🏰 Scotland · 5 days
Edinburgh, the Highlands, and Skye
Glasgow, Skye, the Highlands & Edinburgh. 5-day Scotland trip for 2 people: Edinburgh Castle ticket, Arthur's Seat walk, Compact rental car. Stay at Old Town hotel. About $1,855 per person, estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026.
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Costs
Estimate · prices last checked 2026-10-27.
Where you stay
- Old Town hotelDays 1–2 · 2 nights$360Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- Fort William hotelDays 3–3 · 1 night$140Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- Portree innDays 4–4 · 1 night$160Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- Airport hotelDays 5–5 · 1 night$130Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
Getting there
- American 1406American DFW → EDI, 1 stop. Lands in Edinburgh. Estimated one-way fare — not a live quote.$1,380Book on American AirlinesWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- American 1774American EDI → DFW, 1 stop. Flies home from Edinburgh. Estimated one-way fare — not a live quote.$1,380Book on American AirlinesWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
Day by day
Day 1 2026-12-27
Edinburgh on foot.
- MorningEdinburgh Castle ticketTimed castle entry. The Royal Mile below it is free.$44Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- OvernightOld Town hotelA double in the Old Town. Estimate.$180Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
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Day 2 2026-12-28
A second city day, then collect the car.
- MorningArthur's Seat walkA free hill walk if the wind allows. Not a tour.FreeBook this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- AfternoonCompact rental carPick up late so you are not paying for a car in the city center.$60Booking link coming soon
- OvernightOld Town hotelA double in the Old Town. Estimate.$180Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
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Day 3 2026-12-29
Drive to the Highlands.
- MorningGlencoe stopViewpoints on the drive. A travel day with one real stop.Free
- OvernightFort William hotelA night before Skye.$140Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
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Day 4 2026-12-30
The island.
- MorningSkye scenic driveThe Trotternish loop under your own power. No ticket.Free
- OvernightPortree innA room in town.$160Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
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Day 5 2026-12-31
One paid stop, then back toward the city.
- MorningLoch cruiseA short boat if the weather is up. Estimate per person.$56Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- OvernightAirport hotelBack near the flight.$130Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
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