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8-Day Orkney Skye and Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

4.6 Great 30 reviews
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8 days
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English
Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.6
30 reviews
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Overview

Guidekin summary

Skye, the Highlands and the Orkney Isles share a route that includes Skara Brae and Maes Howe. Seven nights of accommodation, breakfast, the Orkney ferry and listed Orkney attractions are included; solo travellers must select the single-room option. 4.57 from 30 reviews at €1873 per person for 8 days.

From the guide

This tour takes you to the West coast, through the Highlands over to Skye and then up to the Orkney Isles with incredible driver-guides and comfortable panoramic windowed mini-buses and midi-coaches. Ride the Jacobite Steam Train, visit Loch Lomond and the Trossachs and The Cairngorms National Parks, Loch Ness, Culloden, Glen Coe, Eilean Donan Castle, Skara Brae, Maes Howe, the Ring of Brodgar and other landmarks of Scotland's rich history.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 3 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

B&B En-Suite - double

from €1873 / person
Guide: English

B&B En-Suite double room: Room for 2 persons with private bathroom

B&B En-Suite twin

from €1873 / person
Guide: English

B&B En-Suite Twin: Room for 2 persons with private bathroom

B&B En-Suite Single

from €2337 / person
Guide: English

B&B En-Suite Single: Rooms for one person with private bathroom

Schedule & Availability

Runs Mon
Departs: 08:30
Scheduled through September 2027

This tour runs Mon, departing at 08:30. Scheduled through September 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Ferry to Orkney
7 nights accommodation as per selected
Breakfast
Orkney Attractions: Maes Howe, Skara Brae, Italian Chapel

What's Not Included

Drinks
Gratuities

Departure & Return

Start point

Please check in with Highland Experience staff inside/outside Caffe Nero by 8.15am

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Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 3 years not accepted. Proof of age for children may be required at check in.
  • Luggage Restrictions: Maximum weight: 15kg. Maximum size: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm per person plus small carry on
  • If you are travelling alone, please choose the ‘Single Room’ option or we may not be able to accept your booking
  • Double/twin room: these rooms are for 2 people. If 3 people choose this option, you will be allocated a family room for 3, subject to availability. If you prefer 2 rooms, you must choose ‘Single Room’ for one person

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Compared with other Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #52 of 71€18738 days4.57 (30)shared
Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish€7712h4.98 (405)shared
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William€5412h4.93 (6417)shared
3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh€4463 days4.94 (1377)shared

Ranked #52 of 71 in Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €54 to €1873, median €82; typical length 12h. 18 of 71 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 71 Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

From € 1873 / person