Description

Includes 3 full days of touring on our comfortable buses, with our friendly fun guides, telling you stories galore.

Accommodation is guaranteed and booked for you at our cosy wee hostels. All you have to do is pay on arrival.

Departs Edinburgh every Friday and Mondays.

Arrives back to Edinburgh between 5.30pm/6.30pm.

Skye is Scotlands most spectacular island and a “must see” during your time in Europe. It is steeped in myth and legend, and historical tales of Viking invasion and Clan rivalry. Not only do you have this amazing island adventure, but also we visit the dark shores of Loch Ness, delightful Eilean Donan Castle and the haunting Glen Coe.

TYPICAL ITINERARY:
Day 1:
Departing Edinburgh, we head North over the Forth Road Bridge, across the Kingdom of Fife towards the beautiful Highlands. Our first stop is at the village of Dunkeld - a Highland gateway village and once the ancient capital of Scotland. Heading into the heart of the highlands, we pass through the Grampian mountains, where we hear tales of Roman invasion, and a very rebellious Scotland.

Driving via Inverness, we then head down the shores of Loch Ness along the north of the Loch in search of a certain monster called Nessie, and take in the views of Urquart castle, a ruined stronghold on the shores of the Loch. Then, heading through Glen Morriston, we are now on our way westward to Skye.

Over the Skye Bridge we arrive at the village of Kyleakin where we will be spending the next two nights in our cosy wee hostel, with its real fire and wonderful coastal views.

Day 2:
And now our adventure gets even better - a day exploring one of Scotlands most famous Islands. Before heading to its northern tip, we pass through the mighty Cullin mountains on to Portree the islands Capital, where we stop for supplies and also for a wee look at this village, with its quaint little fishing harbour.

The Trotternish peninsula is the focus for the rest of the day, stopping at amazing waterfalls and the seriously haunted ruined Macdonald stronghold perched atop a sea cliff. We scramble up one of the islands amazing rock formations, a small mild hike to suit all, so leave your high heels at home. Now it is time to bring it down for a little chill time and to pay our respects to the “little people” at the enchanting Faerie Glen. As the sun goes down we head back to the village of Kyleakin in time for a pint at the local pub.

Day 3:
Departing Skye we head to the mainland, where our last full day of adventure begins at one of Scotlands most picturesque castles - Eilean Donan, as featured in the movie Highlander.

Its then a very scenic drive through the lands of Kintail, where every mountain has a story of romance, adventure or betrayal.



Gliding through the colours and scenery of Glen Shiel and Glen Garry, we head down to Fort William and then on to the breathtaking Glen Coe, the scene of Scotlands most haunting Clan massacre. This glen is definitely one of Scotlands jewels. While hearing the tales of its dark past, you also have a chance to absorb its amazing atmosphere.

Continuing south over desolate Rannoch Moor we then head out of the Highlands and down to Stirling, to pay homage to William Wallace - the hero of Scotlands struggle for independence - at the Wallace Monument. Edinburgh is our final destination, arriving back in our dynamic Capital for some heart-felt goodbyes.

Suitable For

18 ? 35s

What's included?

Accommodation is guaranteed and booked for you at our cosy wee hostels. All you have to do is pay on arrival.

Travel Information

Departs Edinburgh every Friday and Mondays.

Arrives back to Edinburgh between 5.30pm/6.30pm.