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Journey into The Scottish Highlands
11 days from £3,045 / $4,872 per person
The Scottish Highlands are considered the last great wilderness of Europe and this 11 day tour takes you on a journey to many of its highlights. Start your journey in Edinburgh where you will stay at The Balmoral. Perfectly located at the top of Princes Street, this historical hotel has been part of Edinburgh’s skyline for well over 100 years. Journey on from Edinburgh into the Scottish Highlands where you'll stay at Inverlochy Castle, a grandiose county house hotel set in the foothills of Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain. In addition to its Michelin-starred restaurant, Inverlochy Castle plays host to a wide range of sporting activities including mountain biking, sailing, archery and abseiling. From Inverlochy Castle travel up to Loch Ness where you will stay at the cosy Loch Ness Lodge. This family-run hotel will make you feel instantly at home and is well placed for a range of sightseeing in the region. Take a boat ride on Loch Ness and visit the ruins of Urquhart Castle or alternatively spend your first afternoon at leisure. The following day visit Culloden Battlefield, the famous site of the last bloody battle of the Jacobite Rising. For your remaining time you may wish to take a day trip to either the Isle of Skye and Eileen Donan Castle or spend the day exploring at your leisure. Your next desintation will be Alladale Wilderness Lodge & Reserve, a remote and beautiful retreat set in a landscape of dramatic glens, lochs and forests. Spend two nights at this idyllic property before returning to Inverness for your flight home. This tour includes luxury vehicles for all transfers and private Blue Badge guides or equivalent for all sightseeing tours.
Itinerary details
11 days from £3,045 / $4,872 per person
- Day 1 - The Balmoral, A Rocco Forte Hotel - Edinburgh and The Lothians
Arrive in Edinburgh and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure. This evening dine at The Witchery. - Day 2 - The Balmoral, A Rocco Forte Hotel - Edinburgh and The Lothians
Full-day sightseeing. Enjoy a tour of Edinburgh's highlights including Holyrood Palace, the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. There will be time to explore Edinburgh's many shops. - Day 3 - Inverlochy Castle - Fort William
Transfer to Fort William (approx. 3 hours). Take the rest of the afternoon at leisure. - Day 4 - Inverlochy Castle - Fort William
Morning at leisure. This afternoon go on a trekking excursion to the Grampian Mountains. Alternatively visit Glenfinnan Monument. - Day 5 - Inverlochy Castle - Fort William
Morning off-road driving or fishing excursion. Afternoon golf or trip to the Ben Nevis whisky distillery. - Day 6 - Loch Ness Lodge - Loch Ness
Transfer to Loch Ness (approx. 2 hours). Take this afternoon at leisure. - Day 7 - Loch Ness Lodge - Loch Ness
Morning boat cruise on Loch Ness and visit to Urquhart Castle. Optional afternoon visit to Culloden Battlefield. - Day 8 - Loch Ness Lodge - Loch Ness
Day trip to the Isle of Skye via Eileen Donan Castle. - Day 9 - Kinloch Lodge - Isle of Skye
This morning transfer to Kinloch Lodge. Take the rest of the day at leisure. - Day 10 - Kinloch Lodge - Isle of Skye
Day at leisure with outdoor activities available. - Day 11 - In Transit
Transfer to Inverness for your flight home.
Places of Interest
AccommodationNo one realises how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow.
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