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SCOTLAND

&
IRELAND

12-Night Escorted Tour

Isle of Skye

Day 1: Friday, Arrive in Scotland! Edinburgh
Arrive in Edinburgh and transfer to your pre-booked accommodations (Note: check-
in time is generally from 2:00pm). Enjoy some free time and overnight in Edinburgh.
Day 2: Saturday, Edinburgh - Touring Begins - Isle of Skye
Departure point at 6 Waterloo Pl, guests are requested to check in at least 15
minutes before departure. Depart Edinburgh at 8:30 am, and travel west, passing
Linlithgow Palace and Stirling with its imposing castle and views of the Wallace
Monument. Crossing into the Highlands we head north towards the glorious scenery
surrounding Loch Lubnaig then through Breadalbane (meaning the ‘high country of
Scotland’) and up to the wild desolation of Rannoch Moor. We continue through the
spectacular mountain pass of Glencoe, Fort William , Ben Nevis, and into the Great
Glen. Traveling west on the “Road to the Isles” we head through the splendor of the
Five Sisters of Kintail. We stop to visit the famous Eilean Donan Castle, and cross
over the bridge to Skye. Overnight in Portree. (B)
Day 3: Sunday, A flexible day in Skye
Today offers many touring possibilities based on the weather. Enjoy the amazing
natural scenery of Scotland by walking through its unique landscape. Return to
Portree for overnight. (B)
Day 4: Monday, Edinburgh
Travel south through the Cullin Hills and back over to the mainland for stunning views
over Loch Duich and the Five Sisters of Kintail. Onto Loch Ness for lunch and a
possible spotting of “Nessie”. Continue through highland Perthshire as we head back
to Edinburgh, where you will make your way independently to your hotel. (B)

ATTRACTIONS

Visits to: House of Waterford, Midleton Whiskey Distillery,
Guinness Storehouse, the EPIC Museum, and the Cliffs of
Moher
Portree
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