Three Day Hebridean Tour - Inverness, Lewis and Culloden Moor |
Details Enjoy 2 nights based in Inverness as you explore the beautiful scenery of the Scotland. You will enjoy three days of breathtaking scenery while viewing the best Scotland has to offer. You will stay in first class accommodation, superbly chosen for convenient locations close to the main sights and shopping areas. Enjoy a hearty Scottish breakfast to start things off on day two, three, four and five. Your dinner arrangements have been kept free so that you can dine as the mood takes you. A popular feature of this tour is the extended free time available in your destination for individual sightseeing or shopping. Now you can relax in the highland surroundings without feeling rushed, following your own interests at your own pace. Schedule Details Departure Dates: Seasonal July 10 and 24 August 07 and 21 Departure Point: Tour departs from Platform J, Edinburgh Bus Station Departure Time: 8:15am Return details: Tour concludes at the original point of departure at 8:30pm (Day 3) Hotel Pickup: Hotel pick up not available Itinerary: Day 01: Edinburgh - Glen Coe - Inverness Travel to lonely Rannoch Moor and into Glen Coe, Scotland's most famous glen and the scene of the terrible massacre in 1692. You will make a stop in the midst of this awe-inspiring scenery where you can enjoy the magic of this special place. From Fort William the striking scenery of the Great Glen unfolds ahead of you: first Loch Lochy, then Loch Oich and finally Loch Ness. You will travel to the attractive village of Fort Augustus then drive the entire length of the loch Ness. You will stop at Urquhart Castle where you can visit the castle and enjoy a cruise on the loch. Shortly you will arrive in Inverness. The stay in Inverness is unescorted. Day 02: Lewis An early start as you leave Inverness behind and travel to the picturesque fishing port of Ullapool where you will board our ferry for the crossing to Stornoway. On arrival there will be free time for shopping/sightseeing in the island "capital" before you commence your sightseeing tour of Lewis. The first stop will be the Callanish Standing Stones which, it is believed, were placed here by Neolithic people sometime during the period 3000 and 1500 BC. Next you will visit the Dun Carloway broch which is a particularly well preserved example of a circular defensive tower from the Iron Age. The last visit will be to the fascinating Arnol Blackhouse. This building is a combination of home, barn and byre and gives a vivid illustration of how life was lived in this remote part of Scotland not that very long ago. You will return to Stornoway in time to catch the return sailing to Ullapool and then back to Inverness. Note that this excursion will be in the region of 16 hours. Day 03: Culloden Moor Spey Valley - Pitlochry - Edinburgh There is an excursion to nearby Culloden Moor followed by free-time in Inverness before joining your motorcoach for our tour south. The route will take you to the gentle Spey Valley with views of the Cairngorm Mountains then through the dramatic scenery of the Drumochter Pass. There will be a brief stop in the popular Victorian resort town of Pitlochry, nestling on the banks of the River Tummel. The rolling Tayside countryside then guide you to Perth and homewards to journey's end Additional Information Inclusions: Excursion to Culloden Moor Excursion to Island of Lewis Hosted by a professional driver multi-lingual commentary is available Transport is fully air-conditioned and restroom equipped Two nights accommodation with full Scottish breakfast Exclusions: Child meals Optional gratuity Hotel pick up and drop off Food and beverages, unless specified Entrance fee to Urquhart Castle (approximately GBP12.00) Additional Info: This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date Confirmation of this product will be received at time of booking Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated Booking Details: This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date Confirmation of this product will be received at time of booking Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated Local Operator Information: Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind |
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