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Scottish Highlands & Islands
7 Days. Price upon request.
Enjoy an amazing tour that combines the best of the grandeur of the Highlands scenery
with hops between the unspoilt islands of the Outer Hebrides! Explore the Isle of
Skye, with its famous rugged Cuillins and Quiraing Mountains and experience the
lonely beauty of Lewis and Harris, then take the ferry to the fascinating Isle of
Mull and the Isle of Iona, to see the famous Abbey.
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Suggested Itinerary
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Day 1: The Isle of Skye
Arrive at Inverness airport, pick up your rental or chauffeur driven car and head
west to the Isle of Skye via Loch Ness, Drumnadrochit and Urqhart Castle. (Kinloch
Lodge, 2- Nights)
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Day 2: The Isle of Skye
Explore Skye, with its famous rugged Cuillins and Quiraing Mountains, visit the
picture postcard village of Portree, the Talisker Whisky Distillery and Dunvegan
Castle.
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Day 3: Lewis and Harris
Take the car ferry from Tarbert on the Isle of Skye to Uig on the Isle of Lewis
and Harris. Explore the lonely beauty of Lewis and Harris, visiting the capital
Stornoway, St. Clements Church and some of the many prehistoric remains. (Scarista
House, 2-Nights)
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Day 4: Lewis and Harris
Visit the Callanish Standing Stone, the Dun Carloway Broch and Steinacleit Cairn
& Stone Circle. Or swim off one of the pristine white sand beaches in the mild waters
of the Gulf Stream.
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Day 5: North & South Uist
Today take the short car ferry trip to North and South Uist. Explore the island,
with its bird sanctuaries and many lakes and small islets. A day for unwinding amongst
tranquil beauty. (Langass Lodge, 1-Night)
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Day 6: Mull & Iona
Your ferry today takes you to the fascinating Isle of Mull. Visit the delightful
fishing port of Tobermory, Duart Castle, the Eas Fors waterfall and the Macquarie
Mausoleum. Don't miss the short ferry ride to the Isle of Iona, to see the famous
Abbey. (Highland Cottage, 1-Night)
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Day 7: Oban
Today take the ferry from Craignure to Oban. Visit the Caithness Glass factory,
McCaig's Tower and nearby Dunstaffnage Castle. Stay the night in Oban or drive on
to the historic mediaeval Culcreuch Castle on the way to Glasgow.(Foxholes Hotel,
1-Night)
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Day 8: Depart Scotland
Drive to Edinburgh or Glasgow airport, return your car and fly home.
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Optional Add-on Tour
Arrive at Glasgow or Edinburgh Airports, where you can stay 2 nights in Edinburgh.
Visit Edinburgh Castle and see the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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Please keep in mind that we can customize a tour to your particular needs. Perfect
for families, small groups and couples traveling together. For groups of four or
more we highly recommend a private driver/guide with private transport. |
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