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

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Activity provider:Rabbie's Small Group Tours
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Multi-day trip

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

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

From $525.26 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
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

    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

Select participants and date

Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Rain gear
  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • 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 plus a small bag for onboard personal items
  • *Please note that Eilean Donan Castle has reduced opening hours between 1st October and 22nd December, which may affect some tours. The castle is fully closed from 22nd December 2023 until 1st February 2024 (opening date TBC). The castle will also be closed due to weddings on the following dates: November 1st, 4th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 18th, and December 1st & 7th.

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 330 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
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  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.9/5
  • Organization
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Deborah – FranceNovember 14, 2023 – Verified booking
Thank so much to Simon for guiding through the Highlands and the Isle of Skye and making this tour a beautiful and amazing experience! He was a great and funny guide/driver who loves his work, his country, the history and all the myths. We learned so much! He made everything for this tour to be perfect! Thank you again for your kindness, Simon. First time in Scotland and we fell in love! The accomodations were great. We spent 2 nights in a lovely B&B, Dunborrodale in Portree and our host, Rachel and Callum were lovely! We had also the chance to have a great weather and be able to admire beautiful landscapes. It was only 3 days but for sure, we'll come back! Thanks Rabbie's tour!
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Philline – United StatesNovember 6, 2023 – Verified booking
We loved everything about it, and especially love what our tour guide/driver planned out for us. Cameron was not only skillful in driving, but was also very knowledgeable and kept us entertained with stories and his music playlist along the way. We even made a few friends in the tour group - it was just such an amazing experience. Thank you, Cameron, for such a fun few days! Highly recommend taking this tour!
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GetYourGuide traveler – AustraliaNovember 5, 2023 – Verified booking
This tour was amazing! The highlight of my three week long UK trip. We got extremely lucky with weather and got to see all the views on a clear sunny day. Would highly recommend to anyone who loves mountains and learning interesting facts about Scottish culture and history.
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