3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Small-Group Tour from Glasgow

3 Days

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Hotel Pickup Offered

English

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Overview

Take three days to explore the dramatic landscapes of the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye on this small-group tour from Glasgow by minivan. You'll be awed by the rugged beauty along Scotland's windswept northwest coastline, with stops at Glencoe and Loch Ness. Stay overnight, including breakfast, in Portree, located on the country's second-largest island. Enjoy one free day to explore the Isle of Skye on your own. Numbers are limited to 16 people to ensure a personalized experience with your guide.

Scenic drive through the Scottish Highlands
3-day trip from Glasgow to the Isle of Skye and the Scottish Highlands
Explore the magical Isle of Skye
Try to spot Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster
Choice of hotel or guesthouse
B&B accommodation for two nights
Small-group tour with a maximum of 16 people, ensuring privileged, personalized attention
Comfortable Mercedes minivan transportation

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Drive from Glasgow to the Isle of Skye and the Scottish Highlands on a 3-day journey through Scotland's stunning scenery. You'll travel in the personalized comfort of a Mercedes minivan and hear insightful commentary from your guide while traveling with a small group.Stop at highlights such as Glencoe, the Lochaber region around Fort William and Eilean Donan Castle. At Loch Ness, home to the legendary Loch Ness monster 'Nessie,' embark on an optional boat ride (seasonal; own expense).Two nights' accommodation includes a single or twin room in a 3 star hotel or B&B in the harbor town of Portree, selected at booking. Enjoy daily breakfast; all other meals, activities and entrance fees are at your own expense.See Itinerary section below for details on each day's activities.ItineraryDay 1: Glasgow - PortreeDepart Glasgow in the morning and travel north, crossing the ancient natural fault line that runs across Scotland. You will then travel into the Highlands, where the scenery changes quickly and dramatically; the flat fertile plains of the Lowlands give way to shimmering lochs, rugged mountaintops and forest-filled glens. Then keep heading north toward the wild desolation of Rannoch Moor. Continue through the spectacular mountain pass of Glencoe, scene of the great massacre of the Clan Macdonald in 1692.Leaving Fort William after lunch (own expense), you'll drive past Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, and into the Great Glen. Traveling west on the 'Road to the Isles,' head through the splendor of the Five Sisters of Kintail, the mountains that guard the pass on the way to the Isle of Skye. Stop to visit the famous Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland's most photographed castles, set at the junction of three lochs and completely surrounded by water. Crossing over the bridge to Skye, follow the dramatic coastline north toward the island's capital, Portree. You are then dropped off at your accommodation in the early evening, when you are free to go out and explore the town.Overnight: 3-star hotel or B&B in PortreeDay 2: Portree (B)Day two of this fully guided experience provides many possibilities depending on the weather, and your knowledgeable driver/guide will help you plan the best itinerary for you on that particular day. North of Portree is the Trotternish ridge with its spectacular cliffs and rock formations, such as the famous landmark the Old Man of Storr, the impressive sea cliff, Kilt Rock, and the stunning mountain pass of the Quiraing. It's amazing natural scenery, which is best enjoyed away from the van by taking a walk through this unique landscape.Further west, the scenery changes again with the emerald green valley of Glendale, the dramatic sea cliffs of Neist Point (the most westerly point on the island, where you might get lucky and spot some whales or sharks) and the 13th-century home of the Clan Macleod, Dunvegan Castle. You return to Portree in the evening.Overnight: 3-star hotel or B&B in PortreeDay 3: Portree - Glasgow (B)You will be collected from your accommodation and travel south through the Cuillin Hills and back over to the mainland for stunning views over Loch Duich and the Five Sisters of Kintail. Then it's onto Loch Ness for lunch (own expense) and the possibility of spotting Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster. There is a boat trip available here (April to October only; price not included) that will get you a bit closer!Then head south through the Grampian mountains along Loch Laggan, famous as Monarch of the Glen country, before passing Dalwhinnie, home to Scotland's highest whisky distillery. Continue past Blair Castle, stopping for refreshments before heading back to Glasgow . You'll arrive in the Glasgow city center by early evening.

3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Small-Group Tour from Glasgow

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