Accommodation

3 nights simple guesthouse (hotel upgrade available)

Transport

Transportation in 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach with air-conditioning

Meals

3 Breakfasts

Others

50 minute circular cruise on Loch Ness Admission to Stirling Castle All road tolls 20kg luggage - see Trip Notes for details Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.

Guide

Escorted by a local driver-guide

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Others

International flights & visas Airport transfers (pick up and drop off information can be found in the Trip Notes) Meals not specified in itinerary Tipping - an entirely personal gesture! Entry fees unless specified

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Day 1 Day 1: Lake District, Glasgow & Oban
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Lake District, Glasgow & Oban

Manchester - Pooley Bridge - Glasgow (Scotland) - (Luss) - Oban. We depart Manchester early, heading north towards the Scottish border. But we’ve got one English gem to visit first, the Lake District village of Pooley Bridge. This area inspired Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth, and we’re sure you’ll love the tapestry of majestic landscapes just as much. Crossing the border, we arrive in Glasgow, where there’s free time to explore this Scottish metropolis. Known for its music scene and as a key shipping city, it’s the most populous city in Scotland. Our next stop is the small village of Luss, reached by a scenic drive through the Highlands. Luss is on the shore of Loch Lomond, and you’ll have plenty of time to snap a photo and admire the view. We then make our way to Oban, stopping at sights of interest and places the guide thinks the group will like along the way. On arrival, the evening is free to explore this coastal town. Accommodation: Kathmore, Altavona or similar. Please note: Check-in closes at 07:45 on day 1 (tour departs at 08:00) - Coach Parking Bays, Manchester Piccadilly, Store Street (Broad Street intersection), Manchester, M1 2WD.
Day 2 Day 2: Exploring The Highlands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Exploring The Highlands

Oban - Fort Augustus - Loch Ness - Glencoe - Oban. Today we’re taking in the best of the Highlands. We start at Fort Augustus, on the shore of Loch Ness. There’s an included 50-minute cruise on this famous loch, so keep your eyes peeled and your camera ready, should the legendary Loch Ness Monster choose this moment to surface! We travel onwards to the jaw-dropping Glenfinnan Viaduct. Harry Potter fans will recognise it from the second movie, when harry and Ron attempt to catch up to the Hogwarts Express in a flying car. We cannot guarantee that the Jacobite Steam train that still operates here will cross the bridge during our visit, but the viaduct itself remains a wonderful viewpoint and feat of engineering. Our final stop of the day is Glencoe, and the Three Sisters Viewpoint. Although offering sweeping views, there’s a morbid tale to tell here. Legend has it that three sisters fell in love with three men from neighbouring clans, who they were forbidden to marry. Heartbroken, they threw themselves from these cliffs. After pondering this Scottish interpretation of Romeo and Juliet, we return to Oban. Accommodation: Kathmore, Altavona or similar.
Day 3 Day 3: Scottish Castles
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Scottish Castles

Oban - Kilchurn Castle - Stirling. Leaving Oban, our first stop today is Kilchurn Castle, one of the most photographed in Scotland, located on the shore of Loch Awe. Seat of the Campbells of Glenorchy, it’s a truly impressive site. We then enjoy a quick stop for lunch in the pretty village of Killin, before continuing to Stirling. There’s time for an included visit to Stirling Castle, one of the most famous in Scotland. This 12th century masterpiece showcases the formidable power this region once held. Explore the Great Hall and take in the sweeping Royal Park before we head into Stirling itself, our base for the night.
Day 4 Day 4: End In Edinburgh Or Back To Manchester
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: End In Edinburgh Or Back To Manchester

Stirling - Edinburgh - Manchester (England). Say goodbye to Stirling as we drive to Edinburgh, the Scottish capital. You have several hours here to walk the hilly streets, explore Edinburgh castle or find somewhere for a Scottish whisky. You then have a choice to make - you can end your tour in Edinburgh and stay to explore independently. Or you can hop back in the minibus and continue with us back to Manchester, it’s completely up to you! Please note: This tour ends at 19:00 - Manchester Piccadilly (Store Street) Drop Off, Manchester Piccadilly Station, Store Street, Manchester, M1 2WD. Leaving us in Edinburgh? You can end your tour in Edinburgh if you wish to continue your travels with a drop off in the city centre at 13:30.

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Manchester To The Scottish Highlands - 4 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Manchester To The Scottish Highlands - 4 Days

Day 1: Lake District, Glasgow & Oban

Day 2: Exploring The Highlands

Day 3: Scottish Castles

Day 4: End In Edinburgh Or Back To Manchester

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