Essential experience in the Highlands

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!

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.

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.

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.

The final day begins with an optional cruise at Loch Ness.

It will also include the battle sight of Culloden, the Cairngorm Mountains National Park and an optional visit to a whisky distillery. We will also stop at the picturesque town of Pitlochry as we journey south back to Edinburgh and Glasgow.