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5 Days / 4 Nights Scottish Choice from Edinburgh or Glasgow | 2020
North-West Highlands, Skye, Eilean Donan & Jacobite Train*
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| Day 1 |
Loch Lomond, Trossachs & ObanOur wide-ranging tour starts by heading west through the beautiful scenery of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park to Kilmartin Glen. Here you’ll explore Scotland’s ancient past. With over 5,000 years of history laid out before you, you’ll be able to walk in the footsteps of the first Scots at Dunadd Hill Fort and the Temple Wood Stone Circle. Then it’s on the picturesque seaside town of Oban, home to Scotland’s best seafood!
Overnight: Oban
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| Day 2 |
Glen Coe, Jacobite Steam Train* & Isle of SkyeDay two takes you over the Connel Bridge through Appin to the haunting landscape of Glen Coe (scene of the terrible massacre of the MacDonald Clan). We’ll stop in Fort William; a town dominated by Ben Nevis—the UK’s tallest peak, then jump aboard the Jacobite Steam Train*. It’s one of the world’s greatest train journeys and will take you over the Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous by the Harry Potter films. We’ll continue to the end of the line, Mallaig, a pretty fishing port, bustling but remote. You will have the opportunity to have an early dinner and enjoy some excellent seafood before taking a short ferry ride over the sea to Skye, where you’ll spend your second night.
* Departures 14MAY-27AUG18 ONLY include the Jacobite Steam Train. When not included, a cruise of Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle will replace the train journey *
Included Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Isle of Skye
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| Day 3 |
Isle of SkyeYou’ll have the whole of the third day to explore Skye’s mysteries and landscape with your knowledgeable driver-guide, they will ensure you get the most out of your time on the island based on the weather and group. Stops often include the Cuillin Mountains, Dun Beag Broch, the black houses, the Kilt Rock Waterfall, The Old Man of Storr and the Trotternish Peninsula, and of course the capital of the island, Portree.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Isle of Skye
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| Day 4 |
Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness & Fort AugustusWe’ll leave Skye and head straight to one of Scotland’s most photographed castles, Eilean Donan* which you’ll have ample time to explore. You’ll stop at the pretty Lochside village of Drumnadrochit for lunch, before having the option to cruise on Loch Ness, look out for Nessie and visit Urquhart Castle ruin. We’ll then head to the south end of the Loch for our overnight stop in Fort Augustus.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Fort Augustus
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| Day 5 |
Culloden Battlefield, Cairngorms & WhiskyToday you’ll head to visit the battlefield of Culloden* the site of the defeat of the Jacobite forces. We’ll also have time to explore the nearby Clava Cairns, a group of Prehistoric Burial Cairns – fans of Outlander will love this location due to its similarity to the fictitious stone circle, Craigh na Dun. Then you’ll pass the stunning Cairngorm Mountains. On your way south you can choose to enjoy a wee dram at a local whisky distillery* or explore the picturesque town of Pitlochry before arriving back in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Included Meals: Breakfast
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| Tour Commences |
EDINBURGH: Report 08.00am to Caffe Nero: 1 Parliament Square, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RE besides St Giles Cathedral. Tour departs at 08.30am.
GLASGOW: Report by 09.30am to : 266 George Street, Glasgow. Tour departs at 09.45am.
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| Tour Ends |
EDINBURGH: 07.00pm at Caffe Nero: 1 Parliament Square, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RE besides St Giles Cathedral.
GLASGOW: 07.00pm at 266 George Street, Glasgow.
Return times subject to traffic conditions.
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