This tour takes you to the west coast of Scotland, in North Europe. Passing through the Highlands over to Skye and then up to the isles of Lewis and Harris, you'll admire unforgettable sceneries, characterized by a suggestive and wild nature, and meet local people, which will present their tradition to you.

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Trip summary

  • Travel style Group departure
  • Departure Edinburgh
  • End Stornoway
  • Countries
    • Scotland
  • City
    • Oban
    • Skye
    • Fort Augustus
    • Stornoway
    • Inverness
    • Edinburgh
  • Theme History, art and culture
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Not Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Through the Trossachs to Oban
    Day 1

    Departing from Edinburgh (or Glasgow, on your choice) we’ll head west through the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and on towards Kilmartin Glen.

    You’ll get lost in Scotland’s incredible nature and history before spending the evening in the incredible coastal town of Oban: seafood capital of Scotland!

    Visited places:
    • Edinburgh
    • Oban
  • 2
    Oban - Skye
    Day 2

    Today we'll pass the Connel Bridge through Appin to reach the jagged landscape of Glen Coe, set of the massacre of the MacDonald Clan. We'll pass Ben Nevis, the Britain’s tallest peak, and go on board of the famous Jacobite Steam Train. It takes us over the Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous by the Harry Potter movies. We'll continue to Mallaig a nice, bustling and remote fishing port. Dinner based on excellent seafood before moving to Skye on board of a short ferry.

    Visited places:
    • Oban
    • Skye
  • 3
    Discover Skye
    Day 3

    Day three is all about Skye! We’ll get the chance to enjoy Sligachan, unforgettable views of the Black and Red Cuillin Mountains and Dun Beag Broch. We’ll also have the opportunity to explore the black houses and enjoy the crashing Kilt rock waterfall, The Old Man of Storr and the Trotternish Peninsula, with its unmissable and colourful harbour town of Portree.

    Visited places:
    • Skye
  • 4
    Skye - Fort Augustus
    Day 4

    It's time to leave Skye and head to one of the most important sights in Scotland: Eilean Donan Castle, the most photographed in the country. After spending some time exploring the castle, we'll continue further north to Achnasheen, passing Glen Carron and Loch Carron. On the way, it is also possible to experience the scenic Glen Docherty, which looks down towards Loch Maree, once visited by Queen Victoria and home to its very own “Nessie”: Muc-sheilche.

    Lunch at Inverewe Garden, famous to host incredible sub-tropical plants.

    Before arriving in Loch Ness, where it is possible to take part in an evening cruise, we'll glimpse the amazing Gruinard Bay and the breath-taking Corrieshalloch Gorge and Rogie Falls.

    Visited places:
    • Skye
    • Fort Augustus
  • 5
    Historic battlefields and home
    Day 8

    On our  final day we stop by the battlefield of Culloden, the site of the defeat of the Jacobite forces. Today we'll enjoy a wee dram at a local distillery. We’ll also travel though the dramatic Cairngorm Mountains National Park and have the chance to explore the picturesque town of Pitlochry, before returning back to Edinburgh.

    Visited places:
    • Fort Augustus
    • Stornoway

Photogallery

  • Scotland Lewis and Harris
  • castle of Elian Donan in Scotland
  • Scotland Eilan Donan castle
  • View of the lake in Loch Ness in Scotland
  • Scotland landscape
  • Scotland Highlands
  • Scotland Highlands
  • scotland-skye-bridge
  • Harbour in Edinburgh in Scotland

  • Prices and conditions
    Price includes
    • Incredible driver-guides and comfortable panoramic windowed mini-buses
    • Overnight stays
    • Caledonian Macbrayne Ferry
    • Jacobite Train (according to availability and period)
    • Dunrobin Castle, Culloden Visitor Centre and whisky distillery (according to availability and period)
    Price does not include
    • Extras
    • Driver tips are not included in the tour price but if deserved, greatly appreciated
    • Optional (Eilean Donan Castle -  Inverewe Garden - evening cruise in Loch Ness - visit to the traditional weaver - Culloden - local distillery)
    • Flights and their fees
    • Everything not included in " the price includes"

    PLEASE NOTE:

    • Clients are asked for being at the departure point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time
    • The departure points is Edinburgh, Caffé Nero 1 Parliament Square, Royal Mile
    • Departure time: Edinburgh 8.30 a.m.
    • Return time: Edinburgh 7.00 p.m.
    • We reserve the right to change the tour itinerary at any time due to weather, acts of God and events out without our control
    • We are unable to accept children under 3 years of age on any of our tours
    • Due to the size & type of vehicles we use, luggage is restricted to one small/medium size bag; please no suitcases that you can fit in
    • Smoking is not permitted on any of our vehicles

    Prices are per person based on 2 persons sharing a twin room in an hotel, but it is possible to chose among three type of treatments:
    • Superior Bed & Breakfast (Twin Room £ 1194 / Single £ 1271)
    • Bed and Breakfast (Twin Room £ 1023 / Single £ 1100)
    • Hostel (£ 705)

    Tour only is also available: Adult £ 556 - Concession £ 545