3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh Including Hogwarts Express Ride

3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh Including Hogwarts Express Ride

Experience the Highland beauty of the Isle of Skye on a 3-day excursion from Edinburgh. You'll spend two nights on the Isle of Skye, see legendary Loch Ness and ride one of the world's most famous steam trains, the West Highland Line, as seen in the Harry Potter films.

Itinerary

Day 1: Edinburgh to Portree

Stop At: Dunkeld Cathedral, 1.5 hours drive north of Edinburgh, Dunkeld Scotland
We visit the quaint village of Dunkeld with its historic cathedral sitting on the banks of the River Tay.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Fort Augustus Abbey, Fort Augustus Scotland
At Fort Augustus, there is time to explore the shores of Loch Ness and a chance to spot Nessie.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland
The journey continues to the famous Isle of Skye but first, we take in spectacular Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most famous icons.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sligachan Old Bridge, A863/a87, Sligachan IV47 8SW Scotland
Learn about some of the island's myths and legends at Sligachan
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3 star B&B or Hotel in Portree

Day 2: Isle of Skye

Stop At: The Old Man of Storr, Scotland
View the iconic Old Man of Storr
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kilt Rock, Scotland
Visit Kilt Rock with its cascading waterfall
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Dunvegan Castle & Gardens, MacLeod Estate, Dunvegan House, Dunvegan IV55 8WF Scotland
A visit to the Isle of Skye is incomplete without learning the fascinating history and clan legend of Dunvegan Castle. Built during 13th and 14th centuries this Hebridean stronghold is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and has been the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod for the past 800 years
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3 star B&B or Hotel in Portree

Day 3: Portree to Edinburgh

Stop At: Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum of the Isles, Armadale Castle Armadale, Sleat, Isle, Armadale IV45 8RS Scotland
We have the chance to explore the castle and gardens of Clan Donald Skye this morning.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Jacobite Train, Fort William PH33 6GD, UK
Board the Jacobite Steam Train in Mallaig and journey to Fort William, one of the most spectacular railway journeys in the world. The train crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct where a monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie’s campaign now stands.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Glencoe Massacre Monument, 8 Upper Carnoch, Glencoe Village PH49 4HU Scotland
We head south through the dramatic scenery of Glencoe and wild Rannoch Moor
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Green Welly Stop, Main Street, Tyndrum, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Scotland
Short rest stop here before finishing our journey south.
Duration: 20 minutes

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