Outlander Experience

Inspired by the Outlander book and television series, this trip whisks you away to the hills, lochs, and glens of historic Scotland. Watch the Outlander story unfold before your eyes as you visit iconic landmarks and locations used in the filming process. Let your imagination run wild, and experience Scotland like never before.

If you love the freedom and adventure of the open road, then a Fly & Drive vacation is just what you need. Fly into Edinburgh and drive your way through the experience of discovering parts of Scotland one kilometer at a time. The car rental and hotel stays are included in the package, along with many other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy, fun, and unforgettable.

Location

Edinburgh, Speyside, Inverness, Fort William and Glasgow area

Location:

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom, Northern Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Great Britain

10 Days | 8 nights

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INCLUSIONS

Flight to Edinburgh; return from Glasgow (if flight & hotel package option is chosen)
8-day car rental in selected category
8 nights of accommodation
8 breakfasts
More Moments included:
- 5-day Historic Scotland Explorer Pass (free entry to 78 sites and top historic attractions. Includes maps, venue information and skip the line options at select attractions). Valid for 5 consecutive days.
Earn and redeem Aeroplan® Miles

ITINERARY

Day 1

Depart Canada

Day 2

Welcome to Edinburgh Area

Day 3

Edinburgh (5-day Historic Scotland Explorer Pass)

Day 4

Edinburgh - Falkland - Speyside Area (approx. 200 km)

Day 5

Speyside Area - Inverness Area (approx. 50 km)

Day 6

Inverness Area - Strathpeffer - Inverness Area (approx. 40 km)

Day 7

Inverness Area - Fort William Area (approx. 105 km)

Day 8

Fort William Area - Glasgow (approx. 200 km)

Day 9

Glasgow : At Leisure

Day 10

Glasgow - Return to Canada

Day 1

Depart Canada

Fly to Edinburgh.

Day 2

Welcome to Edinburgh Area

Arrive in Scotland and pick up your rental car. Head into Edinburgh to check into your hotel. Spend your first day wandering the charming city streets and settling in to Scottish life.

Day 3

Edinburgh (5-day Historic Scotland Explorer Pass)

Edinburgh's attractions await! Scotland's capital is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

More Moments Activities Included:

Historic Scotland Explorer Pass:

Using your pass, visit Edinburgh Castle, with its dramatic views of the city. Your entrance fee includes a viewing of the Scottish Crown Jewels and the famed Stone of Destiny.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 4

Edinburgh - Falkland - Speyside Area (approx. 200 km)

Hit the road for the village of Falkland. Falkland Village is so beautifully preserved that it is used as the backdrop of 1940s Inverness in the Outlander television series. Drive on to the Speyside area to check into your hotel for the night.

More Moments Activities Included:

Historic Scotland Explorer Pass:

Your Explorer Pass includes entrance to the Falkland Palace a well worth a stop. Continue to Newtonmore to visit the Highland Folk Museum and delve into 18th-century Scottish history.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 5

Speyside Area - Inverness Area (approx. 50 km)

After breakfast, depart for Inverness to view the ancient burial monument of Clava Cairns, which inspired the story of Craig na D - the mystical stones that swept the main character in the Outlander series back in time. Drive on to the town of Culloden, where characters Claire and Jamie part, and make your way to Inverness. Check into your hotel and spend the night in the Inverness area.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 6

Inverness Area - Strathpeffer - Inverness Area (approx. 40 km)

Today, immerse yourself in the towns of Strathpeffer and Beauly, where clans Mackenzie and Fraser once lived in the Outlander series. Strathpeffer is a charming Victorian spa village, famous for its healing waters and home to the sixth-century carved Eagle Stone. Continue towards Beauly Priory where the Frasers of Lovat are buried in the Outlander books. Return to your hotel for the night.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 7

Inverness Area - Fort William Area (approx. 105 km)

Drive south and stop to visit Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness. Drive along the Caledonian Canal and follow the Great Glen to Fort William. Spend the night in the Fort William area.

More Moments Activities Included:

Historic Scotland Explorer Pass:

Use your pass to visit sites in this area, like Spynie Palace, Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery, Fort George and Urquhart Castle, where you just might spot Nessie.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 8

Fort William Area - Glasgow (approx. 200 km)

Continue south, and drive towards the village of Glencoe, past the scene of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald clan by soldiers of King William. The mountains of Glencoe offer superb walking and climbing, as well as breathtaking views.

More Moments Activities Included:

Historic Scotland Explorer Pass:

As you drive on into the Trossachs, stop to visit Doune Castle, a late 14th-century masterpiece. Doune Castle serves as the fictional Castle Leoch in the Outlander television series. Continue to your hotel in Glasgow area.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 9

Glasgow : At Leisure

Today, enjoy your last day in Glasgow.

More Moments Activities Included:

Historic Scotland Explorer Pass:

Your pass includes entry to: Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel and Stirling Castle.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 10

Glasgow - Return to Canada

After breakfast, drive to the airport, return your rental car, and board your flight home.

Meal(s): Breakfast

ACCOMMODATIONS

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Where “or similar” is indicated, guests will stay at a hotel of the same star rating. The hotel accommodations will be communicated to the consumer or travel agent prior to departure.

LOCATION

HOTEL

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Murrayfield Hotel(or similar)

Northern Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Eight Acres Hotel(or similar)

Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

Steadings Hotel(or similar)

Fort William, Scotland, United Kingdom

Glenfinnan Hotel(or similar)

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Best Western Glasgow City(or similar)

Great Britain

Bed & Breakfast(or similar)

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Cringletie House Hotel(or similar)

Northern Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Tigh Na Sgiath Country House Hotel(or similar)

Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

Mansfield Castle Hotel(or similar)

Fort William, Scotland, United Kingdom

Corriegour Lodge Hotel(or similar)

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Gleddoch House Hotel(or similar)

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

B&B, Old Waverly Hotel 3-star or Cringletie House Hotel 4-star or Melville Castle Hotel(or similar)

Northern Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

B&B, Craiglynne Hotel 3-star or The Boat Country Inn Hotel 4-star(or similar)

Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

B&B, The Priory Hotel 3-star or Bunchrew House Hotel 4-star(or similar)

Fort William, Scotland, United Kingdom

(1 Night)

B&B, Isle of Glencoe Hotel 3-star or Corriegour Lodge Hotel 4-star(or similar)

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

B&B, Artto Hotel 3-star or Hallmark Hotel Glasgow 4-star(or similar)

Room Specifications

Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Bed size(s): 2 twin beds or 1 double bed
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child
Child occupancy: Available upon request through our call centre

IMPORTANT INFO

DEPARTURE DATES

Daily from April 1st - October 31, 2020

Flights from Toronto from June to September on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

MORE TO KNOW

Not included

Entrance fees, other than those detailed above
Lunches, dinners and drinks
Personal expenses and insurance

HOTEL CHECK-IN/OUT

Due to high demand and limited availability of accommodation within city centres, passengers will be accommodated in the closest available location to the corresponding cities. At times, this can be up to 1 hour from the city.

ACTIVITIES

The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package, but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.

TRANSPORTATION

Car Rental

Economy manual car EBMR: Vauxhall Corsa or similar

Economy automatic car EBAR: Vauxhall Corsa automatic or similar

Compact manual car CDMR: Ford Focus or similar

Inclusions: Unlimited mileage, Third party liability (TPL), Damage waiver, Airport and premium station surcharge, Road tax, VAT at 20%, Licences & fees

Exclusions: One-way drop-off fee of approx. 58-70 GBP (subject to change based on the rental category selected), Fuel, Insurance excess, Extended Protection (purchase to reduce insurance excess), Additional driver surcharge, Early or late pickup fees, Sat Nav (GPS), Child seats

The car must be picked up on Day 2 and dropped off on Day 10 at the same time in order to be considered 8 full days of hire. If the drop off is made at another time, that will be considered as an extra day, and therefore additional charges will apply. For example, Day 2 pick up at 10:00 a.m. and Day 10 drop off at 10:00 a.m. = 8 full days of hire, but Day 2 pick up at 10:00 a.m. and Day 10 drop off at 11:00 a.m. = 9 full days of hire

Drivers must be 25 years of age or older and hold a full international driver's license in good standing for at least 12 months. Driver credit card is required for rental pickup. A passport must also be produced if the driver is not a UK resident. Insurance excess of 1000 GBP will be authorized but not charged to the driver's credit card. Security deposit of 200 GBP will be authorized but not charged to the driver's credit card.