From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and The Highlands Tour with Cruise

Highlights

• Take an exciting trip to Loch Ness and Glencoe, and see the best of Scotland
• Experience the awe-inspiring mountain scenery, and learn the history of Glencoe
• Enjoy listening to fascinating commentary from your friendly driver and guide
• Sit back and relax in the comfort of a 16-seat Mercedes minicoach
• Go for a drive under the imposing Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in Britain

Description

You leave the cobbled streets of Edinburgh and travel past Linlithgow Palace and Stirling Castle. This region is soaked in history, so sit back and relax as your driver-guide entertains you with the tales of Mary Queen of Scots, William Wallace, and Scottish folklore. If you keep a look out, you can catch a glimpse of the Kelpies. These 30-metre tall horse head sculptures need to be seen to be believed. Your driver-guide takes you to their favourite stop within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park where you can grab coffee and enjoy the views. After this stop, it’s time to get your camera ready. Because as you travel north into the Highlands, the landscapes suddenly become more provocative. Shimmering lochs, rugged mountains, forest filled glens: it’s all so beautiful that it’s easy to forget these were once battlegrounds for fiercely territorial Highland clans. You stop in Glencoe, one of the most famous natural landmarks in all of Scotland. This beautiful area boasts steep slopes and photogenic peaks. Your driver-guide may reveal to you the tragic tale that’s haunted this valley for over 300 years. You then enter the glacial valley known as the Great Glen and pass under the shadow of Ben Nevis, Britain’s tallest mountain. After this visual feast of mighty inclines, you arrive in Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness. At 23 miles long and over 700ft deep, Loch Ness is the largest loch by volume in Scotland. You have around one hour and a half here. You can search for the infamous monster on a relaxing boat cruise,* wander around the shores of the loch at your own pace, and grab a bite to eat. Your journey south is packed full of classic Highland scenery. You travel through the curvy Cairngorms National Park, along Loch Laggan, and past Blair Castle. Amongst the tall trees of Perthshire, you have a final refreshment break before journeying alongside the UNESCO Forth Rail Bridge and back into Edinburgh. *The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice. This route may be reversed on some occasions.

Includes

Transportation by air-conditioned minibus Driver/guide Loch Ness cruise

Important Information

• Each participant can bring 14 kg (31 lbs) of luggage that is approximately 55 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm and one small bag
• We welcome up to 16 passengers on board. However, to maintain the integrity of the tour and ensure the best possible experience for all our customers, we cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers. *The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund