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Itinerary

Day 1: Edinburgh to Portree

Stop At: Dunkeld Cathedral, 1.5 hours drive north of Edinburgh, Dunkeld Scotland
We visit the quaint village of Dunkeld with its historic cathedral sitting on the banks of the River Tay.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Fort Augustus Abbey, Fort Augustus Scotland
At Fort Augustus, there is time to explore the shores of Loch Ness and a chance to spot Nessie.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland
The journey continues to the famous Isle of Skye but first, we take in spectacular Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most famous icons.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sligachan Old Bridge, A863/a87, Sligachan IV47 8SW Scotland
Learn about some of the island's myths and legends at Sligachan
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3 star B&B or Hotel in Portree

Day 2: Isle of Skye

Stop At: The Old Man of Storr, Scotland
View the iconic Old Man of Storr
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kilt Rock, Scotland
Visit Kilt Rock with its cascading waterfall
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Dunvegan Castle & Gardens, Dunvegan IV55 8WF Scotland
A visit to the Isle of Skye is incomplete without learning the fascinating history and clan legend of Dunvegan Castle. Built during 13th and 14th centuries this Hebridean stronghold is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and has been the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod for the past 800 years
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3 star B&B or Hotel in Portree

Day 3: Portree to Edinburgh

Stop At: Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum of the Isles, Armadale Castle Armadale, Sleat, Isle, Armadale IV45 8RS Scotland
We have the chance to explore the castle and gardens of Clan Donald Skye this morning.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Jacobite Train, Fort William PH33 6GD, UK
Board the Jacobite Steam Train in Mallaig and journey to Fort William, one of the most spectacular railway journeys in the world. The train crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct where a monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie’s campaign now stands.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Glencoe Massacre Monument, 8 Upper Carnoch, Glencoe Village PH49 4HU Scotland
We head south through the dramatic scenery of Glencoe and wild Rannoch Moor
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Green Welly Stop, Main Street, Tyndrum, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Scotland
Short rest stop here before finishing our journey south.
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

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Included

2x Breakfast
Accommodation included: 2 nights
2 nights accommodation in 3-star B&B or hotels
Steam Train from Mallaig to Fort William
Breakfast daily
Transport by air-conditioned midi-coach
Professional guide
Entry/Admission - Dunvegan Castle & Gardens
Entry/Admission - Jacobite Train

Not included

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Entry/Admission - Eilean Donan Castle
Entry/Admission - Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum of the Isles

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Please select room type when booking.
Minimum age is 5 years, we are unable to accommodate children under this age
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase weighing no more than 33lbs (15kg) and 1 carry-on bag
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

70%

Aquatic

25%

Reviews

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kerry o

5 | 2019-09-18

A great tour with a good variety of stops and sights. The scenery was amazing, the guesthouse comfortable and the sights worth seeing. The best aspect of our tour was our driver/guide Caitlin. Her enthusiasm, knowledge, stories and story telling ability were brilliant and she interspersed her narrative with music that fitted the history or place. She was without doubt the best guide I have ever had on a tour and her driving ability astounded us all.

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jerry.halverson

5 | 2019-08-16

This was the highlight of our 2 week UK trip. It is a lot of time in a bus but the castles and the scenery were worth it. A place like no other. The coach travel was comfortable. The opted for the hotel and stayed in a fantastic place on Portree Harbor. Our guide/ coach driver was fabulous.

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PETER R

4 | 2019-08-07

Tours always depend on the guide. Rich was fun and informative as well as flexible. Isle of Skye and highlands were breathtaking (great weather during a heat wave too) However I would skip the "Hogawarts express" It looks cool on the outside so if you can catch it in the stations, take pics there. But the ride is in older club cars (not sleepers) without a/c and the view (aside from the 15 second Roman terrace section) is obscured by close cropped trees or hills for most of the trip.

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Terri T

5 | 2019-07-03

#fionasbus A great tour with Fiona, our guide and driver, with a wonderful itinerary and accommodations. It was a great way to see a lot of Scotland in 3 days. Finona made the trip very personal--providing us with carrots to feed the Highland Coos, the Scotland flag for some unforgettable pictures and other numerous personal touches along the way. Enjoyed every bit of this tour.

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RICHARD T

5 | 2018-09-21

We had never been on a tour before. We took the three day Skye and Highlands tour and had an amazing time. We were on a small 14 person bus which was great for getting to know everyone. Our driver, Duncan was very knowledgable on Scottish history and had wonderful stories and coordinating music to every location that we stopped at. The trip couldn't have been better! I would do it again and will suggest it to anyone who wants to see beautiful Scotland.

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briannemcain

5 | 2018-07-12

When we started planning our trip to Scotland, my husband and I debated about what would be the best way to see these more remote areas- rent a car, ride trains, or book a tour. We're so glad we did it this way! Our bus was a brand new looking blue Mercedes and our driver/guide was Lee. We were very comfortable on the bus and enjoyed being able to relax and just enjoy the scenery. Lee took us to places we never would have found on our own and his enthusiasm and Scottish pride was contagious. This was by far our best tour experience in all our travels. We had a great group (all adults) from the US, UK, Australia and India. We stayed in the Rosebank Cottages (B and B) in Portree, which was simple but comfortable and included a full Scottish breakfast. Our highlights were Dunvegan Castle and the Jacobite Express train ride. An all-around great experience!

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Tracy M

5 | 2018-07-10

This was a wonderful tour of the highlands and the isle of Skye. One thing that made it so great was our guide Sergio. He was full of great stories, and knowledgeable about history. His positive and friendly spirit was such a plus. He was constantly paying attention to the needs of the group and making any requests come true. The tour was at a good pace and we saw so much. It definitely gave a good taste of the areas.

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