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Over 105 Years Experience
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Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
9 Days
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From Only £1,349.00
From iconic castles and cityscapes to breathtaking scenery and rugged natural beauty, embark on the North Coast 500, a journey that spans over five hundred miles and is one of the most beautiful road journeys anywhere in the world.
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After departures, we travel north across the Scottish border to our overnight hotel.
Today's journey begins along the 'bonnie banks of Loch Lomond' through Glencoe and to the start of the Great Glen where you'll be gifted loch views and mountain vistas. Our next stop is Fort William, the largest East Highland town, before continuing our scenic drive onto a photo stop at the iconic Eilean Donan Castle. Finally, we cross the bridge 'over the sea to Skye', where we reach our hotel for the next two nights in Kyleakin.
Explore to the Isle of Skye today as we tour the rich history and stunning landscapes with an experienced guide. Enjoy dramatic coastal views of the Cullins visiting Portree, the island's 'capital', and Dunvegan Castle, the ancestral home of the Clan MacLeod.
After departing Skye, we travel along the shores of Loch Maree, considered one of the most beautiful lochs, through Wester Ross for a short stop in Gairloch, the starting line of the magnificent North Coast 500. Our next overnight hotel will be in the working harbour town of Ullapool, voted as one of the most picturesque villages in the UK.
Following breakfast, we embark on our drive along the NC500, Scotland's very own Route 66; this over five-hundred-mile route around Scotland's stunning coastal scenery with white sandy beaches, rugged mountains, remote fishing villages and a wealth of unforgettable experiences. Experience the ruggedness of Caithness and Sutherland, where dramatic cliffs, serene lochs, and pristine beaches are abundant. Lunch is also included today. We later arrive at our next hotel in Thurso for the next two nights this evening.
Today's first visit takes us to John O'Groats, the northernmost point of the UK mainland. Here, you'll find plenty of photo opportunities at the 'Journey's End'. We return to Thurso for free time to explore its fine harbour and beach, popular with surfers and home to stunning views out to Thurso Bay, the Pentland Firth and the island of Orkney. Finally, we visit Wolfburn, one of Scotland's most northerly distilleries, to discover how their award-winning single malt whisky is made.
Today, we complete the NC500 as we travel down the East Coast. After passing through historic Helmsdale and Brora, we enjoy a visit to the fairytale Dunrobin Castle, one of the largest of Scotland's great houses, dating back to the early thirteenth century. From here, we travel through the picturesque Spey Valley and Drumochter Pass to our next overnight hotel in the heart of Scotland.
Our penultimate day starts with a photo opportunity at the Kelpies. Located in Helix Park, these are the largest equine sculptures in the world! We also travel to Edinburgh with free time to explore 'Auld Reekie'. Here, you'll find one of Europe's most unique and memorable cities, with Scotland's capital home to beautiful sights, cobbled shopping streets, museums and attractions galore, before arriving at our final hotel.
After breakfast, we return home.
Dating back to the 1600s, the hotel is one of the oldest on the Isle of Skye and has retained many traditional features and gained modern, homely comforts. With panoramic views across the Kyle of Lochalsh to mainland Scotland, this hotel is ideal for relaxing after a long day.
Hotel Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
WiFi
Lift
Hotel Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
WiFi
Hotel Facilities
• Bar
• Restaurant
• WiFi
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside The Butchers, Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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