Isle of Skye Discovery
Travel through picturesque Scotland to the Isle of Skye on this 3-day group tour. Beginning in Edinburgh we travel past historic castles and and lochs before reaching the Isle of Skye and the capital of Portree. Explore the best of Skye when visiting sites such as Old Man of Storr and Kilt Rock at Trotternish Ridge and Dunvegan Castle, the home of Clan MacLeod. Travelling back to Edinburgh where the tour ends we stop at Loch Ness to try and catch a glimpse of 'Nessie.'
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Tour overview
Itinerary
Day 1 To the Isle of Skye
Day 1 To the Isle of Skye
Edinburgh - Callander - Glencoe - Portree. Leaving Edinburgh, we head west on a journey rich in history. Passing landmarks like Stirling Castle and Doune Castle, we pause in Callander for a break. Continuing north, we traverse the picturesque surroundings of Loch Lubnaig and Rannoch Moor. Glencoe's majestic mountain pass awaits, steeped in the tragic history of the Clan MacDonald.
After lunch, we proceed past Ben Nevis and into the Great Glen, catching sight of the Five Sisters of Kintail. Our next stop is the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, then we cross the bridge to Skye, marvelling at its dramatic coastline as we head for Portree. Finally, we arrive at our accommodation in the early evening, leaving ample time to explore the charming town.
Please note: Check-in closes at 08:15 (tour departs at 08:30) - Edinburgh Bus Station Pick Up, Gate J and Gate K, inside Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ
Accommodation: Caledonian B&B, Duirinish B&B or similar
Day 2 Exploring Skye
Day 2 Exploring Skye
Today on Skye offers flexibility as our driver-guide tailors our route to suit the weather, local events, and our group's preferences. Options include exploring the Trotternish Ridge with its geological marvels like the Old Man of Storr and Kilt Rock, or delving into the legends and clan culture at Dunvegan Castle, home of the Clan MacLeod.
We conclude our day in Portree.
Accommodation: Caledonian B&B, Duirinish B&B or similar
Day 3 Return to Edinburgh
Day 3 Return to Edinburgh
Portree - Loch Ness - Edinburgh. We journey south through the Cuillin Hills, enjoying breathtaking vistas of Loch Duich and the Five Sisters of Kintail. After lunch at Loch Ness, where we may catch a glimpse of "Nessie," we traverse the Grampian mountains along Loch Laggan, famed for its association with "Monarch of the Glen." Passing Dalwhinnie and Blair Castle, we stop for refreshments in a Perthshire village.
Our return trip takes us past Perth, over the Firth of Forth, and back to Edinburgh.
Please note: This tour ends at 19:00 - Edinburgh Bus Station Drop Off, George St / St. Andrews Square area, (Within 5 mins of Edinburgh Bus Station), Edinburgh,
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Accommodation
On this tour, you will stay in bed and breakfast properties (B&Bs). These are usually smaller residential properties, with just a handful of guest rooms. You’ll have a bedroom, bathroom and often, access to a communal dining room for breakfast. Rooms will always be clean and comfortable, with a private bathroom. Bathrooms are usually en-suite, but on rare occasions, access may be via a communal hallway. This means that the bathroom will still be private and only for your personal use, but it is not en-suite (located in the room). You will need to leave the room to use the bathroom.
Situated in the heart of Portree, this unpretentious, family-run hotel is just a 3-minute walk from the harbour and 28 kilometres from the Talisker Distillery. The modest rooms feature en suite shower facilities and are equipped with flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee making equipment, and Wi-Fi. A full Scottish breakfast is served in a cosy, country-style dining area.
Tour Reviews
My tour was wonderful. Our guide, Penny was amazing. I really had a great time.
Our tour was amazing. There were 15 travelers and our tour guide, Bruce M. He was fantastic. His stories and history about the area were so fun to listen to while on the road, and he even incorporated Scottish music throughout the tour that was woven into the experience. Isle of Skye is so beautiful and we feel we saw so much in our three days. The time was very well used. Our only feedback would be dining in Portree required reservations ahead of time, and we were not informed of this by On The Go. By the time we arrived there, it was too late to get any reservations. The walk-in dining options there are not the best! Otherwise, this was a perfect experience and we would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
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