2 days tour

Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness & The Glenfinnan Viaduct - De

Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness & The Glenfinnan Viaduct - De

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Transport

Your tour will be conducted in a modern, air-conditioned Mercedes Benz or MAN coach, under 3 years old.

Guide

Your tour will be conducted by a friendly and knowledgeable English-speaking Driver-Guide.

Optional

Not included:

Meals

Meals arenโ€™t included in the price of your tour, but you can purchase and enjoy on the day!

Insurance

We recommend taking comprehensive travel insurance for the duration of your tour.

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the tour price, as we prefer to let you choose the type of accommodation you want, depending on your budget. The tour price includes the services of a friendly, knowledgeable and experienced Driver-Guide and transportation on one of our luxury modern air-conditioned coaches. Accommodation rates do vary between providers and seasons. For this reason we are only able to give you an estimated rate until a booking has been made. Estimated rates are as follows: Youth Hostel: ยฃ25.00 - ยฃ35.00 per person per night B&B (Shared): ยฃ55.00 - ยฃ75.00 per person per night. B&B (Single occupancy): ยฃ65.00 - ยฃ115.00 per night. Hotel: From ยฃ75.00+ per person per night Accommodation is payable to the provider upon check-in. We recommend that you prepare ยฃ75 per person per night in cash to cover the cost of your accommodation.

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Itinerary of your trip Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness & The Glenfinnan Viaduct - De

  • Day 1 Day 1: Edinburgh
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Edinburgh

      Departing from Edinburgh at 09:00, we head west to collect our Glasgow passengers*, then via Stirling, catching a glimpse of its majestic Castle. We visit the Wallace Monument, the towering stone testimonial to the Scottish legend William Wallace, and afterwards pass Doune Castle, location for the film, "Monty Python & The Holy Grail".

      After lunch, time permitting, your two day tour from Edinburgh makes a brief visit to Rob Royโ€™s Grave and then to the pretty village of Killin for photos. We continue our journey north via Tyndrum across the atmospheric Rannoch Moor, continuing to Glencoe, site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan, for a brief walk and photos. We then continue to the stunning Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous by the Harry Potter films, for a photo opportunity (Apr-Oct).

      Our final stop is the Highland town of Fort William, where we check into our accommodation.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Fort William
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Fort William

      After breakfast we head north into the Great Glen, a geographical fault line characterised by a chain of impressive lochs, including Loch Ness. We enjoy a photo stop at Glen Garry, before arriving at one of the most iconic castles in Scotland, Eilean Donan Castle (interior closed in winter) to explore the castle and its beautiful setting.

      Our journey continues with a stop for lunch and views of Loch Ness in the pretty lochside village of Fort Augustus. After lunch we start our return journey, enjoying a photo stop to admire Ben Nevis, Britainโ€™s highest mountain, at 1,344 metres.

      Then we travel via The Hermitage, stopping for a gentle forest walk in idyllic Scottish woodland, before crossing the Forth Bridges, back to Edinburgh.

      PLEASE NOTE: Luggage is restricted to one piece per person

      *On tours where the coach has no pick ups from Glasgow, the route on Day 1 will travel via Stirling.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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