Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comWest Highland Lochs and Castles Small Group Day Trip from Edinburgh
based on 17 reviews
Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Product code: 225003
Lochs and castles what could be more Scottish? Take this small group day trip to the Scottish west coast and you'll discover the real Scotland!
With a maximum group size of 16 passengers, you are sure to have a memorable and personal experience on this special day trip to Scotland's west Highland lochs and castles. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan, reach out-of-the-way places and receive individual attention from your expert driver/guide.
Highlights include:
- Doune Castle
- Stop for refreshments in Callander or Kilmahog
- Scenic views of Loch Luibnaig, Loch Earn, Glen Ogle and Glen Dochart
- Lunch at the Glenorchy Lodge Hotel (not included), in the shadow of Ben Cruachan
- Scotland's longest loch, Loch Awe, and the spectacular ruins of Kilchurn Castle, a stronghold of the Clan Campbell
- Inveraray, an 18th-century whitewashed village on the shores of Loch Fyne
- Inveraray Castle, the neo-Gothic Scottish baronial home of the Duke of Argyll, chief of the Clan Campbell, with its 19th-century jail, museum ship and bell tower
- Loch Fyne, renowned for its fine seafood and views of oyster beds, salmon and trout farms
- Loch Long, with its history of Viking raiders
- Loch Lomond
- Luss, a conservation village with traditional estate workers cottages
- Photo stop at Stirling Castle
- Full-day small group tour to Scotland's west coast lochs and castles by minivan
- Doune Castle, Kilchurn Castle, Inveraray Castle and Stirling Castle
- Loch Luibnaig, Loch Earn, Loch Awe, Loch Fyne, Loch Long and Loch Lomond
- Optional lunch at the Glenorchy Lodge Hotel (not included)
- Explore Inveraray Castle and its many attractions
- Photo stop at Stirling Castle
- Discount Card to use at local restaurants, shops and attractions
- Small group tour with a maximum of 16 people
- Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your driver/guide on this small group tour
- Comfortable Mercedes minivan
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Kilchurn Castle, Scotland
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
May 1, 2009 to April 30, 2010
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Departure Point: 207 High St, Edinburgh Departure Time: 9:30am Duration: 10 hours (approx.) Return details: Concludes at Waverley Bridge opposite Waverley Train Station at 7:30pm
- Professional driver/guide
- Discount Card offering discounts off local restaurants, shopping and attractions
- Modern Mercedes minivan with forced air ventilation (maximum 16 people)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees (discount card offers reductions)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Minimum age is 6 years
- 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.
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A great day trip - highly praise the tour operators for their excellent and very informative guides ... Read more ›
Elizabeth H, Australia, April 2009
