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

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

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
• Free time in Inverness

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 17, Edinburgh Bus Station

Departure Time:

8:15am
For tours in 2010: 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
• Hosted by a professional driver
• 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: Edinburgh - 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.

The 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 driving in the shadows of the towering Cuillin Hills to Portree, a picturesque fishing port which is the island's main town. You will have some free time before returning to Inverness.

Day 03: River Spey and Whisky Distillery

Your day will start with a visit to handsome Grantown on Spey before joining the whisky trail. Enjoy the scnenic drive along the banks of of the River Spey with a stop at the local malt distillery where you will sample some whisky. The next stop is famous Broomhill Station where you will have the opportunity of taking a nostaligic trip by steam train on this active line. Before you return to Inverness you will have some free time in Aviemore, Scotland's outoddor activity center.

Day 04: Spey Valley - Black Isle - Edinburgh

Enjoy an excursion to the Black Isle and the village of Cromarty followed by free time in Inverness before joining  the coach for the tour of the 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 and onwards to Glen Carry with views of Blair Castle. The rolling Tayside countryside then guide you to Perth and homewards to journey's end

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