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Eilean Donan Castle

Eilean Donan Castle, The Highlands

Overview

This 7 day itinerary explores the magnificent Highlands and Islands.

Beginning in Edinburgh this self-drive route travels north to Stirling, Glencoe & the Isle of Skye and visits mystical Loch Ness & the Capital of the Highlands - Inverness, exploring a selection of the country’s finest mountain and loch-side scenery.

 

Day 1 - Edinburgh

Arrival in Edinburgh. Enjoy a City Sightseeing Bus Tour, a visit to Edinburgh Castle and explore the many attractions of this wonderful city.

Day 2 - Edinburgh to Fort William

Collect your car and and head north via Stirling to visit the medieval Castle. A wonderfully scenic journey takes you through spectacular Glencoe and into the heart of the Highlands.Your destination for the night is Fort William.

Day 3 & 4 - Fort William to the Isle of Skye


Travel on the magnificent Road to the Isles and then it's by ferry over to the Isle of Skye. You have a full day on Skye to visit romantic Dunvegan Castle, sample some fine Island whiskies or climb aboard a fabulous cruise which will take you into the heart of the Cuillin Mountains.

Day 5 & 6 - Isle of Skye to Inverness


Depart Skye & travel past the most famous of Scotland's castles, Eilean Donan. Your route takes you by the shores of brooding Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle and onto Inverness - the Capital of the Highlands. You have a full day to explore wild sandy beaches, visit Cawdor with its 14th century castle or travel into Speyside, the heart of Whisky Country.

Day 7 - Inverness to Edinburgh

Travel from the Highlands to the Lowlands with a drive through the heart of our country. En-route visit Blair Castle or Dalwhinnie Distillery, the highest distillery in the Highlands. Return your car before your onward travel.

Day 8 - Onward Travel

Glencoe, Western Highlands

Glencoe, Western Highlands

 

The Cuillin Mountains

The Cuillin Mountains, Isle of Skye

Accommodation

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Prices from only £ 390.00 per person

based on 2 people sharing

 
Inclusions
• 7 nights accommodation
• 6 days Car Hire
• Historic Scotland Explorer Passes for entry to Edinburgh, Stirling and Urquhart Castles
• Tickets for the Edinburgh City Sightseeing Tour
• Ferry Crossing from Mallaig to Armadale, Isle of Skye
• Map of Scotland with our recommended driving route
• Information Pack with suggestions on additional places to see and visit.

 

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