Skye and the Outer Hebrides 7 day tour from Edinburgh
7 days
Small Group
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: begin the Journey
Stop At: Loch Lomond, Stirling Scotland
Enjoy a stroll by the "bonnie bonnie banks" at Luss
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Glen Coe, Scotland
Learn the story of the massacre at Glen Coe and admire the majesty of this stunning area.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Ben Nevis, Fort William Scotland
Pass by the UK's highest mountain peak.
Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland
see Scotland's most photographed castle
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight: Skye
Day 2: The Misty Isle
Pass By: Black Cuillin, Scotland
Enjoy views of the craggy Cuillin Hills
Stop At: The Old Man of Storr, Scotland
This strange pinnacle is a must see on Skye
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kilt Rock, Scotland
Watch the waterfall tumbling over the cliff edge
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Portree Harbour, Off the Sound of Rassay, Portree Scotland
Have time for lunch in this charming littte town
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Skye
Day 3: Back to the mainland
Pass By: Skye Bridge, Route A87, Kyle of Lochalsh Scotland
Drive over the Skye Bridge to the mainland
Stop At: Urquhart Castle, A82 Road, Drumnadrochit IV63 6XJ Scotland
There will be time to enjoy scrambling over the ruined castle
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Loch Ness, Scotland
Enjoy monster spotting on the water
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Inverness
Day 4: All Aboard the ferry
Stop At: Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, Golspie KW10 6SF Scotland
A visit the the home of teh Duke of Sutherland and perhaps a falconry display
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Ullapool VisitScotland iCentre, Argyle Street Between West Coast Deli and the Police Station, Ullapool IV26 2UB Scotland
Arrive in Ullapool for the ferry to the Isle of Lewis
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight@ Stornoway
Day 5: Isle of Lewis
Stop At: Butt of Lewis Lighthouse, Scotland
See the lighthouse at the windiest place in the UK
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Callanish Standing Stones, Scotland
These stone are reputedly older than Stonehenge
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Harris Tweed and Knit Wear, Old Schoo,l Drinishader, HS3 3DX Scotland
Visit a traditional Harris weaver at work
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Stornoway
Day 6: White sandy beaches
Pass By: Tarbert Harris VisitScotland iCentre, Harris Barbers Pier Road, HS3 3DG Scotland
From the little town of Tarbert you can see the the Isle of Taransey, used for the BBC Castaway programme .
Stop At: Luskentyre Beach Harris Scotland
Possible one of the most beautiful beaches. If the weather is good you can enjoy a stroll on the stunning white sands
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Inverness
Day 7: Back home
Stop At: Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Culloden Moor IV2 5EU Scotland
Wander through the battlefield where the last battle was fought on British soil.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Dalwhinnie Distillery A885 Highland Village, Dalwhinnie PH19 1AA Scotland
Enjoy a tour and taste of Scotland's national drink. At busy time Dalwhinnie will be substituted for another distilelry
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: begin the Journey
Stop At: Loch Lomond, Stirling Scotland
Enjoy a stroll by the "bonnie bonnie banks" at Luss
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Glen Coe, Scotland
Learn the story of the massacre at Glen Coe and admire the majesty of this stunning area.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Ben Nevis, Fort William Scotland
Pass by the UK's highest mountain peak.
Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland
see Scotland's most photographed castle
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight: Skye
Day 2: The Misty Isle
Pass By: Black Cuillin, Scotland
Enjoy views of the craggy Cuillin Hills
Stop At: The Old Man of Storr, Scotland
This strange pinnacle is a must see on Skye
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kilt Rock, Scotland
Watch the waterfall tumbling over the cliff edge
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Portree Harbour, Off the Sound of Rassay, Portree Scotland
Have time for lunch in this charming littte town
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Skye
Day 3: Back to the mainland
Pass By: Skye Bridge, Route A87, Kyle of Lochalsh Scotland
Drive over the Skye Bridge to the mainland
Stop At: Urquhart Castle, A82 Road, Drumnadrochit IV63 6XJ Scotland
There will be time to enjoy scrambling over the ruined castle
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Loch Ness, Scotland
Enjoy monster spotting on the water
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Inverness
Day 4: All Aboard the ferry
Stop At: Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, Golspie KW10 6SF Scotland
A visit the the home of teh Duke of Sutherland and perhaps a falconry display
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Ullapool VisitScotland iCentre, Argyle Street Between West Coast Deli and the Police Station, Ullapool IV26 2UB Scotland
Arrive in Ullapool for the ferry to the Isle of Lewis
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight@ Stornoway
Day 5: Isle of Lewis
Stop At: Butt of Lewis Lighthouse, Scotland
See the lighthouse at the windiest place in the UK
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Callanish Standing Stones, Scotland
These stone are reputedly older than Stonehenge
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Harris Tweed and Knit Wear, Old Schoo,l Drinishader, HS3 3DX Scotland
Visit a traditional Harris weaver at work
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Stornoway
Day 6: White sandy beaches
Pass By: Tarbert Harris VisitScotland iCentre, Harris Barbers Pier Road, HS3 3DG Scotland
From the little town of Tarbert you can see the the Isle of Taransey, used for the BBC Castaway programme .
Stop At: Luskentyre Beach Harris Scotland
Possible one of the most beautiful beaches. If the weather is good you can enjoy a stroll on the stunning white sands
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Inverness
Day 7: Back home
Stop At: Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Culloden Moor IV2 5EU Scotland
Wander through the battlefield where the last battle was fought on British soil.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Dalwhinnie Distillery A885 Highland Village, Dalwhinnie PH19 1AA Scotland
Enjoy a tour and taste of Scotland's national drink. At busy time Dalwhinnie will be substituted for another distilelry
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 5x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 6 nights
- Professional driver-guide
- Transportation on a midi-coach with air-conditioning
- Accommodation: 2 nights Skye, 1 night Fort Augustus, 2 nights Stornoway, 1 night Inverness
- 6 breakfasts
- All ferry transfers
- USB charging, wifi & a bottle of water
- Breakfast
- Bottled water
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Eilean Donan Castle
- Entry/Admission - Urquhart Castle
- Entry/Admission - Loch Ness
- Entry/Admission - Dunrobin Castle and Gardens
- Entry/Admission - Butt of Lewis Lighthouse
- Entry/Admission - Callanish Standing Stones
- Entry/Admission - Harris Tweed and Knit Wear
- Entry/Admission - Culloden Battlefield
- Entry/Admission - Dalwhinnie Distillery
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 3 years
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Hotel option - 2 nights on Skye will be in Superior B&B
- Most travelers can participate
- Luggage Restrictions: Maximum weight: 15kg. Maximum size: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm per person plus small carry on.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
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