🏔️ Scotland: Isle of Skye
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Despite its small size, Scotland is scattered with treasures, densely crammed into its compact territory – never-ending skies, lonely landscapes, spectacular wildlife, superb seafood and hospitable, down to earth people.
In expressing his love for Scotland, Neil Wilson, a Scottish travel writer, says: “It’s the weather. Yes, seriously. We get four proper seasons here (sometimes all of them in one day) and that means that you get to enjoy the same landscapes over and over again in a range of different garbs – August hills clad in purple heather, native woodlands gilded with autumn colours, snow-patched winter mountains, and Hebridean machair sprinkled with a confetti of spring wildflowers.” (Neil Wilson, 2017, Why I love Scotland, Scotland Lonely Planet).
And the unpredictability of the weather means that even the wettest day can suddenly be transformed by parting clouds and slanting shafts of golden light. Sheer magic.
Itinerary:
Day 1 – Thursday:
- 06:45 Meet at Hotel Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, W6 8DR (near Hammersmith Station)
- 07:00 Sharp departure
- 15:00 – 16:00 Glasgow, stop in the BrewDog
- 17:00 – 18:30 Finnich Glen, The devil’s Pulpit, Jacob’s ladder
- 18:45 Check in at the hotel in Balmaha, free time
Day 2 – Friday:
- 07:30 – 08:00 Scottish breakfast
- 08:00 Picturesque route through Loch Lomond
- 09:30 – 10:30 Glen Coe
- 11:00 – 12:00 Ben Nevis Whiskey Distillery Tour (from £6)
- 12:00 – 13:30 Ben Nevis Range (Gondola Lift up £24.95), lift up to the mountains & option of lunch near the lift and at the summit
- 15:00 – 16:30 Romantic Eilean Donan Castle (£10)
- 17:45 – 18:30 Fairy Pools, walk to fairy lochans
- 19:00 Check in at the hotel in Portree
Day 3 – Saturday:
- 07:30 – 08:30 Scottish breakfast
- 09:00 Departure
- 09:30 – 12:00 Stops at The Storr, Quiraing hills, Kilt Rock, Mealt & Lealt Falls
- 12:30 – 14:00 Dunvegan Castle (from £9)
- 15:00 – 15:30 The Talisker Distillery
- 15:30 – 16:30 Lunch at the oyster farm shop The Oyster Shed
- 16:30 – 19:30 Transfer
- 19:30 – 20:30 Free time at the Fort William near Loch Eil
- 20:00 – 21:00 Dinner in Seafood restaurant (Lochleven Seafood Cafe)
- 21:00 – 23:30 Transfer to the hotel
Day 4 – Sunday:
- 09:00 – 10:00 Scottish breakfast
- 10:00 – 12:00 Glasgow, free time: Merchant City, Buchanan Street, Glasgow Cathedral, Necropolis
- 12:00 – 22:00 On route to England
- 22:00 Hammersmith, London
Travel times may vary depending on traffic & weather conditions.
Participation includes:
- English-speaking driver/tour manager
- Transport throughout the tour
- Professional IAM/RoSPA qualified driver
- Expert local knowledge and assistance during the trip
The price does not include:
- Entry fees – please look at the web links in itinerary
- Food during the trip – bring/buy your own
- Travel to the meeting point or drop-off/pick up point
- Extra stops on the route for pick up/drop-offs
- Personal travel insurance for cancellation, accident, health, theft of or damage to baggage
- Evebus Club – membership with extra rewards, including free booking transfer
- Tour guide – instead we have a driver/tour manager
- Accommodation
What to bring:
- Soft drinks & packed lunch
- Small bag: 40x25x20cm up to 10kg
- Camera & phone charger
- Friendly attitude and good manners 🙂
That is it! We will handle the rest. All you have to do is turn up and have a great time!
📩 Please note: by default, most of our group tours are designed for the Russian speaking community therefore, an audio guide on the coach will be played in the Russian language. We can always organize a private tour in your preferred language. Please contact us via info@evebus.com