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Scottish Islands Encompassed - 17 days

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  • Standing stones in a grassy area under a cloudy sky.
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  • Impressive sea eagle flying over open Scottish waters with wings outstretched.
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  • Vivid green Quiraing landscape with lone tree, lakes and winding road under dramatic skies on the Isle of Skye.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Edinburgh to Islay

    Edinburgh to Islay

    Included Activities

    • Visit Trossnachs National Park
    • Ferry to Islay

    Optional Activities

    • Taste local whisky in Oban
    • Optional seafood lunch in Oban
    Landmarks
    Trossnachs National Park
    Oban
    Kilmartin Glen
    Paps of Jura
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  3. Day 2

    Islay

    Islay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Scottish specialities at Kilchoman Distillery)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour and whisky tasting at Bowmore Distillery
    • Whisky tasting and lunch of Scottish specialities at Kilchoman Distillery
    • Guided tour and whisky tasting at Bunnahabhain Distillery
    Landmarks
    Bowmore Distillery
    Kilchoman Distillery
    Bunnahabhain Distillery
    Ardnahoe Distillery
  4. Day 3

    Islay

    Islay

    Included Activities

    • Ardbeg Distillery tour and whisky tasting
    • Laphroaig Distillery visit
    • Visit Kildalton Church ruins
    • Visit Dunyvaig Castle
    Landmarks
    Ardbeg Distillery
    Laphroaig Distillery
    Kildalton Church
    Dunyvaig Castle
  5. Day 4

    Islay to Oban

    Islay to Oban

    Included Activities

    • Ferry from Islay to mainland
    • Stop in Inveraray village
    Landmarks
    Inveraray
    Loch Fyne
  6. Day 5

    Oban - Mull - Iona

    Oban - Mull - Iona

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Isle of Mull
    • Ferry to Iona
    • Visit Iona Abbey
    • Return ferry to Oban

    Optional Activities

    • Boat excursion to Staffa and Fingal's Cave (approximately GBP £40, payable locally)
    Landmarks
    Isle of Mull
    Iona Abbey
    Staffa
    Fingal's Cave
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  7. Day 6

    Oban - Glencoe - Fort William - Balmacara

    Oban - Glencoe - Fort William - Balmacara

    Included Activities

    • Pass Castle Stalker
    • Visit Glencoe
    • Photo stops en route

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local trails from Balmacara
    • Visit Balmacara Estate
    • Meal at local inn or pub
    Landmarks
    Castle Stalker
    Glencoe
    Ben Nevis
    Five Sisters of Kintail
    Eilean Donan Castle
  8. Day 7

    Balmacara - Isle of Skye

    Balmacara - Isle of Skye

    Included Activities

    • Explore Isle of Skye
    • Guided hikes on Skye

    Optional Activities

    • The Quiraing hill walk
    • Old Man of Storr Walk
    • Visit Neist Point Lighthouse
    Landmarks
    Isle of Skye
    The Quiraing
    Old Man of Storr
    Neist Point Lighthouse
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  9. Day 8

    Plockton - Loch Ness - Inverness

    Plockton - Loch Ness - Inverness
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Loch Ness)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Eilean Donan Castle
    • Visit Loch Duich
    • Stop at Loch Ness
    Landmarks
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Loch Duich
    Five Sisters of Kintail
    Loch Ness
    Spean Bridge
    Great Glen
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  10. Day 9

    Inverness to Kirkwall

    Inverness to Kirkwall

    Included Activities

    • Pass Dunrobin Castle
    • Optional stop at John o'Groats
    • Ferry to Orkney
    • Visit Italian Chapel

    Optional Activities

    • Visit St Magnus Cathedral in the evening
    Landmarks
    Dunrobin Castle
    John o'Groats
    Pentland Firth
    Italian Chapel
    Kirkwall
    St Magnus Cathedral
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  11. Day 10

    Kirkwall - Orkney

    Kirkwall - Orkney

    Included Activities

    • Visit Skara Brae
    • Visit Brodgar stone circle
    • Visit Stenness standing stones
    • Visit Maeshowe
    Landmarks
    Skara Brae
    Brodgar
    Stenness
    Maeshowe
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  12. Day 11

    Kirkwall to Ullapool

    Kirkwall to Ullapool
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at accommodation before departure)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry from Orkney to mainland
    • Stop at Ardvreck Castle
    Landmarks
    Ben Loyal
    Ben Hope
    Ardvreck Castle
    Ullapool
    Loch Broom
  13. Day 12

    Ullapool

    Ullapool

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise around Summer Isles to spot seals, dolphins, porpoises and sea birds
    • Two-hour walk up Claypool Hill for Loch Broom views
    • Visit craft boutiques
    • Whisky tasting
    • Dine on top-quality seafood
    • Enjoy live music and local culture
    Landmarks
    Ullapool
    Summer Isles
    Claypool Hill
    Loch Broom
  14. Day 13

    Ullapool to Stornoway

    Ullapool to Stornoway
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast overlooking Loch Broom)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry from Ullapool to Stornoway
    • Visit Butt of Lewis
    • Stop at traditional crofting towns and seaside ports
    Landmarks
    Summer Isles
    Stornoway
    Lewis and Harris
    Butt of Lewis
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  15. Day 14

    Stornoway - Lewis

    Stornoway - Lewis

    Included Activities

    • Visit Arnol Blackhouse
    • Visit Dun Carloway

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lewis coastlines and mountains
    Landmarks
    Arnol Blackhouse
    Dun Carloway
    Lewis
  16. Day 15

    Stornoway - Harris - Portree

    Stornoway - Harris - Portree
    Meals
    Lunch (Beach picnic at Luskentyre (if weather permits) or alternative lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Harris landscapes and beaches
    • Ferry to Portree

    Optional Activities

    • Beach picnic lunch on Luskentyre (weather dependent)
    Landmarks
    Harris
    Luskentyre
    Portree
  17. Day 16

    Portree - Isle of Skye

    Portree - Isle of Skye

    Optional Activities

    • Trek to Quiraing mountain pass
    • Visit Kilt Rock and waterfall
    • Boat excursion to Loch Coruisk
    • Dine at seafood restaurants in Portree
    Landmarks
    Quiraing
    Kilt Rock
    Loch Coruisk
    Portree
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  18. Day 17

    Portree to Edinburgh

    Portree to Edinburgh

    Included Activities

    • Cross Skye Bridge
    • View Eilean Donan Castle
    • Pass Ben Nevis
    • Drive through Glencoe
    Landmarks
    Skye Bridge
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Ben Nevis
    Glencoe

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