8-Day Orkney Skye and Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
The start of a wonderful adventure
3 stops
1
Loch Lomond
Time to stroll along the bonnie, bonnie banks
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Kilmartin Glen
Step back in time to the Bronze age and admire the ancient carvings
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Inveraray Castle & Gardens
Time to explore the quaint little town of Inveraray.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Over the Sea to Skye
4 stops
4
Glencoe National Nature Reserve
Hear the stories of the infamous massacre
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
This little town will be our lunch stop
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
Glenfinnan Viaduct
You will continue west from Fort William on board your bus, making a stop to view the Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous by the Harry Potter films. We will also be able to see Glenfinnan Monument - and the gorgeous scenery that surrounds it.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Mallaig
Enjoy the picturesque fishing village of Mallaig before taking a short ferry ride across the sea to the magical Isle of Skye.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Exploring Skye
4 stops
8
Black Cuillin
Stunning Scenery
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
The Old Man of Storr
Amazing scenery
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Portree Harbour
This will be our lunch stop
1 hour • Admission ticket free
11
Kilt Rock
Watch the waterfall tumbling over the iconic cliff face.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Back to the mainland
3 stops
12
Eilean Donan Castle
The most photographed castle in Scotland
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
13
Loch Ness
A chance to take a cruise on the loch for some monster hunting
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
14
Urquhart Castle
Enjoy exploring the ruined castle overlooking Loch Ness. Entrance to the castle can be arranged by your driver, combined with a Loch Ness cruise.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 5
Another island awaits
3 stops
15
Jump aboard the ferry to Orkney
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
16
The Italian Chapel
Admire this stunning creation of Italian prisoners or was in WWII
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
17
Visit this series of causeways that were constructed to protect the British naval fleet from submarines.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Exploring Orkney
2 stops
18
Skara Brae
This neolithic village was uncovered in a storm dating back to 3180BC
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
19
The best preserved example of a Neolithic chambered cairn in Europe
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 7
Retracing our steps
3 stops
20
Visit the iconic Roman Catholic cathedral which is the oldest cathedral in Scotland and the most northerly cathedral in the United Kingdom.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
21
Back on to the ferry to the mainland.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
22
John O'Groats
The most northerly point on the UK mainland.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Back to the start
3 stops
23
Culloden Battlefield
Visit the site of the last battle fought on British soil
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
24
Clava Cairns
For Outlander fans this is a must see. It is here that the inspiration came for Clare's trip through the stones.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
25
Pitlochry
Time to stroll around this charming little town.
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
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 3 years not accepted. Proof of age for children may be required at check in.
• Luggage Restrictions: Maximum weight: 15kg. Maximum size: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm per person plus small carry on

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