Saturday 16 October to Saturday 23 October. Hotel based, 7 nights. 8 places

These hauntingly beautiful outer Hebridean islands are, in reality, only one island divided into two parts, each very different in character. Harris, in the south, is rugged and rocky, whereas Lewis is bleaker and covered largely in moorland. Both have fabulous beaches, including Luskentyre in the south, and the mysterious standing stones of Callanais (Callanish) are situated in the north. The islands are reached by ferry from Uig (Skye) or Ullapool on the mainland, and it is from the latter that we will make our crossing.

Travel on the islands will be by minibus, and this will collect everyone from Inverness airport on the first Saturday. Flights to Inverness are available with EasyJet from Gatwick, Luton and other regional airports. FlyBe also operate a service from Gatwick.

*Turn this holiday into a fantastic 14-night trip and take a discount of £100 by combining it with Isle of Skye (see above).

Price £875 (deposit £200). Single supplement £80.

(£1570 combined price for Skye and Harris/Lewis – deposit £400. Single supplement £160)

Price includes travel and ferry, and half board accommodation on a shared room basis. A supplement is payable for single occupation. The price does not include flights or mid day snacks.