8-day Hebrides Skye And Highlands Tour From Edinburgh

Itinerary

Day 1: Oban and Loch Lomond

Stop At: Luss, Luss, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Scotland
The 1st stop will be at the little village of Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond. there will be time to wander down to the water's edge.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Inveraray, Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Lunch stop will be in Inveraray. There will be time to visit the fairy-tale castle - home to the Dukes of Agyll.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Kilmartin Glen, Kilmartin Scotland
Explore Scotland's ancient past. With over 5000 year of history laid before you - you walk in the footsteps of the 1st Scots at Dunadd Hill Fort and Temple Woods.
Duration: 45 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight: Oban

Day 2: Trains and Ferries

Pass By: Falls of Lora, Firth of Lorn, Connel, Oban Scotland
Over the Connel Bridge stretching over the Falls of Lora.

Stop At: Glen Coe, Scotland
Into Glen Coe and hear the stories of murder and massacre.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Fort William, Fort William, Lochaber, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Fort William will be our lunch stop before boarding the train.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Tom-na-Faire, Station Square, Fort William PH33 6TQ, UK
Departure between May 11 and Aug 17 2020 will include the famous Jacobite Steam Train. A mist for all Harry Potter fans as the train travels over the Glenfinnan Viaduct.

Stop At: Mallaig, Mallaig, Lochaber, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
We suggest a early dinner in this little fishing village before taking the ferry to Skye
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Isle of Skye

Day 3: Exploring Skye

Stop At: Kilt Rock, Scotland
The vertical rock formation is said to resemble a kilt.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: The Old Man of Storr, Scotland
The ‘Old Man’ is a large pinnacle of rock that stands high and can be seen for miles around. It is possible one of the most photographed landscapes.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Portree, Portree, Isle of Skye, The Hebrides, Scotland
Lunch by the harbour in Portree - just watch out for hungry seagulls
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Isle of Skye

Day 4: Monster hunting at Loch Ness

Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland
Time to visit Eilean Donan Castle. Your driver guide will make sure toe stop at the bets vantage point for photos.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Urquhart Castle, A82, Drumnadrochit IV63 6XJ Scotland
explore the ruins overlooking Loch Ness - watching out for "Nessie"
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jacobite Cruises, Glenurquhart Rd, Inverness IV3 5TD, UK
Jump aboard a cruiser for a trip on Loch Ness
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Fort Augustus

Day 5: Northern Highlands

Stop At: Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, Golspie KW10 6SF Scotland
On to Dunrobin Castle, home to the Duke of Sutherland. there will be time to explore the castle and gardens and perhaps watch a falconry display
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve, Ullapool IV27 4HH Scotland
Drive through the first National Nature Reserve. Home to one of the oldest landscapes in Europe.

Pass By: Ullapool, Ullapool, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Time to take the ferry to the Outer Hebrides

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Stornoway

Day 6: Isle of Lewis

Stop At: Butt of Lewis Lighthouse, Scotland
This remote lighthouse is based at possible the windiest place in the UK.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Callanish Standing Stones, Scotland
The stunning standing stone are reputedly older than Stonehenge. There is time to explore them.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: The Weaving Shed, Crossbost Harris Tweed and Western Isles Designs, 22a Crossbost Isle of Lewis, Stornoway HS2 9NP Scotland
Time to visit a traditional Harris weaver at work
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Stornoway

Day 7: Back to the mainland

Stop At: Luskentyre, Luskentyre, Isle of Harris, Lewis and Harris, Outer Hebrides, The Hebrides, Scotland
Enjoy a stroll along one of the most stunning beaches. The brave amongst us may chance a dip.
Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Stornoway Harbour, Cromwell Street Amity House, Esplanade Quay HS1 2XS, Stornoway Scotland
Time to take the ferry back to the mainland

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Inverness

Day 8: Homeward bound

Stop At: Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Culloden Moor IV2 5EU Scotland
Explore the battlefield - site of the last battle fought on British soil in 1746.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dalwhinnie PH19 1AB, UK
Enjoy a taste of Scotland's national drink - whisky. As we visit a distillery you can discover how is to made and taste the finished product.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Pitlochry, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
The geographical centre of Scotland for our last stop. Time to find those last minute gifts
Duration: 45 minutes

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