From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glenoce & The Highlands Day Tour
ID: GYG3403-3403
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Take the ultimate Scotland tour, experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands and see for yourself if the Loch Ness Monster is lurking under the water.
Following pickup from central Edinburgh, you will head towards Stirling, catching views of the Castle and Wallace Monument as you venture to the Highlands.
Visit Callander, and stop for morning coffee in this bustling town described as the gateway to the highlands. Head northwards over Rannoch Moor until you reach the dark, brooding Pass of Glencoe. Stop for lunch and free time nearby the Fort William area, then follow the Caledonian Canal up the Great Glen to Loch Ness.
Here, you have some free time with the option to cruise on the Loch, or if you don't want to take the cruise you can relax in one of the bars or restaurants in the tranquil village or on the pier.
After Loch Ness you will head South East and take in magnificent views of Loch Laggan. On the way home, enjoy a refreshment stop in Pitlochry, a delightful Victorian resort town. Then, head south through Fife, and cross the Forth next to the amazing Forth Bridge, before arriving back in Edinburgh.
Highlights
- Enjoy a photos stop at Glen Coe
- Travel through the Highlands and enjoy spectacular views
- Stop near Fort William
- Walk along the banks of Loch Ness, or take an optional cruise
- See the Forth Road and rail bridges
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Boat cruise tickets are available for purchase on the day from your driver/guide.
• Bringing some snacks or a packed lunch is advisable, but there are places to buy food on the day
• A large portion of the tour is spent on the bus, enjoying the views of the Highlands with tales from the driver/guide
• A small number of participants are required to run the tours. In the unlikely event this is not met and your tour is cancelled, a refund, rescheduled date, or an alternative tour will be offered
• Several city center drop-off points are available at the end of your tour and your driver-guide will discuss the best options
• Our main departure point is outside The Apex Hotel on Waterloo Place at 7:20 AM
Our main pickup is outside The Apex Hotel on Waterloo Place
If you require an alternative pickup please email enquiries@graylinetours.com at least 24 hours before departure
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
