Day 1 - Edinburgh - Jacobite Steam Train - Portree (Isle of Skye)
Overnight: Portree, Isle of Skye (2 nights)
Isle of Skye and the Jacobite Steam Train
3 day / 2 night tour
Supercharge your Highland experience with this tour that includes a one-way trip on the famous Jacobite Steam Train, the real Hogwarts Express. This tour is jam-packed with highlights, including Glen Coe, Loch Ness, The Cairngorms National Park and iconic Eilean Donan Castle. On the Isle of Skye, enjoy a two-night stay in delightful Portree and sightseeing that will allow visits to Dunvegan Castle, the Old Man of Storr and the Trotternish Peninsula. Join us for a truly magical experience!
Dunkeld - explore this quaint village and its historic cathedral by the banks of the River Tay
Eilean Donan Castle - capture the iconic view of this famous castle
Isle of Skye - explore the magical isle, including the legendary Cuillin Hills, mysterious Trotternish and impressive Dunvegan Castle
Jacobite Steam Train - enjoy a one-way ride on the famous West Highland Line aboard the real Hogwarts Express
Glen Coe - stop to view the dramatic scenery of Scotland’s most famous glen
Movie locations - Harry Potter, Skyfall and Made of Honour
Accommodation
Meals
Visits, Admissions and Experiences
Tour Essentials
60 High Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1TB
Check-in: 07:30 hrs
Tour Departs: 07:45 hrs
Tour Returns: 20:30 hrs
Overnight: Portree, Isle of Skye (2 nights)
Concession discounts apply to adults aged 60 years and above; students and children aged 5 to 16 years inclusive.
We’re really sorry but children aged under 5 years cannot travel on this tour.
Photo-ID may be requested to confirm discount entitlement.
Book Assured
Book by paying a 20% deposit. Make date changes or get a full refund with 8 days notice before travel. Click here for more information.
Accommodation
The price of this tour includes guest house accommodation with en-suite bathroom.
Luggage Allowance
One medium-sized suitcase/bag per person (maximum weight: 15 kilos)
Jacobite Steam Train
A one-way journey on the Jacobite Steam Train is included in the price of this tour.
Admission Prices
In order to give you maximum flexibility admission fees are not included in the cost of this tour.
FAQs
Please see the FAQ section for more information on this tour.
Product code
HET 02093
For the discerning traveller, a Signature Multi-day Tour offers fantastic value for money, cosy accommodation, well-paced sightseeing and comfortable travel.
All of this combines to create the definitive Scottish experience.
Each tour is hosted by a professional driver/guide who has been carefully selected for their extensive knowledge and driving skills. As locals, you are sure to gain that extra insight. If you should have any problems during your stay, they’ll go out of their way to help.
You will want to see as much as possible, but you don’t want to be rushed. Our tours are carefully planned to strike the right balance, and in addition to comfortable mini/midicoach travel, many feature memorable railway or ferry journeys.
Having somewhere pleasant to stay after an exciting day of discovery is an essential part of your holiday experience. Comfortable guest house accommodation with en-suite bathrooms, tv and other amenities is included in the price of all tours.
Breakfast is included each morning of your stay.
To give you complete choice admission fees are not included in the cost of this tour. The tour itinerary has been carefully designed to provide sufficient time for you to visit these attractions:
If you click on the links above, they will provide you with more information on each attraction, including current admission prices. In some cases a special discount is offered to tour passengers, your driver/guide will provide details if this applies.
Please note that credit/debit cards are not always accepted so it is recommended that you carry sufficient cash with you should you want to make a visit.
Described as one of the great railway journeys of the world this memorable trip will take you past a list of impressive extremes.
Starting near the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, passes close by the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar and the shortest river in Britain, River Morar, finally arriving next to the deepest seawater loch in Europe, Loch Nevis!
Also on the journey is a visit to Britain’s most westerly mainland railway station, Arisaig.
The highlight of the journey is crossing the 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct (a location made famous in the Harry Potter films) which overlooks Loch Shiel and the Jacobite monument.
The train may pause on the viaduct, time permitting, to allow you to take in the magnificent view.
Standard class tickets are included in the cost of the tour. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to upgrade these tickets to First Class.
Accommodation is included in your tour price.
The guesthouses and B&Bs are carefully selected and offer comfortable accommodation in bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, tv, tea/coffee-making facilities and other facilities. Bedding, towels and basic toiletries are provided.
Some guesthouses and B&B’s offer enhanced facilities, such as a resident’s lounge where you can relax with other guests.
Accommodation is spread throughout the communities that we stay in and is seldom more than a 10/15 minute walk from the town or village centre.
Yes! Portree is the capital and main town on the Isle of Skye, and therefore is a very popular destination, especially in the summer months. There are many excellent restaurants in Portree, and they tend to get pretty busy, so we strongly recommend making reservations for your evening meal to avoid disappointment.
We advise not making your dinner reservations for any earlier than 7pm to allow plenty of time for the coach to return to Portree, after a full day of exploring the wonders of the Magical Isle.
You can also check out our Portree blog for more tips and information.
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Steve was a knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic tour guide. He always explained where we were going very clearly and told some great stories along the way, and had an awesome playlist! There were time the bus was really hot and muggy, the air con could have been on more frequently to even out the temperature. All of the places we visited in The Highlands were unique and stunningly beautiful, but I'd recommend adding more time in Loch Ness if possible. I felt I didn't have a chance to see everything there and I was a little disappointed. For three days, this was an incredibly packed tour and I would highly recommend it to others and was great value for money too.
Our driver and tour guides are very knowledgeable show us every time we passes a scenes and help us all the way to the history landscape and castles The accommodation are nice and breakfast are good. Thank you so much.
Without doubt Alistair our driver made the trip so much fun with his stories & he was extremely knowledgeable, with both historical & folklore tales & such a proud Scot. We can’t speak highly enough. And if that wasn’t enough he also provided a fabulous playlist of Scottish artists to listen to between information. He is a great driver, we felt safe at all times, & he was very attentive to all passengers making sure everyone was having a great time, & knew what the arrangements were. Just brilliant.
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