3-Day Isle of Skye and Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

Discover the best of the Highlands and the Isle of Skye on this 3 day tour from Edinburgh. Visit Eilean Donan Castle, explore the Highlands and Culloden Battlefield, take a Loch Ness cruise, tour Urquhart Castle and enjoy a whisky tasting on the beautiful Isle of Skye.

Itinerary

Day 1: On our journey of discovery

Pass By: Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Scotland
Drive along the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond

Stop At: Luss, Luss, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Scotland
There will be a stop here to allow time to wander down to the loch's edge through this pretty little village
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Glencoe, Glencoe, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Hear the stories of murder and massacre and take in the waterfalls of this stunning landscape
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Ben Nevis, Fort William Scotland
See the tip of Ben Nevis - the UK's highest peak

Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland
There will be a chance to capture your own image of the most photographed castle in Scotland
Duration: 20 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight: Isle of Skye

Day 2: Exploring Skye

Pass By: Black Cuillin, Scotland
Drive past the Cuillin Hills

Stop At: Kilt Rock, Scotland
Marvel at the strange rock formation which resembles a kilt
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: The Old Man of Storr, Scotland
See this iconic pinacle rock
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Portree Harbour, Off the Sound of Rassay, Portree Scotland
Enjoy a stroll around this picturesque harbour which is also our lunch stop
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Isle of Skye

Day 3: Monster hunting

Pass By: Loch Ness, Scotland
We will drive along the banks of the loch - watching out for Nessie

Stop At: Urquhart Castle, A82 Road, Drumnadrochit IV63 6XJ Scotland
Explore the ruined castle perched overlooking the loch
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jacobite Cruises, Glenurquhart Rd, Inverness IV3 5TD, UK
There will be the chance to enjoy a sail on the loch itself - time for monster spotting!
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Culloden Moor IV2 5EU Scotland
Visit the battlefield where the last battle was fought on British soil in 1746. Wander the battlefield or enjoy the interactive exhibition
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.