INCLUDES: Two nights accommodation in rooms with private facilities; full Scottish breakfast; full day excursion to the Isle of Skye; excursion to Cromarty and the Black Isle; Transportation by air-conditioned luxury touring coach; services of a tour host; service charges and taxes.
Enjoy discovering Scotland’s west coast on this relaxing tour which includes a full-day excursion to the magical Isle of Skye.
Day One
Departing from Edinburgh or Glasgow we make our way to lonely Rannoch Moor and into Glen Coe, Scotland’s most famous glen and the scene of the terrible massacre in 1692. We will make a stop in the midst of this awe-inspiring scenery where you can enjoy the magic of this special place.
From Fort William the striking scenery of the Great Glen unfolds ahead of us – first Loch Lochy, then Loch Oich and finally Loch Ness. We will travel to the attractive village of Fort Augustus then drive the entire length of Loch Ness. We will stop at Urquhart Castle where you can visit the castle and enjoy a cruise on the loch. Shortly we will arrive in Inverness, our home for the next two nights.
The stay in Inverness is un-escorted.
Day Two
Today we enjoy the highlight of our tour - a full day excursion to the beautiful island of Skye. We’ll make a photo-stop at Eilean Donan Castle, perched on its island at the head of Loch Duich. You will marvel at the views when we stop at this most picturesque of castles. Soon we’ll be crossing “over the sea to Skye” and visiting the beautiful gardens of the Clan Donald Centre before enjoying the dramatic scenery of the famed Cuillin Mountains. Later we will have time for some beach combing before returning to Inverness.
Day Three
From Inverness we tour through the Great Glen and its three picturesque Lochs - Ness, Oich and Lochy. From Fort William we will cross the Ballachulish Bridge and head southwards through Appin and Benderloch to Oban. Here there is free time to discover this picturesque port for ourselves.
Our journey southwards takes us to Inveraray then over the dramatic “Rest and be Thankful” pass to the gentle shores of Loch Lomond then Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Admission to Urquhart Castle and cruise are not included— payable locally.
