Itinerary
- Day 1
Edinburgh to Oban
- Start point
- EH1 3DQ, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (Gate J And Gate K, inside Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ, 08:45 - 09:00)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Local B&B in Oban with breakfast)
Included Activities
- Explore Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
- Stop at Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Visit Kilmartin Glen (over 350 ancient monuments including standing stones, stone circles, and burial cairns)
- Visit Loch Awe to see Kilchurn Castle ruins
- Dinner at local restaurant
- Stroll along Oban waterfront
Landmarks Stirling Castle Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Rest and Be Thankful Kilmartin Glen Kilchurn Castle Loch Awe 
- Day 2
Oban - Mull - Iona/Staffa
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Local B&B in Oban with breakfast)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Isle of Mull
- Ferry back to Oban
Optional Activities
- Visit Iona - explore historic abbey and churchyard with intricately carved crosses
- Explore Iona's rocky headlands and sandy coves
- Optional trip to Staffa to see Fingal's Cave and dramatic basalt columns
- Visit McCaig's Tower on Battery Hill for panoramic views
- Enjoy local whisky at pubs
Landmarks Duart Castle Isle of Mull Iona Abbey Staffa Fingal's Cave McCaig's Tower 
- Day 3
Oban to Balmacara
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Local B&B in Balmacara with Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Stop at Castle Stalker viewpoint
- Explore Glencoe with photo opportunities and short walk
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Fort William
- Explore Fort William town center
- Visit Balmacara Estate
- Wander local trails in Balmacara
- Meal at nearby inn or pub
Landmarks Loch Linnhe Castle Stalker Glencoe Ben Nevis Great Glen Five Sisters of Kintail Eilean Donan Castle Balmacara Estate 
- Day 4
Balmacara - Isle of Skye
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Local B&B in Balmacara with Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Explore Isle of Skye landscapes
- Visit Trotternish Ridge area
Optional Activities
- Visit Old Man of Storr
- See Kilt Rock
- Drive through Quiraing mountain pass
- Learn about Dunvegan Castle and clan legends
- Explore other hidden gems on the island
- Lunch in island towns
Landmarks Skye Bridge Isle of Skye Trotternish Ridge Old Man of Storr Kilt Rock Quiraing Dunvegan Castle 
- Day 5
Balmacara to Inverness
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Local B&B in Inverness with Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Stop at Eilean Donan Castle area
- Visit Falls of Foyers
Optional Activities
- Explore Eilean Donan Castle chambers with clan artifacts
- Refreshments at local café near castle
- Lunch and local specialties in Fort Augustus
- Explore shores of Loch Ness
- Visit Dores village on Loch Ness
- Explore Inverness Castle
- Stroll along River Ness islands
- Sample local cuisine in Inverness
Landmarks Eilean Donan Castle Fort Augustus Loch Ness Falls of Foyers Dores Inverness Castle River Ness 
- Day 6
Inverness to Kirkwall, Orkney
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Local B&B in Kirkwall with Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Stop at Dunrobin Castle for photos
- Visit Italian Chapel on the way to Kirkwall
- Ferry crossing across Pentland Firth
Optional Activities
- Photo stop in Golspie
- Explore North Sea coastal villages and harbors
- Leisure time in John O'Groats
- Explore Kirkwall town center
- Visit St Magnus Cathedral
- Stroll through Kirkwall's winding streets
Landmarks Black Isle Dunrobin Castle Golspie John O'Groats Gills Bay Pentland Firth South Ronaldsay St Margaret's Hope Churchill Barriers Italian Chapel Kirkwall St Magnus Cathedral - Day 7
Kirkwall - Heart of Neolithic Orkney
Included Activities
- Visit Maeshowe
- Visit Ring of Brodgar
- Visit Skara Brae
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Stromness with fresh local seafood
- Stroll through Stromness winding streets and harbor
- Visit Kirbuster Museum
- Explore tidal island
- Dinner in Kirkwall
- Stroll along Kirkwall harbor
- Attend traditional Scottish music sessions at pubs
Landmarks Heart of Neolithic Orkney Maeshowe Ring of Brodgar Skara Brae Stromness Kirbuster Museum 
- Day 8
Kirkwall to Ullapool
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Local B&B in Ullapool with Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing across Pentland Firth
- Visit Smoo Cave
Optional Activities
- Explore Smoo Cave chambers
- View Ardvreck Castle ruins
- Short walk to observe scenery
- Explore Ullapool
Landmarks Pentland Firth Smoo Cave Ardvreck Castle Assynt mountains Loch Broom Ullapool 
- Day 9
Ullapool
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Local B&B in Ullapool with Breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Boat cruise around Summer Isles with wildlife viewing
- Lunch or dinner at cafes or seafood restaurants
- Explore Ullapool's white buildings, art galleries, and craft shops
- Two-hour hike up Claypool Hill for panoramic views
- Traditional Scottish music at local pubs
- Sample local whisky
Landmarks Summer Isles Loch Broom Claypool Hill - Day 10
Ullapool to Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast overlooking Loch Broom)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Local B&B in Stornoway with breakfast)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Stornoway
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Stornoway cafes or restaurants
- Visit Butt of Lewis lighthouse
- Explore traditional crofting towns
- Visit seaside ports
- Try local black pudding
- Stroll along Stornoway harbor
- Explore Stornoway town in evening
Landmarks Loch Broom Summer Isles The Minch Stornoway Butt of Lewis Isle of Lewis - Day 11
Isle of Lewis - History and Landscapes
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Local B&B in Stornoway with breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Arnol Blackhouse
Optional Activities
- Explore Dun Carloway ancient fort
- Visit western Lewis beaches and coasts
- Explore landscape with lochs and moors
- Dinner and conversation with locals in Stornoway
- Sample local dishes
Landmarks Arnol Blackhouse Dun Carloway Isle of Lewis - Day 12
Isle of Harris - Luskentyre to Isle of Skye
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Local B&B in Portree with Breakfast )
Included Activities
- Ferry from Tarbert to Uig on Isle of Skye
Optional Activities
- Explore Tarbert village
- Visit Leverburgh village and harbor
- Picnic lunch at scenic location
- Visit Luskentyre beach
- Explore Portree town
- Visit local restaurants and shops in Portree
Landmarks Isle of Harris Tarbert Leverburgh Luskentyre Beach Uig Trotternish Peninsula Portree - Day 13
Isle of Skye
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Local B&B in Portree with Breakfast )
Optional Activities
- Observe Black Cuillin Mountains
- Watch for golden eagles at Quiraing
- Swim in Sligachan River
- Photograph Highland cattle
- Visit favorite restaurants from previous day
- Attend ceilidh at pub
- Enjoy seafood dinner in Portree
- Attend traditional Scottish music sessions
- Stroll Portree harbor
Landmarks Black Cuillin Mountains Quiraing Old Man of Storr Sligachan River Portree 
- Day 14
Isle of Skye to Edinburgh
- End point
- EH1 3DQ, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (Edinburgh Bus Station Drop Off, George St / St. Andrews Square area, (Within 5 mins of Edinburgh Bus Station), Edinburgh, 19:00)
Included Activities
- Stop at Eilean Donan Castle area
Optional Activities
- Explore Eilean Donan Castle chambers with clan artifacts
- Refreshments at local café near castle
- Lunch in Fort William
- Explore Fort William town center
- Short breaks in scenic areas
- Photo stops along route
Landmarks Isle of Skye Cuillin Hills Sligachan Bridge Eilean Donan Castle Five Sisters of Kintail Fort William Ben Nevis Glencoe Rannoch Moor Trossachs National Park Edinburgh
