{"id":20787,"date":"2020-08-28T00:07:02","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T22:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/checkinblog.it\/?p=20787"},"modified":"2020-09-25T17:28:50","modified_gmt":"2020-09-25T15:28:50","slug":"best-13-multi-day-tours-from-edinburgh-to-highlands-scotland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/checkinblog.it\/en\/best-13-multi-day-tours-from-edinburgh-to-highlands-scotland\/","title":{"rendered":"Trip to Scotland, the top 13 guided tours of 4-5-6 days to explore the Highlands, Skye and Hebrides"},"content":{"rendered":"

For those who wonder if it is possible to visit Scotland without a car<\/strong> the answer is quite easy. Yes<\/em>. You can travel<\/strong> by bus or train <\/strong>to reach so many places across different regions, from north to south and islands <\/strong>as well.<\/p>\n

Then, multi-day guided tours <\/strong>are also available for tourists that just want to relax without any worries about planning their trip and other related stuff. Most of them depart from Edinburgh<\/strong> while 3-day tours <\/em>to Skye also leave from Glasgow (full list on this page<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n

As detailed below, in this article I share with you the 13 recommend guided tours <\/strong>leaving from the Scottish capital to<\/strong> areas such as the Highlands<\/strong>, the island of Skye<\/strong>, the Whisky Coast<\/strong>, Inner and Outer Hebrides<\/strong>, Orkney<\/strong> and Northern Coast<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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1. Isle of Skye and West Highlands in 4 days<\/span><\/h2>\n

Leave behind you Edinburgh to explore the Scottish countryside<\/strong> and its wilderness<\/strong>. During this trip you will enjoy some of the most beautiful sceneries Scotland has to offer<\/strong> to its visitors. You also see historic places of interest<\/strong> and fascinating modern marvels<\/strong>. Accomodations provided are B&B <\/strong>located in Fort William<\/strong> and Skye area<\/strong> (2 nights).<\/p>\n

Indeed, day 3<\/em> is spent on the island with a flexible programme <\/strong>depending on weather conditions and group\u2019s interests as well. The other two days offer the chance to visit places like for example the Kelpies in Falkirk<\/strong>, Rannoch Moor<\/strong>, Glencoe<\/strong>, Glenfinnan Viaduct<\/strong>, Glen Shiel<\/strong> and Dunkeld<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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2. Outlander 4-day tour from Edinburgh<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

If you are fan of Outlander tv series<\/strong> this is definitely the best tour you can do. Having said that, this activity is also suitable for those that may not know the novel series by Diana Gabaldon <\/strong>but are interested in Scottish history<\/strong>. B&B accomodations<\/strong> are provided in Inverness <\/strong>(2 nights) and Fort William<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The itinerary<\/strong> includes filming locations <\/strong>such as the village of Culross<\/strong>, the small town of Falkland<\/strong>, Doune Castle<\/strong>, Clava Cairns<\/strong> and Culloden Battlefield<\/strong>. You also visit Glenfinnan<\/strong>, surrounded by a fantastic Highland scenery which is crossed by the famous Jacobite Steam Train<\/strong> railway line<\/strong> used as Hogwart Express in Harry Potter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Full travel plan, prices and all details are available at this link<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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Falkland – Kingdom of Fife<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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3. Islay and Whisky 4-day tour<\/span><\/h2>\n

Scotland is famous for its whisky<\/strong> so why do not take this opportunity to discover Islay<\/strong>, which boasts 8 of the renowned malt whisky distilleries<\/strong> across the country. Groups <\/strong>are limited to few participants <\/strong>to offer you the best possible experience. The village of Bowmore<\/strong> will be the base for your stay on this island of the Inner Hebrides.<\/p>\n

Not only tastings. During the trip you can see beautiful sceneries such as Loch Lomond National Park<\/strong> and Islay\u2019s sandy bays<\/strong> along its west coast as well as historical sites like Kilmartin standing stones<\/strong> and the ruins of Kidalton Church<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For all information concerning route, prices and other services please visit this website<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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Loch Lomond National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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4. Mull, Iona and West Highlands in 4 days from Edinburgh<\/span><\/h2>\n

This tours explores West Highlands<\/em> which is one of my<\/strong> Scotland\u2019s favourite areas <\/strong>so I definitely recommend it to you. The 3-night accomodation is a B&B located in Tobermory<\/strong>, the capital of Mull<\/strong>. In this way you will be able to discover the more remote areas of the Hebridean Island together with a a day-trip to the charming Iona.<\/p>\n

Some of the highlights of the 4-day tour<\/strong> are:<\/p>\n

For the full itinerary, all information and online bookings please refer to this website<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n