Holidays in Scotland

This comprehensive five day tour will give you real insight into the spectacular Highlands of Scotland.

5 Day Highland Explorer Coach Tour depart Edinburgh

Day One

From Edinburgh 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 before heading for Fort William. Drive through the Great Glen to Loch Ness, where we can visit Urquhart Castle and take a monster spotting cruise (optional). Our tour is based in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands for the next four 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

We leave Inverness and head across the Black Isle to the Cromarty Firth. High above the town of Golspie is an impressive statue, of the First Duke of Sutherland, whose agents were involved in the most notorious of the Clearances in the Highlands during the 19th Century. We can contrast the plight of the tenants with the opulence of Dunrobin Castle when we make a visit to the ancestral home of the Dukes of Sutherland. Later we will make a stop at John O'Groats for a souvenir photograph. A short drive will bring us to Duncansby Head. Here there are dramatic cliff-top vistas and a wide variety of birdlife to enjoy during our extended stop.

Day Four

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 Five

This morning there is an excursion through the scenic Black Isle followed by free time in Inverness before joining our motorcoach for the 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 for afternoon tea in the heart of scenic Perthshire. The rolling Perthshire countryside will guide us to Perth then we head homewards to journey's end in Edinburgh

OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness cruise ticket. Speyside Railway Steam Train.

The order in which excursions are operated may vary.

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Inclusions

The tour includes:

• Four nights accommodation inrooms with private facilities;
• full Scottish breakfast;
• excursions as detailed above;
• admission to Eilean Donan Castle, Dunrobin 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.

Edinburgh Departure Point

Check In: 07:30hrs Departure 07:45hrs from Platform 17, Edinburgh Bus Station, North St Andrew Street, Edinburgh Returns at 20:30 hrs (day 5)

Departure Days

This tour departs daily except Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer months. Please see below to see the actual dates.

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 Fridays: 21 May to 24 September 2010	575.00	480.00

• 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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