West Highland Lochs and Castles by Minivan |
Details Start with a short visit of Doune Castle and refreshments in Callander or Kilmahog. Cross into the Highlands and travel by Loch Luibnaig, Loch Earn, the pass of Glen Ogle and Glen Dochart. Turn west at Tyndrum through Glen Lochy to Dalmally. Under the shadow of Ben Cruachan, stop at the Glenorchy Lodge Hotel for lunch (not included). Continue a short distance to Scotland's longest loch - Loch Awe. Here you can capture on camera the spectacular ruins of Kilchurn Castle, a stronghold of the Clan Campbell. Continue to Inveraray, an 18th century whitewashed village on the shores of Loch Fyne. Here you can visit Inveraray Castle, the home of the Duke of Argyll, chief of the Clan Campbell. The castle is neo-Gothic and Scots baronial style, set in it's own grounds with views over the Loch. There are many attractions here to visit such as the 19th century jail, the museum ship, and the Bell Tower. Depart Inveraray after an hour, and travel south along Loch Fyne. This sea loch is renowned for fine seafood and you will see oyster beds, salmon and trout farms along the way. Drive over the Rest and be Thankful, named by the soldiers who built the original road in the 18th century. As you look down this pass, you will see it was aptly named! Travel around Loch Long, with it's history of Viking raiders and wind your way down to Loch Lomond, stopping at Luss, set on the "bonny, bonny banks". Luss is a conservation village with traditional estate workers cottages lining the road. You can stroll down to the Loch for fantastic views to Ben Lomond. Head back to Edinburgh stopping for photos underneath Stirling Castle. Schedule Details Departure Dates: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 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 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. In Winter (November to March) Doune castle is closed on Tuesday and Sunday. Inveraray Castle is closed. 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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