4-Day Inverness, Skye and the Highlands Tour from Glasgow

Make yourself at home in Inverness for 3 nights and explore the beautiful Scottish Highlands and the picturesque Isle of Skye on this four-day tour from Glasgow.

Highlights of your four-day Skye and Highlands excursion include:

• Rannoch Moor and Glencoe, Scotland's most famous glen and the scene of the terrible massacre of the MacDonalds in 1692
• Fort William and the striking scenery of the Great Glen
• Excursion to the Isle of Skye by mini coach
• Drive over one of Scotland's highest roads to scenic Applecross
• Free time in Inverness
• The Victorian resort town of Pitlochry
  

You'll stay in first-class hotel or guesthouse accommodations on this four-day tour, specially selected for their convenient locations close to the main sights and shopping areas. There's a hearty Scottish breakfast to get things off to a good start each day, and your dinner arrangements have been kept free so you can dine as the mood takes you.

A popular feature of this tour is the extended free time available for independent sightseeing or shopping. You'll have plenty of time to relax in the Highland surroundings without feeling rushed, following your own interests at your own pace.

Schedule details

Departure Point:

Platform 6, Buchanan Bus Station

Departure Time:

8:15am
For tours in 2010 the departure time will be 7:45am

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point at approximately 8:40pm (Day 4)

Pricing information

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Tour options:

Additional information

Inclusions:

• Excursion to Skye
• Excursion to Applecross Peninsula
• Hosted by a professional driver
• Excursion to Applecross peninsula
• multi-lingual commentary is available
• Transport is fully air-conditioned and restroom equipped
• Three nights accommodation with full Scottish breakfast

Exclusions:

• Child meals
• Optional gratuity
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Food and beverages, unless specified
• Entrance fee to Urquhart Castle (approximately GBP12.00)

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers

Itinerary:

Day 01: Glasgow - Glen Coe - Inverness
Travel to lonely Rannoch Moor and into Glen Coe, Scotland's most famous glen and the scene of the terrible massacre in 1692. You 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 you: first Loch Lochy, then Loch Oich and finally Loch Ness. You will travel to the attractive village of Fort Augustus then drive the entire length of the loch Ness. You will stop at Urquhart Castle where you can visit the castle and enjoy a cruise on the loch. Shortly you will arrive in Inverness. Note, stay in Inverness is unescorted.

Day 02: Isle of Skye - Inverness

Today you will enjoy a full day excursion to the beautiful Isle of Skye by mini-coach. You will make a photo-stop at Eilean Donan Castle, perched
on its island at the head of Loch Duich, and marvel at the views at this most picturesque of castles. Soon you will be crossing "over the sea to Skye" and visiting the beautiful gardens of the Clan Donald Center before enjoying the dramatic scenery of the famed Cuillin Mountains. Later you will have time for some beach combing before returning to Inverness.

Day 03: Applecross Peninsula - Bealach nam Bo

A day of scenic beauty as you travel to one of the remotest areas of Scotland - the Applecross Peninsula. The journey commences with a drive across the Black Isle to the village of Achnasheen. Then the dramatic climb over the Bealach nam Bo, which means the Pass of the Cattle, in Gaelic. The Pass is the third highest road in Scotland and climbs to over 2,000 feet! On your arrival in Applecross you can spend some quality time enjoying the spectacular seascapes or discovering the sad tale of the highland clearances at the local heritage center. In this area wildlife abounds - nature lovers look out for red deer, pine martens (one of the rarest of British mammals) and otters.

Day 04: Spey Valley - Pitlochry - Glasgow

Enjoy free-time in Inverness before joining your motorcoach for our tour south. The route will take you to the gentle Spey Valley with views of the Cairngorm Mountains then through the dramatic scenery of the Drumochter Pass. There will be a brief stop in the popular Victorian resort town of Pitlochry, nestling on the banks of the River Tummel. The rolling Tayside countryside then guide you to Perth and homewards to journey's end

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