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ISLE OF SKYE

4- Night Escorted Tour
Day 1: Arrive in Edinburgh
Arrive in Edinburgh today. Transfer to your hotel, where you are free to enjoy the beautiful city on your own.
Overnight in Edinburgh.
Day 2: 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, depart Edinburgh and travel west, passing Linlithgow Palace and Stirling with its imposing
castle and views of the Wallace Monument. We pass Doune Castle, set of Monty Python’s “Holy Grail” before
stopping in Callander for refreshments. 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, scene of the great
massacre of the Clan MacDonald in 1692. Leaving Fort William after lunch you drive past Britain’s highest moun-
tain, 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, the mountains guarding the pass on the way to the Isle of Skye. We stop to visit the
famous Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most photographed castles, set at the junction of 3 lochs and
completely surrounded by water. Crossing over the bridge to Skye, we follow the dramatic coastline north towards
the island’s capital, Portree. We are dropped off at our accommodation in the early evening where we are free to
go out and explore the town.
Day 3: Isle of Skye (a flexible day of touring)
There are many possibilities depending on the weather and our driver/guide’s knowl-
edge will come to the fore in developing the best day out. North of Portree is the
Trotternish ridge with its spectacular cliffs and rock formations, such as the famous
landmark – the Old Man of Storr, the impressive sea cliff, Kilt Rock and the stunning
mountain pass of the Quiraing. This amazing natural scenery, which is best enjoyed
away from the bus by taking a walk through the landscape. Overnight in Isle of Skye.
Day 4: Edinburgh
We travel south through the Cuillin Hills and back over to the mainland for stunning
views over Loch Duich and the 5 Sisters of Kintail. Onto Loch Ness for lunch and the
possibility of spotting “Nessie”. Heading south now through the Grampian mountains
along Loch Laggan, before passing Dalwhinnie. We then travel back to Edinburgh, for
overnight.
Edinburgh
Day 5: Edinburgh - U.S.
INCLUSIONS
After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to the airport for your return flight home.

• 4-nights accommodations; 2 nights in Edinburgh and 2 nights
in Portree
• Breakfast daily (except morning of arrival)
• Arrival and departure transfers in Edinburgh
• Three days of custom touring
• All service charges & hotel taxes

HOTELS OR SIMILAR

Edinburgh: Based on Jurys Inn (3 nights)
Isle of Skye: Your choice of B&B or Hotel

2019 TOUR DATES

PRICES ARE LAND ONLY - PER PERSON, BASED ON TWO
PASSENGERS SHARING A TWIN/DOUBLE ROOM. SINGLE
SUPPLEMENT WILL APPLY.
Isle of Skye
BB Hotel
January 3 - March 31 $779 $939
April 1-13 $829 $979
ATTRACTIONS April 14 - May 30 $929 $1089
May 31 - September 29
$1009 $1149
September 30 - October 30 $979 $1129
October 31 - December 16 $829 $989
Visits to: Glencoe, Eilean Donan Castle, Quiraing Mountain Pass, Isle of Skye, Neist
Point, Five Sisters of Kintail, Loch Ness. Visit our website for more touring options!
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