The Western Highlands & Islands Tour.

A short,

Day 1
Arrival at Edinburgh* or Glasgow Airport and transfer to car depot to pick up self-drive car. Then drive via Stirling, if coming from Edinburgh, Loch Lomond if coming from Glasgow, further to Loch Awe to Oban. Overnight near Oban. *Allow at least 3 hours driving time from Edinburgh to Oban.

Day 2
Discover the Mull of Kintyre, the wonderful garden on the Island of Gigha, or the many Celtic resting places of the ancient Dalriada kingdom and the Neolithic and Bronze Age stone circles of Kilmartin Glen. Overnight as Day 1

Day 3
Full day excursion to the Isle of Mull, the largest island of the southern Hebrides including a visit to the Island of Iona, the holy island where St. Columba introduced Christianity to Scotland in 563 and where many ruins and Celtic crosses can be seen. Early evening return to the mainland. Overnight as Day 1 & 2.

Day 4
Scenic drive along the West Coast to Loch Ness and along Glen Shiel to Kyle of Lochalsh. Drive over the newly built Skye Toll Bridge to the beautiful Isle of Skye. Continue to Portree and visit the picturesque harbour. Overnight on the Isle of Skye.

Day 5
Full day on Skye with visits to Duntulm & Dunvegan Castle. Discover varied wildlife of the ‘Misty Island’ and enjoy the peace of remote beaches. Overnight as Day 4.

Day 6
Leave Skye this morning, continue along the remote roads through Glencarron to Gairloch with its white beach and turquoise waters. Pay a visit to Gairloch’s Heritage Museum, displaying all aspects of life in a typical West Highland parish from the Stone Ages to the present day. Later on continue to Poolewe, to see the tropical gardens of Inverewe and from here head south towards Inverness area for overnight.

Day 7
Heading south this morning into the lush rolling hills of Perthshire, passing the outdoor centres of Aviemore and also Blair Castle. Optional, travel
south east through Speyside, visiting the local whisky distilleries. Overnight in Perthshire.

Day 8
Return to Edinburgh or Glasgow Airport for departure.

We offer accommodation in 2 categories , "Mixed Tourist" and "Middle Class Hotel"

Mixed Tourist is based on 3 star B&B, guesthouses and 2 star hotels, all with private facilities
Middle Class Hotel is based on 3 star hotels the whole tour, all with private facilities.
First Class Hotel is based on 4 star hotels for the whole tour, all with private facilities.

Prces are pr. person and based on 2 persons sharing one car and one room and include:

• A rental car of chosen group for the tour with unlimited milage, insurance, CDW and VAT.
• Accommodation for 7nights in shared dblb room with breakfast in the chosen category.
• Return ferry crossing to the Isle of Gigha for one car (max. 5 m) and 2 passengers/ off peak;
• Return ferry crossing to the Isle of Mull for one car (max. 5 m) and 2 passengers/ off peak;
• VAT & service charge at accomodations.
• A West Highlands & Islands tourbook and detailed route description with suggestions for visiting atractions.

Prces are pr. person and based on 2 persons sharing one car and one room and include:

• A rental car of chosen group for the tour with unlimited milage, insurance, CDW and VAT.
• Return ferry crossing to the Isle of Gigha for one car (max. 5 m) and 2 passengers/ off peak;
• Return ferry crossing to the Isle of Mull for one car (max. 5 m) and 2 passengers/ off peak;
• Accommodation for 7 nights in shared dblb room with breakfast in the chosen category.
• A West Highlands & Islands tourbook and detailed route description with suggestions for visiting atractions.

Not Included :

• Admission to various attractions

if you wish to extend your tour with additional nights in Edinburgh, contact us and we will arrange for this. If you have an another number af passengers, please contact us and we will amke you an offer for the tour.

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