Wales, England & Scotland · A tailor-made journey
Wales & Scotland
Castles, Highlands & Island Stories
Conwy · Liverpool · Edinburgh · Pitlochry · Inverness · Orkney · Glasgow
The Handwritten perspective
Landscapes with character.
Stories worth following.
Plan your Wales & Scotland journey ↗From the valleys of North Wales to the ancient shores of Orkney, follow a journey shaped by local stories, striking landscapes and places with a character all their own.
Medieval towns and mountain roads lead to Liverpool’s musical heritage, Edinburgh’s historic closes and the whisky traditions of the Highlands. Continue through Inverness to Skye and Loch Ness, before discovering the island world of Orkney. Private visits, rail journeys and selected guided excursions bring each chapter together.
Designed around you, with private touring and selected shared excursions. The Skye day is a small-group tour; other excursion formats are confirmed in your proposal.
Accommodation
Your journey at a glance
Days 1–4 · 3 nightsThe Quay Hotel & Spa ↗
Conwy
INNSiDE by Meliá Liverpool ↗
Liverpool
Hotel du Vin Edinburgh ↗
Edinburgh
Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa ↗
Pitlochry
Kingsmills Hotel ↗
Inverness
The Kirkwall Hotel ↗
Kirkwall, Orkney
Apex Hotel Glasgow ↗
Glasgow
Culture, landscapes & local stories
The highlights
- Explore Llandudno, Conwy Valley and Eryri / Snowdonia with private guides.
- Follow the Beatles’ story on a private Liverpool tour.
- Discover Edinburgh’s Old Town and castle with a local guide.
- Pair a Pitlochry castle stay with a Highland whisky experience.
- Join a small-group day to Skye and Eilean Donan.
- Explore Loch Ness, with a castle visit and cruise in the proposed programme.
- Uncover Orkney’s ancient sites on a private island tour.
Cities with a story
Music, closes & castle views
From Liverpool’s musical landmarks to Edinburgh’s historic streets, explore with people who bring each place to life.
A different horizon
Highlands to the islands
Open landscapes and island stories add a quieter dimension, from the scenery of Skye to the ancient heart of Orkney.
The experience, day by day
Your itinerary
Days 1–4
Conwy
3 nights
Your suggested stay
The Quay Hotel & Spa
A waterside base for discovering Conwy, the Welsh coast and the mountain landscapes of Eryri.
Suggested accommodation, subject to availability. Destination photographs illustrate the region rather than the hotel.
Day 1 · Welcome to Wales
Arrive at Manchester Airport and meet your private driver for the transfer to Conwy. Settle into your hotel and enjoy a first evening at your own pace, with time to take in the estuary and the town’s medieval atmosphere.
Day 2 · Llandudno & the Conwy Valley
Spend the day with a private guide discovering the coast and the Conwy Valley. Explore Llandudno’s seaside character and Conwy’s historic streets, then continue towards Bodnant Garden and Betws-y-Coed. This suggested full-day route is shaped around your interests, opening times and the season.
Day 3 · Into Eryri / Snowdonia
Discover mountain valleys, lakes and villages on a private full-day exploration. The proposed route takes in Caernarfon, Llanberis, Nant Gwynant and Beddgelert, with scenic stops and stories of the region’s slate heritage. Visits and the final route are confirmed in your personal proposal.
Days 4–5
Liverpool
1 night
Your suggested stay
INNSiDE by Meliá Liverpool
A city stay between your Welsh discoveries and the journey north to Scotland.
Suggested accommodation, subject to availability. Destination photographs illustrate the region rather than the hotel.
Day 4 · Liverpool & the Beatles
Travel by private transfer to Liverpool. A three-hour private Beatles tour introduces the places and stories associated with John, Paul, George and Ringo, shaped around your interests. Settle into your city hotel for the night.
Days 5–7
Edinburgh
2 nights
Your suggested stay
Hotel du Vin Edinburgh
A characterful base for exploring the Old Town with a private guide.
Suggested accommodation, subject to availability. Destination photographs illustrate the region rather than the hotel.
Day 5 · By Rail to Edinburgh
Take the train from Liverpool to Edinburgh and settle into your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure: begin exploring the Old Town, browse independent shops or choose a welcoming place for dinner.
Day 6 · Edinburgh, with a Local Perspective
Explore Edinburgh with your private guide on a suggested four-hour walking tour. Discover the Royal Mile, the area around St Giles’ Cathedral and the city’s historic closes, with a visit to Edinburgh Castle included in the proposed programme.
Days 7–8
Pitlochry
1 night
Your suggested stay
Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa
A distinctive Highland stop, paired with a whisky experience at Blair Athol.
Suggested accommodation, subject to availability. Destination photographs illustrate the region rather than the hotel.
Day 7 · A Castle Stay & Highland Whisky
Leave Edinburgh by private transfer for Pitlochry and Fonab Castle. Enjoy a Blair Athol Distillery experience, discovering the traditions behind Highland whisky and sampling its character. The visit and tasting are subject to availability.
Days 8–11
Inverness
3 nights
Your suggested stay
Kingsmills Hotel
Your base for discovering Loch Ness and joining a small-group journey to Skye.
Suggested accommodation, subject to availability. Destination photographs illustrate the region rather than the hotel.
Day 8 · North to Inverness
Continue by private transfer from Pitlochry to Inverness. Settle into Kingsmills Hotel, your base for three nights, with the afternoon free to relax or explore the city at your own pace.
Day 9 · Skye & Eilean Donan
Join a full-day small-group guided excursion from Inverness to the Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan. Cross into a landscape of mountains, moorland and coastal views, with stops such as Portree and viewpoints in northern Skye depending on the operator’s route and conditions. Allow approximately twelve hours; this is a long touring day.
Day 10 · The Loch Ness Experience
Set out on a suggested seven-hour guided exploration around Loch Ness. Discover viewpoints and villages such as Dores, Foyers, Fort Augustus and Invermoriston, with Urquhart Castle and a one-hour loch cruise in the proposed programme. Tour format, admissions and the final routing are confirmed with your quotation.
Days 11–13
Kirkwall, Orkney
2 nights
Your suggested stay
The Kirkwall Hotel
Two nights to discover Orkney’s ancient landscapes, island communities and coastal scenery.
Suggested accommodation, subject to availability. Destination photographs illustrate the region rather than the hotel.
Day 11 · Across to Orkney
Transfer to Inverness Airport for your domestic flight to Orkney. Settle into The Kirkwall Hotel for two nights and enjoy an introduction to island life. Flight schedules, baggage and airport transfers will be specified in your personalised arrangements.
Day 12 · Orkney’s Ancient Stories
Explore with a private guide on a full-day island tour. The proposed route includes the Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae, the Italian Chapel and Stromness, bringing together ancient sites, coastal scenery and stories of Orkney’s communities. Visits are arranged around opening times and your interests.
Days 13–14
Glasgow
1 night
Your suggested stay
Apex Hotel Glasgow
A final city stay before your onward journey.
Suggested accommodation, subject to availability. Destination photographs illustrate the region rather than the hotel.
Day 13 · A Final Evening in Glasgow
Fly from Orkney to Glasgow and meet your driver for the transfer to your hotel. Spend your final evening at leisure, enjoying a last taste of Scotland before your journey home.
Day 14 · Farewell to Scotland
After breakfast, your private transfer takes you to your confirmed departure airport. Glasgow or Edinburgh can be arranged to suit your onward flights; the final airport and transfer are agreed in your proposal.
Your proposed arrangements
What’s included
- Thirteen nights in the suggested hotels, with breakfast.
- Private arrival, intercity and departure transfers described in the itinerary.
- Private full-day tours in North Wales, a private Beatles tour and a private Edinburgh walking tour with castle admission.
- A Blair Athol whisky experience.
- Liverpool–Edinburgh rail travel.
- A small-group Skye excursion and the proposed Loch Ness tour.
- Domestic flights Inverness–Orkney and Orkney–Glasgow, with baggage details confirmed in your quotation.
- A private full-day Orkney tour and travel support.
Your personalised proposal
From €8,000 per person. Your quotation will confirm the price for your dates, party size, room categories and selected experiences, together with the precise transport, admissions, meals and baggage included.
International flights, meals other than those specified, travel insurance, tips and personal expenses are not included unless expressly stated in your quotation. Airport transfers in Orkney and the format of the Loch Ness excursion will be specified in your final arrangements.
This is an adaptable sample itinerary. Hotel availability, flight schedules, seasonal operations and touring routes are reconfirmed for your dates.
Plan your Wales & Scotland journey ↗Designed around you
Make this journey yours
More time in Wales, another Highland night or a different balance of private and shared experiences. We will adapt the journey to your interests and preferred pace.
Plan your Wales & Scotland journey ↗From €8,000 per person, subject to your personalised quotation and availability. Suggested hotels and experiences may be adapted. Cover: Portmeirion, Wales, an illustrative image not included as a scheduled visit. Destination imagery supplied in the source travel proposal.