Fly into Edinburgh and check into your hotel. Spend your evening at your leisure, taking the opportunity to check out the local restaurants and attractions near your hotel. Overnight in Edinburgh.

Enjoying a private, guided tour with an Edinburgh local will help you discover the sights that tourists so often miss on its windy streets and punishing hills. From fairies to unicorns, hear the intriguing backstories and fantastical stories which bring Scotland to life. There is no substitute for spending an afternoon with a true Scot, who will not only help you swerve the tartan-splashed tourist traps and overpriced wool-ware, but who will show you the best places to pick up authentic mementos and one-of-a-kind whiskies. Your tour is immersive bringing meaningful and like-minded interesting people together that would never meet if you stuck to the main tourist drag. Experience the humor, subtle nuances, social conventions and psyche of a place over a beer or coffee, and then jot down your guide`s real version of the must-do Edinburgh.

Please note: due to COVID-19, pubs may be closed. Your guide will endeavor to find a place to have a drink, but given the extraordinary circumstances, this may not be possible.

Following your morning tour, head back to your Edinburgh hotel or choose an optional walking tour - exploring either the Royal Mile road or a haunted evening tour.

After breakfast in your Edinburgh hotel, pick up your rental car and head to Aberdeen, situated on Scotland's east coast. Arrive in the Port City and explore the city's maritime attractions, from dolphin sightings to the Maritime Museum to fresh seafood.

This morning, drive northwest to the riverside city of Inverness, taking time for photo opportunities and scenic rest points along the way. Take advantage of your proximity to multiple distilleries along Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail including Benromach, Dallas Dhu, Glen Moray, and Strathisla distilleries, all of which are convenient stops. With a bit more time and planning, you can easily incorporate other distilleries along the trail that are off of the Great Northern Road, such as Glenfiddich or Cardhu, into your route. After arriving in Inverness, check into your hotel and explore the charming streets alongside it. Wander through local favorites such as the historic Victorian Market and the enchanting Leakey's Bookshop before settling on one of the city's many excellent restaurants.

Awake in your Inverness hotel and enjoy a delicious breakfast before heading out on an exciting cruise on Loch Ness! Discover the secrets of this world-famous lake on a two-hour cruise, keeping an eye out for sightings of the elusive Loch Ness monster, Nessie. You'll also take in atmospheric views of the Urquhart Castle that sits on Strone Point, a rocky peninsula on Loch Ness.

After breakfast, depart Inverness and head to Glasgow. Drive down through the west of Scotland, through Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park for stunning mountain vistas and views of the crystal-clear loch. In Glasgow you'll discover Scotland's best shopping, as well as an impressive assembly of Victorian architecture, from mansions to public buildings. Also be sure to spend some time checking out Glasgow's many art galleries and museums.

After breakfast, head to the airport and on to your next Avanti Destination!