From Edinburgh: Isle of Skye 3-Day Tour with Accommodation

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Venture through breath-taking landscapes, quaint villages and epic castles on this 3-day trip from Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye. Enjoy the included two nights stay at cozy bed and breakfast.

Highlights

  • Soak up the romantic atmosphere of the Isle of Skye
  • Drive through dramatic mountain scenery at Glencoe
  • Enjoy stunning cliff-top views at Kilt Rock and Neist Point
  • Tour the Quiraing Mountain Pass
  • Stay in the pretty harbor town of Portree

Description

Day 1: You depart Edinburgh and travel west. This part of your journey is a history lover’s dream. You pass Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument, and Doune Castle, before stopping in Callander for refreshments. Next, we venture north through the splendid scenery surrounding Loch Lubnaig and up to the wild desolation of Rannoch Moor. You continue through the spectacular mountain pass of Glencoe, scene of the great massacre of the Clan MacDonald in 1692. And after lunch we pass Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, and head into the Great Glen. Travelling west, you head past the Five Sisters of Kintail. You then stop at the famous Eilean Donan Castle*, one of Scotland’s most photographed castles. Crossing over the bridge to Skye, you follow the dramatic coastline, towards the island’s capital, Portree. And after all this breath-taking beauty, you’re dropped off at your accommodation in the early evening with enough time to go out and explore the town. Day 2: Today is a flexible day on Skye; and your driver-guide ensures you take a unique route that suits the weather, the local events, and your group's interests. You can travel north to the Trotternish Ridge and beyond. Here you find the geological wonders like Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, and the stunning mountain pass of the Quiraing. Or your guide may take you back in time and teach you about the legends and clan culture surrounding the 13th-century home of the Clan MacLeod, Dunvegan Castle. You return to Portree in the evening. Day 3: You travel south through the Cuillin Hills and back over to the mainland for stunning views over Loch Duich and the Five Sisters of Kintail. You visit Loch Ness for lunch and the chance to spot 'Nessie'!* Heading south through the Grampian mountains along Loch Laggan, famous now as 'Monarch of the Glen Country' before passing Dalwhinnie and onwards past Blair Castle. We stop for refreshments in one of the Perthshire villages before heading past Perth, over the Firth of Forth, and back to Edinburgh.

Includes

Tour transport in a 16-seat minibus Driver/guide 2-night accommodation in a Bed and Breakfast

Important Information

  • Accommodation: A selection of small, locally-owned guesthouses and B&Bs in the village of Portree. All rooms are en suite. The guesthouses may be up to 20 minutes walk from the village center and some are located up a fairly steep hill. For individual travelers please select the single accommodation option. For 2 or more people traveling together please choose the double/twin-room shared option
  • Minimum age to participate is 5 years
  • You're restricted to 14 kg (31 lbs) of luggage per person.

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