From Edinburgh: 3-Day Highlands, Isle of Skye & Castles Tour
ID: GYG484747-858176
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
3 days
Description
Set out from Edinburgh on a 3-day adventure across Scotland. Discover the Scottish Highlands, visit the Kelpies, see iconic castles, explore the Isle of Skye, and journey to the famous Loch Ness.
Day 1 : Starting in Edinburgh you will head to the Kelpies. Enjoy the impressive giant horse sculptures and take some photos.
From there, make your way to Stirling Castle.
After that continue to Doune Castle, known for its appearance in movies and TV shows such as Monty Python and Outlander.
Make your way through the beautiful Scottish countryside towards Glencoe.
From here you will go to Fort William, town nestled below Ben Nevis, we you will spend the night.
Day 2: Start with the drive to Glenfinnan, where you can see the Jacobite train crossing over the viaduct. Take the ferry from Mallaig to reach enchanting Isle of Skye. You will visit Fairy Pools, a natural waterfall phenomenon in Glen Brittle.
Overnight on Skye in accommodation of your choice.
Day 3: Starting early to make the most of your day. Skye stunning landscapes, so you will explore its top attractions such as the Old Man of Storr, Lealt falls.
We leave Skye behind and head towards Inverness.
You will make a stop at Eilean Donan Castle. This picturesque castle sits on a small island and is one of most iconic castles in Scotland.
Continue your journey to Loch Ness and then to Urquhart Castle.
Heading south you'll pass through Cairngorms national Park with its breathtaking landscapes, mountains and wild life before passing Dalwhinnie and Blair Castle.
Heading past Perth over the Firth of Forth and back to Edinburgh
*this tour can be customise to leave Glasgow instead of Edinburgh.
Highlights
- Kelpis
- Stunning views surrounding Stirling Castle
- Glencoe known for its dramatic scenery and historical significance
- Glenfinnan
- Fairy Pools a natural waterfalls
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
I will pick you up from your accommodation
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.