Overview
Join us on a magical tour through western Scotland where we will visit 5 of our favorite Scottish islands, including the burial place of 48 Scottish Kings, the home of Christianity in Scotland, puffin colonies, whisky distilleries, castles, picturesque villages and amazing vistas throughout.
Highlights
Isle of Mull
From the rugged ridges of Ben More and the black basalt crags of Burg to the blinding white sand, rose-pink granite and emerald waters that fringe the Ross, Mull can lay claim to some of the finest and most varied scenery in the Inner Hebrides. Noble birds of prey soar over mountains and coast, while dolphins play in the ocean below. Mull is home to the picturesque village of Tobermory, famous for its colorful houses and picturesque bay, where we will lay our heads for the first 4 nights of the glorious journey.
Isles of Staffa & Iona
We will visit the uninhabited island of Staffa which includes the famous Fingal's Cave.Fingal’s Cave was immortalised by Mendelssohn in his Hebrides Overture, after he visited the island in 1829. The island’s distinctive six-sided columns of rock are formed from basalt, the same as the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. We will also get to walk amongst the ever cute puffins that have a sizable colony on the island. We will also visit Iona which for many centuries has been an island of special significance for all Christians. In AD 563, Columba and his followers arrived here from Ireland to spread the gospel in Scotland and the north of England. The restored medieval abbey continues to hold daily services today and St Oran’s Chapel and Reilig Odhram is reputed to be the burial place of 48 kings of Scotland, including Macbeth. The Isle of Iona also boasts sandy beaches, excellent walking opportunities and a variety of wildlife to look out for.
Isle of Arran
The Isle of Arran is a place where you can find a little bit of everything you'd ever want from a Scottish island. It has an ever-changing coastline, dramatic mountain peaks, sheltered beaches, verdant forests, great cultural festivals and a wealth of tasty local produce. Known as Scotland in Miniature she boasts 2 distilleries and 9 Golf Courses as well as being the home island of your host Graeme.
Isle of Islay
The Isle of Islay promises an amazing experience with its birdlife, seafood, peaty whiskies and dramatic coastal seascapes. A stunning island on the "whisky coast" of west Scotland, Islay is probably best known for its peaty, smoky whiskies. Home to nine working distilleries, Islay has the process down to a fine art. We will be visiting a number of these distilleries and sampling their wares. Slainte.
What's included
What's Included
Accommodations
Breakfasts
Ground Transportation
Ferry Transportation
Visit 5 Scottish Isles
Duart Castle
Brodick Castle
Whisky Tastings & Tours
Finlaggan Historical Visit
Staffa/Iona Tour
Priceless Memories
Small Group Tour
What's Not Included
Airfare/Flights
Lunches/Dinner
You'll Be Staying Here
Western Isles Hotel
Lochside Hotel Bowmore
Auchrannie Spa & Resort
Auchrannie is more than a hotel. It offers a spa, pool, steam room, multiple restaurants, pubs, beautiful gardens, and so much more. You are going to love this place.
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