Make your own way to your four-star chic apartment hotel, located in Edinburgh’s bustling Old Town at the foot of the mighty castle. The city’s main sights, including the Royal Mile, with its many restaurants, cafes and bars, are all within easy walking distance.  If you’re arriving by train, Edinburgh Waverley is just under 1 mile away from the hotel. On-street parking is also available (must be pre-booked, subject to availability), if you’re travelling by car. Alternatively, you can fly to Edinburgh airport, where you’ll meet your tour manager for the short transfer into the city centre.  Unpack and unwind, as you look forward to a fantastic few days in Scotland. Your accommodation will be in chic serviced apartments, equipped with kitchenettes, allowing you more space, flexibility and privacy.  Please note, due to current COVID restrictions buffet breakfast will not be served and rooms will be cleaned upon request. Basic items, including bread, butter, jam, orange juice, eggs, tea, milk and coffee will be supplied in kitchenettes.  Later on, join your tour manager for a guided orientation walk of the area. Highlights will include Edinburgh Castle, the Sir Walter Scott monument and the bustling Royal Mile.

Join your tour manager for the scenic drive to the village of Dull, located in the Perthshire Hills. Sit back and relax as Edinburgh’s urban area gives way to towering glens and trickling streams. Upon arrival, enjoy a quick leg stretch and safety briefing, then set off in several 4x4s for a safari like no other. The Perthshire Hills are a stunning patchwork of gentle glens, rushing rivers and wild woodlands. Benefit from a totally unique perspective of your picturesque surroundings on your Highland safari. Watch out for wildlife too: depending on the season – and your luck – you may catch a glimpse of the majestic golden eagle or the elusive red deer. Your knowledgeable guide will point out the natural habitats of these wonderful creatures, as well as other points of interest along the way. Refreshments, including hot drinks, shortbread and a wee dram, will be available. This unique experience will give you a tantalising glimpse of Scotland’s magnificent untamed wilderness, leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime. This afternoon, the tour continues to the charming town of Pitlochry. Surrounded by beautiful scenery on the banks of the River Tummel, Pitlochry is a great place to spend a few hours. Depending on the season, you may be able to see salmon in the river. Enjoy the clean, Highlands air and soak up the incredible views as you wander the town’s streets, perhaps stopping for a well-earned bite to eat (payable locally) or a spot of souvenir shopping.   Return to Edinburgh at the end of a wonderful day in the scenic Perthshire Highlands, and enjoy a well-earned evening at leisure.