SCOTLAND
6 DAYS FROM £788
Calanais Standing Stones
Spend a While on the Isles of Harris & Lewis Experience the Outer Hebrides on our popular tour exploring the west coast and islands. Marvel at the magnificent scenery of the Isle of Skye before crossing over to the magical islands of Harris & Lewis, steeped in Neolithic history, then weaving our way through the Cairngorms to finish in picture-postcard Pitlochry. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 The Isle of Skye This morning we set off for the islands passing Eilean Donan Castle on the way, one of the most recognisable castles in Scotland. After crossing the Skye Bridge we make our way up this famous island to Portree and then onto Uig, where we catch the afternoon ferry to Tarbert on Harris. On arrival, we make our way to our hotel on the Outer Hebrides. Day 3 Calanais Stones & Gearrannan Blackhouse Village Today begins with a visit to the Calanais Visitor Centre and the extraordinary 5,000 year old Calanais Standing Stones, one of the best preserved megalithic sites in the whole of Scotland and predating the famous Stonehenge monument. Our day continues with a visit to the Gearrannan Blackhouse Village where we step back in time to experience the way of life in a typical crofting township of the 19th century. As we return to our hotel, we may wish to make a quick pitstop at the Norse Mill and Kiln, two traditionally constructed and thatched stone buildings set into a small river valley, We spend some time at leisure relaxing this morning in Stornoway, before heading to the ferry terminal to board our afternoon ferry to Ullapool . On arrival, we make the journey south again via Inverness to our home for the next two nights in Pitlochry. We arrive at our hotel in time for a late dinner. Day 5 Pitlochry Driver’s Day Off Relax in your hotel and enjoy exploring the picture-postcard town of Pitlochry. Popular for over 150 years as a holiday destination, the town boasts Queen Victoria as one of its original visitors. Enjoy a stroll along Main Street in this charming resort with many attractive shops, bars and tearooms. Day 6 Departure After breakfast, we begin our journey home. used as a mill and kiln until the 1930s. Day 4 Stornoway & Travel to Ullapool Please note, this island tour relies heavily on Caledonian MacBrayne ferry services. In the event that a sailing is cancelled or delayed, be aware that itineraries will have to be adapted; sometimes at very short notice.
Alexandra Hotel (or similar) Fort William, Inverness-shire Plus
See page 27 for full hotel description.
Night 1
Cabarfeidh Hotel Stornoway, Isle of Lewis Plus
Set in attractive gardens, the 4 star Cabarfeidh Hotel is ideally located on the outskirts of beautiful Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, just across the road from a golf course leading to historic Lews Castle and its surrounding parkland. The 46 bedrooms are equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The bright restaurant makes the most of Scottish and Hebridean produce, with seafood a particular speciality, and the staff are well known for their Hebridean hospitality! There’s a cosy open fire in reception where guests can relax with a drink from the bar, which has an excellent selection of cocktails, Scotch malt whiskies and local Scottish gins.
• Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge
Please note, some departures will use the Caladh Inn on Nights 2 & 3. Contact us for information.
Fisher’s Hotel Pitlochry, Perthshire Nights 2 & 3
See page 27 for full hotel description.
Nights 4 & 5
5 Nights Half Board Twin from £788pp Single Supplement from £194 Inclusions 1 Night Half Board at Alexandra Hotel • Porterage • Choice of menu • Tea/coffee after dinner • One way ferry Uig - Tarbert 2 Nights Half Board at Cabarfeidh Hotel • Porterage • Choice of menu • Tea/coffee after dinner
• Entrance to Calanais Visitor Centre • Entrance to the Gearrannan Blackhouse Village • One way ferry Stornoway - Ullapool 2 Nights Half Board at Fisher’s Hotel • Porterage • Choice of menu • Tea/coffee after dinner
Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
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