Enchanting Highlands
Discover Edinburgh the capital of Scotland with a three day coach tour, exploring some of the most dramatic and beautiful places in Highlands and Isle of Skye.
Enchanting Highlands
Day by Day Itinerary
On arrival in Edinburgh, you will be met and transferred to your hotel (Private transfer). Edinburgh is the celebrated capital of Scotland and boasts more than a thousand years of vibrant historical heritage. Today you have a choice to explore Edinburgh by choosing any of the listed optional tours.
Overnight stay in Edinburgh
Proceed on your own to Coach Station for a 2 nights Coach tour of Isle of Skye
The coach tour starts from Edinburgh at 0830 hrs from Rabbies Cafe.
Depart Edinburgh and travel west, passing Linlithgow Palace and Stirling with its imposing castle and views of the Wallace Monument. You pass Doune Castle, set of Monty Python’s “Holy Grail” before stopping in Callander for refreshments. Crossing into the Highlands you head north towards the glorious scenery surrounding Loch Lubnaig then through Breadalbane (meaning the ‘high country of Scotland’) 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. Leaving Fort William after lunch you drive past Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, and into the Great Glen. Travelling west on the “Road to the Isles” you head through the splendour of the Five Sisters of Kintail, the mountains guarding the pass on the way to the Isle of Skye. You stop to visit the famous EileanDonan Castle, one of Scotland’s most photographed castles, set at the junction of 3 lochs and completely surrounded by water. Crossing over the bridge to Skye, you follow the dramatic coastline north towards the island’s capital, Portree. You are then dropped off at your accommodation in the early evening where you are free to go out and explore the town.
Overnight stay in Portree.
Today is a very flexible day. There are many possibilities and, depending on the weather; your driver/guide’s knowledge will help you enjoy the best day out. North of Portree is the Trotternish ridge with its spectacular cliffs and rock formations, such as the famous landmark – the Old Man of Storr, the impressive sea cliff, Kilt Rock and the stunning mountain pass of the Quiraing. Amazing natural scenery, which is best enjoyed away from the bus by taking a walk through this unique landscape. Further west the scenery changes again with the emerald green valley of Glendale, the dramatic sea-cliffs of Neist Point (the most westerly point on the island, where you might get lucky and spot some whales or sharks!),and the 13th-century home of the Clan Mac Leod,
Dunvegan Castle. You return to Portree in the evening.
Overnight stay in Portree.
You will be collected from your accommodation and travel south through the Cuillin Hills and back over to the mainland for stunning views over Loch Duich and the 5 Sisters of Kintail. Onto Loch Ness for lunch and the possibility of spotting “Nessie”. Heading south now through the Grampian mountains along Loch Laggan, famous now as “Monarch of the Glen Country” before passing Dalwhinnie, home to Scotland’s highest whisky distillery. We pass Blair Castle and continue through Highland Perthshire as we head back to Edinburgh and
over the Forth Road Bridge.
The tour concludes in Edinburgh Coach station at approximately 1930 hours. Proceed on your own to your hotel
Overnight stay in Edinburgh.
Today, you will be transferred to Edinburgh airport (Private transfer) for your flight back home.
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Tour Departure Dates & Cost
This tour is tailored to your interest and schedule. This is a suggested itinerary. Please inquire for detailed cost & options.
- Based on 3*+ hotels
- Edinburgh - Jury’s Inn Hotel, Grassmarket Hotel, Ibis Centre South Bridge
- Portree - Portree Guest House, Gables B&B
- Based on 4*+ hotels
- Edinburgh - Jury’s Inn Hotel, Grassmarket Hotel, Ibis Centre South Bridge
- Portree - Tongadale Hotel, Caledonian Portree
This package is valid from 01st April’19 till 31st March’20
Included
- Accommodation at selected category of hotels.
- Daily English / Continental breakfast at the hotel (except on the day of arrival).
- Overseas Travel Insurance (up to 60 yrs age group only)
- Transfers by Private vehicle
- Edinburgh: Arrival Airport transfer.
- Edinburgh: Departure Airport transfer.
- Transportation and sightseeing on guided coach tour from Edinburgh by Air conditioned mini coach.
Not Included
- International air ticket with Airport taxes
- UK Visa Charges.
- Meals, Tips, Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature.
- Cost of foreign exchange for personal use.
- Any items or services not specified in the itinerary ‘HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES’head.
- 2 Nights Edinburgh
- 2 Nights Portree
Daily breakfast inclusive.
No other meals included.
USA residents do not require visa for this tour.
IMPORTANT POINTS
- Maximum 3 persons (adult / child) are allowed per room in any European Country.
- This programme is operated on a Coach tour / Seat in Coach tour basis. The tour operator reserves the right to operate tours using a minibus or van (depending upon the capacity of the tour).
- Itinerary descriptions are guaranteed with the exception of unforeseen conditions which include, but are not limited to, road closures due to weather, acts of God, safety concerns, changes to highway legal restrictions, and acts by third parties beyond the control of Service Provider.
- At this point of time no services are confirmed and the same is subject to availability.
- Request for early hotel check in or late checkout is to the discretion of the hotel unless pre-booked and pre-paid in advance.
Pre & post accommodation & transfers available please contact for the details.
Optional tours available please contact for the details