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Even with a short stay in Scotland on a 3-day tour that covers Loch Ness, Isle of Skye, Glencoe and Inverness. Hear legends of vikings and Celtic myths, gimpse the Cullin Mountains, hike around beautiful scenery and stay in fantastic local hostels.
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Duration 3 days
Starting time 8:30 AM
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English
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Experience
Highlights
See the best of what Scotland has to offer in just three-days with our whirlwind tour.
Search for the elusive Loch Ness Monster while travelling alongside the entirety of the famous loch
Explore the Isle of Skye, the jewel of the Scottish islands
Visit Stirling, the home of Robert the Bruce
Enjoy the atmosphere in the bar at Morag’s Lodge Hostel in Loch Ness
Take a photo of Eilean Donan Castle, one of the most famous in the world
Have you breath taken away by view of the Cuillin Mountains
Full description
Our Skye High tour is the perfect way for travellers short on time to get the most out of their trip to Scotland. In just three days, go hunting for the Loch Ness Monster, see ruined castles and stunning lochs, and listen to Celtic myths in a proper Highland pub.
Day 1 – Edinburgh to Loch Ness
On the first day, you’ll leave Edinburgh and head past the ancient capital of Stirling, home to legends such as William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, and home to bloody battles in the Wars of Independence.
The route north then takes you through dramatic Glencoe, the site of the 1692 massacre in the Weeping Glen. Then, it’s off to the Great Glen, under the shadow of Ben Nevis (the tallest mountain in Britain), before arriving in Fort Augustus on the shores of famous Loch Ness.
Day 2 – Isle of Skye
The second day will see you exploring the Isle of Skye, otherwise known as ‘The Winged Isle’, or ‘Isle of Mist’. Immersed in Celtic myths and Viking legends, we will discover what makes this windswept landscape so special. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the brooding red and black Cuillin Mountains, and hike through the stunning scenery, returning to the mainland past Eilean Donan Castle.
Day 3 – Loch Ness to Edinburgh For the final day, you’ll travel the length of Loch Ness in search of the elusive Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster. After that, it’s time to head back to Edinburgh – but you’ll be seeing Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, along the way. Stop at a Highland whisky distillery where you will discover how Scotland’s favorite tipple, the ‘Water of Life’ is made. For those brave enough, there’s even the opportunity to taste a wee dram. You’ll cruise through the sweeping and eerie Culloden Moor, then head south to Dunkeld with its mighty cathedral. Finally, it’s through Macbeth Country, across Forth Road Bridge, and back into Edinburgh.
(Please note that this route may run in reverse if necessary)
Includes
Transportation
Legendary guide
Dorm-bed reservations in fantastic hostels
Whisky Distillery Tour
What’s Not Included
Entrance fees
Meals
Not suitable for
Children under 18 years
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Meeting point
Tours depart from 60 High Street, Royal Mile, in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town.