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Edinburgh Festival Package PLUS Loch Ness & Isle of Skye 3 day tour. Your chance to experience the buzz of the Worlds best arts Festival plus 3 amazing days in the Scottish Highlands with local guide. 
Head to Edinburgh for the World-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Enjoy 5 nights city centre accommodation in self-catering apartments (SINGLE ROOMS) just off the Royal mile close to all the action. Also includes a 2 day Edinburgh pass with free entry to over 30 top attractions, free return airport and city centre bus transport, free comprehensive guidebook as well as loads of exclusive offers. This new trip combines the best of the Edinburgh festival with a chance to explore the amazing Scottish Highlands.
Explore the Highlands on our 3 day Skye High tour, soak up the magnificent mountains, remote lochs and glens and experience our fascinating history and culture. A fantastic action packed three days in the awesome Highlands and Isle of Skye exploring Loch Ness, Glencoe and the wild west coast. It's then back to Edinburgh for another 3 days of festival favour!
To find out what the Edinburgh Festival is like watch this CLIP
INCLUDES
* 5 nights Edinburgh city centre accommodation in self-catering apartments (SINGLE ROOMS) (Sat, Sun,Wed, Thurs & Friday nights.)
* Legendary Skye High 3 day Highland Tour including bed and breakfast (4 star hostel accommodation Mon & Tues night.)
* 2 day Edinburgh pass with free entry to over 30 top attractions, free return airport and city centre bus transport
Check out these links for whats going on during the festival!
Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh International Festival
Edinburgh Film Festival
Edinuburgh Art Festival
Edinburgh Book Festival
Edinburgh Tattoo
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Day 1: Edinburgh
Check into your city centre accommodation and maybe take a free walking tour of the city. Discover Edinburgh with a fantastic 2 Day Edinburgh Pass. Visit Top Attractions such as the Edinburgh Dungeon and Our Dynamic Earth. Discover the underground city with Mercat tours and check out John Knox house Edinburgh’s oldest mansion. Take advantage of the many discounts offered at a number of restaurants and pubs in the city. At night you can go and see a show or check out some top rated comedy.
Day 2: Edinburgh
Pick up a copy of the Fringe Programme and have a good look through and circle the shows you really want to catch and take it with you every where, this is your Bible!
Don’t forget that the Royal Mile is full of entertainers from, miming and juggling to mini arts performances -it really is a fantastic atmosphere. There is something for everyone at the Fringe. If you want to see some of the top comedians then you are best to book ahead. For bookings and further information check out the Fringe Official Web Site.
Day 3: Edinburgh To Loch Ness
We leave Scotland's capital and head to Stirling, home to legends such as William Wallace and Robert the Bruce and scene of many of Scotland’s most famous and bloody battles. Our route north takes us through the dramatic & inspiring Glencoe, and if weather permits we may well take one of our legendary ‘wee walks’, before heading for Fort William - in the shadow of mighty Ben Nevis (Britain’s highest mountain). Travelling through the Great Glen we head for Fort Augustus. Staying on the banks of Loch Ness, in Fort Augustus tonight we discover a bit more of Highland history and culture, before trying to entice Nessie out for a wee dram!
Day 4: Loch Ness To Skye
Today we explore the magical Isle of Skye. Ruined castles, awesome scenery, Viking fortresses and home to the legendary MacLeod and MacDonald Clans. Immersed in Celtic myths and legends, hear all about the Faeries and the Selkies, and local characters who have contributed to the rich history of this magical island. Quite simply unmissable! Our overnight destination is at a legendary 4 star hostel Morag's Lodge on the banks of Loch Ness with the best showers in the Highlands!.
Day 5: Loch Ness to Edinburgh
Before heading south en route for Edinburgh, we follow the entire length of Loch Ness, searching for a priceless glimpse of the legendary beast. We visit Inverness, capital of the Highlands, and head for brooding Culloden Moor, sight of the defeat of Bonne Prince Charlie’s Jacobite uprising. After a bite to eat and perhaps another ‘wee walk’, we head south for Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Perth (amongst other things) before arriving back in Edinburgh at approximately 5.30pm. – An action packed, fun filled and unforgettable 3 days!
Day 6: Edinburgh Sight Seeing
Although there is so much to see and do during the festival don’t forget to take some time out and discover Scotland’s wonderful Capital. The Royal Mile runs from the Castle right down to Hollyrood House and the Parliament. If you need some tips on where to go and what to see pop into the Haggis Office where the crew there will be more than happy to help out!
At the bottom of the Royal Mile you will find Arthurs Seat a distinct Volcano. It’s a bit of a climb but offers amazing views over the city and on a clear day you can see the Forth Rail Bridge. Another great view point is Carlton hill with the Acropolis (unfinished war memorial) and the Observatory. This is less of a climb but offers 360 degree views of the city.
Day 7: Discover The Real Edinburgh
Why not get away from the hustle and bustle and explore the real Edinburgh and take a stroll along the Water of Leith Walkway- in particular the stretch from Canonmills to the Dean & Modern Art Galleries, by the famous ‘Colonies’, through Stockbridge and under the Dean Bridge. Some of the most beautiful architecture in Edinburgh. Check out the Sandy Bell for some real Scottish music and enjoy a wee dram of whisky before heading to the Stand Comedy Club on Queen Street, a small intimate venue with some great acts.