10-night Legendary Scottish Isles, Edinburgh & Glasgow Eastbound Cruise/Land Package

August 26, 2026

Tauck - Cruise Division: Le Lapérouse for Tauck

Glasgow/Edinburgh

Vacation Offer ID 1616269

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From $14,290

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Cruise Inclusions

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

Enjoy a visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, joining a local guide for a tour through the historic official residence of the monarch in Scotland
Visits to Skara Brae, a Neolithic settlement, and Gerranean Blackhouse Village, a living museum, on Orkney Mainland
Tauck Exclusive private reception and dinner aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

All gratuities to Tauck Director, ship staff and local guides
Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $3,543
Glasgow and Edinburgh city sightseeing on hotel stays in the heart of the cities – 1 night in Glasgow, 2 nights in Edinburgh
Private tasting of Scottish whiskey
Sightseeing excursion choices in island ports steeped with antiquities, castles, museums, nature reserves, distilleries and more, with active choices such as hiking and nature walks in select destinations including:
Opportunity to visit a whisky distillery
Visit to Mousa Broch, a Neolithic fortress as well as a Shetland Pony farm on Shetland Mainland
Visit to Marwick Head Nature Reserve on Orkney Mainland
History exploration along the Scapa Flow in Stromness
Wildlife safaris on the Isle of Skye and Isle of Mull
Visits to Dunvegan Castle and Eilean Donan Castle on the Isle of Skye
Exclusive music, dance, and storytelling performances
Exclusive presentations by local experts aboard ship
Aboard ship, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are included throughout the day.
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
25 meals; service charges, applicable fuel surcharges, taxes and porterage

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Pre or post cruise hotel stay

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Glasgow Glasgow 08/26/2026 Tour begins 6:00 PM. A transfer is included from Glasgow International Airport to Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel, Glasgow or voco Grand Hotel Glasgow, each centrally located near must-see sights. Join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner at the voco Grand Hotel Glasgow. Meals :D	08/26/2026	08/26/2026
Glasgow Glasgow 08/27/2026 A tour of city sights includes George's Square, Buchanan Street, and Princes Square. Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, one of the city's most popular attractions, featuring a wide-ranging collection of art and artifacts of cultural history, ancient history, natural history, and more; you'll also visit Glasgow Cathedral and the Glasgow Necropolis. Drive to Greenock and embark your ship, your home for the next seven nights. Tonight you sail for the Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides. Meals :B, D	08/27/2026	08/27/2026
Greenock	08/27/2026	08/27/2026
Isle of Mull	08/28/2026	08/28/2026
Tobermory	08/28/2026	08/28/2026
Isle of Skye	08/29/2026	08/29/2026
Portree	08/29/2026	08/29/2026
Isle of Lewis	08/30/2026	08/30/2026
Stornoway	08/30/2026	08/30/2026
Kirkwall (Orkney Islands)	08/31/2026	08/31/2026
Lerwick, Shetland Island	09/01/2026	09/01/2026
At Sea	09/02/2026	09/02/2026
Edinburgh Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Edinburgh: Royal Edinburgh - 8 hours With Scotland's most famous castle dominating the city, Edinburgh provides a fantastic introduction to this magical country. This morning you will receive a warm welcome by your local guide as you disembark your cruise for your full day sightseeing tour (8 hours) by private vehicle. You will first head up to Edinburgh Castle, where you will see the 'Honours of Scotland', or the Scottish Crown Jewels, and have the opportunity to admire striking views across the city. Drive along the Royal Mile to the imposing Holyrood Palace, the Queen's Official Residence in Scotland. Continue the Royal theme this afternoon, with a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia. Built in Scotland, and now permanently moored here, this famous ship hosted many official voyages during her working life. Your guide will bring the Royal Yacht Britannia’s intriguing history to life prior to the short transfer back to your cruise ship. You will tour the staterooms of the palace if no member of the Royal Family is staying here at the time. Highlights: Privately guided tour of Edinburgh Castle Visit Holyrood Palace (Subject to Royal Visit) Discover the history of the Royal Yacht Britannia Tour Duration: 8 Hours Tour Can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Private transport by BMW 7 Series or similar for 1 or 2 passengers or Viano (6 passenger seats) or similar for 3, 4, or 5 passengers or Sprinter for 6 passengers. Expert local guide for stated sightseeing 8 hours in Edinburgh Entrance fees to all sights and museums All taxes Exclusions: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities Supplement for public holidays Anything not specifically mentioned in the “Inclusions” list above. Edinburgh: Introducing Edinburgh - 4 hours The capital city of Scotland is undoubtedly one of the most dramatically-situated cities in Europe; this setting has had a profound effect on its historical development and today your expert local guide unravels these themes on a half-day sightseeing tour. The focal point of the city is Edinburgh Castle, a royal fortress that symbolises the Scottish nation and is home to the 'Honours of Scotland', the oldest set of Crown Jewels in the British Isles. From the impressive military installations there are stunning views of the city. The Royal Mile stretches down on from castle through the 'Old Town' of Edinburgh, at the heart of which is St. Giles Cathedral. This fascinating Gothic church is topped by a fine medieval spire in the shape of a crown. At the foot of the Royal Mile is Holyrood Palace, the Queen's Official Residence in Scotland. The palace's neighbour is the much more recent Scottish Parliament Building; its striking contemporary designs are in eye-catching contrast to the classical style of the palace. Tour of palace staterooms is included if no member of the Royal Family is present at time of visit Highlights: Take in the stunning views of the city from Edinburgh Castle, a royal fortress home to the oldest set of Crown Jewels in the British Isles At the foot of the Royal Mile see Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament Building Tour Duration: 4 hours Tour Can Operate: Morning / Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Private transport by luxury car or minivan An expert local guide for 4 hours Entrance fees to all sights and museums All taxes Exclusions: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities	09/03/2026	09/05/2026

Tauck - Cruise Division: Le Lapérouse for Tauck

Ponant's Explorer Series yachts stand out for their sophisticated styling, innovative ""green"" technology, and attentive service, providing a refined small-ship cruising experience.
The six passenger decks feature a panoramic main dining room, a casual restaurant, a main lounge, a pool with a counter-current swimming system, a solarium, and an outdoor bar and lounge.
Le Lapérouse is equipped with the world's first multi-sensory underwater lounge, Blue Eye, designed for an exceptional acoustic and visual experience while observing the marine biosphere.

Ship Statistics

Built Year: 2018
Registry: France
Gross Tonnage: 9,900 gross tons
Beam: 59 ft (18 m)
Maximum Speed: 12.5 knots

Ship Length: 430 ft (131.1 m)
Passenger Capacity: 184
Number of Crew: 110
Crew Nationality: French / International
Elevators: Yes

Balcony

Suite

Land/Cruise Price includes: all private Tauck shore excursions, cruise fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges, entertainment and gratuities to Tauck Director and ship staff. Aboard ship, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are included throughout the day.

Shore Excursion Selection: Tauck will contact guests 90 days prior to departure to assist with shore excursion selections (included in tour price, subject to availability).

Note: Due to the popularity of this trip, you may be traveling with a group of up to 160 Tauck guests, with one Tauck Director for approximately every 40 Tauck guests.

Note: For all activities marked with an asterisk (*), participation is at your own risk and requires a signed liability waiver to be provided.

Please Note: The hotel stays at the beginning and end of your tour in Glasgow (night 1) and Edinburgh (nights 9 & 10) are paired and put into a choice of 4 packages. Please make your selection at time of booking.

*Packages may not be mixed/matched and must be chosen in pairs as shown below.

See Hotel Packages below:

Package A: voco Grand Central Glasgow and InterContinental Edinburgh The George
Package B: Kimpton Blythswood Square Glasgow and Kimpton Charlotte Square Edinburgh

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

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