Holidays in Scotland

A wonderful combination of scenery, history and nature make this one of our most popular sightseeing tours, which includes the chance of a trip on a steam train!

Day One

From 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. Our tour is based in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands for the next three nights. The stay in Inverness is unescorted.

Day Two

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 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 there is a stop at a malt whisky distillery. Our visit will unveil the secrets of the distillers art and at the end of our tour there will be the chance to sample a wee dram! Broomhill Station (also known as Glenbogle Station to viewers of the popular BBC programme “Monarch of the Glen”) sits on the Speyside Railway (optional). We’ll make a stop here to give you the opportunity of taking a nostalgic trip by steam train on this attractive line. There’s free time in Aviemore, Scotland’s outdoor activity centre before returning to Inverness.

Day Four

This morning there is an excursion to the Black Isle and the delightful 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, with views of the Cairngorm Mountains, then through the dramatic scenery of the Drumochter Pass and onwards to Glen Garry - watch out for imposing Blair Castle. We’ll make a stop for afternoon tea before continuing through the rolling Perthshire countryside. From Perth its homeward bound to journey’s end in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness cruise ticket. Speyside steam railway.

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Inclusions

The tour includes:

• Three nights accommodation in rooms with private facilities;
• full Scottish breakfast;
• excursions as detailed above ;
• admission to Eilean Donan 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.

Accommodation

Accommodation is included in the price of the tour. Clients can select between conveniently located quality guest house accommodation and a superior tourist class hotel in the centre of Inverness. All rooms have en-suite facilities and other amenities. Full Scottish breakfast is included. Prices are based on 2 people sharing a room - please note single supplements will apply.

Glasgow Departure Point

Check In: 07:30hrs Departure 07:45hrs from Platform 5, Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow.
Returns at 20:40 hrs (day 4)

Departure Days

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

Rates

Tour (Per Person in GB Sterling )
Date	Type
	Package per person (Hotels)	Package per person (Guesthouses)
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	455.00	375.00

• Prices are quoted per person per tour based on two sharing
• Customers must provide a valid credit card number.
• Limited availability : advanced booking required.
• This tour only operates on certain days of the week
• Single Supplements apply - these will be shown during the booking process before you confirm your booking.
• Any booking is subject to our Booking Terms.

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