Discovering Scotland: 7 and 9 day tours
7 day tour: Discover Scotland
If you've always dreamt of a trip to Scotland then this trip is perfect for you. You will visit some absolute highlights of Scotland starting from the capital, edinburgh through Cairngorms National Park and Loch Lomond. You will learn the Scottish culture and visit whiskey distilleries. Choose between a 7 day or a 9 day tour (From € 489) and start your journey.
Get a quote for your 7 or 9 day tour through Scotland here. You can also book this tour by telephone at our Contact Center 0255 54 6666. Book with codes H9RS7LD or H9RS9LD
Travel with your vehicle
Daily crossings
Excellent onboard facilities
Delicious onboard cuisine
Includes 4 hotel nights + breakfast
2 nights onboard
Based on 2 people+car
Amsterdam
Newcastle
Week 4
All times shown are in local time.
Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.
Edinburgh
Your tour starts with a visit to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. This romantic city, also called the Rome of the North, has an authentic Scottish atmosphere. Be sure to visit Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street and the Royal Mile!
You'll spend the night at the Holiday Inn Waterfront in the trendy Leith neighborhood. Within walking distance of the hotel is the Royal Yacht Britannia, the former yacht of the British royal family. You should really visit this one!
Dunkeld and Drymen
Dunkeld is located on the River Tay and is a great base to discover the Highlands. Visit nearby Birnam and enjoy the endless walking and cycling possibilities or visit one of the many whiskey distilleries. You can also hit a ball on the golf course. Nature lovers and adventurers can visit the Cairngorms National Park. Your final stop: Drymen, located in Loch Lomond & The Trossach National Park. Take a boat trip on Loch Katrine onboard Scotland's oldest steamboat, Sir Walter Scott. You will then stay at Winnock hotel where we recommend a dinner to taste local delicacies.
Routes to the UK
Onboard experience
Our Routes to the UK
DFDS has one of the largest ferry networks in Europe, with four routes operating to the UK.
The English Channel ferry crossings are convenient and fast at highly competitive prices, meaning you can take your car with you and explore what the UK has to offer.
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