A visit to the famous Loch Ness is an absolute must! Visit Glencoe and admire the spectacular Highlands. Also visit Fort William, the Caledonian canal and Fort Augustus. This is your chance to pursue the famous and intriguing legend of the Loch Ness monster, nicknamed "Nessie". Join the quest to unlock the secrets of this mystery, perhaps you will capture Nessie on film.

Pass Linlithgow Palace (birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots), the site of the Battle of Bannockburn, Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument. Continue through Crianlarich and Tyndrum, where the ambush of Robert the Bruce took place.

The remote wildness of Rannoch Moor spills out before you as you travel north, reaching the most dramatic of all Highland glens - Glencoe. Steeped in history and beauty, here you will hear the truth about the infamous massacre of clan MacDonald in 1692.

Journey through Fort William, site of the original Fort built as a military post during the Jacobite Rebellions in the 18th century. Continue up the Great Glen, between Fort William and Inverness.

At Fort Augustus on the shores of Loch Ness you will stop for lunch, then you can join the Royal Scot for an hour long cruise on the Loch. The boat has a sonar system on board, so if Nessie is around you will not miss her! (This boat only operates between Easter and the end of October)

Stop at Spean Bridge after lunch before heading through the mountains of the Cairngorms National Park. From here, turn west across the National Nature Reserve of Craig Meagaidh, and along the shores of Loch Laggan where "Monarch of the Glen" is filmed. Continuing over the Drummochter Summit, where herds of red deer are often seen, and into the Victorian town of Pitlochry for the final stop for the day.

Continue south through Shakespeare's "Macbeth" country, where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned, and continue over the Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Daily

Unavailable Dates:

• January 01 and 02 (New Year)
• December 25 and 26 (Christmas)

Departure Point:

207 High St, Edinburgh.

Departure Time:

8:15am

Return details:

Tour concludes at original point of departure at 8:00pm

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick ups are not available, however please specify the name of your hotel and contact telephone number during your stay in Edinburgh.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Professional driver / guide
• The chance to see "Nessie", the Loch Ness monster
• Discount Card offering discounts off local restaurants, shopping and attractions
• Modern Mercedes minvan with forced air ventilation for a more personal service

Exclusions:

• Loch Ness Cruise
• Optional gratuities
• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
• Confirmation for this product will be received at the time of booking unless booking within 7 days of travel, in which case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
• There are opportunities to take nature walks, it is recommended to bring suitable clothing and footwear. Scotland can be a wet place!
• The Scottish Highlands and Islands are Europe's last great wilderness! This personalized tour is as close as you can get to touring in your own car, with the added benefit of gaining intimate knowledge of Scotland. Traveling in a small group means you can take lots of stops and reach "out of the way" places, giving you more time off the bus to discover the real Scotland.
• The First Edinburgh tour operator to be awarded 5 star status by the Scottish Tourist Board.
• There is a maximum of 16 passengers on this tour.

Caring for the Environment:
The tour operator aims to leave the legacy of Scotland's beautiful landscape for future generations to enjoy. The tour is as close as you can get to touring in your own car, but with the added benefit of reducing your carbon footprint by 75% (based on 2 persons travelling the same distance in their own car). The operator's commitment to environmental excellence has been recognised with 2 top Gold awards from the Green Tourism scheme and Keep Edinburgh Clean awards.

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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