£4473 per person (based on 2 sharing)
Spaces: 4
Start Date: 12th May 2026
Duration: 8 nights
Departing: Glasgow/Edinburgh
9 Day Highlands & Islands Tour incl. JST
This popular Highlands & Islands tour has it all. Discover the many contrasts of Scotland - beautiful island and coastal landscapes, the majestic Highlands, magical castles, remote communities and historic places, over 9 relaxing days. Take in all that Scotland has to offer, from the lochs and forests of the mainland, to the mountainous landscapes of the Isle of Skye, and the island communities of the Outer Hebrides with a special trip on the historic Jacobite Steam Train through stunning west coast scenery. This tour includes carefully selected, quality accommodation.
Day 1
Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park
Day 1 is a fabulous introduction to the Scottish landscape; exploring the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond and Scotland’s first National Park, the fairy-tale castle of Inveraray and fabulous Glencoe, steeped in history with dramatic scenery. Overnight nr Glencoe.
Day 2
Jacobite Steam Train
Day 2 takes us aboard the Jacobite steam train, now famous as Harry Potter’s Hogwarts Express. The train journey provides wonderful views across the Sound of Arisaig to the Small Isles of Eigg and Rhum. After lunch in the fishing port of Mallaig we take the ferry “Over the Sea to Skye”. Overnight Skye.
Day 3
Isle of Skye
Day 3 is a tour of the Island of Skye, passing through Broadford and on to the Island capital, Portree. Heading north we take in the fabulous scenery and seascapes with Dunvegan Castle and other options a possibility. Overnight Skye.
Day 4
Harris
Day 4 we travel by ferry from Skye to the Outer Hebrides and we will spend the afternoon exploring the dramatic beauty of the Isle of Harris with highlights including the Golden Road and stunning Luskentyre beach.
Overnight North Harris.
Day 5
Lewis
Day 5 we explore the rich history of Lewis which has been inhabited by man for around 5000 years or more. Visiting the ancient Calanais Standing Stones, Dun Carloway Broch, and a traditional blackhouse village we will discover the ancient way of life. Overnight Lewis
Day 6
Stornoway & Wester Ross
Day 6 allows more time to explore Lewis before we head back to the mainland past the Summer Isles and venture through Wester Ross. This is a very old landscape and the area is well known for its spectacular mountain scenery, especially the Torridon Hills. Overnight nr Inverness
Day 7
Loch Ness & Culloden
Day 7 we head south into the "Capital of the Highlands"; Inverness and on to Culloden Battlefield to learn about the last Jacobite rebels who fell here. Iconic Loch Ness is next up with fabulous scenery and picturesque villages along the way. Overnight nr Inverness.
Day 8
Cairngorms National Park
Day 8 explores the Cairngorms National Park with towering mountain ranges and large tracts of the original Caledonian Pine Forest. Heading south, we take in Carrbridge, Aviemore and Pitlochry with the opportunity to visit the whisky Distillery. Overnight Pitlochry.
Day 9
Perthshire & Rosslyn Chapel
Day 9 explores Highland Perthshire and the beautiful village of Dunkeld before we head south to Edinburgh via the Forth Bridges. A leisurely visit to Rosslyn Chapel, made famous by Dan Brown's book The Da Vinci Code, will be enlightening before we enjoy a walk down the Royal Mile, with its charming medieval architecture and the opportunity to do some last minute speciality shopping.