INCLUDES: Four
nights accommodation in rooms with
private facilities; full Scottish
breakfast; two full day excursions to
the islands of Mull, Iona and Skye;
excursion to Culloden Moor;
Transportation by air-conditioned luxury
touring coach; services of a tour host;
service charges and taxes.
The beauty of Scotland’s Highlands
and Islands await to be discovered on
this relaxing five day tour.
Day One
From Edinburgh and Glasgow we make our
way through Rob Roy Country to the
little Highland village of Tyndrum. Next
we travelthrough 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
This morning is free for shopping or
independent sightseeing. From Oban we
make our way northwards to Fort William
and then through the scenic beauty of
the Great Glen. We will drive the entire
length of Loch Ness, so keep a careful
watch, just in case! We’ll make a stop
at Urquhart Castle which overlooks the
loch and is a favourite location with
“Nessie” spotters. A short drive will
take us to Inverness.
The stay in Inverness is un-escorted.
Day Four
Today we enjoy a full day excursion to
the beautiful island of Skye. We make a
photo-stop at Eilean Donan Castle and
you will marvel at the views of this
most picturesque of castles. Soon we’ll
be crossing “over the sea to Skye” and
visiting the beautiful gardens of the
Clan Donald Centre before enjoying the
dramatic scenery of the famed Cuillin
Mountains. Later we will have time for
some beach combing before returning to
Inverness.
Day Five
There is an excursion to the nearby
Culloden Moor battlefield followed by
free time in Inverness before joining
your motorcoach for our tour south. Our
route will take us to the gentle Spey
Valley then through the dramatic scenery
of the Drumochter Pass. There’s a stop
in the popular Victorian resort town of
Pitlochry, nestling on the banks of the
River Tummel. The rolling Tayside
countryside will guide us to Perth then
we head homewards to journey’s end in
Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Admission to Urquhart Castle is not
included.
|
Dates
of Operation
From Edinburgh:
Thursdays
22 May 2008
5 & 19 June 2008
3, 17 & 31 July 2008
14 & 28 August 2008
11 & 25 September 2008
From Glasgow:
Thursdays
22 May 2008
5 & 19 June 2008
3, 17 & 31 July 2008
14 & 28 August 2008
11 & 25 September 2008
Departure Information
From Edinburgh:
Check In: 08.15hrs Departure:
08.30hrs
from Platform 17, Edinburgh Bus Station,
North St Andrew Street, Edinburgh
Returns at 20.40 hrs (day 5)
From Glasgow:
Check In: 09.30hrs Departure:
09.45hrs
from Platform 6, Buchanan Bus Station,
Killermont Street, Glasgow
Returns at 20.40 hrs (day 5)
 |
