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Over 105 Years Experience
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Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
5 Days
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From Only £859.00
Spectacular scenery awaits as we board one of the 'Greatest Railway Journeys in the World'.
This holiday operates under our Optimum Experience brand.
With elegant space-maximising interior design, our Optimum Experience vehicle offers incredible passenger comfort with a selection of fine tours and destinations to choose from. Our Optimum holiday packages include a wide range of excursions, events and admissions, accommodation in a minimum 3* hotel (unless otherwise stated) and, on all our European Holidays, a Skills Representative too! Why not also book our door-to-door service and make your next holiday stress-free?
After departures, we travel north towards the Scottish border, where we enjoy a stop in the market town of Moffat. After some free time to explore, we continue the journey to our Fort William hotel.
Today, we head towards the legendary Loch Ness for a cruise on its mysterious waters. Arriving in Clansman Harbour, you will board our Jacobite Cruise and venture over the deepest point of this storied Loch. Later this afternoon, we visit nearby Inverness, a compact, cosmopolitan city with a lot of heart and all the wonders of the Highlands on its doorstep.
We begin our day with a brief photo stop at the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, one of the most celebrated sights in Scotland. From here, we cross 'over the sea to Isle of Skye', continuing to the colourful harbour town of Portree. After free time in the island's capital, we head south to Armadale to board the ferry back to the mainlaind. Finally, we drive via the famous 'Road to the Isles' with a stop at the famous Glenfinnan Monument and Viaduct for another quick photo opportunity.
Starting in Fort William, we join the world-famous Jacobite Steam Railway for the journey to Mallaig. Described as one of the 'Greatest Railway Journeys in the World', this section of the West Highland Line crosses the mighty Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous in the Harry Potter films. On arrival in Mallaig, a busy fishing port home to many shops, bars, restaurants and fish and chips! After some free time, we make the return journey to Fort William.
We begin the drive south, enjoying a stop at Gretna Green, before crossing back over the border and returning home.
Boasting stunning views of Loch Linnhe and a premium location just two miles from Fort William, the Caledonian Hotel is a perfect base for discovering the Scottish Highlands. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, tea and coffee maker and TV.
Hotel Facilities
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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 Poundland 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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