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Highlands
& Islands - Scotland Coach Tours - 8 Days
Tour Highlights
• A ride on the Fort William to Mallaig
Railway • Loch Ness
• Great Glen • Sail 'over the sea to Skye' • Isle of Skye
• Oban
Lying at the foot of Ben
Nevis, Fort William is a thriving tourist resort and natural
touring centre for the Highlands and the Isle of Skye. Fort
William offers a wealth of interest and numerous sightseeing
possibilities. A visit to the West Highland Museum, which
contains the ‘secret portrait’ of Bonnie Prince Charlie, a
boat trip to see the seals, and a cable car ride up the Nevis
Range are particularly recommended.
Highlands
& Islands - Holiday Itinerary
SATURDAY From local
departure points we head towards our overnight stop in the
north of England.
SUNDAY Crossing
into Scotland we head for the Highlands via the lovely Trossachs
region before arriving at the Cruachan Hotel, Fort William.
MONDAY A day at leisure to relax
and explore the thriving tourist town of Fort William.
TUESDAY A half day excursion to
Spean Bridge, with its Commando memorial and woollen mill,
and through the Great Glen to Fort Augustus, where the Caledonian
Canal meets legendary Loch Ness.
WEDNESDAY An exciting day gets
underway with a diesel train
journey (ticket included) from Fort
William to Mallaig - the most
spectacular railway line in Britain.
We cross the much photographed
viaduct at Glenfinnan, Bonnie Prince
Charlie’s monument, Loch Shiel and
onto the port of Mallaig from where
we sail ‘over the sea to Skye’, across
the Sound of Sleat to Armadale. The
Isle of Skye has a unique appeal
with its myths, legends and Scottish
heritage and we take time to
explore the island, where we are
treated to some magnificent
scenery before returning to the
mainland past Eilean Donan Castle
and the Five Sisters of Kintail
mountains.
THURSDAY A full day excursion alongside
Loch Linnhe, with ever changing seascapes, to the resort and
ferry port of Oban, overlooked by the landmark amphitheatre
of McCaig’s Tower. The town has a superb setting on a sheltered
bay and is a favourite West Highland holiday centre.
FRIDAY Leaving the Highlands this
morning we travel through Border Country to our final night
in the north of England.
SATURDAY Sadly, a memorable holiday
draws to a close.
Cruachan Hotel
SITUATED ON THE shores of Loch Linnhe,
just 200 metres from the centre of Fort William, the Cruachan
is privately owned by the Mount family, who pride themselves
in offering a friendly Highland welcome and personal service.
Facilities include the lounge bar, restaurant, and sun terraces
with panoramic views across the Loch. 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
• Sorry, no lift, rooms on first floor and second floor only
** (STB)
Highlands
& Islands - 2008 Tour Code FOC
Grand UK Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price
in Red
May 17
£399 £372
July
12
£439 £409
May
31
£409 £381
July
26
£439 £409
June
14
£429 £399
August
9
£439 £409
June
28
£429 £399
August
23
£439 £409
What's included -
• Free local joining points
• All coach travel
• Reserved seats on tour coaches
• Hotel accommodation and board
as stated
• Complete luggage handling
• Itinerary as stated
• Admission fees and entertainment
if stated
• 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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