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7-Day Tours in Scotland

From the cobbled streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town to the ancient castle ruins of the Scottish Highlands, you can experience a fascinating array of attractions with 7 days in Scotland. From custom road trips to guided tours, the local travel experts at Nordic Visitor can arrange the perfect 7-day Scotland itinerary for you.

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The best travel itinerary for 7 days in Scotland

Want to see the best of Scotland in 7 days? Nordic Visitor offers plenty of options for getting the most out of a 7-day tour in Scotland, with both self-drive and guided itineraries that can be customised to your liking.

Keep browsing below for trip ideas and suggestions of what to see and do during your 7 days in Scotland.

 

— WHY US?

Why book with Nordic Visitor

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

Experience Scotland on a road trip

Explore the Highlands and beyond on a self-drive tour. We handle your accommodation booking and route planning; you drive and experience Scotland at your own pace.

Scotland
Self-drive
7 days / 6 nights
Apr - Oct

The Outlander Trail

1212GBP

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7 days / 6 nights
Apr - Oct

The Outlander Trail

1212GBP

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Scotland
Self-drive
7 days / 6 nights
Apr - Oct

Scottish Highlands

1240GBP

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7 days / 6 nights
Apr - Oct

Scottish Highlands

1240GBP

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Scotland
Self-drive
7 days / 6 nights
Nov - Mar

Scottish Winter Escape

1263GBP

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7 days / 6 nights
Nov - Mar

Scottish Winter Escape

1263GBP

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Travel on a private tour in Scotland

Enjoy flexible sightseeing and more Scottish cultural insights on a privately guided tour with a local driving you around in style.

Scotland
Privately Guided
7 days / 6 nights
Apr - Oct

Scottish Highlands - Private

3419GBP

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7 days / 6 nights
Apr - Oct

Scottish Highlands - Private

3419GBP

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Scotland
Privately Guided
7 days / 6 nights
Apr – Oct

Outlander Experience

3022GBP

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7 days / 6 nights
Apr – Oct

Outlander Experience

3022GBP

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Explore Scotland on a longer tour

Spend more time in the Highlands and isles in Scotland on a tour lasting longer than 1 week. We can customise your itinerary with extra days in select locations on request.

Scotland
Best seller
Self-drive
10 days / 9 nights
5.0
Apr - Oct

Classic Scotland

1704GBP

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10 days / 9 nights
Apr - Oct

Classic Scotland

1704GBP

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Scotland & United Kingdom
Best seller
Guided Groups
10 days / 9 nights
4.9
May - Sep

Highlights of Scotland

Pace Level Level 2 (Classic)
Activity Level Level 2 (Moderate)

3774GBP

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Best seller
10 days / 9 nights
May - Sep

Highlights of Scotland

3774GBP

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Scotland
Best seller
Self-drive
8 days / 7 nights
5.0
Apr - Oct

Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye

1396GBP

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Best seller
8 days / 7 nights
Apr - Oct

Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye

1396GBP

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Scotland
Best seller
Privately Guided
8 days / 7 nights
Apr - Oct

Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye - Private

4083GBP

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Best seller
8 days / 7 nights
Apr - Oct

Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye - Private

4083GBP

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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.

What to see in Scotland in 7 days

In a 7-day tour of Scotland you can experience both the historic charms of Edinburgh, the capital city, and the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands. For the best way to travel around Scotland in 7 days, we recommend an itinerary that starts and ends in Edinburgh and includes overnights in Highland locations such as Inverness, Fort William and the Loch Lomond area. On such a route you can experience top attractions including Loch Ness, the picturesque valley of Glen Coe, ancient standing stones, Eilean Donan Castle, the Glenfinnan Viaduct (the “Harry Potter Bridge”) and some filming locations from the popular Outlander TV series.

Another possibility is to spend a night in the Fife area, nearby the historic golf and university city of St Andrews, in addition to a drive through the Highlands. On a 7-day itinerary of Scotland it’s also possible to spend a night on the Isle of Skye, though we highly recommend a giving yourself at least 8 days to take in all the wondrous highlights both on the island itself and on the drive there. All of Nordic Visitor’s Scotland tour packages can be tailored by our local experts with extra nights at select locations, alternative arrivals or departures from Glasgow, day tours in Edinburgh and more.

Take a 7-day road trip in Scotland

Want to do the driving in Scotland and explore at your own pace? A 7-day driving tour of Scotland is the way to go if you want to take your time at popular photography sites or enjoy a bit of hiking on your route. With 7 days in Scotland by car, you’ll have the flexibility to enjoy Scotland’s top attractions on your own terms -- even in wintertime.

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. Take comfort in the fact that all accommodations on your 7-day self-drive tour 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 a personalised itinerary and Scotland travel guide booklet. We’ll also provide you with a hand-marked map of Scotland, a GPS navigation system and our own 24/7 helpline.

See Scotland in 7 days on a guided tour

Don’t want to do the driving on your 7-day tour of Scotland? Nordic Visitor’s privately-guided tours offer the flexibility of a self-drive tour but with the ease of riding in a premium 4x4 vehicle driven by a professional local guide. Private tours are a great option for those who are tracing Scottish roots, have a specific interest in Scotland’s historical sites or want an Outlander-themed trip, for example. What’s more, all guided tours operated by Nordic Visitor include quality accommodations and opportunities to taste Scotch whisky at renowned distilleries.

If you’re flexible with your length of stay in Scotland, you might also consider a guided small group tour by Nordic Visitor. Unlike a standard bus tour, our tour groups are limited to 16 travellers so that you can enjoy more personal interactions with your local driver-guide and fellow adventurers while travelling in a comfy mini-coach. Extra nights in Edinburgh can be added to these tours to give you extra time for exploring the city’s landmarks, like The Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, on your own.

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

Scotland Winter World, 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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