Holidays in Scotland

Enjoy the very best of Scotland on this fabulous six day tour, which includes a trip to Skye, a visit to Dunrobin Castle and the chance for a trip on a steam train!

6 Day Highland Highlights Coach Tour depart Edinburgh

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Day One

From Edinburgh and 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. It's a short drive to Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, and our home for tonight.

Day Two

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 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 stop at a malt whisky distillery to discover the secrets of the distillers art. Our distillery tour ends with the chance to sample a wee dram! We’ll make a stop at Broomhill Station on the Speyside Railway where you have the opportunity of taking a nostalgic trip by steam train on this attractive line (optional). There’s free time in Aviemore, Scotland’s outdoor centre before returning to Inverness.

Day Four

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 Five

A relaxing day today as we enjoy a cruise on Loch Ness followed by free time for shopping or sightseeing in the Capital of the Highlands.

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 look out 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.

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

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Inclusions

The tour includes:

• Five nights accommodation in rooms with private facilities;
• full Scottish breakfast;
• excursions as detailed above;
• cruise on Loch Ness;
• 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 Inverness. All rooms have en-suite facilities and other amenities. Full Scottish breakfast is included.

Edinburgh Departure Point

Check In: 07:30hrs Departure: 07:45 hrs from Platform 17, Edinburgh Bus Station, North St Andrew Street, Edinburgh Returns at 20:30 hrs (day 6)

Departure Days

Daily except Wednesdays during the summer months:-

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
Thursdays: 13 May to 23 September 2010
Fridays: 14 May to 24 September 2010

Rates

Tour (Per Person in GB Sterling )
Dates	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 Thursdays: 13 May to 23 September 2010 Fridays: 14 May to 24 September 2010	£740.00	£635.00

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