3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

Name: 3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
Brand: Viator
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Immerse yourself in the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye on this 3-day small-group tour from Edinburgh, with accommodation and round-trip transport included. Drive through the magnificent Highlands, including Glencoe, and cross to the Isle of Skye for a free day to explore this rugged island. On the last day return to Edinburgh with a stop at Loch Ness to look for its legendary monster, "Nessie". Your small-group tour includes breakfast each morning, and personalized attention from your guide with numbers limited to 16 people.

Included

Travel by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
Two nights of B&B or 3-star hotel en-suite accommodation
Driver/guide
Breakfast x 2

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Admission fees - Eilean Donan Castle (Adults £12.00)
Refreshments and meals (pre-booking evening meals after 7pm is highly recommended)

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What you'll do

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Stirlingshire, United Kingdom
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.
15 min
Glencoe
Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
Be moved by the sheer beauty and tragic tale of one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes.
15 min
Fort William
Fort William, United Kingdom
You've got time for lunch and exploration, so you can decide what you want to do. Sample local cuisine, wander the streets of the town centre, or visit a local museum to learn more about the area's rich history.
2 hours
Eilean Donan Castle
A87, , Kyle of Lochalsh, United Kingdom
You then stop at the famous Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most photographed castles.
15 minAdmission not included
Isle of Skye
Isle of Skye, United Kingdom
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.
2 hours

Quiraing
Portree, United Kingdom
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.
The Old Man of Storr
United Kingdom
Great photo stop at this iconic rock formation. This sharp pinnacle of rock bursts out the land and can be seen for miles around.
15 min
Kilt Rock
, , United Kingdom
Picturesque observation point offering panoramic views of waterfalls, cliffs & sea.
15 min
Dunvegan Castle & Gardens
Isle of Skye, What3words: ///blushed.mile.promising, Dunvegan, United Kingdom
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.
30 minAdmission not included

Fort Augustus
Fort Augustus, United Kingdom
We stop for lunch in Fort Augustus, giving you the freedom to decide how to spend your time. You can stroll along the Caledonian Canal and watch the boats navigate its locks, enjoy Scottish specialties in one of the cozy cafés or restaurants, or wander to the banks of the legendary loch in hopes of catching a glimpse of the elusive monster.
1h 30m
Pitlochry
Pitlochry, United Kingdom
We stop for refreshments in one of the Perthshire villages before heading past Perth, over the Firth of Forth, and back to Edinburgh.
20 min

Meeting and pickup

11 locations

Pickup details

Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ

"Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure"

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
Departure from inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
Eilean Donan Castle - We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.

If you cancel at least 21 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.