow, which has even won the award for the nicest city in the world. Here you are spoilt for choice with over 70 parks and gardens to relax in, including the Botanic Gardens with their fascinating collection of plants.
The streets are lined with buildings from different centuries, including magnificent examples of the Victorian style. In this charming, historic setting, Glasgow is increasingly becoming a trendy metropolis with countless museums, theatres, galleries and events. So you will always find something new to experience in the city.
Experience nature
It gets quite rural between the two towns. You drive your hire car along sometimes quite narrow, winding roads through a gently rolling hilly landscape. In the midst of the greenery, you will come across small, traditional villages before continuing through the tranquillity of meadows, forests and mountains. So don’t hesitate to pull over and enjoy the countryside between Edinburgh and Glasgow on this 5-day city tour.
Scotland culinary delights
Scotland is not only famous for its cuisine. It is also notorious for some dishes. This certainly includes haggis, in which the heart, lungs and liver of sheep are processed. But perhaps you would prefer to try another classic: salmon. The Scots prepare it in countless variations. Many a small family restaurant has its own traditional recipe. The tender Angus meat, which tastes particularly good when grilled, is also a fine choice. On your round trip through Scotland, the mince pie Scotch Pie, the Full Scottish Breakfast and the countless burger variations are all hearty options. We recommend fish’n’chips as a not-so-easy snack for a stroll through the city or by the sea – always with the original Mushy Peas. But the Scots are not only good at rich, savoury cuisine – they also make some irresistible sweet temptations. These clearly include Millionaire Shortbread, countless varieties of fudge, elaborate pies and cakes as well as cranachan, which combines traditional Scottish ingredients such as raspberries, whisky, honey and oats.
Speaking of whisky, of course we mustn’t forget it. After all, some of the world’s best whiskies come from Scotland, ranging from mild whiskies like Glenmorangie or Glengoyne to smoky flavours like Caol Ila. There are more than 120 distilleries across the country and some will let you in on the secrets of their fine spirits during a visit.
The authentic Scotland
Explore over 3,000 years of history at the ancient Edinburgh Castle. Thanks to its elevated position on an extinct volcano, you have a fantastic view of the capital and its surroundings from the time-honoured walls.
Why can't I find any prices on geotoura.com?
We do not offer standardised packages. Your Geotoura trip is customised according to your wishes.
We make this possible thanks to our high level of expertise and in-depth knowledge of the country as well as our excellent network of partners. You can look forward to extraordinary experiences, charming boutique hotels and very special insider tips on site.
Geotoura stands for the perfect planning of your personalised dream trip. Your individual price will therefore only include what really enriches your holiday.
Compared to standard holidays, this price is competitive. You will usually receive the comprehensive holiday design within 24 hours on working days.
Highly personalised trips are our speciality and the pleasure you deserve.
