3-Day Ultimate Skye Experience Tour from Edinburgh and Glasgow: Eilean Donan Castle, Skye and Loch Ness

Product Code: 714273

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Explore and travel like a local in one of Scotland's most scenic locations: the Isle of Skye
    • Reaching from the historic city of Edinburgh, see the spectacular Eilean Donan Castle
    • We will bring the spirit of the landscape alive together
    Culloden: Visit the historic battlefield
    Loch Ness: Monster spotting on a boat cruise (optional)
    Eilean Donan: Scotland's most beautiful castle
    Skye: The Cuillins Hills and the Trotternish Peninsula
    Glen Coe: Wonderful scenery and fascinating history
Tour Code
714273
Duration
3 day
Departure City
Edinburgh, Glasgow
End City
Edinburgh, Glasgow
Language
English

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Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Driver Guide Tour

Driver Guide Tours

Itinerary

Day 01
Edinburgh

Edinburgh/Glasgow - Skye - Loch Lomond - Trossachs National Park - Glen Coe - Fort William - Ben Nevis

Hotel: B&B en-suite in Inverness or similar

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A spectacular route north…

You'll depart Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh, or its largest city, Glasgow, and begin the journey north. Our route to Skye takes you via Loch Lomond via the Trossachs National Park. We'll stop in a picturesque village, where you can relax over a cup of coffee or explore at your leisure. You'll get stunning views of the UK's largest expanse of fresh water, Loch Lomond. Your driver-guide will tell you the history and theories behind the ‘The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond' song as you enjoy the stunning scenery of this area.

Cross the brooding expanse of Rannoch Moor and journey through Glen Coe…

As you continue further north into the Scottish Highlands, you’ll watch in awe as the landscape becomes more and more dramatic. Glen Coe is one of the most incredible places in Scotland. Learn the brutal story of the MacDonald Clan massacre and take in the weeping waterfalls that inhabit this incredible glen.

Fort William for lunch and Britain's tallest mountain…

This highland town of Fort William marks the end of Scotland's oldest and most popular long-distance walks, The West Highland Way. Here, you can take in views of Ben Nevis, the UK's tallest peak. Standing at 1,345 metres above sea level, it is often known to both locals and visitors as simply 'the Ben'.


Visiting Attractions

  • Scottish Highlands Scottish Highlands
  • Isle of Skye Isle of Skye
  • Ben Nevis Ben Nevis
  • Loch Lomond Loch Lomond
  • Glencoe Glencoe

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Day 02
Portree

Cuillin Mountains - Portree - Trotternish Peninsula - The Kilt Rock - Mealt Waterfall - The Old Man of Storr

Hotel: B&B en-suite in Inverness or similar

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A full day on the incredible Isle of Skye…

Your experienced and knowledgeable guide will ensure you get the most out of your day based on a variety of things such as the weather, your group and local events. You will enjoy sights such as the craggy Cuillin Mountains. The sharp peaks which rise up from the flatness of the surrounding terrain are the dominating feature of the island and can be seen from every other peninsula on Skye.

Lunch in Portree, Skye's capital…

We will also include a stop at Portree, the colourful capital of Skye. Overlooking a sheltered bay, this scenic fishing village has a variety of food options, making it a perfect lunch spot.

Experience Skye's dramatic landscapes…

We will also explore the Trotternish Peninsula. It is the most northerly of Skye's peninsulas and it contains some of the most striking landscapes in Scotland. Here we will stop for photographs at The Kilt RockMealt Waterfall and The Old Man of Storr.


Visiting Attractions

  • Old Man of Storr (The Storr) Old Man of Storr (The Storr)
  • Kilt Rock Kilt Rock

Meal

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Day 03
Pitlochry

Loch Ness - Urquhart Castle - Jacobite Cruise - Culloden Battlefield - Pitlochry

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Explore Urquhart Castle perched on the edge of Loch Ness…

Our day begins by visiting the most famous loch in the entire world… Loch Ness. It's also one of Scotland's largest, so large that every other lake and river in England and Wales could fit in with room to spare. In fact, the entire population of the world could fit into Loch Ness, and it's got a monster in it too!

Cruise on Loch Ness and look out for the famous monster Nessie…

You can then hop on a Jacobite Cruise to Nessie spot on the loch itself. As well as being very large and deep, Loch Ness has heavy deposits of peat, making it difficult for instruments to locate Nessie in the cloudy water - a perfect hiding location for a huge water-dwelling monster.

Explore the famous battlefield of Culloden…

Our next stop is at Culloden Battlefield, the site of the last stand of the Jacobites against the British government forces on 16 April 1746. It was one of the most harrowing battles in British history. Jacobite supporters, seeking to re-establish the Stuart monarchy to the British thrones, joined together to fight the Duke of Cumberland’s government troops. It was the final pitched battle on British soil and, in less than an hour, around 1,600 men were slain – 1,500 of them Jacobites. You can experience everything about the events leading up to, during and after the battle in the impressive visitor centre and interactive exhibition, as well as having the chance to wander the land where the battle itself took place.

Wander the picturesque Highland town of Pitlochry…

We'll then continue south to Pitlochry; the geographical centre of Scotland and one of the gateways to the Highlands perched by the side of the River Tummel. Pitlochry has been a tourist centre since the 1860s thanks to Queen Victoria and Sir Walter Scott, who popularised the Highlands that boomed with the railways of the 1870s. We'll then continue south to Edinburgh city centre, where our tour will end.


Tips:

* Please note that availability for the Jacobite Cruise may vary depending on season.

Visiting Attractions

  • Loch Ness Loch Ness
  • Urquhart Castle Urquhart Castle
  • The Jacobite The Jacobite
  • Culloden Culloden

Meal

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Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Meeting Point

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Time Region Location Full Address
08:30AM Edinburgh 1 Parliament Square

(Check in 8:15am)

192 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, United Kingdom
09:45AM Glasgow Outside the Royal Orchestra Building

(Check in 9:30am)

19 Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NX, United Kingdom

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • Professional driver-guide
    • Transportation on a mini-coach with air-conditioning
    • Accommodation(3* and above rating): 2 night B&B en-suite in Inverness (including pickup and drop-off at the accommodation)
    • 2 breakfasts

Package Excludes

    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
    • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals
    • Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made within:

  • 0 - 08 Days Prior to Departure Date - Non-refundable
  • 09 or More Days - 90% of total purchase amount can be refunded

Special Notes

    • Please limit your luggage to 1 x small/medium piece per person (No larger than 15kg in weight and dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm), along with 1 x small handbag or daypack.
    • No matter when you visit, the weather in Scotland can be "changeable", to say the least. We suggest that you bring suitable clothing for all conditions, including a waterproof jacket (it has been known to rain in Scotland), sunglasses and plenty of layers.
    • Ensure you bring shoes suitable for short walks, on rough or uneven terrain.
    • Although most attractions & eating establishments we visit accept card payments, we would also recommend bringing cash with you.
    • Don't forget a camera to snap the fantastic memories you'll make on tour with us!
    • Please note tour may run in reverse.
    • In the winter months we are unable to visit Urquhart Castle.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
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* For children aged 3-15 or seniors over 65, we will give you a discount of £10.00 per booking. Please provide identification showing the age at the time of booking.
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    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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