Highland Highlights 6 Day Tour
Duration: 6 days
Twin Room Price: £ 650.00
Single Room Price: £ 595.00
(Brochure Price: £ 710.00)
Twin Room Price: £ 650.00
Single Room Price: £ 595.00
(Brochure Price: £ 710.00)
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Enjoy the very best of Scotland on this fabulous six day tour.
Day One
From Edinburgh and Glasgow we will make our way via lonely Rannoch Moor to the beauty of Glen Coe. There is a stop in the heart of the Glen where you can enjoy these spectacular surroundings. Next we head for Fort William before driving through the Great Glen to Loch Ness for some monster spotting. It’s a short drive to Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, and our home for tonight.
The stay in Inverness is unescorted.
Day Two
We leave Inverness and head across the Black Isle to the Cromarty Firth. High above the town of Golspie is an impressive statue, of the First Duke of Sutherland, whose agents were involved in the most notorious of the Clearances in the Highlands during the 19th Century. We can contrast the plight of the tenants with the opulence of Dunrobin Castle when we make a visit to the ancestral home of the Dukes of Sutherland. Later we will make a stop at John O’Groats for a souvenir photograph. A short drive will bring us to Duncansby Head. Here there are dramatic cliff-top vistas and a wide variety of birdlife to enjoy during our extended stop.
Day Three
Our day starts with a visit to handsome Grantown on Spey. Later we will join the whisky trail and after a scenic drive along the banks of the River Spey stop at a malt whisky distillery to discover the secrets of the distillers art. Our distillery tour ends with the chance to sample a wee dram! We’ll make a stop at Broomhill Station on the Speyside Railway where you have the opportunity of taking a nostalgic trip by steam train on this attractive line (optional). There’s free time in Aviemore, Scotland’s outdoor centre before returning to Inverness.
Our day starts with a visit to handsome Grantown on Spey. Later we will join the whisky trail and after a scenic drive along the banks of the River Spey stop at a malt whisky distillery to discover the secrets of the distillers art. Our distillery tour ends with the chance to sample a wee dram! We’ll make a stop at Broomhill Station on the Speyside Railway where you have the opportunity of taking a nostalgic trip by steam train on this attractive line (optional). There’s free time in Aviemore, Scotland’s outdoor centre before returning to Inverness.
Day Four
Today we enjoy a full day excursion to the beautiful island of Skye. We’ll make a stop at Eilean Donan Castle, perched on its island at the head of Loch Duich. You will marvel at the views when we stop at this most picturesque of castles. Soon we’ll be crossing “over the sea to Skye” and driving in the shadow of the towering Cuillin Hills to Portree, a picturesque fishing port which is the island’s main town. After free time we will return to the mainland and return to Inverness.
Today we enjoy a full day excursion to the beautiful island of Skye. We’ll make a stop at Eilean Donan Castle, perched on its island at the head of Loch Duich. You will marvel at the views when we stop at this most picturesque of castles. Soon we’ll be crossing “over the sea to Skye” and driving in the shadow of the towering Cuillin Hills to Portree, a picturesque fishing port which is the island’s main town. After free time we will return to the mainland and return to Inverness.
Day Five
A relaxing day today as we enjoy a cruise on Loch Ness followed by free time for shopping or sightseeing in the Capital of the Highlands.
A relaxing day today as we enjoy a cruise on Loch Ness followed by free time for shopping or sightseeing in the Capital of the Highlands.
Day Six
There is an excursion to the scenic village of Cromarty followed by free time in Inverness before joining our motorcoach for the tour south. Our route will take us to the gentle Spey Valley then through the dramatic scenery of the Drumochter Pass. As we travel through Glen Garry look out for imposing Blair Castle. There’s a stop for afternoon tea then the rolling Perthshire countryside will guide us to Perth then homewards to journey’s end in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
There is an excursion to the scenic village of Cromarty followed by free time in Inverness before joining our motorcoach for the tour south. Our route will take us to the gentle Spey Valley then through the dramatic scenery of the Drumochter Pass. As we travel through Glen Garry look out for imposing Blair Castle. There’s a stop for afternoon tea then the rolling Perthshire countryside will guide us to Perth then homewards to journey’s end in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness cruise ticket.
Speyside Railway Steam Train.
Departure Information:
Saturdays: 15 May to 25 September 2010
Sundays: 16 May to 26 September 2010
Mondays: 17 May to 27 September 2010
Tuesdays: 18 May to 28 September 2010
Thursdays: 13 May to 23 September 2010
Fridays: 14 May to 24 September 2010
Saturdays: 15 May to 25 September 2010
Sundays: 16 May to 26 September 2010
Mondays: 17 May to 27 September 2010
Tuesdays: 18 May to 28 September 2010
Thursdays: 13 May to 23 September 2010
Fridays: 14 May to 24 September 2010
Departure Point:
Check In: 07:30hrs Departure 07:45hrs from Stance 5, Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow Returns at 20:40 hrs (day 6)
Check In: 07:30hrs Departure 07:45hrs from Stance 5, Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow Returns at 20:40 hrs (day 6)
Return Time:
20:40 hrs (day 6)
20:40 hrs (day 6)
What is Included:
Five nights accommodation in rooms with private facilities
Full Scottish breakfast
Cruise on Loch Ness
Admission to Eilean Donan Castle, Dunrobin Castle and Glenfiddich malt whisky distillery
Transportation by air-conditioned luxury touring coach (to/from Inverness)
Services of a tour host
Service charges and taxes.
Five nights accommodation in rooms with private facilities
Full Scottish breakfast
Cruise on Loch Ness
Admission to Eilean Donan Castle, Dunrobin Castle and Glenfiddich malt whisky distillery
Transportation by air-conditioned luxury touring coach (to/from Inverness)
Services of a tour host
Service charges and taxes.
What is NOT Included:
Lunch, Dinner or snacks.
Admission fees.
Personal items.
Gratuity to the tour director.
Lunch, Dinner or snacks.
Admission fees.
Personal items.
Gratuity to the tour director.
Additional Information:
TOUR OPERATOR
Tour operator identity and full contact information will appear on your confirmation voucher.
VOUCHER INFORMATION
Once you have booked your tour please print your voucher.
You must present your voucher and photo ID to either the street ticket seller or driver who will exchange your voucher for a 24 hour tour pass.
Please safeguard your voucher as it cannot be replaced if you lose it.