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Private Tour to Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

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  • Private Tour to Skye and Eilean Donan Castle
  • Private Tour to Skye and Eilean Donan Castle
  • Private Tour to Skye and Eilean Donan Castle
  • Private Tour to Skye and Eilean Donan Castle
  • Private Tour to Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

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  • Tour ID:
    1066
  • Tour theme:
    Historic and Cultural Tours,
  • Duration:
    3 Days / 2 Nights
  • Starts from:
    Edinburgh, Glasgow
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  • Private Tour to Skye and Eilean Donan Castle
  • Private Tour to Skye and Eilean Donan Castle
  • Private Tour to Skye and Eilean Donan Castle
  • Private Tour to Skye and Eilean Donan Castle
  • Private Tour to Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

Tour Description


Enjoy a 3 day private tour to the Magical Isle of Skye. On this tailor made tour we will travel through the Scottish Highlands to get to Skye. Each day is a full day of guiding but as this is a personal tour we will go at your own pace. There are a few different options to travel each day so the tour will be customized to your interests. Below is a suggested itinerary…

Day 1: Today is a long journey up through the Highlands to get to Skye. It will take from 8 to 10 hours so we should try for an early start.

Departing Edinburgh we first travel through the central belt passing by the mighty Stirling Castle. Sitting in the centre of Scotland it has seen some of the country’s most important historical events. Crossing over the Spittal Bridge we have great views of Doune Castle; famously used in films and TV such as Monty Python and Outlander.

We are officially now in 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 Bollywood’s Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and James Bond: Skyfall. Lunch will be in Fort William, Scotland’s outdoor adventure capital.

After lunch we then go to Glenfinnan where we will stop for a photo stop of the Glenfinan Viaduct, the bridge used in Harry Potter for Hogwarts. On the banks of Loch Sheil this is where Bonnie Prince Charlie gathered the clans for the 1745 Jacobite uprising. Finally reaching the port town of Mallaig to take a short ferry to Skye (note this is seasonal and optional, itinerary can be adjusted).

Overnight will be in Broadford, Portree or Kyleakin

Day 2: This is a full day of discovering the Misty Isle with lots of options for places to visit. We will not be able to see all of the below but these are some options. You can discuss these options with your guide when on tour…

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. Not far is Kilmuir Cemetery, the resting place of Flora MacDonald who aided Bonnie Prince Charlie to escape the government troops over the Sea to Skye. Uig is a pretty horseshoe shaped bay where the ferries depart for the Outer Hebrides. For those with an adventurous imagination we can visit the Fairy Glen (not with coaches).

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. In the town of Dunvegan is the Giant Macaskill Museum, the past home to a real life giant of 7ft9, see the special made furniture on display.

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, Portree or Kyleakin (option to customise tour and have the 2nd overnight on the shores of Loch Ness)

Day 3: Before heading off the island we will stop in the picturesque town of Kyleakin. A great photo stop for the Skye Bridge and Castle Moil. Old home of Saucy Mary who thanked toll payers by flashing them!

Next we stop at Eilean Donan Castle. Home to the Clan Mackenzie it is one of the world’s most photographed castles. Even though the current building is from the 20th century it sits in the same spots as the previous castles and most of the stones are from them. It was also used in the Highlander movie. Here we have the option for just a photo stop or a visit.

This day is a long journey back to Edinburgh but packed with scenery. We will make a stop at Loch Ness in hopes to meet it’s most famous resident monster affectionately named Nessie. Here we have the option of a boat ride if you did not visit Eilean Donan Castle, or just some time by the water.

As we journey through the Cairngorm Mountains we head towards Pitlochry; a pretty Victorian village on the banks of River Tummel. The last stop will be at South Queensferry for views of the magnificent Forth Bridges. Reaching Edinburgh about 6.30-7pm

Note there is also an option to start or end in Glasgow. Itinerary will be slightly altered. Enquire for details.
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Private Tour to Skye and Eilean Donan Castle from Edinburgh


Photo Attributes: 1. Bods, 2. paul.a.r, 3. Mike O'Rourke, 4. dfritzon, 5. Martin de Lusenet

Prices & Dates

Prices and dates available upon request...

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.

- We can also assist you with the accommodation.

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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