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Scotland Tours

Ultimate Skye Experience 3 days / 2 nights

Visit the beautiful Isle of Skye the largest and most popular island of the Inner Hebrides . En route you will tick off some of the most important stops such as Eilean Donan Castle and Loch Ness .

Scottish Choice 5 days / 4 nights

Explore the north with its spectacular coastline and rich history . See the Cuillin Mountains and take in the amazing Kilt rock waterfall . Stop in Fort Augustus en route home for a spot of Nessie hunting .

Orkney , Skye and the Far North 7 days / 6 nights

For the complete Scottish experience of castles , lochs , beaches and stunning isles , travel through the Trossachs to Oban , over the bridge to the gruesome glens and then onboard the Hogwarts Express over the Glenfinnan Viaduct .

Day 1 : Edinburgh – Loch Ness Journey past the beautiful Stirling Castle on your way to Skye stopping in a picturesque Highland town .

Day 2 : Loch Ness – Skye As the road nears the coast , it passes Eilean Donan Castle . Here you have the chance to take photographs and explore the castle that featured in the film Highlander . Then it ’ s time to cross the bridge to Skye to see all the sights , such as Portree and outstanding beautiful Trotternish Peninsula .

Day 3 : Skye – Fort William – Edinburgh Today visit Fort William , and take in the views of Ben Nevis , the UK ’ s tallest mountain . Head to the brooding expanse of Rannoch Moor and drive through Glen Coe . Learn the story of the MacDonald Clan massacre before returning home .

Note : All admissions are optional extras and subject to seasonal availability .

Departures : Set departures ( Apr-Oct ) – tour can also depart from Glasgow . Tour operates in reverse on Saturdays

Inclusions : 2 nights accommodation including breakfast , guide and transport

Price Guide From : $ 452

Day 1 : Edinburgh – Oban Heading west through the beautiful scenery of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park to Kilmartin Glen . Here you ’ ll explore Scotland ’ s ancient past .

Day 2 : Oban – Skye Travel over the Connel Bridge through Appin to the haunting landscape of Glen Coe . Stop in Fort William dominated by Ben Nevis - the UK ’ s tallest peak , then jump aboard the Jacobite Steam Train ( on selected dates ).

Day 3 : Skye Spend the day exploring Skye ’ s mysteries and landscape .

Day 4 : Skye – Fort Augustus Travel to Scotland ’ s most photographed castle , Eilean Donan . Continue further north through Glen Carron and past Loch Carron towards Achnasheen .

Day 5 : Fort Augustus – Edinburgh Explore Loch Ness before arriving back in Edinburgh .

Note : All admissions are optional extras and subject to seasonal availability .

Departures : Set departures ( Mar-Oct ) – tour can also depart from Glasgow

Inclusions : 4 nights accommodation including breakfast , guide and transport

Price Guide From : $ 933

Day 1 : Edinburgh – Oban Head west to Loch Lomond and Kilmartin Glen to explore 5000 years of history . Walk in the footsteps of the first Scots at Dunadd Hill Fort .

Day 2 : Oban – Skye From this seaside town , travel through Appin to Glen Coe and Fort William to jump on the Jacobite Steam Train to Mallaig ( on selected dates ).

Day 3 : Skye You have a whole day to explore the Isle of Skye ’ s mysteries and landscape .

Day 4 : Skye – Fort Augustus Explore Eilean Donan , then head north through Glen Carron , Glen Docherty Corrieshalloch Gorge and Loch Ness .

Day 5 : Fort Augustus – Kirkwall Over the sea to the mysterious Orkney Isles .

Day 6 : Kirkwall Take in prehistoric marvels such as the Maeshowe chambered cairn , the Neolithic village of Skara Brae , and stone circles .

Day 7 : Kirkwall – Edinburgh Head home by Inverness , Culloden and the stunning Cairngorm Mountains .

Note : All admissions are optional extras and subject to seasonal availability .

Departures : Set departures ( May-Sep )

Inclusions : 6 nights accommodation including breakfast , guide and transport

Price Guide From : $ 1596

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The price guide shown is per adult per tour twin share based on low season travel . Price shown does not include Earlybird or other discounted offers . Specials or surcharges may apply depending on travel date .