Our extended tour of the Hebrides is extremely popular, offering as it does a unique opportunity to travel the length and breadth of the Western Isles. Our Grand Tour takes in all the beauty and diversity of this very special environment with ten different islands and four ferry trips included. Two comfortable hotels ensure that this holiday is as relaxing as possible while at the same time offering great variety and the sense of a true journey of discovery which will live long in the memory.  

Our journey begins with a scenic drive via Fort William, Glenfinnan and Malliag, from where we take the ferry to Lochboisdale in South Uist and continue to our hotel in Benbecula. From here we visit the islands of Eriskay; Vatersay with its fantastic sandy beaches, and Barra, including visits to Kisimul Castle and Cockleshell Beach, used as the island’s airport. A captivating journey follows as we travel north by ferry from North Uist and on through the magnificent mountain scenery of Harris and the rolling moorland of Lewis to Stornoway, our base for the next two nights. We continue with visits to the remarkable Standing Stones of Callanish, the tranquil little Norse Mill at Shawbost and the distinctive Black Houses at Gearannan. Our return route takes us by ferry from Stornoway to Ullapool. 

 On this tour we will be joined celebrity guest Monty Halls, the TV broadcaster, travel writer and marine biologist, who will give us a talk on his career and host a Q&A session as well as joining us for a full exploring Eriskay, Barra and Vatersay.