Explore Scotland s magical Western Isles, an unspoilt, uncrowded and timeless land of stunning scenery, ancient history and unique culture in this 6 days trip.
Perched on the very edge of Britain, these beautiful, unspoilt islands, guardians of a rich culture with its roots in the mists of time have been continually inhabited for over 6000 years. Combining huge skies and the ocean-washed sands of vast empty beaches with mountains and moorlands rich in flora and fauna, and a pace of life long forgotten on the mainland, a holiday to the Outer Hebrides is an unforgettable experience.
WHAT DOES THIS PRICE INCLUDE?
Five nights' dinner, bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation at a series of hotels on the Isle of Skye (2 nights), Stornoway (2) and Gairloch (1)
All ferry crossings
Tour of the Isle of Skye and visit to Dunvegan Castle and Portree
Tour of Harris and Lewis
Visit to the Butt of Lewis and travel to Ullapool
Coach travel and transfers throughout from Edinburgh or Inverness
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Enjoy a tour of the enchanting Isle of Skye
Travel around the Isle of Harris
Explore the beautiful Isle of Lewis
Visit charming Portree and historic Dunvegan Castle
Venture to the Standing Stones of Calanais, a Black House, the Broch of Carloway and the Butt of Lewis
YOUR ITINERARY
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Fly to Scotland to meet your tour manager. Once onboard the coach, you'll head towards the Isle of Skye. It's a long but beautiful journey, which, time permitting, you'll break at the famous Eilean Donan Castle on the shores of Loch Duich.
Passing the famous Cullin Hills, whose craggy peaks are often obscured by a veil of mist, you ll head to Dunvegan Castle. Stronghold of the chiefs of MacLeod for nearly 800 years, and said to be the oldest continuously occupied 'family home' in Scotland, this is an amazing place steeped in history.
This afternoon, explore the island s main town, Portree, where you'll find delightful white- and colour-washed buildings set around the harbour, all surrounded by dramatic scenery.
Early this morning, you ll head to Ullapool to catch the ferry to Stornoway.
After two and a half hours sailing, you ll arrive in Stornoway and begin explorations of this pretty capital of Lewis and Harris. Check into the Cabarfeidh Hotel where dinner will be served this evening.
Today, you'll head to Harris, with its high mountains and rocky coastline to the east, and its miles of unspoilt beaches washed by Atlantic waves on the west.
Our first stop is Rodel Church, perhaps the grandest medieval building in the Western Isles. After time to explore the little port of Tarbet, you'll continue to the celebrated Standing Stones of Calanais, a dramatic collection of almost 50 ancient stones. A short walk from the road (over fairly rough ground) takes us to the exceptionally well -preserved Carloway Broch, a circular dry-stone fortified tower dating back some 2000 years.
Moving on, you'll visit the Gearrannan Blackhouse Village with its typical crofting buildings which give a fascinating insight into the lives and resourcefulness of the islands' inhabitants.
This morning, you'll head to the Butt of Lewis, at the northern tip of Lewis, the final highlight of your stay in the Hebrides. "Set sail", in the early afternoon, for the two-hour 30-minute crossing to Ullapool then follow a wonderfully scenic route through Wester Ross to Newtonmore or Carrbridge (depending on your departure date) and your final hotel. Journey back to the airport, this morning, to catch your flight home.
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European Otter (Lutra lutra)sits cheekily on seaweed on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. -
Smiling young woman tourist looks at the brochure of Dunvegan Castle, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK on a sunny day. S -
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