5-Day Best of Scotland Experience from Edinburgh

5-Day Best of Scotland Experience from Edinburgh

Experience the natural beauty of Scotland on a 5-day tour through the Lowlands, Northern Highlands, West Coast and the magical Isle of Skye. Focusing on the breathtaking Scottish countryside, your route explores a diverse range of landscapes, including a Jacobite steam train ride (seasonal) and the classic sights of Loch Ness, Glencoe and more. Relax with an expert guide and overnight accommodation in Oban, Skye and near the banks of Loch Ness.

Departures 11th May - Aug 24 2020 will include the Jacobite Steam Train 

Itinerary

Day 1: On the road

Stop At: Loch Lomond, Stirling Scotland
One of the most stunning location in Scotland. Drive along the bonnie, bonnie banks.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Inveraray Castle, Inverary, Inveraray PA32 8XE Scotland
Time to explore the quaint little town of Inveraray
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kilmartin Glen, Kilmartin Scotland
Step back to Scotland's ancient past.
Duration: 40 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight: Oban

Day 2: Steam Trains and ferries

Stop At: Glen Coe, Scotland
The haunting majesty of this stunning glen will astound you. Hear stories of murder and massacre.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ben Nevis, Fort William Scotland
The UK's highest mountain towers above our lunch stop in Fort William
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jacobite Steam Train Photopoint, Great Glen Way, Fort William PH33 7NT, UK
Jump on board the Jacobite Steam Train ( May 11 - August 24)
Then take the ferry to Skye
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight; Skye

Day 3: The Misty Isle of Skye

Pass By: Black Cuillin, Scotland
The stunning Cuillin Hills on Skye

Stop At: The Old Man of Storr, Scotland
See this strange rock formation
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kilt Rock, Scotland
Watche the waterfall tumbling over the cliff face
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Portree Harbour, Off the Sound of Rassay, Portree Scotland
Enjoy a stroll around this charmng little town
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Skye

Day 4: Back to the mainland

Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland
The most photographed castle in Scotland awaits this morning
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Loch Ness, Scotland
Time for some monster hunting. there will be the change to enjoy a cruise on the loch to try and find "Nessie"
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Urquhart Castle, A82 Road, Drumnadrochit IV63 6XJ Scotland
Explore the ruins overlooking Loch Ness
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Loch Ness

Day 5: End of the trip

Stop At: Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Culloden Moor IV2 5EU Scotland
Walk the battlefield or explore the exhibition of the last battle fought on British soil
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Clava Cairns, Balnuaran of Clava, IV2 5EU Scotland
For Outlander fans this is a must see. It is here that the inspiration came for Clare's trip through the stones.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Dalwhinnie Distillery A885 Highland Village, Dalwhinnie PH19 1AA Scotland
Time to discover how whisky is made and taste the finished product. Dalwhinnie may be substituted for another distillery on the day
Duration: 1 hour

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