Skye and Bute Voyager

SKYE & BUTE VOYAGER

 

22 – 27 May 2025

Thursday – Tuesday

6 Days

From £795

 

Experience the beauty of Scotland on an unforgettable holiday. Discover the stunning Isles of Skye and Bute, where you'll be enchanted by a glass bottom boat cruise and the captivating Mount Stuart House & Gardens. Join the countless others who have fallen in love with these remarkable Scottish destinations. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Isle of Skye   |   Isle of Bute   |   Seaprobe Atlantis Glass Bottom Boat   |   Mount Stuart House & Gardens

 

DAY ONE – Arrival at overnight hotel

We depart from your home and travel to Ayrshire and our overnight hotel in irvine, we have time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Isle of Skye

This morning after breakfast we travel to the Isle of Skye, staying for two nights overlooking Broadford Bay in a pleasant waterside setting. We have today to explore the island on aour arrival.

 

DAY THREE – Isle of Skye Seaprobe Atlantis Glass Bottom Boat

Today we explore below the waves on Scotland's unique semi-submersible Glass Bottom boat. On this trip we visit the seal colony on Seal Island, look out for otters and other wildlife as we cruise out under the Skye Bridge to see the spectacular Ssenery of Skye, her offshore islands and Wester Ross.

We explore the beautiful underwater kelp forests which surround the coast of Skye - which are home to a rich variety of marine life, including fish, jellyfish, starfish, crabs, urchins, and anemones.

 

DAY FOUR – Oban and Isle of Bute

This morning we leave the Isle of Skye and first visit Oban, before we have our way further south to our ferry from Colintraive to Rhubodach, to the Isle of Bute. Our hotel accommodation on Bute for the next two nights is in Rothesay.  We settle into our hotel and relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY FIVE – Mount Stuart House & Gardens

Today we visit Mount Stuart House & Gardens, a remarkable architectural feat.

Mount Stuart’s architectural journey is a story. The original house was built in 1719 but was severely damaged by fire in 1877. Most of the contents survived, along with the wings of the building. These were incorporated into the house you see today, which was built in the late 19th century. The Georgian architecture of the wings presents a striking contrast to the otherwise Victorian design, providing a completely unique architectural blend. Taking a moment to absorb the sheer beauty of the building is an unforgettable part of the Mount Stuart experience. And that’s before you’ve stepped through the door.

Inside, design inspired by astrology, art and mythology dazzles. See a map of the stars on the ceiling of the Marble Hall. Take the spiral staircase to what is believed to be the world’s first domestic heated swimming pool. This house is filled with innovations – from an early telephone system to our Victorian passenger lift.  There’s so much to discover. Inside and out.

The gardens are set against a striking Firth of Clyde backdrop, our 300 acres of gardens boast arboriculture and horticultural collections of global significance.

Visit the rock garden, designed by the famous Victorian landscape architect Thomas Mawson. Explore the arboretum, with trees dating back to the estate’s early days. And don’t miss the pinetums – home to more than 800 towering conifers.

 

DAY SIX – Departure

After breakfast we leave our hotel and make our journey home, firstly crossing by ferry from Rothesay to Wemyss Bay before we make our journey south and home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 5 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Porterage on arrival and departure - No porterage availale at the Riverside Lodge Hotel.

• Seaprobe Atlantis Glass Bottom Boat Cruise

• Admission to Mount Stuart House & Gardens

• Isle of Skye and Isle of Bute ferry crossings.

 

RIVERSIDE LODGE HOTEL, IRVINE

Located on the outskirts of Irvine in its own ample grounds, Riverside Lodge Hotel offers fresh and airy rooms, ideal for our overnight stay.  No Lift. Wi-Fi.

 

DUNOLLIE HOTEL, ISLE OF SKYE

The Dunollie Hotel is set by the serene waterside of Broadford Bay, at the foot of the mountains that lead to the famous Cuillin Hills. No Lift. Wi-Fi.  Please Note: The restaurant is located a couple of flights downstairs.

 

GLENBURN HOTEL, ROTHESAY

Set in a prime position atop terraced gardens, The Glenburn Hotel commands fabulous views overlooking Rothesay Bay and the Cowal Peninsula. Lift. Wi-Fi. *Please Note: there are 17 shallow steps to access entrance.  This hotel is not suitable for those with a walking aid.

 

GROUP BOOKINGS

Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.

 

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YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

5 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure.  No porterage available at The Riverside Lodge Hotel.

Seaprobe Atlantis Glass Bottom Boat Cruise

Admission to Mount Stuart House & Gardens

Isle of Skye and Isle of Bute ferry crossings.

 

RIVERSIDE LODGE HOTEL, IRVINE

Located on the outskirts of Irvine in its own ample grounds, Riverside Lodge Hotel offers fresh and airy rooms, ideal for our overnight stay.  No Lift. Wi-Fi.

 

DUNOLLIE HOTEL, ISLE OF SKYE

The Dunollie Hotel is set by the serene waterside of Broadford Bay, at the foot of the mountains that lead to the famous Cuillin Hills. No Lift. Wi-Fi.  Please Note: The restaurant is located a couple of flights downstairs.

 

GLENBURN HOTEL, ROTHESAY

Set in a prime position atop terraced gardens, The Glenburn Hotel commands fabulous views overlooking Rothesay Bay and the Cowal Peninsula.  Lift. Wi-Fi. 

*Please Note: there are 17 shallow steps to access entrance.  This hotel is not suitable for those with a walking aid.

 

GROUP BOOKINGS

Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
6	22 -27 MAY 2025	THURSDAY	£795	£134 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£33.02

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

The Riverside Lodge Dunollie Hotel Glenburn Hotel Mount Stuart Seaprobe Atlantis Glass Bottom Boat