Itinerary
Day 1: Edinburgh - Portree
Stop At: Callander, Callander, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Scotland
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Glencoe, Glencoe, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Be moved by the sheer beauty and tragic tale of one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ben Nevis, Fort William Scotland
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland
You then stop at the famous Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most photographed castles.
*Please note that Eilean Donan Castle has reduced opening hours between 1st October and 22nd December, which may affect some tours. The castle is fully closed from 22nd December 2023 until 1st February 2024. The castle will have reduced opening hourse between 1st Feb 2024 - 24th March 2024 (open 10am until 3pm).
*Eilean Donan Castle will also be closed due to weddings on the following dates: 14th, 22nd and 29th February 2024.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, The Hebrides, Scotland
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.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Portree on the Isle of Skye
Day 2: Flexible full day touring around Isle of Skye
Pass By: Quiraing Viewfield Road, Portree IV51 9ES Scotland
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 from to Portree in the evening.
Stop At: The Old Man of Storr, Scotland
Great photo stop at this iconic rock formation. This sharp pinnacle of rock bursts out the land and can be seen for miles around.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kilt Rock, Scotland
Picturesque observation point offering panoramic views of waterfalls, cliffs & sea.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Dunvegan Castle & Gardens, Dunvegan IV55 8WF Scotland
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Portree on the Isle of Skye
Day 3: Portree - Edinburgh
Stop At: Loch Ness, Scotland
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Pitlochry, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
We stop for refreshments in one of the Perthshire villages before heading past Perth, over the Firth of Forth, and back to Edinburgh.
Duration: 20 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.