Isle of Skye, Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness Tour

Tour ID: 1004 Tour Theme: Luxury Coach Tours This tour starts from: Edinburgh or Glasgow Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
	Operated by: Timberbush Tours

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Tour Description:

A three day tour of Scotland to enjoy stunning natural beauty, unforgettable sunsets, rich history, the majestic Cuillin mountains, Scotland's largest and best known islands - the land of the Viking, the McLeod and the MacDonald, and the dramatic Trotternish peninsula. Stay two nights in the picturesque town of Portree with its pastel-coloured houses.


Day 1: EDINBURGH/GLASGOW - GLENCOE - FORT WILLIAM - POTREE
From Edinburgh we head west to Glasgow and then make our first stop at the picturesque conservation village of Luss, on the ‘Bonny, Bonny’ banks of Loch Lomond.

Travelling north via Tyndrum we pass over the desolate Rannoch Moor before enjoying time to walk and admire the dramatic Glencoe valley, site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan.

After lunch in the Fort William area, we stop for photos at Scotland’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, then stop to admire Glen Garry and the stunning Five Sisters of Kintail mountain range.

Our journey ends in the charming village of Portree, on the Island of Skye, where we check into our accommodation.


Day 2: FULL DAY EXPLORING THE ISLAND OF SKYE
After breakfast we depart Portree for a full day’s touring - options include a visit to Talisker distillery* and Dunvegan Castle*, or a trip to Uig and a stop to visit Flora MacDonald’s grave and the unique Black Houses.

We continue our journey where we can view Duntulum Castle, take photos of Kilt Rock and perhaps enjoy a walk at the Lealt Falls.

Our tour ends with the opportunity to admire the Old Man of Storr, before we return to Portree.


Day 3: POTREE - LOCH NESS - PITLOCHRY - EDINBURGH
We commence our descent via the much-admired Eilean Donan Castle, backdrop for the movie, ‘Highlander’; (interior closed in winter) then move on to the pretty lochside village of Fort Augustus for lunch and views of Loch Ness.

Our journey south continues over Laggan and the Grampian mountains with our last stop in the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry, before returning to Edinburgh. If continuing to Glasgow, your guide will take you to Waverley Station for the 50-minute journey by train, courtesy of Timberbush.


*Subject to seasonal opening times.

On tours where the coach picks up customers departing from Glasgow, the route on Day 1 will be subject to change. If continuing to Glasgow, your guide will take you to Waverley Station for the 50-minute journey by train, courtesy of Timberbush.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Luss, Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Glencoe, Fort William, Ben Nevis, Five Sisters of Kintail, Portree (Skye), Talisker Distillery, Dunvegan Castle, Kilt Rock, Old Man of Storr, Lealt Falls, Flora McDonald’s Grave, Black Houses, Eilean Donan Castle, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, Pitlochry.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Talisker Distillery, Dunvegan Castle, Eilean Donan Castle.

For departure details refer to the "Prices, Dates, and What's Included" Section...

Loch Ness, Inverness and the Scottish Highlands Tour

Prices, Dates & What's Included:

Departure Days: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturdays throughout the year

From Edinburgh
Departs: 09:00am / Returns: 07.30pm
Edinburgh tours depart from 555 Castlehill, just below the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, at the top of the Royal Mile.
(*Please ensure you arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before departure as we are unable to refund missed tours. see map)

From Glasgow
Departs: 10:15am / Returns: 08.30pm
Glasgow tours depart from 11 George Square, just outside the Visit Scotland Tourist Information Centre, near to Queen Street Railway Station.
(*Please ensure you arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before departure as we are unable to refund missed tours. see map)

Prices
- Price: £124.00
- Discount: £114.00
- Low season: £101.00 (*01/Nov to 24/Mar | except 21/Dec to 04/Jan)
**Note: All prices are in British Pound Sterling (Currency Converter)

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The Tour Includes:
- Transportation in a contemporary, air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach, plus the tour services of our great, knowledgeable driver-guides, who have a passion for Scotland and for what they do. Adult customers receive a free miniature of The Famous Grouse whisky (on all Glasgow tours and selected Edinburgh tours), and you also get access to a selection of free discount vouchers including visitor attractions, sightseeing, restaurants and shopping with the Timberbush Pocket Pass

Not Included:
- Food, drink, visitor attraction entry fees and activities such as cruises are not included in the tour price but these are optional and we can advise you of the costs before you book.

Accommodation:
- Accommodation is not included because we prefer to let you choose exactly what you want, depending on your budget. Timberbush reserves your accommodation for you on the extended tours so that you don't have to worry. We use only local, recommended accommodation on our tour routes, so that you get to meet local people and contribute to sustaining their communities. Your guide will take you to the accommodation and collect you the following day. You can choose from Youth Hostels, Bed & Breakfast, Guest House or Hotels. We make your reservation and you pay for the accommodation directly when you arrive there.

We have a variety of accommodation to suit your budget. Approximate costs for 2008 are:

Youth Hostel: from £15 to £17 per person per night
 Bed & Breakfast: from £30 to £42 per person per night
 Hotel: from £55+ per person per night
 Single supplement may apply

Please note that all accommodation costs depend on availability and season.

Important Information:
- We recommend you bring warm and/or waterproof clothing for the changeable Scottish weather, and because you will have the opportunities for walks on some of our tours. You should wear comfortable shoes for walking, take a sunblock and/or a hat for sunny days and don't forget your camera!

You can also take cold food and drink on the coach if you wish but you will always have stops for eating and drinking - your driver will inform you of the options on the tour.

We recommend that you organise your own travel insurance. On our 2 and 3 day tours, we ask that you limit your luggage to one medium-sized piece per person.

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