INCLUDES:
Two nights accommodation in rooms with
private facilities; full Scottish
breakfast; full day excursion to the
Isle of Skye; Transportation by
air-conditioned luxury touring coach;
services of a tour host; service charges
and taxes.
Enjoy discovering Scotland’s west coast
on this relaxing tour which includes a
full-day excursion to the magical Isle
of Skye.
Day One
Departing from Edinburgh or Glasgow we
make our way to lonely Rannoch Moor and
into Glen Coe, Scotland’s most famous
glen and the scene of the terrible
massacre in 1692. We will make a stop in
the midst of this awe-inspiring scenery
where you can enjoy the magic of this
special place. From Fort William the
striking scenery of the Great Glen
unfolds ahead of us – first Loch Lochy,
then Loch Oich and finally Loch Ness. We
will travel to the attractive village of
Fort Augustus then drive the entire
length of Loch Ness. We will stop at
Urquhart Castle where you can visit the
castle and enjoy a cruise on the loch.
Shortly we will arrive in Inverness, our
home for the next two nights.
The stay in Inverness is unescorted.
Day Two
Today we enjoy the highlight of our tour
- a full day excursion to the beautiful
island of Skye. We’ll make a photo-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 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 Three
From Inverness we tour to Culloden Moor,
where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite
cause came to a bloody end in 1746. Our
journey continues through the Spey
valley and into “Monarch of the Glen”
country. We’ll see Ardverikie House (Glenbogle
House in the popular BBC TV series) as
we make our way through Glen Spean. From
Fort William we will head through Appin
and Benderloch to Oban. Here there is
free time to discover this picturesque
port for ourselves. Our journey
southwards takes us to Inveraray then
over the dramatic “Rest and be Thankful”
pass to the gentle shores of Loch Lomond
then Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Admission to Urquhart Castle and
cruise are 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: 08.00hrs Departure
08.15hrs
from Platform 17, Edinburgh Bus Station,
North St Andrew Street, Edinburgh
Returns at 19.15 hrs (day 3)
From Glasgow:
Check In: 08.00hrs Departure
08.15hrs
from Platform 6, Buchanan Bus Station,
Killermont Street, Glasgow
Returns at 18.00 hrs (day 3)
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