Description
Join us as we head to Scotland for our Glencoe and Fort William Tour. Magnificent scenery from mountains, glens, lochs and wildlife, this tour allows you to take in all that makes Scotland so spectacular. From the valley floor of Glencoe, Scotland’s most fabulous and scenic glen to The Snowgoose Restaurant, 650 meters up Aonach Mor. From the majesty of Scotland’s wildlife to the mysteries and legends of Loch Ness. Our base in Fort William allows you to explore it all. Don’t miss out on this wonderful Highland tour with an itinerary that allows you to view the very best of the area.
Itinerary
Monday
Depart Leyland at 07.30am for our journey to Fort William with a suitable lunch stop en-route, journey the route via Glencoe, considered one of Britain's best scenic drives, stop for an included visit at the Glencoe Visitor Centre to discover more about the landscape, history and wildlife of the area, onwards to Fort William and our home for the next 4nights.
Tuesday
Take the short trip to Glen Nevis for an effortless gondola ride up to 2150ft on the north face of Aonach Mor. Enjoy a stroll to the viewing platform or relax in the Snowgoose Restaurant before visiting the mountain discovery centre. Scotland is well known for its legends so today we have included a chance to go Nessie hunting on a Loch Ness Cruise with a visit to the Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition in Drumnadrochit.
Wednesday
Today we enjoy a day of leisure in Fort William, our Highland resort. Perhaps visit the West Highland Museum, famous for its Jacobite collections, or the Ben Nevis Distillery on the outskirts of town or climb Ben Nevis or take a train journey (any costs incurred are not included in the price of the holiday), today the choice is yours.
Thursday
On today's excursion we travel to Kingussie for a visit to the Highland Wildlife Park. A Park Guide will join us on the coach to provide us with interesting facts about the park inhabitants, including various animals native to Scotland, some of which no longer exist in the wild.
Friday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for our return journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
Venue Information
Alexandra Hotel, The Parade, Fort William, PH33 6AZ
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