Highland Lochs, Glens and Whisky Tour by Minivan |
Details Travel north over the Forth Road Bridge to the Kingdom of Fife. Continuing up the M90, pass by Loch Leven castle where Mary Queen of Scots was taken after she was defeated and forced to abdicate in favor of her 6 month old son Prince James. Cross the Highland boundary faultline and the scenery changes from the rolling farmland of the Lowlands to the forested hills and mountains of the Scottish Highlands. This thick forest is the very same mentioned in Shakespeare's Macbeth as "Birnam Wood". One part of the wood is especially beautiful - the Hermitage, and this is where you will take a walk. Surrounded by thick forest, the River Braan crashes over spectacular waterfalls. This is a migratory route for Salmon, and they can often be seen trying to leap the falls. Follow the wide valley of the River Tay, at 117 miles, the longest river in Scotland with the greatest flow of water of any river in Britain. Stop in Pitlochry for lunch (own expense) and take the opportunity to visit a Whisky Distillery or the dam where salmon leap in summer. Continue to Killiecrankie where in July 1690 the Government troops were defeated by Bonnie Dundee in the first of the Jacobite risings. A short hop to the Queen's View, where on a clear day the view stretches along Loch Tummel to Schiehallion and beyond to the hills of Glencoe. Drive over the hills to Fortingal where the Fortingal Yew tree is the oldest living organism is Europe, and the village is the legendary birthplace of Pontius Pilate. Head along the shores of Loch Tay in the shadow of Ben Lawers. At the head of the loch is Killin, with the wonderful falls of Dochart in the heart of the town. After a short stop, continue over the Braes of Balquhidder, the final resting place of Highland outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor. Schedule Details Departure Dates: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday Unavailable Dates: January 01 and 02 (New Year) December 25 and 26 (Christmas) Departure Point: 207 High St, Edinburgh Departure Time: 9:30am Return details: Tour concludes at original point of departure at approximately 7:30pm Hotel Pickup: Hotel pick ups are not available, however please specify the name of your hotel and contact telephone number during your stay in Edinburgh. Additional Information Inclusions: Professional driver / guide Discount Card offering discounts off local restaurants, shopping and attractions Modern Mercedes minvan with forced air ventilation for a more personal service Exclusions: Optional gratuities Hotel pick up and drop off Food and drinks, unless specified Entrance fees (discount card offers reductions) Additional Info: This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date. Confirmation for this product will be received at the time of booking unless booking within 7 days of travel, in which case confirmation will be received within 24 hours, subject to availability. Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated. There are opportunities to take nature walks, it is recommended to bring suitable clothing and footwear. Scotland can be a wet place! The Scottish Highlands and Islands are Europe's last great wilderness! This personalized tour is as close as you can get to touring in your own car, with the added benefit of gaining intimate knowledge of Scotland. Traveling in a small group means you can take lots of stops and reach "out of the way" places, giving you more time off the bus to discover the real Scotland. The First Edinburgh tour operator to be awarded 5 star status by the Scottish Tourist Board. There is a maximum of 16 passengers on this tour. Caring for the Environment: The tour operator aims to leave the legacy of Scotland's beautiful landscape for future generations to enjoy. The tour is as close as you can get to touring in your own car, but with the added benefit of reducing your carbon footprint by 75% (based on 2 persons travelling the same distance in their own car). The operator's commitment to environmental excellence has been recognised with 2 top Gold awards from the Green Tourism scheme and Keep Edinburgh Clean awards. Booking Details: This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date. Confirmation for this product will be received at the time of booking unless booking within 7 days of travel, in which case confirmation will be received within 24 hours, subject to availability. Hotel pick ups are not available, however please specify the name of your hotel and contact telephone number during your stay in Edinburgh. The tour operator may require these details in case there are changes to tour departure times. 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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