Isle of Skye and Highlands Weekend Tour: Welcome for New Academic Year!

You are all invited to the ATAS Semester Kickoff Event! Join us for this special tour we’ve organized just for you and get to know ATAS better.

Join ATAS, the Turkish community, on an unforgettable journey to the enchanting Isle of Skye! Experience the magic of this paradise on Earth with our exclusive weekend tour. Travel through the majestic Highlands of Scotland and immerse yourself in Skye's breathtaking natural beauty. From velvet moors and jagged mountains to sparkling lochs, rivers, and towering sea cliffs, Skye's stunning scenery and historic castles will leave you speechless. This is the most sought-after tour every year, and tickets sell out incredibly fast. Don’t miss your chance to witness the magic of Skye with ATAS—book your tickets now and ensure an unforgettable adventure!

Ticket Prices:

• ATAS Members: £120
• Non-Members: £135

To Join ATAS : https://atas.org.uk/membership

Isle of Skye and the Highlands Weekend Tour Details:

Isle of Skye is a Paradise on Earth and A-MUST-SEE Scottish Island. Skye Tour is the most popular tour every year and tickets sell out very fast. This fantastic Weekend Tour will take you on a journey through the majestic Highlands of Scotland to the magical Isle of Skye. The natural beauty with stunning scenery, velvet moors, jagged mountains, sparkling lochs, rivers, waterfalls and towering sea cliffs and historic castles are the highlights of Skye Tour and the scenery will leave you speechless.

● Ticket includes:- A return journey and transportation by a luxury coach with AC, TV screens and toilet

- Accommodation in Isle of Skye with complimentary tea and coffee

- Fully guided tour with a friendly local guide, hiking/walking and free time for sightseeing, shopping and visiting attractions

● Places we explore and activities:

Old Man of Storr: Enjoy hiking Skye's best landmark featured in Harry Styles' Sign of the Times' and admire the dramatic scenery

Eilean Donan Castle: Photo stop at the most photographed 13 century castle in the Highlands. It features in Made of Honour, James Bond The World Is Not Enough.

Portree: Explore the Capital of Skye and visit Portree Loch and its Coloured Houses

Mealt Fall: Be amazed by one the few waterfalls in the world that falls directly into the sea

Kilt Rock: Enjoy Skye's outstanding sea-cliff resembling a kilt and sea views

Lealt Gorge and Lealt Falls: Discover Skye's most impressive gorge and its waterfalls

Skye Bridge: Enjoy the views on Skye Bridge as we continue our journey 'Over the sea to Skye'!

Cuillins: Admire the views overlooking the highest peak in the island

Sligachan River and historic Sligachan Bridge: Walk across a historic 3 arches bridge over River Sligachan and learn the legends of Isle of Skye in Glen Sligachan

Five Sisters of Kintail: Keep calm and admire the views as we travel through 5 breathtaking mountains in one of the 40 National Scenic Areas in the Highlands

3 Sisters of Glencoe & River Coe: Be amazed and impressed by Scotland’s most famous landscape and learn about one of the darkest tales in Scottish history

Glen Etive & Buachaille Etive Mor: Admire the Highland's most photographed mountain as we drive through the heart of the Highlands

Fort William: Take a stroll in this popular Highland town, have lunch and enjoy the views overlooking Loch Linnhe and the ruins of Fort William

Ben Nevis and Glen Garry: Enjoy the views overlooking the highest peak in the UK

Lochs and Glens: Enjoy the stops at lots of lochs and glens including Loch Lomond, Loch Garry, Loch Alsh, Loch Duich, Loch Leathan and picturesque places in the heart of Scottish Highlands and Skye

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● About the Tour - Isle of Skye is a 2 Day Tour

This fantastic 2 Days Tour in Isle of Skye offers a memorable weekend as we spend plenty of time to admire and appreciate the natural beauty of Skye and venture through breathtaking landscapes, lovely villages and epic castles in Isle of Skye, known as the ’4th Best Island in the World' according to the National Geographic. You will enjoy hiking, walking and visiting some of the most picturesque places in Skye and the Highlands, petting Highland coos and making long lasting friendships with wonderful internationals from all over the world!Isle of Skye Tour is currently one of the most popular and most visited places in Scotland and tickets always sell out very fast. So, we strongly advise you to book your tickets soon to avoid disappointment.

● Pick Up and Departure:

07:00am, No 6 Johnston Terrace (the Bus Stop opposite the Castle Arms Restaurant), EH1 2PW, Edinburgh

08:00am, Strathclyde Business School, 199 at Cathedral St, Glasgow City Centre

Estimated arrival time in Glasgow and Edinburgh on Sunday 22nd September 19:30-20:30

● Accommodation: Accommodation is included in your ticket. We will stay overnight in a lovely standard hostel situated in the heart of Isle of Skye. On the day of departure, you will be asked to choose a room that suits you best with your friends or other guests in the group such as a shared female-only room or a shared male-only room or a shared mixed room.

● Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: You can help yourself with complimentary tea and coffee at our accommodation in the morning on Day 2. You will have time to buy things for your breakfast at the supermarket in Skye. You will have plenty of time for lunch and dinner in restaurants on both days. You can also bring your own packed meal if you prefer so. Your Tour Guide will recommend some great local restaurants.

● Bring with you: Lots of smiles, a camera, warm clothes, proper walking/hiking shoes, personal toiletries, an ID and cash/card for meals and souvenirs.

● IMPORTANT:

1- It would be very helpful if you can include the 2 pick up points in your Order Form on Eventbrite so we would know from the begining how many will join from Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Host or Publisher ATAS - Association of Turkish Alumni and Students in Scotland