INCLUDES: Two nights accommodation in
rooms with private facilities; full
Scottish breakfast; full day excursion
to the Islands of Mull and Iona;
Transportation by air-conditioned luxury
touring coach; services of a tour host;
service charges and taxes.
The West Coast of Scotland contains some
of the finest scenery in Europe. This
three day tour will let you discover
some of our most popular lochs, glens
and mountains as well as the opportunity
of visiting the beautiful islands of
Mull and Iona.
Day One
From Edinburgh and Glasgow we make our
way through Rob Roy Country to the
little Highland village of Tyndrum. Next
we travel through Glen Lochy to Loch Awe
and the romantic ruins of Kilchurn
Castle. Our tour continues through the
Pass of Brander to Loch Etive and the
Falls of Lora. A short drive will bring
us into Oban, a very picturesque fishing
port overlooking the Firth of Lorne. The
remainder of this afternoon is free for
you to explore on your own – if you are
feeling energetic the views from
McCaig’s Tower, high above the town, are
simply stunning!
The stay in Oban
is un-escorted.
Day Two
After breakfast we’ll join the ferry for
the short sail to the Island of Mull (40
mins). We will arrive in the port of
Craignure where our coach is waiting.
The tour of Mull takes us to Glen More
and along the banks of Loch Scridain to
Fionnphort, where we join the ferry for
Iona. It was here in 563 that St Columba
landed to found a monastery and bring
Christianity to Scotland. Many early
Scottish Kings are buried here,
including Macbeth. The sense of peace
and history that pervades the island
will remain with us as we retrace our
steps to Oban.
Day Three
After a relaxed breakfast enjoy some
time in Oban before joining your
motorcoach for the journey south. We
travel to Kilchurn Castle, which stands
guard at the head of Loch Awe before
making our way to Inveraray. A pretty
town that was built by the Duke of
Argyll on the banks of Loch Fyne,
Inveraray exudes 18th Century charm, as
we will discover. A scenic drive from
Loch Fyne brings us to the Argyll Forest
Park and the dramatic “Rest and be
Thankful” mountain pass before reaching
the gentle shores of Loch Lomond once
again. Soon we will arrive in Glasgow
and then Edinburgh.
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Dates
of Operation
From Edinburgh:
Tuesdays and Saturdays
18 March to 14 October 2008
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and
Sundays
1 May to 12 October 2008
Daily
2 June to 29 September 2008
From Glasgow:
Saturdays
22 March to 11 October 2008
Saturdays and Thursdays
1 May to 9 October 2008
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and
Sundays
18 May to 30 September 2008
Daily
2 June to 29 September 2008
Departure Information
From Edinburgh:
Check In: 08.00hrs Departure
08.15hrs
from Platform 17, Edinburgh Bus Station,
North St Andrew Street, Edinburgh
Returns at 20.40 hrs (day 3)
From Glasgow:
Check In: 08.00hrs Departure
08.15hrs
from Platform 6, Buchanan Bus Station,
Killermont Street, Glasgow
Returns at 20.40 hrs (day 3)
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