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Top Scotland Trips & Tours in May 2024

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Discover Scotland in May 2024 on one of these 14 tours hand-selected by the travel experts at Adventure Life. Explore the best of Aberdeen, Banavie, Muirtown, Dochgarroch, and Shetland Islands during May 2024 as you enjoy cruises, small ship cruises, village visits, wildlife viewing, and river cruises. Prices for trips in May 2024 range from $3,000 to $78,500 for a vacation of 6 to 15 days. Choose any of the below 14 itineraries in May 2024 and customize it when you contact one of Adventure Life's expert Scotland trip planners.
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Ring Of Brodgar, Orkney
$10,095
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Wild Scotland

Edinburgh - Aberdeen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Visit the St Kilda
  • Explore the Orkney Islands
  • Kayak through caves and lochs
  • Visit an Iron Age broch
Starts / Ends:
Edinburgh / Aberdeen
Activities:
Adventure Options, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
From the Hebrides in the west to inhospitable windswept specks of land like St Kilda and Foula, and to the Orkney and Shetland islands in the north, you’ll explore the intriguing diversity of Scotland’s wild islands. You can plan to take in Neolithic sites scarcely changed in 5,000 …
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Broch of Mousa, Scotland
$5,995
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British Isles: Legendary History & Wild Nature

13 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • See Tresco, Bronze Age burial site
  • Discover Tresco Abbey Garden
  • Enjoy bird-watching in Rathlin
  • Step inside the fortress Llanduno
  • Visit the island of Staffa
Starts / Ends:
Portsmouth / Leith
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Take this opportunity to join Sea Spirit on its 13-day cruise to explore and discover the wonderful beaches, ruins and wildlife as you visit different islands. Discover the sand-fringed island of Tresco, Bronze Age burial site and see the 20,000 exotic plants in Tresco Abbey Garden. Enjoy …
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Adventures in Europe. Scottish marine band
$6,590
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European Classic Cruise - Scotland

7 Day Itinerary aboard Scottish Highlander
  • Visit Glencoe
  • Cruise Scotland's Lochs
  • Tour Cawdor Castle
  • Visit Eilean Donan Castle
Activities:
Barge Cruising, River Cruises, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover the beauty of Scotland on a 7-day getaway cruise aboard the cozy barge hotel Scottish Highlander. Explore the mysterious battlefield in Glencoe, famed for one of the darkest days in Scottish history. Tour Cawdor Castle and gardens, a setting that is forever immortalized in …
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View of Reykjavik from the Church Tower
$5,490
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Through the North Atlantic

Aberdeen - Reykjavik - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore the historic Orkney Island
  • Visit Tórshavn in Faroes islands
  • Explore Scalloway Castle
  • Experience harbour village of Gjogv
Starts / Ends:
Aberdeen / Reykjavik
Activities:
Adventure Options, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
JoinOcean Albatroson a 9-day springcruiseand explore the northern Atlantic Aberdeen to Reykjavik.Starting from the Scottish East Coast in Aberdeen. The voyage takes you to Kirkwall, the captivating capital of Orkney, famous for its sandstone cliffs and ancient cities. The next stop is the Shetland …
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Visit Neolithic sites of the Orkney islands
$5,490
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The Jewels of the Scottish Isles

Roundtrip Aberdeen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore the Shetland Islands
  • Experience the waters in Loch Broom
  • Discover the town of Tobermory
  • Explore the heartland of Orkney
Starts / Ends:
Aberdeen / Aberdeen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Get on the Ocean Albatros for a 9-day cruise and learn about the interesting history of nine Scottish islands. Learn about their past, from hot molten lava millions of years ago to Stone Age settlements and the creation of single malt whisky just 12 years ago. Leave the Shetland Islands and go to …
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Eilan Donan Castle
$6,990
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European Classic Cruise - Scotland

7 Day Itinerary aboard Spirit of Scotland
  • Tour of Cawdor Castle
  • Cruise Scotland's Lochs
  • Visit to Culloden Moor
Activities:
Barge Cruising, Biking, River Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover the beauty of Scotland on a 7-day getaway cruise aboard the elegant barge hotel Spirit of Scotland. Take an evening stroll at Banavie before the start of the tour. Cruise along Lochs Lochy, Oich and the famous Loch Ness and perhaps a chance to see "Nessie". Take a stop at one of …
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Explore Dublin
$4,630
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Journey along Celtic shores

Dublin - Edinburgh - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Discover Dublin
  • Visit Scotland's capital, Edinburgh
  • Witness Orkney Island
  • Discover Lewis Island
Starts / Ends:
Dublin / Edinburgh
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Escape to the British archipelago on this 8-day cruise aboard Le Lyrial from Dublin to Edinburgh. Explore the majestic lakes of the Highlands and the cliffs of the Scottish Isles. Visit Belfast and see the Giant's Causeway, then journey to Fort William and the beautiful scenery of Glencoe. …
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Broch of Mousa, Scotland
$4,290
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Vikings of the North Sea

Denmark - Scotland - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Learn the history of Orkney Island
  • Experience wonders of Skagen
  • Visit legendary Haugesund
  • Explore Skara Brae
Starts / Ends:
Copenhagen / Aberdeen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Come aboard the Ocean Albatros on a 6-day adventure cruise across the North Sea, starting at a pier in central Copenhagen. Visit Skagen, a scenic town where famous Danish artists lived in an artists' colony. Then, head to the west coast of Norway, where Viking warlords once ruled, and visit the …
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Golden hour on the coast
$11,499
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Lands of the Celts

15 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Discover St. Kilda
  • Explore Stornoway
  • Experience Isles of Scilly
  • Discover Dublin
Starts / Ends:
Isles of Scilly / Leith
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard Seabourn Venture, exploring the UK's history and natural beauty. Starting in Greenwich, London, visit historic landmarks including the Greenwich Naval Observatory and the birthplace of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Explore scenic destinations such as the Isles of …
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Bowhead whales
$3,000
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Arctic Ocean: Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Discover Fowlsheugh
  • Experience Fair Isle
  • Explore Jan Mayen
  • Witness Forlandsundet
Starts / Ends:
Vlissingen / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise aboard the MV Plancius. From Vlissingen to explore the North Sea's wonders. Witness diverse marine life, from dolphins to majestic whales. Visit Fowlsheugh's seabird cliffs or the vibrant Ythan Estuary. Explore Fair Isle's serene charm, known for its …
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A small home in the Norwegian fjords
$16,099
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Scotland & Norwegian Fjords

15 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Explore Edinburgh
  • Experience Ullapool
  • Discover Fair Isle
  • Marvel at the Mousa broch
Starts / Ends:
Leith / Tromso
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard the Seabourn Venture and explore Scotland and Norway. Begin in Leith, Edinburgh's ancient port, and explore the blend of Old Town and neoclassical New Town. Discover Aberdeen's granite architecture and Ullapool's natural beauty. Experience Fair …
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Explore Dublin
$6,760
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Celtic Voyage: The Hebrides and the Irish Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

London - Glasgow - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Discover Scotland's warm culture
  • Explore Hebrides archipelago
  • Experience the wonders of Belfast
  • Visit legendary Dublin
Starts / Ends:
Glasgow / Glasgow
Activities:
Land & Sea Exploration, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Begin your voyage in London, the economic and cultural heart of the country. Continue along to Dover, known for its famous and impressive white cliffs, which have inspired many a poet and playwright. Visitthe Isles of Scilly, where everything resembles a tropical paradise. Le Dumont-d’Urville …
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Spirit of Scotland Ship
$78,500
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Private Charter - European Classic Cruise - Scotland Aboard Spirit of Scotland

7 Day Itinerary aboard Spirit of Scotland
  • Cruise Scotland's Lochs
  • Visit to Culloden Moor
  • Tour of Cawdor Castle
  • Admire Falconry display
Activities:
Barge Cruising, Biking, River Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover the beauty of Scotland on a 7-day private cruise aboard the elegant barge Spirit of Scotland. Cruise along with the Lochs Lochy, Oich, and the famous Loch Ness and perhaps a chance to see "Nessie." Explore the mysterious battlefield in Glencoe, famed for one of the darkest days …
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Cruise through Scotland aboard the Scottish Highlander
$50,500
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Private Charter - European Classic Cruise - Scotland Aboard Scottish Highlander

7 Day Itinerary aboard Scottish Highlander
  • Cruise Scotland's Lochs
  • Visit Eilean Donan Castle
  • Visit Glencoe
  • Tour Cawdor Castle
  • Sample whisky in Tomatin distillery
Activities:
Barge Cruising, River Cruises, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover Scotland's splendor on a 7-day private cruise aboard the cozy barge Scottish Highlander. Explore the mysterious battlefield in Glencoe, famed for one of the darkest days in Scottish history. Tour Cawdor Castle and gardens, a forever immortalized setting in Shakespeare's …
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