Isle Of Skye Tour & Jacobite Steam Train Journey - 3 Days (highland Explorer)

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Isle Of Skye Tour & Jacobite Steam Train Journey - 3 Days (highland Explorer)

Itinerary

Day one

Departing Edinburgh at 8am, you’ll begin an amazing three days with a tour of Dunkeld Cathedral, an ancient site with architecture dating back to the 1400s. Set in woodland beneath misty Highland peaks, it’s a perfect first taste of the Highlands.

Then it’s on to the sparkling shores of Loch Ness, for a chance to go monster hunting!

Next you’ll see Eilean Donan Castle, perhaps Scotland’s most iconic picture-postcard castle, which sits perched on its own tiny island.

The day’s final stop is the Isle of Skye where home for the night is the capital, Portree.Spend the evening relaxing by the harbour and sample some seafood in a local restaurant.

Day two

You’ll spend your second day exploring Skye, an island packed with everything from dramatic landscapes, to rare wildlife, to fascinating tales of myths, legends and Viking history.

The day’s itinerary is flexible, allowing you to decide exactly what you want to see. Your guide may take you to see iconic sights like beautiful Dunvegan Castle (entry included), the mysterious Old Man of Storr, or maybe even to spot some of the island’s rare species including puffins, seals, sea eagles, red deer and otters.

After a day of exploration, you will return to Portree for a relaxing evening.

Day three

In the morning you can explore the beautifully-kept castle and gardens of Clan Donald Skye (optional extra for a small fee) before taking a ferry to the mainland fishing village of Mallaig.

The tour concludes in style as you board the Jacobite steam train for one of the most spectacular railway journeys in the world. You will travel through beautiful countryside and cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous in Harry Potter films as the ‘bridge to Hogwarts’, where the train sometimes pauses for you to admire the views.

Back on the bus, you’ll head south through the dramatic scenery of Glencoe and the wild Rannoch Moor before arriving back in Edinburgh at about 8.30pm.

Operational Information

Upon booking you will received an immediate confirmation of payment from VisitBritain. You will then receive a separate email from Highland Explorer Tours within 2-3 working days confirming your date of departure.

2018 departure dates

- April - 11 May: Saturdays only
- 12 May - end May: Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays
- June, except 1 and 8 June: Saturdays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
- July: Saturdays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
- August: Saturdays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
- September, including 7 September: Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays
- 1 October - 13 October: Saturdays only

Departure times

Departs 8am, 60 High Street, Edinburgh. Please check in 15 minutes before departure time
Returns 8.30pm, 60 High Street, Edinburgh

About the accommodation

There is a choice of 3* hotel or 3* bed and breakfast accommodation
Double and twin rooms are available for 2 people per room only. Prices are per person - please enter ‘2’ if there are 2 travellers, ‘4’ if there are 4 travellers, etc.
Groups of odd numbers (3 people, 5 people, etc.) should select a mixture of double and twin rooms as required

What’s the difference between the hotel and bed and breakfast options?

Hotels offer high standards of facilities, and are usually located close to the town centre
Many are run by their owners, meaning they’re full of charm and you get a real, traditional Scottish experience
They serve cooked Scottish breakfasts, and you can usually book to have dinner too (not included in price)
Bed and breakfasts are usually within homes of local families
They serve cooked Scottish breakfasts
They are usually located close to the town centre, but may be slightly further away in summer months

Price does not include : Lunch or evening meals, Entry to Clan Donald Skye

ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE