INCLUDES: Five nights accommodation in rooms with private facilities; full Scottish breakfast; three full day excursions to the islands of Mull and Iona; Skye and Applecross; excursion to Cromarty and the Black Isle; Transportation by air-conditioned luxury touring coach; services of a tour host; service charges and taxes.
Enjoy the very best of Scotland on this fabulous six 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 travel through Glen Lochy to Loch Awe and the romantic ruins of Kilchurn Castle. A short drive will bring us into Oban, a very picturesque fishing port overlooking the Firth of Lorn. The remainder of this afternoon is free for you to explore on your own.
The stay in Oban is un-escorted.
Day Two
Today our 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 through Appin and Benderloch to Fort William. From the littlevillage of Spean Bridge we will strike out into "Monarch of the Glen" country. As we travel through Glen Spean there are wonderful views over Loch Laggan to Ardverikie House (Glenbogle House in the popular BBC TV series). A drive through the gentle Spey Valley will bring us to Inverness, our home for tonight.
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 where 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.
Day Five
Our journey commences with a drive to the village of Achnasheen. Then the dramatic climb over the “Bealach nam Bo”, which means the Pass of the Cattle, in Gaelic. The Pass is the third highest road in Scotland and climbs to over 2,000 feet! We have plenty free time in Applecross to enjoy our scenic surroundings. There are several walks to discover, an excellent heritage centre to visit and an abundance of wildlife to enjoy.
Day Six
There is an excursion to the scenic village of Cromarty 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. As we travel through Glen Garry lookout for imposing Blair Castle. There's a stop for afternoon tea then the rolling Tayside countryside will guide us to Perth then homewards to journey’s end in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Admission to Urquhart Castle is not included— payable locally
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