Day 1: Following your home taxi pick up we make our way north to our overnight hotel, arriving in plenty of time to freshen up before our evening meal.
Day 2: After breakfast we continue our journey north through the Lowland Hills arriving late afternoon at the Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore for our 5 night stay on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
Day 3 – 6: During your stay in Newtonmore we have included 3 excursions and one day at leisure:
KYLE OF LOCHALSH - We travel north into the Highland capital, Inverness. Here we join the Scotrail train for one of the Great Railway Journeys of the World - the line to Kyle of Lochalsh.
The route takes us through some of the best scenery in the country, skirting lochs and passing remote villages, and drawing a wide arc from Inverness to the shores of Loch Alsh, and finishing with magnificent views of Skye.
After a break in Kyle of Lochalsh, we enjoy the return ride, this time by road, back to the hotel.
FORT WILLIAM, GLENFINNAN AND MALLAIG - This excursion takes us southwest along the shore of Loch Laggan and through Glen Spean to Fort William. Here we have another train journey, this time along the celebrated West Highland Line to Mallaig. This spectacular line passes hidden lochs and inlets, silver sands, and crosses the magnificent Glenfinnan viaduct on its way west.
The bustling and thriving port of Mallaig is situated on the northwest coast along the famous Road to the Isles. The town is a fascinating place where you can soak up the atmosphere of a working fishing port but at the same time its remote location makes is a great place to relax. Why not try the pleasant Mallaig Circuit walk which has great views over Mallaig harbour and across Loch Nevis to Knoydart.
After free time, we catch the train for the return journey to Fort William, where we rejoin the coach for the ride back to Newtonmore.
LOCH NESS CRUISE - Loch Ness is our destination today. We travel through unspoilt scenery past Loch Mhor and along Stratherrick to Fort Augustus. A bustling and welcoming little village, perfect for those making the most of the surrounding paths and trails, including the Great Glen Way. Running through the heart of the village is the 60 mile long Caledonian Canal, which runs from Inverness to Fort William. It's no surprise that it's considered as one of the greatest waterways in the world.
Whilst here we have time to obtain lunch and we enjoy a cruise with commentary on Loch Ness on board ‘The Royal Scot’. Departing from the southern end of Loch Ness, you’ll soon be treated to the breath-taking vista of Loch Ness in all its natural wonder. Sit back, as we cruise past Cherry Island, the loch’s only island and spoil you with a loch-side view of the striking Fort Augustus Abbey.
Later, we leave Fort Augustus and head north, overlooking the loch towards Inverness before heading back to Newtonmore.
Day 7: After breakfast we leave Newtonmore and the Highlands and retrace our steps south towards Perth, before heading across the Forth Bridge and skirting Edinburgh on our way towards Northern England for our overnight stop. We arrive in plenty of time to freshen up, before our evening meal.
Day 8: This morning we continue our journey South and back to Norfolk, where our door to door service will be waiting to take you home.
Holiday Information:
7 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Price: £970pp
Single Supplement: £Nil (Limited Availability)
Additional Singles Beyond Allocation From: £161 (Will be allocated a true single room)
Insurance: TBC (Insurance not currently available)
Tour Reference: AWE4889
Deposit Required: £50pp
Balance Due: 8 weeks prior to departure