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Jacobite Steam Train and Isle of Skye Private Tour

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  • Jacobite Steam Train and Isle of Skye Private Tour
  • Jacobite Steam Train and Isle of Skye Private Tour
  • Jacobite Steam Train and Isle of Skye Private Tour
  • Jacobite Steam Train and Isle of Skye Private Tour
  • Jacobite Steam Train and Isle of Skye Private Tour

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  • Tour ID:
    1445
  • Tour theme:
    Historic and Cultural Tours,
  • Duration:
    4 Days / 3 Nights
  • Starts from:
    Edinburgh, Glasgow
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  • Jacobite Steam Train and Isle of Skye Private Tour
  • Jacobite Steam Train and Isle of Skye Private Tour
  • Jacobite Steam Train and Isle of Skye Private Tour
  • Jacobite Steam Train and Isle of Skye Private Tour
  • Jacobite Steam Train and Isle of Skye Private Tour

Tour Description


This tour combines a some of Scotland's most popular attractions; Stirling Castle, the Scottish Highlands, Jacobite Steam Train and the Isle of Skye. Our private tours are conducted by Professional Qualified Blue Badge guides accredited from the Scottish Tourist Guide Association. This tour can be customized to your preference. Below are some suggestions for a 4 day itinerary...

Day 1  Your personal guide can pick you up from Edinburgh or Glasgow. We begin by going to Stirling, the most important place in Scotland. Its earns the nickname "Brooch of Scotland" from the many historical fought in this area. Here we have a few options for visits; the mighty Stirling Castle or the Wallace Monument or Doune Castle or Deanston Distillery. We can not see all of these as time is limited. Enquire to discuss.

We the begin our journey to the Highlands! Passing through some of Scotand’s most iconic scenery; the desolate moorlands of Ranoch Moor and Glencoe. A very historic region, home to Clan MacDonald and a horrific massacre in 1692. Also used in movies including Highlander, Braveheart and James Bond: Skyfall.

Ending the day in the Highland Town of Fort William. Considered the outdoor sports capital of Scotland you will see many adventurous people in town. There is not much of the fort left but when taking a stroll of the town you can explore the one remaining corner. If there is time we can visit Inverlochy Castle, sitting in ruins it is was the major stronghold along River Lochy.

Day 2  In the morning you will take a ride on the fantastic Jacobite Steam Train. The train operated from 1901 to 1967, but then reinstated in 1984. Harry Potter style cabins are available but limited.

There is a stop at the Glenfinnan Viaduct which was used in the movie for the Hogwarts Express. The Viaduct itself was built during the construction of the rail line by Robert MacAlpine otherwise known as Concrete Bob as that was the material used. The train lets you off at the seaside town of Mallaig.

From here we take the ferry Over the Sea to Skye. It's a short 30minute crossing with, once more, opportunities to capture stunning photos to amaze your friends! In the town of Armadale is the Clan Donald centre which tells the tumultuous tale of the Clan and the island. The gardens are stunning and varied with many rare plants flourishing.

We then drive through the diverse scenery only Skye can offer. From rugged mountain to heather covered moors to sand covered shores, the drive itself is yet another highlight of this tour.

Overnight will be in Broadford or Portree

Day 3 Northern Skye landscapes and geological formations make you feel as if you are on another planet. With some of the oldest rock in the world you will be walking in the footsteps of the dinosaurs. Take a journey up to the Trotternish Peninsula with some great photographic opportunities, places like Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock and The Quiraing. The Museum of Island Life has a display of thatched cottages as they would have been up to the 18th century.

Dunvegan Castle in Waternish is one of the most continuously in habited castles in Scotland. It has been a stronghold for the Chiefs of Macleod for nearly 800 years..

For those whisky lovers there is also an opportunity to visit Talisker Distillery. Similar to other island whiskies peat is used to give a smoky fiery flavour.

Overnight will be in Broadford or Portree (option to customise tour and have the 2nd overnight on the shores of Loch Ness)


Day 4 Crossing to the mainland over the Skye Bridge we begin a spectacular journey towards Inverness. We stop first at the 'must-see' Scottish castle Eilean Donan Castle, an iconic image of Highland Scotland and used as the backdrop for the movie Highlander. It was perfectly restored after naval bombardment in 1719.

Next the tour takes us past the five distinctly pointed summits of the Five Sisters of Kintail - a high mountain ridge rising steeply from valley floor to 3,501 feet. Here in Glen Shiel we see the site of a battle fought in the same 1719 campaign.

We will take a lunch break by the banks of the famous Loch Ness. Here you have the opportunity to go hunting for the much loved Loch Ness Monster. 

After we continue our long journey back to Edinburgh. First we pass by Inverness then through the Cairngorms Mountains. A short stop will be made at the Victorian town of Pitlochry. Arriving to Edinburgh for about 7pm.
 

Private Tour to Stirling, Glencoe, Fort William, Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

 

Prices & Dates

This is a Be-Spoke Tailor Made Private Guided Tour and Prices depend on the group size and time of year. There are no set departure dates.

This tour can be tailor-made if you have some alternative ideas to the above itinerary. For more details contact us.

What's Included

Our Personal Guided Tours benefit from your own Guide.

- What's included depends on your size of your group. For 1 to 7 people the tour will include a driver guide and vehicle. For 8 people or more there will be a coach/minicoach, driver and guidie.

- We cannot guarantee the weather but we can guarantee the scenery.

- Tailord Tours - please enquire.

- Food and entry fees are not included in the Tours but can be added on request for bigger groups.

Departure & Map

Terms and Conditions

NOTICE TO TRAVELLERS
You should be aware that Scotland has particular features which may or may not appeal to you, including weather, food, local customs, etc. There are different living standards and conditions with respect to the provision of utilities, services and accommodation. By buying the particular travel service you have selected, we assume that you have made all reasonable inquiries about the travel service.


TOUR INFORMATION 
The outline of the itinerary must be taken as an indication of what each Group should accomplish and not as a contractual obligation on the part of Go Scotland Tours. Any changes in itinerary may be caused by local political conditions, delays, mechanical breakdown, weather, border restrictions, sickness or other unforeseeable circumstances. No refund will be given for services not fulfilled. It is a fundamental condition of joining the tour described in the itinerary that you accept this flexibility and acknowledge that delays and alterations with resulting consequences, comfort or disappointments are possible.


TOUR INSURANCE PROTECTION 
To protect yourself against cancellation charges, we highly recommend that you purchase Travel & Medical Insurance for your added protection and convenience. We accept no responsibilities for these items.

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS 
Below are the standard terms of cancellations. For regular tours please refer to each tours individual terms when making the booking online. Be-spoke services terms may vary and change.
Be-spoke (Private) 1 Day Services; private services of only 1 day (tours, transfers, etc..) are non-refundable 1 week prior.
Be-spoke (Private) Multi-day Services; A 75% refund (25% of package price or £200 GBP if 10% of the price lower, the deposit is non-refundable) will be made if cancellations are received a minimum of 60 Days prior to the Tour departure. From 59 to 30 Days 50% of the tour cost is non-refundable. From 30 days prior to departure, 100% of the tour cost is non-refundable.

UNUSED SERVICES 
In case of you are canceling any portion of the tour while en route, there are no refunds for pre-booked hotels, sightseeing tours or any other services or costs. Note: No refunds are made for any unused services including accommodations, sightseeing tours, transportation, etc. with or without notice and the above schedule lists cancellation penalties in effect from time of reservation on any tour or extension. Go Scotland Tours is not responsible for cancelations or delays caused by forces of nature or airlines or cruise line.

CHANGES OF BOOKING
Be-spoke services; Changes made 30 or more days prior of tour start date non-refundable fee of £85 GBP will be charged. Changes made within 30 of tour start date non-refundable fee of £115 GBP.
Regular tours; no charge for changes
Note; charges may vary then what is specified above. This will be discussed at time of change.

CHANGE OF ITINERARY 
No changes can be made in the itinerary as set out in the itinerary once travel has commenced unless confirmed by the Tour organizers in accordance with the provisions listed here. 

CHANGE OF HOTELS OR SERVICES 
Go Scotland Tours. reserves the right to substitute hotels listed for others of a similar category. In the event of any program or hotel changes while you are on the tour, you will be immediately informed and booked in another hotel of the same category. Any costs incurred due to changes made by the tour participants or due to additional services requested will be borne by the tour participants. 

RESPONSIBILITY 
Go Scotland Tours., provide means of fully insured and licensed transportation, and act as agents contracting hotels, meals, or other services and receipts issued are subject to all terms and conditions under which such services are offered or provided. The acceptance of all such documents shall be deemed as consent. Further, Go Scotland Tours. shall assume no responsibility in any way for any injury, loss, accident, or delay that may be caused by either reason or default of any company, agent or person engaged in carrying our arrangements for the tour. Further no responsibility can be accepted for any additional expenses incurred by the passengers due to delays, omissions, rerouting, changes in the schedule of the airlines or other events resulting from improper documents carried by the passenger, or by any act of government or any authority, strikes, civil disturbances, political unrest, acts of God and any act or omission or event while the passengers are not aboard their conveyances. The passenger contract in use when issued by the airline/s concerned shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and the purchaser of this tour and/or other passengers. 


ITINERARY, ACCOMMODATIONS AND PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.


 

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