| Highlights: Sitrling Castle * Callander * Glencoe * Five Sisters of Kintail * Eilean Donan Castle * Isle of Skye * Cullin Hills * Loch Ness *
3 days to explore some of the most dramatic and beautiful places in the Highlands and the romantic island of Skye. Highlights also include Glencoe, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle and the 5 Sisters of Kintail
Day 1. Depart Edinburgh at 09.00 and travel west passing Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and continue towards Stirling with it's imposing castle and views to the Wallace Monument. We pass Doune Castle, set of Monty Python's "Holy Grail" before stopping in Callander for refreshments. Into the Highlands now and north past Loch Luibnaig, Loch Earn, Crianlarich and Tyndrum, stopping for lunch on the way. We continue north
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through Glencoe, scene of the great massacre of the Clan Macdonald in 1692. Past Fort William and up to the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge with great views over Ben Nevis.
On the "Road to the Isles" now through the splendour of the Five Sisters of Kintail, the mountains guarding the pass on the way to the Isle of Skye. We stop to visit the famous Eilean Donan Castle, used in the film "Highlander", set at the junction of 3 lochs as protection against Viking raiders. Crossing over the bridge to Skye, we head up to Portree stopping for dinner on the way. You are then dropped off at your accommodation in the early evening where you are free to go out and explore the town.
Day 2 is a very flexible day on Skye. There are many possibilities depending on the weather and your driver/guide's knowledge will come to the fore in developing the best day out for you that particular day. For example : Travel north to the stunning Quiraing mountain pass and enjoy a spectacular walk through some of Skye's extraordinary geological scenery. Kilt Rock, composed of basalt columns (reminiscent of the pleats in a kilt) with it's waterfall cascading over the cliffs and down into the sea below.
After lunch you can go over to Neist Point for a walk out to the lighthouse that
is the furthest point west on Skye. Or go over to Dunvegan Castle, ancient
ancestral seat of the Clan McLeod. Talisker Distillery is also on Skye, as are
the famous Cuillin Hills. We return you to your accommodation in Portree in the
early evening for you to enjoy a free night in Portre. |
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Day 3 You will be collected from your accommodation and travel south through the Cuillin Hills and back over to the mainland for stunning views over Loch Duich and the 5 Sisters of Kintail. Onto Loch Ness for lunch and the possibility of spotting "Nessie". There is a boat trip (Summer only) available here that will get you that bit closer! Heading south now through the Grampian mountains along Loch Laggan, famous now as "Monarch of the Glen Country" before passing Dawhinnie, home to Scotland's highest whisky Distillery, and onwards past Blair Castle stopping for refreshments before heading back to Edinburgh past Perth and over the Forth Road Bridge. But it’s the cultural dimension that gives this itinerary its special added ingredient. Art, music, fashion, literature, and even language vary so greatly in such a relatively short distance between the peoples of these isles and we’ve included some very special gems as examples of the culture in each of the areas visited.
Inclusions
Transportation by top of the range Mercedes minicoaches for a more personal service.
Forced air ventilation as standard.
Services of a professional driver/guide
All ferry and bridge crossings.
Discount Card - money off restaurants, shopping and attractions.
Exclusions
Lunch, Dinner and refreshments.
Entrances to all Visitor Attractions.
Accommodation - the tour price does not include accommodation but this gives you
an opportunity to choose your budget and the type of accommodation you wish to
stay in and we will book it for you - Hostel (10 GBP - 15 GBP), B&B (22 GBP - 25 GBP). B & B en-suite (25 GBP - 35 GBP) or Hotel (more - please enquire). There is usually a supplement for single rooms.
Important Information
Because we believe in time off the bus and give you opportunities to take nature walks we recommend you bring suitable clothing and footwear for your tour.
Departure Point
High Street, Edinburgh (9.00 AM)
Return time - day 3 - approximately 19.30
Departure Days:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday (All year)
Please Quote BV RB E3 when booking by telephone
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