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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 |
SUNDAY We head towards our overnight stop in the north of England. |
MONDAY Crossing into Scotland we head for the Highlands via the lovely Trossachs region before arriving at the Cruachan Hotel, Fort William. |
TUESDAY A day at leisure to relax and explore the thriving tourist town of Fort William. |
WEDNESDAY 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. |
THURSDAY 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. |
FRIDAY An extended half 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. |
SATURDAY Leaving the Highlands this morning we travel through Border Country to our final night in the north of England. |
SUNDAY Sadly, a memorable holiday draws to a close. |
| Cruachan Hotel | |
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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 - 2009 Tour Code FOC 8 Days Half Board | |||
| Grand UK Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red |
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May 31 |
£429 £399 |
August
9 |
£459 £427 |
June
14 |
£449 £418 |
August
23 |
£459 £427 |
June
28 |
£449 £418 |
September
20 |
£439 £409 |
July
12 |
£459 £427 |
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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. 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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| Joining Points | |
| On most of our coach holidays you can choose from more than 350 (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. |