3 Day Isle of Skye Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Our 3-day Isle of Skye Tour from Edinburgh takes you into the heart of the Scottish Highlands and to the Isle of Skye, home to some of the most dramatic and breathtaking scenery in Scotland. Led by an experienced driver/guide, travel in a small group of up to 16 people in a Mercedes mini coach. Highlights of the tour include visits to Loch Ness, Glencoe, Eilean Donan Castle, the Grampian Mountains, and the Quiraing Mountain Pass.  Spend two nights in Portree on the Isle of Skye.

Our 3-day Isle of Skye Tour from Edinburgh is an enjoyable way of exploring Scotland, with departures every day from Edinburgh.

Please note that this tour is extremely popular, and it is recommended to book well in advance.

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itinerary: 3-Day Isle of Skye Tour from Edinburgh

Day 1

Driving from Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye is a journey through Scotland’s most captivating landscapes. We head northwest, through the rolling hills and forests to Callander, where we stop for refreshments.

Continuing into the Highlands, the road takes us through the breathtaking expanse of Rannoch Moor. This remote, boggy moorland is dotted with small lochs and crossed by winding rivers.

As we drive further, you enter the dramatic valley of Glencoe. The road meanders through this ancient landscape, rich with history and legend.

After passing Ben Nevis, Scotland’s highest mountain, we continue onto one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks: the medieval castle of Eilean Donan.

Crossing the bridge to the Isle of Skye, the landscape shifts again to reveal the island’s unique blend of craggy mountains, sweeping moors, and rugged coastline.

We drop you at your bed & breakfast in Portree, the island’s largest town, where you will have time to explore.

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  Portree harbour

Day 2

We spend the day on The Isle of Skye, with it’s enchanting and rugged coastlines and misty mountains. The dramatic Cuillin Hills dominate the landscape, offering breathtaking vistas. Fairy Pools shimmer with crystal-clear water cascading down rocky steps.

The itinerary during the day depends on weather conditions, which can vary, as well as your group’s interests. Whatever we do, prepare yourself for a unique and special day. Your knowledgeable guide will recount the legends and clan culture of Skye, where tales of giants and fairy folk intertwine with the history of the MacLeod and MacDonald clans and the Gaelic traditions that still thrive.

The Isle of Skye.

The day can include the following:

Exploring the Trotternish Peninsula, Kilt Rock and the stunning mountain pass of the Quiraing, with geological formations dating back to the Jurassic period.

Admire the incredible rock formations at The Old Man of Storr.

See Dunvegan Castle, where you will learn about the legends of the clan MacLeod, as well as the many battles that have shaped the island. You will pass spectacular scenery that is typical of the Isle of Skye and admire the breathtaking landscapes.

Return to Portree in the evening in time for dinner and stay overnight in the town.

Day 3

On our third and final day, we say goodbye to the Isle of Skye as we cross the bridge onto the mainland and head back south through the Cuillin Hills.

We drive to Loch Ness for your very own chance to try and spot Nessie, the Loch Ness monster! Take a cruise along the loch, subject to weather conditions. You will have time for lunch at this breathtaking location.

We continue our drive southwards through Perthshire’s countryside and pine forests, passing the Grampian Mountains and along Loch Laggan. You might recognize the scenery from the popular TV series Monarch of the Glen.

Our drive continues past Blair Castle, the ancestral home of Clan Murray.

We stop for refreshments in one of the idyllic Perthshire villages.

Our drive continues past the Firth of Forth, where several rivers meet, and back to Edinburgh.

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