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From Edinburgh: Isle of Skye 3-Day Tour with Accommodation

4.8  / 5
314 reviews
Activity provider:Rabbie's Small Group Tours
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From Edinburgh: Isle of Skye 3-Day Tour with Accommodation

Activity provider:Rabbie's Small Group Tours
4.8  / 5
314 reviews

From US$ 510.37 per person

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Explore some of the most dramatic and beautiful places in the Highlands of Scotland and the romantic island of Skye on a 3-day small group tour. Discover Glencoe, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, the 5 Sisters of Kintail and more.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 14 days in advance for a full refund
Covid-19 precautions
Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
Duration 3 days
Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 16 participants

Experience

Itinerary
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    3 starting location options:

    Scottish Citylink Travel Centre, Scottish Citylink Travel Centre, Scottish Citylink Travel Centre

  • Stirling Castle

    Pass by

  • Wallace Monument

    Pass by

  • Doune Castle

    Pass by

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    Glencoe

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    Eilean Donan Castle

    Visit

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    Isle of Skye

    Dinner

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    Portree

    Visit, Dinner

  • Old Man of Storr

    Pass by

    Kilt Rock

    Visit

    Optional

  • Dunvegan Castle

    Pass by

  • Loch Duich, Britain

    Scenic views on the way

  • Kintail

    Scenic views on the way

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    Loch Ness

    Lunch

  • Firth of Forth

    Scenic views on the way

  • 3 drop-off locations:

    Scottish Citylink Travel Centre, Scottish Citylink Travel Centre, Scottish Citylink Travel Centre

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights
  • Soak up the romantic atmosphere of the Isle of Skye
  • Drive through dramatic mountain scenery at Glencoe
  • Enjoy stunning cliff-top views at Kilt Rock and Neist Point
  • Tour the Quiraing Mountain Pass
  • Stay in the pretty harbor town of Portree
Full description

Enjoy a full 3 days exploring the dramatic scenery of the Scottish Highlands and the romance of the island of Skye in a small group tour. Dhoose your accommodation to suit your own budget and you will get an exclusive discount card to receive discounts at local restaurants and shops.

Day 1:

Depart Edinburgh by luxury Mercedes minibus at and travel west, passing Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. Continue towards Stirling with its imposing castle and views of the Wallace Monument. You will pass Doune Castle, movie location for scenes from Monty Python's infamous "Holy Grail," before stopping at the edge of the Highlands for refreshments. As you drive into the Highlands you will pass Loch Luibnaig, Loch Earn, Crianlarich and Tyndrum, stopping for lunch along the way. Drive north through Glencoe, scene of the great massacre of the Clan Macdonald in 1692. Continue to Fort William and up to the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge, offering magnificent views over Ben Nevis. Next you will take the "Road to the Isles," through the splendor of the 5 Sisters of Kintail, the mountains that guard the pass to the Isle of Skye. Stop to visit the famous Eilean Donan Castle, used in the film "Highlander" and located at the junction of 3 lochs as protection against Viking raiders. Crossing over the bridge to Skye, you head north to Portree where you will be dropped off at your accommodation. Enjoy an evening and dinner at leisure, exploring the town’s Gaelic attractions and harborside.

Day 2:

You will spend the day on the Isle of Skye with flexible arrangements. There are many possibilities, depending on the weather, and the dynamics of your group. Your driver/ guide's local knowledge will come to the fore to arrange the best day for everyone. You could travel north to explore the Trotternish Peninsula with its stunning Quiraing mountain pass and some of Skye's extraordinary geological scenery. Or head to Kilt Rock, composed of basalt columns that are reminiscent of the pleats in a kilt. Enjoy the magic of the waterfall, cascading over cliffs and down into the sea below. Take a short break for lunch, before continuing to explore this most dramatic of islands. Head in a westerly direction to Dunvegan castle, the ancestral home of Clan Macleod, or enjoy spectacular views at Neist Point, the most westerly point of Skye. Return you to your accommodation in Portree in the early evening to enjoy dinner and the rest of the evening at leisure.

Day 3:

Your driver will collect you from your accommodation and head south through the Cuillin Hills, back over to the mainland for stunning views over Loch Duich and the 5 Sisters of Kintail. Move on to Loch Ness for lunch. Look out for "Nessie," the mysterious monster that has haunted and confounded visitors since the 1950s. Head south through the Grampian Mountains along Loch Laggan, famous as the location for the TV miniseries "Monarch of the Glen," before passing Dalwhinnie, home to Scotland's highest whisky distillery. You will pause for refreshments at Blair Castle, before heading back to Edinburgh via Perth and over the extraordinary Forth Road Bridge.

Includes
  • Tour transport in a 16-seat minibus
  • Driver/guide
  • 2-night accommodation in a Bed and Breakfast
  • Attraction entrance fees
  • Lunch or dinner
  • Refreshments

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Rain gear

Know before you go

  • Please note: From February 1st, 2023, all tours from Edinburgh will depart from Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ
  • Transportation by 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach for a more personal experience
  • It is recommended you bring suitable clothing and footwear for your tour
  • Accommodation: A selection of small, locally-owned guesthouses and B&Bs in the village of Portree. All rooms are en suite. The guesthouses may be up to 20 minutes walk from the village center and some are located up a fairly steep hill. For individual travelers please select the single accommodation option. For 2 or more people traveling together please choose the double/twin-room shared option
  • Minimum age to participate is 5 years
  • You're restricted to 14 kg (31 lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 314 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.9/5
  • Organization
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This tour was excellent. I think our guide, Declan, was a large part of that. He shared lots of knowledge and history with humor. He engaged everyone. He took advantage of weather and timing to add different stops - so nice!. Accommodation was also great - one of the buildings you see in the postcards of Portree, next to the pink house. The seats on the van was comfortable but not a lot of space. My daughter was a bit motion sick so next time would bring a bi too gravol. Overall - a great experience for my daughter and I before she heads to Uni.

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September 15, 2023

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Best tour I’ve been on. Accommodations were amazing and absolutely everything was taken care of for us. Our guide, Declan, was fun, knew all the view worthy stops and extremely knowledgeable about any topic we asked about plus! Sights and stops were breathtaking

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September 5, 2023

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Cait – United StatesVerified booking

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The tour was great; pick up was easy and went smoothly, and with a full bus it could have been a challenge but the group got along and respected the time of both each other and the driver. Our driver/guide Roger was brilliant; he knew so many facts and stories about his country and where we were driving through, as well as answering questions people had. He took us to great look out spots as well as different sights, and was great at communicating when and where we would stop, and if it was for a comfort break vs lunch etc. The BnB was amazing, it was clean, the owners were incredibly welcoming and kind, with a good selection for breakfast. All in all, a great visit to this unique place.

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