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Discover the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye with its outstanding natural beauty, ancient myths and Viking history. Choose to ride one of the world's greatest train journeys, the Jacobite.

Highlights

• Drive through the majestic Highland scenery
• Spend two nights on the beautiful Isle of Skye
• Choose to ride the famous Harry Potter steam train
• Visit mysterious Loch Ness
• Romantic Eilean Donan Castle

Description

Explore the Highlands of Scotland and the magical Isle of Skye on a 3-day sightseeing tour. Discover an area of outstanding natural beauty, full of Viking history and ancient myths and legends. Take a journey packed with Scotland's most iconic sights and scenery. Then choose to ride on one of the great train journeys of the world on the charming Jacobite Steam Train.* Day 1: Depart Edinburgh and drive past stunning views of the Forth Bridge to enter the Highlands through Perthshire. Admire a land of ancient forests, rivers, and mountains. Visit the quaint village of Dunkeld, with its historic cathedral on the banks of the River Tay. Continue north into the Highlands before you enter the Great Glen. At Fort Augustus, explore the shores of Loch Ness. Cross to the famous Isle of Skye, passing Eilean Donan Castle en route. Your home for the night is Portree. Day 2: Today you will spend a full day exploring the dramatic Isle of Skye, with its amazing scenery and fantastic myths and legends. Hear tales of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s escape against the backdrop of the jagged Cuillin Mountains. Highlights include the spectacular cliffs of Quiraing, the Old Man of Storr, the cascading waterfalls of Kilt Rock, and imposing Dunvegan Castle. Spend another night on the Isle of Skye. Day 3: Explore the south of the island, before taking the ferry to the west coast fishing village of Mallaig. Here you will have the option to board the Jacobite Steam Train to Fort William, one of the most spectacular railway journeys in the world. Cross the Glenfinnan viaduct and see a monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie’s campaign. Head south through the dramatic scenery of Glen Coe and Rannoch Moor, before going through the heart of Rob Roy country to arrive back in Edinburgh in the early evening. *Important note - the Jacobite Steam Train is seasonal and subject to availability. Please ensure option is selected at time of booking to avoid disappointment.

Includes

2 nights accommodation in a 3-star B&B with full Scottish breakfasts 3 full-day excursions in a Mercedes-Benz midi-coach Services of a professional local guide throughout the tour Ferry across the sea from the Isle of Skye Downloadable audio guides

Important Information

• Please note that the Jacobite Steam Train service (available April-October) may be subject to alterations and cancellations at short notice, outwith our control. Stopping at Glenfinnan to view the Viaduct with the coach is subject to availability. Please note that itinerary order may change. Travel insurance is recommended. We advise you to organise transport to the departure point in advance and make sure you arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in; late arrivals cannot be refunded and we cannot delay departure. Return times are approximate and subject to weather/travel conditions - allow at least 3 hours for onward travel or reservations. Each traveller may bring 1 suitcase (max 33lbs/15kg) and 1 carry-on. Collapsible wheelchairs are allowed if you are accompanied by someone to assist with boarding. The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures. If you are using an audio guide, please bring your headset.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund