DAY 1 | FIVE SISTERS OF KINTAIL AND EILEAN DONAN CASTLE
Learn about Scotland’s most important battles as we pass Stirling Castle
Admire the mountainous splendour of the Five Sisters of Kintail
Take an epic photo of the gorgeous Eilean Donan Castle*
Wander around the cute seaside village of Portree

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.

Next, we venture north through the splendid scenery surrounding Loch Lubnaig and up to the wild desolation of Rannoch Moor.

You continue through the spectacular mountain pass of Glencoe, scene of the great massacre of the Clan MacDonald in 1692. 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.

You then stop at the famous Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most photographed castles. 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.        

Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast
Overnight in Portree on bed-and-breakfast basis        

DAY 2 |  EXPLORE THE NATURAL WONDERS OF SKYE
Enjoy spectacular views of the Trotternish Ridge
Learn about the legends and battles that shaped the island's culture
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 to Portree in the evening.                     

Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast
Overnight in Portree on bed-and-breakfast basis      

DAY 3 | LOCH NESS AND THE REGION OF PERTHSHIRE
Try and spot the Loch Ness Monster
Journey through the pine-clad region of Perthshire
You travel south through the Cuillin Hills and back over to the mainland for stunning views over Loch Duich and the Five Sisters of Kintail.

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.

We stop for refreshments in one of the Perthshire villages before heading past Perth, over the Firth of Forth, and back to Edinburgh.

Important Information
Rooms booked are always private rooms with ensuite facilities.
B&B Shared and Hotel Shared options as listed above are per person and valid for two and B&B Single and Hotel Single rates are per person when booking a single room for 1 person.
Please be aware that although we aim to provide accommodation in the centre of the locations where we stay overnight, due to the smaller size of some of these destinations, accommodation may on occasion be up to 2 miles/20-30 minute walk from the centre of the town.

Please note that if your party size is a larger group (5+ pax), or if you are booking close to the departure date, we cannot guarantee that all travellers in a group will be in the same accommodation.
You are allowed up to 14kg (31lbs) 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) and a small bag for onboard personal items. This is a legal requirement in place for your safety. We can refuse to carry luggage over these limits, and there’s a possibility you may not be allowed onboard if you’ve not stored your excess baggage.

Child rate applies to children aged 5-15, based on 1 child sharing a room with adult(s)/parent(s). Please specify children's ages at the time of booking in order to assist in securing suitable accommodation for extended tours. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Where no child rate is shown, we are unable to take passengers under the age of 18 years old.




Starting point: ADDRESS - location.Description, Edinburgh, United Kingdom - (Longitude: 0.000000, Latitude: 0.000000)
Ending point: Same - Same as Starting Point

Inclusions: 
 
Transport
Breakfast
Guide
Accommodation
 


Exclusions: 
 
Drinks
Meal
 


Important Info: 
Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process.