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Oban,
Mull & Ancient Iona - Scotland Coach Tours - 8 Days
Tour Highlights
• Isle of Mull • Seil Island • Fort William
• Glencoe
• Tobermory • Ancient Iona • Lakes & Mountains
Oban has become one of
the major holiday centres in the West Highlands. The town
bustles with life and the harbour is busy with supply boats
plying their way to the Islands. There is a superb level esplanade,
a whisky distillery and woollen mills. Pulpit Hill affords
wonderful views across the Firth of Lorne with some unforgettable
sunsets, and just offshore from the town lies the green island
of Kerrera which is linked to Oban by passenger ferry.
Oban, Mull
& Ancient Iona - Holiday Itinerary
SATURDAY From local
departure points we head towards our overnight stop in the
north of England.
SUNDAY Heading
for the border we cross into Scotland before skirting the
banks of Loch Lomond and, travelling through some of Scotland’s
finest scenery, we make our way to Oban and the Regent Hotel.
MONDAY A day at leisure to relax
and explore Oban.
TUESDAY Our relaxing half day tour
to nearby Seil Island takes us across the Atlantic Bridge
to the artists colony of Easdale, where there is time to explore
at leisure.
WEDNESDAY A very scenic tour today
as we take the road through the narrow Pass of Brander and
wild Rannoch Moor to descend Glencoe - probably the most spectacular
and infamous glen in Scotland, setting of the Massacre of
1692 - to reach the shores of Loch Linnhe and Fort William.
Time for sightseeing at this popular touring centre, which
lies below Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, before returning
by the Appin shore of Loch Linnhe, with panoramic coastal
and mountain views.
THURSDAY This morning we cross
the Sound of Mull by ferry to the
village of Craignure, then follow the
coastal road, with beautiful views
of the mainland mountains, to
reach the island capital of
Tobermory. This pretty town is well
known for its variety of brightly
painted houses, which cluster
around the harbour.Whilst on the
island we take the opportunity to
visit the small island of Iona,
birthplace of Christianity in
Scotland and burial place of fifty
nine kings.
FRIDAY Today we leave the splendour
of Scotland’s west coast and make our way south through beautiful
border country to our final night in England.
SATURDAY We make our way homeward.
Regent Hotel
THIS IMPRESSIVE HOTEL is situated on the
Esplanade, enjoying magnificent views across Oban Bay to the
Isle of Kerrera. It is perfectly situated for the main shopping
area and ideal for enjoying wonderful level walks around the
bay. There are comfortable lounges, a resident's bar, popular
lounge bar and a lovely dining room with panoramic views over
the bay. All bedrooms feature private facilities, television
and tea and coffee making facilities.
• Full breakfast and three course evening dinner plus tea
or coffee
• Two nights entertainment - plus a traditional Ceilidh Night
• Lift
** (STB)
Oban, Mull
& Ancient Iona - 2008 Tour Code OBR
Grand UK Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price
in Red
May 17
£399 £372
August
9
£445 £414
June
14
£445 £414
September
6
£445 £414
July
12
£445 £414
What's included -
• Free local joining points
• All coach travel
• Reserved seats on tour coaches
• Hotel accommodation and board
as stated
• Complete luggage handling service
• Itinerary as stated
• Admission fees and entertainment
if stated
• The services of the Grand UK Tour
Manager
• Holiday insurance cover
Prices £'s per person. Half board. Supplement for
single room: nil. Private facilities: included.
Reserved Coach
Seats
YOU
HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY to choose the coach seat of your choice
which is yours from the moment you join your tour coach. Seat
numbers are not allocated on regional transfer services. In
most cases on coaches equipped with a rear mounted WC, seats
23 and 24 move to the driver’s side of the vehicle, whilst
seats 45 and 46 move one seat forward of the rear seat.
Please note
that SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED ON COACHES. Passengers who do
smoke will have ample opportunity to do so at the comfort
stops en route.
Joining Points
On most
of our coach holidays you can choose from more than 360 (200
for departure code C tours) convenient local joining points
across Southern England, East Anglia and the South West, the
Midlands, London and the Home Counties.
To
book or to check availability Contact Grand UK Tel
01603 886 795 Quote Travel 55 Ref TRA55
plus Grand UK's Holiday Code
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