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2 day tour

Heart of the Highlands

From £210.00

Tour Summary

Heart of the Highlands
2 day / 1 night tour

Make the most of your time in Scotland. This two-day tour will let you explore the site of the last battle fought in Britain, go monster spotting by the banks of Loch Ness, tour a malt whisky distillery and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Highlands. An overnight stay in Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands, is a special treat.

Glen Coe - stop in this magnificent valley, known as the “Glen of Weeping” after the infamous massacre in 1692

Loch Ness - tour the banks of this mysterious loch all the way to Inverness

Culloden Moor - see where the Jacobite uprising led by Bonnie Prince Charlie came to a bloody end

Blair Athol Distillery - discover how Scotch whisky is produced and enjoy a wee taste too!

The Hermitage - take a stroll through the lush woodlands to see the tumbling waters of the River Braan

Movie locations - Skyfall, Loch Ness and Outlander

Guest house accommodation included

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What's Included

Included

Accommodation

  • 1 nights guest house accommodation
  • Location: Inverness (1)

Meals

  • Breakfast (1)

Tour Essentials

  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Live commentary in English
  • Services of an experienced driver/guide
  • Service charges and taxes
Not included
  • Admission charges
  • Meals, snacks or items of a personal nature
  • Gratuity to your driver/guide

Departure Information

From Glasgow

From outside The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) Building
(opposite Buchanan Street Bus Station)
19 Killermont Street
Glasgow G2 3NX

Check-in: 09:35 hrs
Tour Departs: 09:50 hrs
Tour Returns: 20:30 hrs


From Edinburgh

Outside NCP Car Park
Castle Terrace
Edinburgh EH1 2EW

Check-in: 08:15 hrs
Tour Departs: 08:30 hrs
Tour Returns: 19:30 hrs


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Useful Information

Child Details

Concession discounts apply to adults aged 60 years and above; students and children aged 4 to 15 years inclusive.

We’re really sorry but children aged under 4 years cannot travel on this tour.

Photo-ID may be requested to confirm discount entitlement.

Tour Facts

Book Assured
Book by paying a 20% deposit. Make date changes or get a full refund with 8 days notice before travel. Click here for more information.

Accommodation
The price of this tour includes guest house accommodation with en-suite bathroom.

Flexi-tour
If booked in advance you can depart from Glasgow and return to Edinburgh. This facility is available at no extra charge! Please make your selection during the booking process

Admission Prices
In order to give you maximum flexibility admission fees are not included in the cost of this tour. 

FAQs
Please see the FAQ section for more information on this tour.

Product code
TB 02599


Frequently Asked Questions

For the discerning traveller, a Signature Multi-day Tour offers fantastic value for money, cosy accommodation, well-paced sightseeing and comfortable travel.

All of this combines to create the definitive Scottish experience.

Each tour is hosted by a professional driver/guide who has been carefully selected for their extensive knowledge and driving skills. As locals, you are sure to gain that extra insight. If you should have any problems during your stay, they’ll go out of their way to help.

You will want to see as much as possible, but you don’t want to be rushed. Our tours are carefully planned to strike the right balance, and in addition to comfortable mini/midicoach travel, many feature memorable railway or ferry journeys.

Having somewhere pleasant to stay after an exciting day of discovery is an essential part of your holiday experience. Comfortable guest house accommodation with en-suite bathrooms, tv and other amenities is included in the price of all tours.

Breakfast is included each morning of your stay.

To give you maximum flexibility the cost of admission fees and other optional extras are not included in the tour price. This gives you complete freedom to choose as the mood takes you. On this tour there are optional visits to:

Culloden Moor Visitor Centre
Malt Whisky Distillery

Following the links above will give you more information on these attractions including current admission prices. At some locations a special discount is offered to tour participants, your driver/guide will give you more information if this applies. Credit/debit cards are not always accepted so you should plan to have sufficient cash with you should you wish to make any visits.

A visit to a traditional whisky distillery is a feast for all the senses. After a warm welcome you’ll normally have a short audio/visual presentation on the the history of the distillery and the traditional methods used in the distilling process.

Next is a tour of the distillery where you you will experience all stages of the whisky making process from mashing and fermenting to distilling and maturation.

Your tour will end with a tutored tasting of a malt whisky and the opportunity to buy a souvenir of your visit in the distillery shop.

This tour includes guest house accommodation.

There are different bedroom types to choose from. Here is what you can expect:

Single room - one person sleeping in a single bed
Twin room - two people sleeping in two separate beds
Double room - two people sharing one large bed
Family room - three people sharing a room, sleeping in one large bed (2 people) and one single bed (1 person)

Please note that a family room can be a standard double room with either a sofa bed or a rollaway bed.

The group size is normally between 16 and 29 passengers.

For safety reasons, there is a luggage allowance of 15kg (33lb) per person in a bag similar to an airline carry-on bag (maximum size 67cm x 45cm / 26 in x 18 in) and a small day pack for your essential items.

We have produced a helpful blog on “What to pack for a Scotland Tour”.

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