Highland Explorer Tours - Isle of Skye and Highlands (3 day)

Isle of Skye and Highlands (3 day)
Discover the Highlands and the magical Isle of Skye with its outstanding natural beauty, Viking history and ancient myths and legends, a journey packed with all of Scotland's most iconic sights and scenery

To book call us on 0845 859 1006 or email info@visitscotland.com

Highlights:

Tour Includes:

*  Two night's accommodation in a 3* B&B/Hotel - room with full Scottish breakfasts

*  Three full day excursions in an air conditioned midi-coach

*  Services of fully trained local guide throughout the trip

*  Ferry 'across the sea' to the Isle Of Skye.
 

Tour Excludes:

*  Lunches & evening meals

*  Admission to visitor attractions

Tour Itinerary:

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_{^{Leaving Edinburgh, past stunning views of the Forth Bridge, we enter the Highlands through Perthshire, a land of forests, rivers and mountains. We visit the quaint village of Dunkeld with its historic cathedral sitting on the banks of the River Tay. It’s then further north into the Highlands before we enter the Great Glen. At Fort Augustus, there is time to explore the shores of Loch Ness and a chance to spot Nessie. The journey continues to the famous Isle of Skye but first a quick stop at Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most famous icons. Our home for the night is the Isle of Skye, the ‘winged isle’. (Overnight: Isle of Skye)}}

Day Two:

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Day Three:

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Additional Information:

Edinburgh Departure: Highland Explorer Tours Office, 60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB - 9.00am

Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled departure time to check in for tour

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