Pipes, Peaks, & Pints: Scotland Adventure

Aug 5 - 14, 2028

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Overview

8-day escorted group tour through Edinburgh, the Highlands, Oban, and Glasgow with sightseeing, whisky, and group transfers, August 6–13, 2028.

Trip Details

Pricing by Group Size

Nonrefundable Block deposit of $1000.00 due 1082026. This deposit says you want to proceed with the group space. Land Pricing (per person, double occupancy) Our land pricing is tiered based on final group size and determined per motorcoach. For ex...

Luggage, porterage, and coach amenities

Other tour features for your custom Cosmos group tour: Cosmos tours do not include porterage as a standard feature. Because this is a Custom tour, porterage has been requested for your group. Luggage policy: limited to 1 piece of luggage per passe...

Activity level and walking expectations

Advisement – Activity level: Select days, while there are not long walking tours or hikes, the itinerary will require that guests be comfortable on their feet for longer periods of time. The tour often visits historic locations. Your itinerary inc...

Passports, visas, and ETIAS information

Passports, visas, and ETIAS: Passports must comply with immigration regulations. Regulations may include but are not limited to the following: passports must have at least 2 blank pages when entering a country and must have no less than 6 months b...

Day 1 · Sat, Aug 5

Estimated Flights $1500-1700 per person

Day 2 · Sun, Aug 6 · Edinburgh

Arrive Edinburgh — group transfer to hotel

Day 1 – 06 AUG (SUN) – Arrive Edinburgh, UK Welcome to Scotland! Meet your Cosmos Tour Director at Edinburgh Airport. One group transfer to your accommodations is included. Important transfer note: The group needs to arrive together on the same fl...

Edinburgh hotel stay

15 Lochside Avenue, Hermiston Gait Retail Park, Edinburgh EH12 9DJ, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Your stay in Edinburgh will be in a superior first‑class hotel (final hotel to be confirmed at a later date). Indicative hotels: Edinburgh – similar to Leonardo Murrayfield or Novotel Edinburgh Park. Please note: Due to the Military Tattoo in Edin...

Welcome dinner in Edinburgh

After arrival and hotel check‑in, enjoy some free time to relax or explore. This evening, meet with your Tour Director and fellow travelers for dinner at your hotel. Meals: (D)

Day 3 · Mon, Aug 7 · Edinburgh

Edinburgh city sightseeing and castle visit

Day 2 – 07 AUG (MON) – Edinburgh Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200‑year‑old “New Town” and the famous scientists, inventors, and novelists who lived there. In the “Old Town,” visit Edinburgh Castle to admire Sco...

Day 4 · Tue, Aug 8 · Strathpeffer/Aviemore

St Andrews and Pitlochry touring

Day 3 – 08 AUG (TUE) – Edinburgh – St. Andrews – Pitlochry – Inverness – Strathpeffer/Aviemore Travel over the elegant Forth Road Bridge to the university town of St. Andrews, famous also as the home of golf. A scenic drive through the dramatic Sc...

Guided whisky distillery visit

Continue your journey with: A guided visit of a local whisky distillery in the Scottish countryside. Subject to availability.

Highlands hotel stay (Strathpeffer or Aviemore)

Overnight in the Highlands in Strathpeffer or Aviemore. Indicative hotel standard: Strathpeffer – similar to Ben Wyvis (final hotel to be confirmed). You will stay in a superior first‑class or best available first‑class hotel with ensuite faciliti...

Group dinner in the Highlands

This evening, enjoy a group dinner at your hotel in the Highlands. Meals: (D)

Day 5 · Wed, Aug 9 · Oban

Culloden battlefield visit

Day 4 – 09 AUG (WED) – Inverness – Culloden Moor – Glenfinnan – Oban Start today with a visit to the Culloden battlefield site to hear the story of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish clans.

Loch Ness and Glenfinnan scenic journey

Continue your journey through the Highlands: Travel along the shores of Loch Ness to Glenfinnan – keep an eye out for the legendary Nessie. See the famous viaduct featured in the Harry Potter films. View the monument to the fallen Jacobite clansme...

Free time and dinner in Oban

On arrival in Oban: Enjoy free time to explore Oban at your leisure. Dinner at your hotel this evening. Meals: (B,D) – breakfast and dinner included.

Oban hotel stay

Overnight in Oban. Indicative hotel standard: Oban – similar to The Royal (final hotel to be confirmed). Accommodation will be in a superior first‑class or best available first‑class hotel with private bath or shower, based on double occupancy.

Day 6 · Thu, Aug 10 · Glasgow

The Trossachs National Park and Loch Lomond

Day 5 – 10 AUG (THU) – Oban – The Trossachs – Glasgow Travel through the dramatic and intense scenery of The Trossachs National Park. Experience breathtaking views from the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond before arriving in Glasgow.

Glasgow orientation tour and dinner

On arrival in Glasgow: Enjoy an orientation drive including the 12th‑century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. Dinner at your hotel is included this evening. Meals: (B,D) – breakfast and dinner included.

Glasgow hotel stay

50 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Scotland G2 3QB, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Check in for your stay in Glasgow. Indicative hotel standards: Glasgow – similar to Moxy Merchant City or Maldron (final hotel to be confirmed). You will stay in a superior first‑class or best available first‑class hotel with twin‑bedded rooms and...

Day 7 · Fri, Aug 11 · Glasgow

Transfer to Glasgow Green (round-trip)

Day 6 – 11 AUG (FRI) – Glasgow After breakfast, one transfer is provided to your independently arranged activity at the Glasgow Green*. One return transfer is included at a time to be determined. Meals: (B) – breakfast included. Subject to change ...

The World Pipe Band Championships

Aug 12

Glasgow, Scotland | August 2028 Tentative Days Experience the Sound of Scotland! Imagine standing in the heart of Glasgow, surrounded by the unmistakable sound of bagpipes and drums, colorful tartans, and musicians from around the world. Welcome t...

Day 8 · Sat, Aug 12 · Glasgow

Transfer to Glasgow Green

8:00AM

Day 7 – 12 AUG (SAT) – Glasgow After breakfast, one transfer is provided to your independently arranged activity at the Glasgow Green*. One return transfer is included at a time to be determined. Meals: (B) – breakfast included. *Subject to change...

Day 9 · Sun, Aug 13 · Glasgow

Group transfer to Glasgow Airport

Day 8 – 13 AUG (SUN) – Depart Glasgow, UK After breakfast, one group transfer to Glasgow Airport is included for your departure. Important transfer note: The group needs to depart together on the same flight or during the same departure window (pr...

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