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Two Days of Castles and Lochs: A Private, Tailored 2‑Day Tour from Edinburgh (From £1390 per group)
A private, customizable 2‑day journey from Edinburgh into Scotland’s castles and highland landscapes, run in a Mercedes Vito with a guide who tailors the route to your chosen Highland routes.
Two Days of Castles and Lochs: A Private, Tailored 2‑Day Tour from Edinburgh (From £1390 per group).
This is a personalized 2‑Day tour out of Edinburgh that stitches together Scotland’s ruined and intact castles, lochs and sweeping countryside according to the route you choose — from the Classic Route to Loch Ness, Loch Lubnaig or the Argyll Route — delivered in a Mercedes Vito with an experienced guide to shape the days to your needs.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Pick the Highland route that suits you
The operator recommends building your 2‑Day itinerary from a set of Highland routes — Classic, Loch Ness, Loch Lubnaig and Argyll — so you can prioritize castles, lochs or coastal landscapes according to your interest.
Comfort, local knowledge and small‑group scale
The tour is run in a Mercedes Vito Tourer with a guide/driver, providing a compact, private vehicle for groups up to seven, and includes binoculars and bottled water for the days on the road.
Castles as landscape and story
Much of Scotland’s visible countryside is shaped by invasion and conflict: the route options concentrate those hundreds of castles and the narratives they hold into two days of exploration tailored to your interests.
What the day feels like
What the two days feel like
The two days unfold as a private, guide‑led drive through selected Highland highlights — you pick the destinations, the guide drives and shapes the day, and the compact Mercedes Vito keeps the group together and flexible as you move between castles, viewpoints and lochs.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private two‑day tour suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour includes a Mercedes Vito Tourer, a guide/driver, binoculars and bottled water for participants.
Binoculars and bottled water are supplied as part of the tour inclusions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What does the tour cost?
Private group pricing starts from £1390 for up to seven people.
How long is the 2‑Day Tour and can it be extended?
The booking minimum is two days; you can book for up to five days, with each day approximately nine hours.
Where and when does the tour depart and return?
Departures can be arranged to suit you; a typical departure from Edinburgh is 09:00 from the North Side of St Andrew Square or your preferred pick‑up point, with return the following day at about 18:00, depending on weather, traffic and your schedule.
How many people can join the tour and are children allowed?
The tour is private for groups of up to seven people and is open to all ages.
What is included in the tour price?
The tour includes the Mercedes Vito vehicle, the tour guide/driver, binoculars and bottled water.
Can you help with overnight accommodation during the tour?
Yes — the operator can help to arrange accommodation for overnight stays on multi‑day bookings.