Inverness, Loch Ness and The Highlands
Two day/One night tour from £140.00
This two day tour will let you explore one of Scotland’s most popular cities at your own pace, go monster spotting at Loch Ness and enjoy a spectacular open-top bus tour to delightful Cromarty. This really is essential Scotland.
Day One
Departing from Edinburgh we make our way to lonely Rannoch Moor and into Glen Coe, Scotland’s most famous glen and the scene of the terrible massacre in 1692. We will make a stop in the midst of this awe-inspiring scenery where you can enjoy the magic of this special place. From Fort William the striking scenery of the Great Glen unfolds ahead of us – first Loch Lochy, then Loch Oich and finally Loch Ness. We will tour through the attractive village of Fort Augustus then drive the entire length of Loch Ness. We will make a stop at Urquhart Castle, where you can visit the Castle and take a cruise on the loch. Shortly we will arrive in Inverness, our home for tonight.
The stay in Inverness is unescorted.
Day Two
This morning we have an enjoyable excursion by open-top bus through the Black Isle to the picturesque village of Cromarty. Later we will spend some time dolphin spotting by the Moray Firth before crossing the Kessock Bridge and making our way back to Inverness.
There is free time in Inverness for shopping or sightseeing. As we depart Inverness we make our way through the gentle Spey Valley then on through stunning scenery as we drive over the Drumochter Pass. Keep a close watch for the deer that often come down to the roadside to graze. There are wonderful views of majestic Blair Castle before we make a stop for afternoon tea in the heart of the Perthshire countryside. From Perth we make our way homewards across the Forth Bridge to journey’s end in Edinburgh.
Admission to Urquhart Castle and cruise is not included—payable locally.
Tour Highlights
- Rannoch Moor
- Glen Coe
- Fort William
- Ben Nevis
- The Great Glen
- Loch Ness
- Optional visit to Urquhart Castle and cruise on Loch Ness
- Inverness
- Open-top bus tour of the Black Isle including Cromarty
- Moray Firth Dolphin spotting
- Spey Valley
- Forth Road Bridge