Grand UK Over 55's Holidays Scotland - 7% discount off brochure prices. To book, call Grand UK Holidays direct on 01603 886 795 and quote TRA55 for the Travel 55 discounted price |
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Highlands Adventure 8 Day Coach Holidays - 7% Discount Tour Highlights Isle of Skye, Fort William to Mallaig Railway, Orkney Isles, John O'Groat's, Kyle Line Railway |
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Join us on this incredible journey through the majestic Highlands and Islands of bonnie Scotland.
Over eight wonderful days you'll visit two of Britain's most stunning islands, ride on two of the
world's most scenic railways, and enjoy scenic coach touring through countryside of unimaginable
beauty. If you love adventure, and magnificent scenery, this is the tour for you! |
| Itinerary |
SUNDAY From local departure points we make our way to our overnight hotel in the north of England. MONDAY Into Scotland and onto Fort William, where we board our late afternoon train for the stunning rail journey to Mallaig (ticket included), one of the great rail journeys of the world, before sailing 'over the sea to Skye' to our hotel in Kyleakin. TUESDAY A full day excursion showcasing the best of this stunning island. First we head for the island's capital of Portree where there is a colourful harbour, and market square, before enjoying the breathtaking coastal road via Dunvegan Bay with its far reaching views across to the Western Isles and the spectacular Cuillin Hills. WEDNESDAY Enjoy the morning at leisure in Kyleakin. At midday we cross the Skye Road Bridge to board our train at the Kyle of Lochalsh and enjoy one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world - The Kyle Line (ticket included). Camera's at the ready - sit back, relax and enjoy an enchanting and magnificent journey through the Highlands before we rejoin our coach and continue into the far north to our hotel in Thurso. THURSDAY Enjoy a relaxing free day to explore Thurso at leisure. FRIDAY A memorable full day excursion to the nearby Orkney Islands. An early start to board the passenger ferry from John O'Groats to cross the Pentland Firth to Burwick. Here a local coach takes us across the Churchill Barriers, with Scapa Flow to our left, to Stromness. Then it's past the Neolithic village of Skara Brae (admission not included), the mystical Ring of Brodgar, and the Standing Stones of Stenness, to Kirkwall, capital of the Orkneys. SATURDAY We leave Thurso this morning and travel through the Grampian Mountains and on to our overnight hotel. SUNDAY Sadly we make our way homeward. |
| Hotels |
Kings Arms Hotel, Kyleakin ** (AA) |
| Whats Included |
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| Departure Dates & Prices 2012 Departure Code A Tour Code THR - 8 Days Half Board |
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Grand UK Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: TRA55 + Holiday Code |
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July 8 |
£599 £558 |
September 16 |
£599 £558 |
July
22 |
£599 £558 |
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Prices £'s per person. Half board |
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| 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 and Jersey by Sea & Air holidays. 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. |
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| 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. |
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