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Isle of Skye & the Highlands (3 Day Tour)
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Escape from Edinburgh and discover the majestic beauty of the Scottish Highlands. See the mighty Ben Nevis, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle and the most famous of the Inner Hebrides, the Isle of Skye.
Highlights
- Two nights accommodation in a 3* Hotel - rooms with private facilities on the Isle of Skye
- Full Scottish breakfast
- Steam train trip on world-famous Jacobite Steam Train
- Three full day excursions in a state-of-the-art Mercedes midi-coach
- Services of fully trained local guide throughout the trip
- Ferry ‘across the sea’ from the Isle of Skye
DAY ONE: Leaving Edinburgh, past stunning views of the Forth Bridge, we enter the Highlands through Perthshire, a land of forests, rivers and mountains. We visit the quaint village of Dunkeld with its historic cathedral sitting on the banks of the River Tay. It’s then further north and west deeper into the Highlands and its stunning scenery before we enter the Great Glen. At Fort Augustus, there is time to explore the shores of Loch Ness and maybe get a chance to spot our Nessie. The journey continues to the famous Isle of Skye but first we see Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most famous icons. Our home for the night is Portree, capital of the ‘winged isle’ where you can walk on the harbour and have some seafood in one of the local restaurants.
DAY TWO: You will spend a full day exploring the dramatic Isle of Skye with its amazing scenery, myths and legends. Hear tales of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s escape against the backdrop of the jagged Cuillin Mountains. Our journey heads to the north of the island past the mysterious Trotternish Ridge. Highlights may include the Quiraing with its spectacular cliffs, the mysterious rock formation of the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock with its cascading waterfall and Dunvegan Castle. We return to Portree in time to relax after a day of exploration.
The 'Winged Isle' is immersed in celtic myths & legends, you'll hear about Selkies, the mischievous faeries and even learn the secret of eternal youth! (Overnight on Skye).
DAY THREE: In the morning we explore the south of the island, known as 'the Garden of Skye', before taking the ferry to the west coast fishing village of Mallaig. Here you have the option to board the Jacobite steam train to Fort William, one of the most spectacular railway journeys in the world. The train crosses the Glenfinnan viaduct made famous by the Harry Potter films and where a monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie’s campaign now stands. We head south through the dramatic scenery of Glencoe, wild Rannoch Moor then through the heart of Rob Roy country before arriving back in Edinburgh, early evening.
Price includes 2 nights accommodation (hotel twin-share) plus a ferry trip 'over the sea to skye' and one of the great train journeys of the world on the West Highland Line by steam train!
Prices and Departures
ED3: Isle of Skye & the Highlands (3 Day Tour)
Tickets from 18 May 2011
Days of operation: Wednesday and Saturday (May to September)
Saturday only (October)
Tour Starts: 8.45am, 60 High Street (Royal Mile), Edinburgh
Tour Finishes: 8.00pm
The minimum age for children travelling on our tours is 5.
| 18 May 2011-15 October 2011 | Ticket Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | £299.00 |
| Children (5-17) | £279.00 |
| Seniors (60+) | £279.00 |
| SINGLE SUPPLEMENT | £30.00 |
** Out of Season! **
8.45am Highland Explorer Tours, 60 High Street (Royal Mile), Edinburgh EH1 1TB
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