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13-Day Tours of Scotland

What do you want to see and do on your Scotland itinerary in 13 days? Take the guesswork out of planning your 13 days in Scotland with a tailor-made trip arranged by the local travel experts at Nordic Visitor. Visit Edinburgh, the Scottish Highlands, the Isle of Skye and more on a scenic road trip or guided tour.

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Custom itineraries for 13 days in Scotland

You’ll be surprised by all the amazing sights you can experience in 13 days in Scotland! The local travel experts at Nordic Visitor will make the most out of your 13-day Scotland itinerary, with a route tailored to your interests and length of stay.

Need some trip ideas and suggestions for how to spend your 13 days in Scotland? Keep browsing below.

 

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Why book with Nordic Visitor

  • Hassle-free & seamless travel experience
  • Flexible & customisable tour options
  • Value for your money
  • Professional service from local experts

Tailor a Scotland itinerary to your stay

For an incredible Scotland trip in 13 days, why not have us customise one of these popular Scotland tours with extra days

Scotland
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12 days / 11 nights
4.6
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Classic Scotland & The Orkney islands

2319GBP

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12 days / 11 nights
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Scotland & Ireland
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Self-drive
12 days / 11 nights
4.8
Apr - Oct

Express Scotland & Ireland

2786GBP

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12 days / 11 nights
Apr - Oct

2786GBP

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England, Scotland & Wales
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Guided Groups
12 days / 11 nights
Apr - Oct

Wonders of Britain

Pace Level Level 1 (At Leisure)
Activity Level Level 1 (Easy)

5009GBP

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12 days / 11 nights
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England, Scotland & Wales
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Self-drive
12 days / 11 nights
Apr-Oct

Classic Britain

England, Scotland & Wales

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12 days / 11 nights
Apr-Oct

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See more of Scotland on a longer road trip

Why not extend your stay Spend more time in the Highlands, Outer Hebrides and other off-the-beaten path destinations in Scotland on a tour lasting 14 days or more.

Scotland
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Self-drive
17 days / 16 nights
4.7
Apr - Oct

Grand Tour of Scotland

Scottish Highlands & North Coast 500

3403GBP

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17 days / 16 nights
Apr - Oct

3403GBP

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Scotland
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Self-drive
14 days / 13 nights
4.8
Apr - Oct

Complete Scotland

Scottish Highlands & North Coast 500

2771GBP

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Best seller
14 days / 13 nights
Apr - Oct

2771GBP

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Scotland & Ireland
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Best seller
Self-drive
14 days / 13 nights
4.8
Apr - Oct

Classic Scotland & Ireland

3216GBP

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Best seller
14 days / 13 nights
Apr - Oct

3216GBP

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Scotland
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Best seller
Self-drive
14 days / 13 nights
Apr - Oct

Classic Scotland at Leisure

2552GBP

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14 days / 13 nights
Apr - Oct

2552GBP

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Experience Scotland your way

We have tours for all varieties of travel styles and interests. See our options for exploring Scotland below.

Where to go on a 13-day tour of Scotland

To maximize your 13-day stay in Scotland, we recommend a driving tour. Starting from Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city, the most popular Scotland itineraries for 13 days by car usually include a trip up the beautiful east coast to Aberdeenshire, a journey through the rugged Scottish Highlands and some time to explore the main attractions on the Isle of Skye. On such a route you can experience major highlights such as Loch Ness, the picturesque valley of Glen Coe, Eilean Donan Castle, Cairngorms National Park, the Glenfinnan Viaduct (the “Harry Potter Bridge”) and some filming locations from the popular Outlander TV series, such as Doune Castle.

On a 13-day road trip in Scotland you can also spend a night either in the Outer Hebrides, on the isles of Harris and Lewis, or up north in the Orkney Islands. Both island groups offer a vast array of highlights, from the stunning sandy beaches and traditional handicrafts of Harris to the mysterious neolithic ruins that dot Orkney. It’s even possible to drive along the popular and very scenic North Coast 500 route, which is considered by some to be “Scotland’s Route 66”.

Included services & customisations for 13-day Scotland tours

Nordic Visitor’s self-drive tour packages include a rental car of your choice and everything else you need for the best Scotland road trip experience, incuding a hand-marked map of Scotland, a GPS navigation system and our own 24/7 helpline. Take comfort in the fact that all accommodations on your 13-day road trip in Scotland have been pre-arranged by your dedicated Nordic Visitor travel consultant in Edinburgh. And know exactly where you’re driving each day — and which optional attractions you can visit — with your own personalised itinerary and our Scotland travel guide booklet.

With so many possibilities of things to see and do in 13 days in Scotland, it’s good to have the trusted Scottish travel experts at Nordic Visitor to guide your trip planning and create a tailored tour of Scotland for you. All of our itineraries can be tailored by our local experts with extra nights, day trips from Edinburgh, day tours in other areas and more. No matter how you’d like to tailor your trip to Scotland, you’ll have your own dedicated travel consultant at Nordic Visitor to advise you on possible add-ons and make all local travel arrangements for you. 

What do our customers say?

The reviews speak for themselves. See what Nordic Visitor travellers said about their experience with us.

Simon,

Highlights of Scotland, October 2020

A very good tour with a great information pack.

A very good tour with good information and map with highlighted attractions and a very good information pack.

Kalli

Express Scotland, October 2019

Absolutely love working with Nordic Visitor!

I have already traveled twice with Nordic Visitor, and am already in the process of booking a third trip! Absolutely love working with you! Every bed and breakfast we stayed at was amazing. The hosts were so welcoming with great suggestions of things to do and places to eat. The rooms were very comfortable, and the amenities were awesome! 

Paul,

Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye, September 2020

The best holidays we have ever had!

Superb!! Our first ever 'touring' holiday and right up there with the best holidays we have ever had. We are not youngsters, so this was taken on with a bit of trepidation, but were soon put at ease by the sheer quality of accommodation provided along with the superb travel itinerary book (yes, it's that thick and detailed) and map. Even though we often used local recommendations, these became our trusted companions throughout the week - and are now valued reminders of an exceptional holiday - Thankyou Nordic Visitor, we will be back!

Crystal, United States

Classic Scotland & The Orkney islands, September 2019

Wonderful experience!

Thank you so much! Our experience in Scotland was wonderful! We felt prepared for what to expect, particularly as it relates to making dinner reservations on the islands we visited. The food recommendations were excellent , the accommodations were cozy, and the recommendations for sites and attractions greatly appreciated. A special thank you to Agne who answered all my inquiries, helped us make dinner reservations and confirmed all our dates and meeting times - she was a pleasure to work with!  

David,

Classic Scotland, September 2020

Excellent trip

All accommodations were excellent with very friendly hosts. Car rental pickup was very quick and easy and car was excellent. Rebecca was excellent, she took all our requirements and made a personal tour for us. Her attention to detail was excellent.The documents at our first hotel were excellent especially the map with everything marked on for us.

David

Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye, June 2019

A positive experience, beginning to end!

This tour was a positive experience for us, beginning to end. The planning by Nordic Visitor was complete, thoughtful, and worked flawlessly. Scotland was stunning and most interesting - we just wish we had more time. To Nordic Visitor: Great Job! We'll be back!

Gary, Canada

Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye - Winter, November 2019

The accommodations, destinations and car were great!

The tour went very well. All the accommodation was excellent. We are very pleased with all the arrangements and communications that we had with Rebecca. The accommodations, destinations and car were great. Our only wish is that we would have had more time at some of the locations. We had a hard time packing it all in!

Jennifer

Express Scotland, July 2019

Nothing but great words to say about Nordic Visitor!

We were thrilled with all of our accommodations. All hosts/hostesses were very friendly and we felt very welcomed. The rental car service was also very good and thorough. And we felt as though everyone had a good working relationship as the businesses had nothing but great words to say about Nordic Visitor so we felt good that everyone was working together to make our visit a great one!

Scotland Travel Guide

Start preparing for your trip by doing some research before your Scottish adventure.

Flights to Scotland

The two biggest international airports in Scotland are in Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, and in Edinburgh, the capital city and usual starting point for Nordic Visitor tours. Flight times to Scotland are, for example, 6.5 hours from New York City and 1.5 hours from London. Major international airlines with flights to Scotland include (but are not limited to) British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta and KLM.

Scotland and the rest of the UK is on GMT time. If your journey to Scotland involves one or more connecting flights, or if you're crossing several time zones to get here, your dedicated Nordic Visitor travel consultant can add extra nights in Edinburgh to your package so you can rest up after arrival.

Please note that flights to Scotland are not included in Nordic Visitor packages.

Our Services

Whether you travel independently or with a guide in your Nordic Visitor package, you will receive personalised service from a designated travel consultant and high-quality travel documents. What's more, all self-drive clients receive a hand-marked map that outlines the driving route, overnights and highlights along the way. Travel with ease knowing that Nordic Visitor has close professional relationships with local service providers, which are carefully selected by our staff for their consistently high standards.

Book With Confidence

  • Protect your money & plans with our flexible booking terms  .
  • 97% of customers say they’d recommend us to friends.
  • We work closely with trusted, high-quality suppliers.
  • Enjoy personal service from Scotland travel experts.
  • Get peace of mind with a 24/7 helpline during your stay.
  • We’re here for you in case of unforeseen circumstances.

Contact us

Whether you’re looking to add a night in Edinburgh, want restaurant recommendations or have questions about your tour, we’re happy to help so get in touch with our friendly team to answer any of your travel queries.

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