6 nights: 1 night Loch Lomond area , 2 nights Uist, 2 nights Stornoway, 1 night Perthshire Area or reversed
“Classic Britain is our first choice because of the efficiency of their booking team” UK Coach Operator
Coupled with its intricate network of island ferries, Scotland hosts spotlessly clean deserted beaches with white coloured sand, accompanied by the sound of seabirds as they ride the air currents. Be in touch with the unspoilt nature & scenery on this fantastic island-hopping holiday as it travels the full length of the Outer Hebrides, covering the most southerly island of Barra to Lewis in the North. Experienced guides will be on hand to ensure you get the most out of this majestic island-hopping adventure.
Itinerary is reversed for arrivals 6th May and 14th August
6 nights: 1 night Loch Lomond area , 2 nights Uist, 2 nights Stornoway, 1 night Perthshire Area or reversed
“Classic Britain is our first choice because of the efficiency of their booking team” UK Coach Operator
Day 1: Loch Lomond and Arrochar
Overnight in the Loch Lomond/Arrochar area with an introduction to some of Scotland’s most breathtaking scenery.
Day 2: Glencoe and Uist
Embark on a captivating journey through the mesmerising landscapes of Glencoe. Free time in Fort William. Your adventure unfolds with a northward trajectory along what is probably the most magical drive in Scotland - "The Road to The Isles". See the grandeur of towering mountains and tranquil glens, setting the stage for a truly immersive experience. Photo stop at Glenfinnan, where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard in 1744. Maybe catch a glimpse of the “Harry Potter” steam train as it crosses Glenfinnan Viaduct. On arrival at Mallaig, catch the ferry to Uist with dinner or lunch served on board, depending on the time of departure. Arrive at Lochboisdale before travelling North to the Dark Island Hotel for two nights.
Day 3: Guided Tour of Eriskay
Today, a guide has been arranged for a tour of the Isle of Eriskay, before making the short ferry crossing to the Island of Barra. Barra is the most southerly of the inhabited islands and long famed for its beauty, boasting beaches, hills, machair and moor all in one small island.
Day 4: Harris and Lewis
Taking the sea crossing to Harris, a rugged and mountainous island landscape unfolds with moorlands, deep lochs and the most glorious of white sandy beaches. Admire the beaches stretching for miles of Berneray, Nisabost and Horgabost before continuing along the spine of the island to Lewis with its history dating back 5000 years. 2 nights Stornoway, the island’s capital.
Day 5: Guided Tour on Lewis
Be immersed in the folklore and history of the Isles as your local island guide takes you to see the impressive 5,000-year-old standing stones of Callanish (Scotland’s Stonehenge, but older), ancient thatched “Blackhouses”, typical of crofting settlements, with entry included, and the imposing Carloway Broch, a fortified tower dating back over 2,000 years.
Day 6: Depart The Hebrides
Board the ferry for the 2 ½ hour sailing across the Minch to Ullapool. Followed by a scenic drive through the sweep of the Highlands, with time free in the Highland Capital, Inverness (where ferry timings permit). Proceeding south through “bonny” Speyside and your final night’s stay in an appropriate, minimum 3-star hotel, to suit your onward journey the next day.