from/to Perth Scotland 2026 - Castle Trail
This cycle tour through Scotland takes you from Perth, the gateway to the Highlands, through impressive landscapes and places steeped in history. You will visit magnificent castles such as Huntingtower Castle, Blair Castle, Glamis Castle and Falkland Palace before arriving in the traditional university town of St Andrews, the "home of golf". Finally, the impressive Scone Palace awaits you in Perth - a true highlight of Scottish history and culture.
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Scotland 2026 - Castle Trail
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- 7 nights in 4- and 3-star hotels and inns in Scotland
- daily breakfast buffet
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel (max. 20 kg per piece of luggage; only one piece of luggage per person)
- Information documents and detailed route map for the cycle tour in Scotland
- service hotline
Additional costs:
All prices in our offer include VAT. Not included in our prices is the city tax and is to be paid at the respective hotel.
Day 1 - Individual arrival in Perth
Individual arrival in Perth, the historic heart of Scotland. Spend the afternoon strolling along the River Tay, wandering through the old town or climbing Kinnoull Hill for magnificent views over the Tay Valley. In the evening (around 7 p.m.), you will receive your bike and a briefing on the route at your accommodation.
Example of hotel: Hazeldene Guest House in PerthDay 2 - From Perth to Dunkeld, approx. 40 km
Right at the start of your cycling tour through Scotland, it is worth visiting the magnificent Scone Palace, which was once the coronation site of Scottish kings. Afterwards, you will cycle through gently rolling countryside and charming villages to Dunkeld, an idyllic town on the River Tay. The medieval cathedral and the lovingly restored houses around the market square invite you to linger.
Example of hotel: Tayburn House in DunkeldDay 3 - From Dunkeld to Pitlochry, approx. 25 km
You follow the course of the River Tay along quiet paths through the forests of the Highlands. After a short climb, a fantastic view over the Rivers Tay and Tummel opens up. In Pitlochry, a lively Victorian spa town, sights such as Pitlochry Dam with its fish ladder and charming riverside cafés await you.
Example of hotel: Dundarroch Hotel in PitlochryDay 4 - Rest day in Pitlochry
Today you can enjoy a leisurely day. Visit the famous Blair Atholl Distillery or the Edradour Distillery, Scotland's smallest whisky distillery. It is also worth taking a trip to the magnificent Blair Castle, which impresses with its interior and history.
Example of hotel: Dundarroch Hotel in PitlochryDay 5 - From Pitlochry via Glamis to St. Andrews, approx. 65 km and bus transfer
After a short transfer in the morning, you will visit the fairytale Glamis Castle, the family seat of the Earls of Strathmore and former home of the Queen Mother. Your cycle route then takes you through the fertile Vale of Strathmore, over the rolling Sidlaw Hills and into the city of Dundee, before crossing the Tay Bridge to Fife. Following the coastline, you will finally reach the historic town of St. Andrews, famous as the ‘home of golf' and for its venerable university.
Example of hotel: Scooniehill Farmhouse in St. AndrewsDay 6 - Rest day in St. Andrews or trip to East Neuk of Fife, approx. 40–55 km
Discover St. Andrews with its impressive cathedral ruins and golden beaches – or take a bike ride along the picturesque coastline of the East Neuk of Fife. The pretty fishing villages of Crail, Anstruther and Pittenweem enchant visitors with their white houses, red roofs and small harbours.
Example of hotel: Scooniehill Farmhouse in St. AndrewsDay 7 - From St. Andrews to Perth, approx. 60 km
You cycle back to Perth along quiet roads. On the way, you visit Falkland Palace, the former hunting lodge of the Stuart royal family, and enjoy the palace gardens. Passing through small villages and green hills, you finally reach the city of Perth, where your cycling tour of Scotland comes to an end.
Example of hotel: Hazeldene Guest House in PerthDay 8 - Individual departure from Perth
Your cycling tour ends after breakfast. It is possible to extend your stay in Scotland with extra night.
Hotel examples: Your accommodation will mainly be in the hotels specified above however, in the event that a hotel is unavailable on the required date, an equivalent hotel will be booked.
Note for people with limited mobility
The cycle tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility. However, in specific cases it is possible to accommodate individual customer requests (e.g. barrier-free room).
Passport and visa requirements
To check in to your hotel you will need a valid passport or ID card.
For citizens of countries outside the Schengen area other regulations may apply. You are responsible for obtaining any visa you may require in good time.
Terms and Conditions of Payment:
The deposit of 10% of the tour price is due at the latest 14 days after receipt of the booking confirmation. The balance must be paid 14 days before arrival.
Cancellation Policy:
According to our General Terms and Conditions, the customer may withdraw from the contract at any time in writing. In the event of cancellation or non-commencement of travel, the following cancellation fees will become payable:
25% of the tour price up to the 42nd day before departure
40% of the tour price from 41st to 21st day before departure
60% of the tour price from the 20th to the 14th day before departure
100% of the tour price from the 13rd day before departure until the day of arrival
Our detailed Terms and Conditions of Business can be viewed on our website at https://www.radurlaub.com/en/home.html; upon request, will also send them to you by e-mail.
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Standard information
The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
This ensures that you will benefit from all EU rights applicable to packages. OÖ Touristik GmbH will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package.
As per law in the event of insolvency of OÖ Touristik GmbH the company refunds payments already made and additionally takes care of return transport, if originally included.
More information on key rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302 https://www.radurlaub.com/en/reisebedingungen.html.
Financial cover for customers
The tour operator OÖ Touristik GmbH, Freistädter Str. 119, 4041 Linz has completed a bankruptcy insurance with Raiffeisen Landesbank Oberösterreich AG, Europaplatz 1a, 4020 Linz. The liquidator is the Europäische Reiseversicherung AG, Kratochwjlestraße 4, 1220 Wien, Email: info@europaeische.at, 24-hour emergency number: +43 1 3172500.
Travelers have to contact the liquidator within 8 weeks if they are denied claims due to the insolvency of OÖ Touristik GmbH. Details on the business license of OÖ Touristik GmbH can be found on the website https://www.gisa.gv.at/abfrage under the GISA number 14930096.
Arrival: 01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
daily
Arrival: 01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
A: 01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
€ 1.320,00
double room/breakfast (per person and stay)
€ 1.652,00
single room/breakfast (per person and stay)
01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
€
109,00
extra night in Perth, double room/breakfast (per person/night)
€
155,00
extra night in Perth, single room/breakfast (per person/night)
Leihräder
Bicycle hire Touring bike
€ 119.00 per stay
Bicycle hire Electric bike (bookable from 18 years of age)
€ 239.00 per stay