Enchanted Forest & Fall Colors in the Highlands

Meet your group and Tour Manager at your hotel, the Apex Waterloo Place Hotel in Edinburgh, where we enjoy our first dinner together. After breakfast on Day 2, we transfer to Edinburgh Waverly for our journey up to Pitlochry.

On the way, we cut through the middle of Scotland, watching as the gently undulating hills of the lowlands turn to the dramatic and awe-inspiring mountains of the Highlands. Pitlochry is located right at the edge of the Cairngorms National Park, which is absolutely full of high peaks, atmospheric moorlands, and peaceful lochs.

• Day 1 - Dinner
• Day 2 - Breakfast, Dinner

Our explorations of Scotland begin in earnest today, with a trip to Blair Atholl, in which resides the beautiful Blair Castle. This lovely structure is located close to Pitlochry, and the whitewashed walls and fanciful turrets inspire images of fairy-tale castles. Inside, it showcases the best of traditional Scottish living, with a room that is absolutely covered in deer antlers, homage to Scotland's hunting past. This afternoon is free to enjoy Pitlochry, and this evening, we enjoy an early dinner in the hotel ahead of an incredible highlight of our trip.

We board a shuttle bus from outside our hotel and venture to the ethereal Enchanted Forest. The knotted trees and atmospheric bridges are illuminated at night with a myriad of colors, truly giving credence to the myths and legends of fae folk around Scotland. Enjoy free time here to enjoy the spectacle, before returning back to the hotel this evening.

• Breakfast, Dinner

Transfer to Aviemore today, a small town located close to the mighty Cairngorm Mountains. We begin our time here with a trip on the Strathspey Steam Railroad, which showcases the best of the scenery by the River Spey, before some free time. We return to the hotel to enjoy a final dinner together.

• Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, we transfer to the station for our journey by rail back to Edinburgh. On arrival, our tour ends.

• Breakfast