Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip from Inverness

Begin this guided tour bright and early and board the comfortable 16-seat Mercedes mini coach from Inverness bus station.

Eilean Donan Castle:

Drive past the almighty mountains of Wester Ross and enjoy commentary from your driver as you’re driven towards the stunning Eilean Donan Castle. The iconic castle stands strong and proud by the shores and makes for a picture perfect photography session.

Learn about the Jacobite rising and destruction of the castle to the restoration and reuse of this mighty stronghold. This picture perfect castle is set on a small scenic tidal island, where three seas of Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh meet.

Isle of Skye:

After taking in the picturesque views of the castle, you travel over the bridge and enter the breathtaking Isle of Skye. Behold the scenic views of Skye that have graced several prominent Hollywood films like Snow White and the Huntsman, Macbeth, The Land That Time Forgot and more. After passing through the mountainous core of the island, you arrive at the lively harbour town of Portree for lunch where you can indulge in scrumptious local delights.

Spend the afternoon exploring the world-renowned natural beauty of the Trotternish Peninsula. Learn about the stunning places within the peninsula Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock and Quiraing and enjoy enlivening commentary by your experienced guide. After taking in the picturesque sights of the region, the drive back to the mainland begins through the majestic Glen Shiel, past the pretty shores of Loch Clunie and towards the Great Glen.

As you make your way past the banks of the impressive Loch Ness, bid farewell to the legendary creature of the Loch as you finally drive back to Inverness where the tour comes to a close.