2 Day Private Tour of Mull, Iona and the Scottish Highlands

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Towards the Highlands and Mull
8 stops
1
The Kelpies & The Helix
The famous 'Kelpies' (2 horse statues almost 100 feet tall). These are the largest equine statues in the world.
Admission ticket free
2
Stirling Castle
Once a Royal residence, Stirling Castle is a symbol of national pride and independence.
Admission ticket free
3
Callander
Meet and feed the famous Scottish 'Highland Cows' (only from March to November). These gentle uniquely hairy cows are native to Scotland and the oldest document breed of cattle in the world.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Loch Tulla Viewpoint
A cracking vantage point above Loch Tulla, showcasing a little of everything the Highlands have to offer: lochs, forests and mountains.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
The Three Sisters
This mountain viewpoint in the Glencoe Valley holds the title of the most photographed place in Scotland. In addition to being a place of incredible beauty, it bears historical significance as the site of the MacDonald Massacre during the Jacobite Uprisings.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Castle Stalker
Sitting on its own little Island on Loch Laich, an inlet off Loch Linnhe, the beautiful Castle Stalker was featured in Monty Python and the Holy Grail movie.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Oban
We have an hours' stop in Oban before boarding the ferry to Mull, which we can use to grab a light lunch before crossing over to the island.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Tobermory is a charming coastal town, and is our final destination of the day where we will drop you at your accommodation of choice.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Duart Castle and The Iona Abbey and Nunnery
6 stops
9
Duart Castle, sitting on the coast of the Isle of Mull, is the ancestral home to Clan Maclean and dates back to the 13th Century.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
10
Ferry terminal for the passenger ferry to Iona, cafe and restrooms on site. En route to the ferry, we can often expect to see cows, sheep and even deer on the road!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
The Abbey at Iona is known as the ‘The Cradle of Christianity’ in Scotland. Established by St. Columba in 563, it is older than the nation of Scotland, and became an important religious centre throughout the Middle Ages.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
12
While waiting for our ferry back to Oban, you can either visit the local cafe, chocolatier, or enjoy a dram at The Craignure Inn, an 18th Century Drovers Inn which has retained much of its original character. The Craignure Inn features in the book ‘Kidnapped’ by RL Stevenson, although it is referred to as the 'Inn of Torosay'.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
Oban
Arriving in Oban, we will have a quick stop to take photos at the Oban 'Colosseum', spanning stunning views of the bay below and several nearby islands.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Tyndrum
Breaking the return journey, we will stop at the award winning 'Best Fish n' Chip' shop in the Highlands: the Real Food Cafe. It has Halal, vegan and gluten free options available.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• UK sized sedan cars are smaller than cars in the states, please bear this in mind when booking for 4 Adults

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