Highlights of the Mull and Arran Isles

Day 1: Arrival
Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.

Day 2: Edinburgh Royal Mile
Today following breakfast you get to explore the capital of Scotland - Edinburgh! In the morning meet with a local guide in the hotel lobby to start a tour of the Royal Mile.

You tour includes a tour inside of the Edinburgh Castle to explore this famous fortification and enjoy great panoramic views of the city. After the tour (around 4 hours) you return to your hotel..

Day 3: Departure to Isle of Arran
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and walk to the train station.

Day 3: Arrival 
Upon arrival, you walk to the hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure. 

Day 4: Mountain Trail Tour
Following breakfast in the hotel, you meet with a professional mountain guide and take a journey through two of Scotland's most beautiful glens, carved from granite by ancient glaciers. 

Together with the guide, you cover the route Glen Sannox to Glen Rosa via a short scramble over The Saddle. Here you have a fantastic opportunity for seeing red deer and golden eagle on the route, so so do not forget to charge your camera and smartphones!

After the tour you return to the hotel.

Day 5: Departure to Glasgow
Following breakfast in the hotel and check-out, have ashort ferry ride to the mainland and a train to Glasgow.

Day 5: Arrival and  City Tour
Upon arrival at the hotel you have time for lunch and later you meet your guide and start a 4-hour walking tour. Together you explore the gems and the great historical importance of Glasgow.

This port city on the River Clyde, famous for its shipbuilding industry, is famed for its outstanding Victorian and art nouveau architecture, fine art museums and excellent shopping opportunities. 

After the tour, you return to the hotel or you may visit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, and the Burrell Collection.

Day 6: Departure to Isle of Mull
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and walk to the train station.

Day 6: Arrival 
Upon arrival, you walk to the hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure. 

Day 7: Wildlife Safari and Fingals Cave
Following breakfast in the hotel, you join a boat trip that brings you close to Treshnish Isles & Staffa.
Today you sail around Mull's west coast from Tobermory with its abundance of wildlife and stunning views and have an opportunity to enjoy the dramatic surroundings and to explore the unspoiled wildlife. A knowledgeable crew guides you along the route and you have about 1 hour to explore the world-famous Fingal's Cave.

After the tour, you return to the port of departure and walk to the hotel.

Day 8: Departure to Fort William
Following breakfast in the hotel and check-out and board the ferry to arrive at mainland.

Day 8: Arrival
Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.

Day 9: Trip to Mallaig in Jacobite Steam Train
Following breakfast in your hotel, walk to the train station and set off on the memorable trip along the scenic West Highland Line on the Jacobite steam train.

This 84-mile round trip covers the most impressive must-sees, starting near the iconic mount Ben Nevis, passing Loch Morar, and River Morar, arriving next to the deepest seawater loch in Europe, Loch Nevis. Enjoy the dramatic views and see the most famous bridge in Scotland, Glenfinnan Viaduct, featured in the Harry Potter movies as well as beautiful villages of Lochailort, Arisaig, Morar, and Mallaig along the route. 

During a short stay in Mallaig, you have a 1-hour wildlife cruise safari. Travel out to Green Island on the Knoydart Peninsula and take a chance to witness wild seals relaxing on the rocks as well as a variety of birds, porpoises, dolphins, whales, and basking sharks frequently visiting the coastal waters. 

Upon return, you take a train back to Fort William.

*Please note: a round trip on Jacobite Steam Train is subject of availability. An alternative 1-way transfer by car is offered when the round trip is not available.

Day 10: Departure to Edinburgh
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Inverness.

Day 10: Arrival in Edinburgh
Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.

Day 11: Departure
This is the last day of your amazing tour of Scotland! After breakfast, your driver meets you in the hotel lobby and takes you to the airport for your flight back home. 

We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future vacations!