Exploring Scotland’s castles is the best way to learn about its amazing history. Walk in the footsteps of kings, queens, and conquerors. Whether in ruins or restored to their former glory, all are priceless repositories of the past. Here are just a few of the favorites from our partners at CIE TOURS, now offering 2-for-1 airfare on select 2025 itineraries including their Scottish Clans & Castles tour!!
Edinburgh Castle is one of Scotland's most famous castles, perched on a rocky outcrop in the heart of the capital city. The castle has been a royal residence for centuries and has played a pivotal role in Scotland's history. Visitors can explore the castle's grand halls and chambers, including the Great Hall and the Scottish Crown Jewels. See it on nearly all our Scottish tours.
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If one day, you find yourself surrounded by the wild wonder of Tortuguero National Park, you’ll know it: You’ve found Costa Rica’s hidden treasure. Learn more about this amazing destination with our partners at Collette.
Imagine a tropical paradise where Costa Rica’s remote jungle meets the sparkling waters of the Caribbean coast. To get there, drive down a long road past rural banana plantations and cattle fields, the hop on a river boat and glide through jungle canals. Welcome to a place where wild reigns. People? We’re just lucky to be part of it. This is Tortuguero, an off-the-grid escape showing the world where a commitment to conservation can lead.
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Be dazzled by the Crown Jewels at Edinburgh Castle, explore the grandeur of the Scottish Renaissance at Stirling Castle, or get a glimpse of prehistoric life at the village of Skara Brae on the Orkney Islands. There’s so much to explore! Here are just 24 great experiences our partners at CIE Tours can give you in Scotland in 2024...
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Few destinations are more iconic than the Galápagos Islands, where Lindblad Expeditions brought the very first group of citizen explorers more than 50 years ago.
Genovesa Island
A horseshoe-shaped island due to the collapsed caldera, Genovesa is situated in the northeastern waters of the archipelago. Isolated and uninhabited, this small and remarkably pristine island is filled to the brim with wildlife—on land, in the sky, and under the water. Probably best known for its enormous bird colonies, it’s one of the few islands where visitors can see the red‑footed boobies en masse which has earned it the name “Bird Island." But below the water’s surface is just as magical.
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