A dramatic sunset over Loch Lomond- extending north form Balloch to Ardlui a distance of 24 miles making it Britain's largest stretch of Inland water with Ben Lomond also visible, from near Duck Bay Marina, Argyll and Bute.

Highlights: You start off at Glasgow, move on to Loch Lomond, visit the Romantic ruin of Kilchurn Castle, then arrive at Oban. Explore the wild beauty of Mull, then take a ferry to Iona, visit the historic abbey, Fort William, the Five sisters of Kintail, Eilean Donan Castle, move on to Isle of skye and visit the harbour town of Portree, the Old man of Storr, Quiraing, Kilt Rock, Neist, next you travel through the Grampian Mountains to Pitlochry.

ITINERARY:
Tour Code: 4N SCT JAC15

Day 1    Glasgow - Loch Lomond - Oban
Today takes you west to Glasgow, then north along the full length of Loch Lomond, stopping at the charming conservation village of Luss set on the loch's “bonny, bonny banks”. You will travel through the impressive mountains of the West Highlands passing the romantic ruin of Kilchurn Castle, set at the head of Loch Awe before arriving in Oban. Overnight in Oban.

Loch Awe and Kilchurn Castle, Argyll.

Day 2    Mull - Iona - Staffa
The second day is an island adventure exploring the dramatic coastlines and wild beauty of Mull before taking the small ferry to the peace and tranquility of Iona - birthplace of Celtic Christianity and ancient burial ground of Scottish Kings. Here you can visit the historic abbey with its intricate carved crosses in the churchyard or explore the rocky headlands and sandy coves of this island gem. There is also an opportunity to take a small boat out to the island of Staffa and view the dramatic basalt columns immortalised by Mendelssohn in his Hebridean Overture Fingal”s Cave. Return to your accommodation in Oban.

Day 3    Fort William - Skye
Today takes you north along the west coast to Fort William, then out west through the dramatic mountain scenery of the Five Sisters of Kintail to the sea. Here you can visit Eilean Donan Castle (set of the film “Highlander”) with fabulous views over to the Isle of Skye. Taking the bridge onto Skye you will proceed to the picturesque harbour town of Portree for your overnight.

Day 4    Skye
Today you will go on another island adventure exploring Skye, including the wild north of the island, the old man of Storr, the mountain pass of the Quiraing, Kilt Rock and Skye”s most westerly point at Neist. Return to hotel in Portree.

Day 5    Loch Ness - Pitlochry - Edinburgh
The final day we return back south, returning to the mainland via the Cuillin mountains and on to Loch Ness, then travel through the Grampian mountains past Loch Laggan to Pitlochry. From here, we sadly bid farewell to the Highlands as we return you to Edinburgh. 

Rates valid from 1st April to 31st October 2009

Price includes:
• 2 nights accommodation in Oban and 2 nights accommodation on the Isle of Skye in the above style of accommodation sharing a twin/double room with facilities inclusive of Scottish breakfast.
• Coach and guiding services
• Service & VAT

Important information:
• Tour departs all year round on Mondays between 6 April and 26 October 09.
• All tours depart from 207 High Street (Royal Mile).
• No entrance fees or meals are included in the above prices.
• Child rate based on sharing a room with 2 adults.
• Clients should be at departure point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

Introduction     Aberdeen & Dundee     Edinburgh, Glasgow & Inverness

Lewis & Orkney

Itineraries:

2 Days Lochness and Inverness Highland Tour

3 Days Isle of Skye Tour

5 Days Isle of Skye and Highland Tour

5 Days Tour of Iona, Mull, and Isle of Skye

7 Days Edinburgh, Lake District and London

8 Days Highland Adventure

8 Days Roam around Scotland

8 Days Stay in a Scottish Castle