Viking Cruises offers an unforgettable 8-hour tour of the Scottish countryside, immersing fans of Diana Gabaldon’s captivating Outlander series in the history, romance, and adventure of the beloved novels and television adaptations.

Our tour actually ran over on time due to traffic on the way back. Yes, that’s what we told the ship, which brings up a bit of a contentious topic: booking tours on your own vs. booking tours offered by the cruise line.

Important to know, and particularly applicable to our Ultimate Outlander Experience, if the ship-sponsored tour is late getting back, the ship waits for it. Book independently, that guarantee disappears putting returning travelers at the mercy of the cruise line. While some independent tour operators guarantee getting back to the ship on time, fulfilling that guarantee often gets tricky. If the ship moved on, the independent tour operator really can’t do anything about that. Also, since Viking owns the ship, there is no hurdle to clear for getting us back on board on time to continue our journey as scheduled.

Highlights Of Our Tour Included a journey through the majestic Highlands.

Cruise on Loch Ness and yes, we did see a monster, clearly documented in this photo

A self guided tour of Urquhart Castle

Lunch in Inverness at the Kings Inn

Visit the Culloden battlefield.

Explore the Clava Cairns Bronze Age cemetery where the iconic “stones” are. Stones capable of transporting us to amazing places. Like from Frankfurt to Orlando instead of flying with our tight connection would be nice.

Viking tours always include an interactive running narration throughout the tour. This is not a scripted lecture. Engaging local guides have guidance and a bullet point list of important information to include but the style of delivery is their own. I’m

• Knowledgeable local guide with expertise in Outlander and Scottish history
• Entrance fees to all visited sites
• Lunch at a traditional Scottish pub. Ours happened to have a wedding happening at the time.

Who Should Take This Tour:

This tour is perfect for fans of the Outlander series, as well as anyone interested in Scottish history, culture, and breathtaking scenery. The tour is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, with comfortable transportation and leisurely walks at each stop.

Book Your Outlander Adventure Today!

Do not miss the opportunity to experience the magic of Outlander firsthand. For fans, it does not get better than this. I suppose it could have been better if Jamie Fraser had been included in there somewhere. Frankly, that would not have surprised me.

Viking is all about pleasantly surprising their guests with the unexpected, especially when that surprise can be tied to the choreography of engagement with the destinations we visit. Like when Lisa and I were recognized for being the most traveled guests on board this particular sailing. Totally unexpected, Lisa was presented with a lovely bouquet of flowers (locally sourced, of course) and a nice bottle of champagne.

Book Viking’s British Isles Explorer itinerary and add the Ultimate Outlander Experience to embark on a journey you’ll never forget. Right now is a good time to book, too. We took advantage of some super offers available while sailing and booked two more cruises onboard.