Celebrate Graduation With Unforgettable Scottish Adventure

7 days from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Personally Escorted by Lori Curtis, March 14-20, 2027

Celebrate the milestone of graduation with a journey that’s as meaningful as it is memorable! Our Scottish Escape Private Tour is a specially curated 7-day adventure exclusively for graduating senior class members and their families, personally escorted by Lori Curtis. This isn’t your typical sightseeing trip—think shared discoveries, laughter over dramatic Highland landscapes, and evenings of true Scottish craic (that unforgettable spirit of fun and good company) as you travel together through Scotland’s iconic cities and wild, storied countryside.

From the vibrant streets of Glasgow to the ancient ramparts of Stirling Castle, the misty beauty of Loch Ness, and the elegant charm of Edinburgh, this tour blends history, culture, and joyful celebration into every day. You’ll uncover Scotland’s legends and landscapes together—raising a toast in cozy pubs, soaking up breathtaking views, and making memories that mark this rite of passage with real heart.

And the best part? This once-in-a-lifetime graduation experience is available at an incredible value: just $1,799 per person based on double occupancy. For a private, personally escorted tour designed specifically for your class and families, it’s an opportunity that’s truly hard to beat.

We’ve also planned this trip perfectly over Spring Break 2027, making it an ideal time for families—no missed school, no complicated scheduling, and a convenient window that keeps the experience bothaffordable and stress-free.

Lori will be with you every step of the way, ensuring the pace is just right, the experience feels personal, and the celebration continues from start to finish. Whether it’s spotting Nessie, wandering cobblestone streets, or swapping stories over dinner, this is a graduation trip that brings everyone closer—with plenty of fun built into the journey.

✨ Ready to celebrate your senior year in Scotland?
Space is limited for this private departure, so we encourage families to reach out soon for full details and to reserve their spot.

Contact Lori Curtis to learn more and book:
📧 Lori@thejoyoftravel.net
📞 918-617-1034

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Day-to-day Itinerary

1 ARRIVE IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - Welcome to Glasgow!

  • Free time for the remainder of the day. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

  • dinner

2 GLASGOW. STIRLING EXCURSION - Bravehearts & City of Arts

  • Enjoy an excursion to Stirling Castle today, a great symbol of Scottish independence, and favoured residence of Scotland’s kings and queens. Return to Glasgow for an orientation drive to see the city’s landmarks, including the 12th century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares.
    81 mi / 131 km

  • breakfast

  • HEROIC HISTORY "They may take away our lives, but they'll never take our freedom!" Explore Stirling Castle, a great symbol of national pride where William Wallace fought for Scottish Independence (dramatized in Mel Gibson’s film, Braveheart). Through the centuries, this historic and architectural treasure was used as a royal residence of Scottish monarchs, including the childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots. Once a fortress and a battle site for independence, Stirling Castle is now a magnificent museum and one of the best-preserved, ornately decorated and furnished Renaissance castles in the UK.

3 GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM–INVERNESS - Lochs & Legends

  • Take a scenic drive along the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond and continue to Fort William, gateway to majestic Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak. Follow picturesque Loch Ness, as you try to catch a glimpse of its mysterious monster before arriving in Inverness, the largest city in the Scottish Highlands.
    178 mi / 286 km

  • breakfast

  • dinner

  • EPIC RIDE They can take the low road, but we’ll take the high road on a scenic drive through the magic and mystery of the moors and glens of the Scottish Highlands. From lovely Loch Ness and more across the beauty of Scotland’s magnificent scenery.

4 INVERNESS–CULLODEN MOOR–PITLOCHRY–ST. ANDREWS–EDINBURGH - Mountains & Mulligans

  • The first stop today is at the Culloden Battlefield site to hear the story of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish clans. Next, take a stroll through the Victorian town of Pitlochry, developed further to a visit by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in the 19th century. Continue to the university town of St. Andrews, famous also as the home of golf. The elegant Forth Road Bridge brings you to Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, where you can enjoy some free time this evening.
    202 mi / 326 km

  • breakfast

  • ICONIC FOOTSTEPS See the fairways and greens at the birthplace of golf, where legendary players of the Scottish game made history in the university town of St. Andrews.

5 EDINBURGH - Crown Jewels & Castle Views

  • Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town” and the famous scientists, inventors, and novelists who lived there. In the “Old Town,” visit Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Enjoy free time this afternoon.

  • breakfast

  • HISTORIC SPOT Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, rules with an 11,000-year history as “the most besieged place in Great Britain.” Here, you’ll find the royal regalia and Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The Castle also marks the starting point of the Royal Mile, the historic processional route and location of many of the city’s famous landmarks, including St. Giles’ Cathedral.

6 EDINBURGH - Celebrating Scotland

  • There’s more free time in Edinburgh today before saying goodbye to your traveling companions with a farewell dinner at your hotel.

  • breakfast

  • dinner

  • CITY SIGHTS Soak in the origins of traditional Georgian architecture on your free day in Edinburgh. Stroll by the ordered symmetrical grid of Neoclassical houses and private gardens. Experience the spirit of the Scottish Enlightenment as you admire elegant ironwork of the New Town streets and squares including Charlotte Square regarded as an architectural masterpiece.

7 EDINBURGH - Safe Travels Until We Meet Again!

  • Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

  • breakfast


notes
This tour requires some uphill walking on rough terrain at Edinburgh Castle which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.

 
Reserve your spot

All payments are made directly to wholesale suppliers and any cancellations or changes are subject to their fee schedule and policies. Please be aware that deposits are non-refundable. If insurance has been purchased you may be entitled to a credit up to the full amount paid, minus the cost of the insurance. Exceptions may be made for medical reasons, but it is at the sole discretion of the insurance company. The Joy of Travel, LLC does not have any control over insurance claims or payments.

Personally Escorted Experience
Our group tours are thoughtfully designed to be personally escorted by a Joy of Travel professional when minimum participation is met. If the group does not reach 20 travelers, the tour will still operate exactly as planned—with all included services, experiences, and guided touring—just without a Joy of Travel personal escort.