Country Roads of Scotland (Small Groups, 9 Days)

Customer Reviews

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  Cynthia HELEN

  · September 30th, 2024
  Great trip - no hiccups, hotels fine considering the remoteness of some. Driver, Nat, and Guide, Mike, should be congratulated for their work to make this trip so good.
  Trip date: September 2024
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  Ellen

  · July 10th, 2024
  The tour with the sites that we visited was great. Alison, out tour director, was wonderful, very knowledgeable. Arthur, our bus driver was also great. Our one day tour guide and bus driver, Ann, was also great. I was not so impressed with the breakfast menu of cooked food. It was the same at every hotel. They need to change up the menu.
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  Insight Vacations commented on this review

  We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the services provided by our On The Road Team and found them exceptional. They are indeed a valuable asset to our company. We also appreciate your comments about the meals provided, and we have brought this to... Show more
  Trip date: June 2024
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  Richard

  · October 14th, 2023
  Scotland was beautiful, the hotels and meals ....not so good. The coach and driver were excellent, while the tour director had exactly nothing to say while driving for hours thru magnificent landscapes. The Edinburgh hotel was passable, but was not in Edinburgh. The hotel in Glasboro was a Radison Blue, which was fine. the remaining hotels were awful. In one hotel we had a double bed, not a king, not a queen, but a double bed....really! In 2 hotels the fire alarms went off before 6AM in the morning. You had to react because these buildings were old and most may have lacked fire protection. The hotel breakfasts were generally awful, crowded, and long waits to get a coffee from the machine. The included dinners were terrible, the same menu night after night. One exception was the included dinner in Edinburgh, which was at a restaurant and was quality food and drink. everything after that was trash. breakfast on the last day in Glasgow was very nice, and what I would have expected from an upscale tour. One thing I thought was an insult, was the night spent on Skye. There was no included tour of Skye, so if you wanted to see anything other than the hotel, the only choice was an optional $29.00 bus ride for an hour or so. Bad weather forced the cancellation of the trip to Orkney...so we killed a day with a castle visit. Earlier this year we were on a Viking river cruise that missed a port for a mechanical reason. Before I got home, Viking sent me a $1000.00 credit for a future cruise. They know how to treat guests, Insight not so much. In summary, low end hotels that were in many cases dirty, and mediocre food, and a tour director that had nothing to say. that will be my first and last Insight tour.
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  Insight Vacations commented on this review

  Thank you so much for your review. We are delighted to learn you were pleased with our Coach Driver, as they have intense training on making safety and reliability their top priority to always make sure our valuable guests are safe. It was also... Show more
  Trip date: October 2023
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  Geneviève

  · September 10th, 2023
  We had a fantastic and thorough tour experience of Country Roads of Scotland with our Tour Director Greg Colgin. He gave us a holiday to always look back on with very fond memories. In nine days on the road we saw more and did more than expected. The Optional Experiences amped up the energy required but thank good goodness we bought in. Greg has a strong knowledge of Scotland's history, other points of interest and proudly talked about the stunning countryside. We appreciated hearing about Scotland's music artists and movie and book titles we might find later. Greg has a nice manner, is very energized and engages easily with others. Les our coach driver was very responsible behind the wheel and the coach vehicle was extremely comfortable. Would do it again!
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  Insight Vacations commented on this review

  We are pleased to receive your positive feedback regarding our Travel Director’s expertise on the destination. As a company, we recognise the importance of providing our customers with a professional, enthusiastic, and exceptional travel experience,... Show more
  Trip date: August 2023
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  Perry

  · September 5th, 2023
  It was really enjoyable.
  

  Insight Vacations commented on this review

  We are always delighted to learn that our valuable guests have returned home from our guided trips with happy memories, and we hope that you will explore more exciting travel experiences with us.
  Trip date: August 2023
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  Anne

  · September 1st, 2023
  This is a great tour for people who have not visited Scotland before and want a good overview of the whole country. It has a fast but comfortable pace, allowing us to experience both large and small cities, and many historical sites along the way. We took all of the optional excursions, but a person could also have a good experience by doing some exploring on their own. Our tour included tickets to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, an amazing performance by both military and civilian performers. It was a real high point of the trip! We are already thinking about a return trip to beautiful Scotland, and based on what we learned from this trip there are several places we would like to focus on in greater depth. I highly recommend this tour.
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  Trip date: August 2023
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  Nancy

  · August 31st, 2023
  What a wonderful trip I had with my tour guide, Greg Colgin. He made the country and its heritage come alive. It was fun and it was educational. I have traveled many places, but Never had such an exceptional guide. He was very personable and really cared about us all. Loved all the local treats as well. Nancy Wood My roommate, Debbie Ross and I signed up with GET, but was included with Insight.
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  Trip date: August 2023
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  Sheila

  · August 31st, 2023
  The tour around Scotland exceeded all expectations. The Tour Director kept us entertained with the history, myths and songs of the region as we were driven through the beautiful countryside. Highlights were the Edinburgh Tattoo and the Isle of Skye - such a beautiful experience.
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  Trip date: August 2023
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  Nancy

  · August 30th, 2023
  Absolutely fantastic. Educational along with such fun. Highly recommended
  

  Insight Vacations commented on this review

  Thank you for sharing such positive feedback regarding your time in Scotland. We are happy to learn that our Travel Director was able to deliver an incredible trip and that they created such a fun and caring atmosphere in addition to providing you with... Show more
  Trip date: August 2023
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  Fiona

  · June 12th, 2023
  The tour by Insight Vacations, Country Roads of Scotland, surpassed our expectations. Hosts at hotels did everything to ensure a smooth and quick check-in and a comfortable stay (knowing in advance that the rooms might be smaller than some travelers are used to was helpful). The food was good overall with lots of choices and variety. The coach was very roomy, lots of space and very comfortable. Peter (tour director) and Steve (driver) worked together as a great team and were always available to assist, answer questions or provide insights.
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  Insight Vacations commented on this review

  We appreciate your positive feedback during your time in Scotland. We are delighted that our Travel Director and Coach Driver was professional and enthusiastic about travel, which is crucial in creating a memorable trip and enhancing your overall... Show more
  Trip date: May 2023