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BE AWESTRUCK BY STUNNING GLEN COE

TWO NIGHTS IN PORTREE ON THE ISLE OF SKYE

RIDE THE WORLD-FAMOUS JACOBITE STEAM TRAIN

TAKE IN THE MAJESTIC BEAUTY OF EILEAN DONAN CASTLE

DISCOVER THE MYTHS, LEGENDS AND STUNNING SCENERY OF THE ISLE OF SKYE Liam Power

DAY 1 | EDINBURGH PORTREE

Leaving Edinburgh we journey north to Macbeth County. We visit the quaint village of Dunkeld before stopping at Loch Ness with the opportunity to search for a glimpse of the legendary beast. Our drive to the Isle of Skye takes us past one of the most photographed castles in Scotland – Eilean Donan Castle.

DAY 2 | ISLE OF SKYE

We spend the day exploring the dramatic Isle of Skye with its amazing scenery, lochs, mountains and rugged coastline. Hear tales of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s escape from the mainland against the backdrop of the jagged Cuillin Mountains. Highlights include the mysterious rock formation of the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock with its cascading waterfall and Dunvegan’s impressive castle*.

DAY 3 | PORTREE EDINBURGH

After exploring the beautiful Isle of Skye you have the option to be a wizard for the day and board the Jacobite Steam Train aka “Hogwarts Express”* to Fort William, one of the most spectacular railway journeys in the world. Our journey home takes us through Glencoe, wild Rannoch Moor and into the heart of Rob Roy country before arriving back in Edinburgh.

*(summer route - April til mid-October. Alternative route for winter, see website for details)

Please note: Monday departures run in reverse up to end of Sept 2023.

YEAR WEDNESDAY MAY - OCT MONDAY OCT - MAR (2024) SATURDAY

DEPART / 8.00 RETURN / 20.30 (Summer) 17.30 (Winter)

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2 nights multi-share hostel accommodation

Legendary HAGGiS Guide

Foreign Language Audio Guide

All transport

OPTIONAL Jacobite Steam Train from £57 (summer only)

Dunvegan Castle from £14 (summer only)

3 DAY TOUR

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