From Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Tour
Duration: 12 hours
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From Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles Day Tour
Product ID: 12741
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Leave the city for a Oban and West Highland Lochs and Castles day tour. Visit castles, lochs and fishing villages while learning about the region's fascinating history. You will arrive back in Glasgow as fresh and relaxed as you've ever felt.
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Duration 10 hours
Starting time 8:45 AM
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Live tour guide
English
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the castles and lochs of the historic West Highlands
- Visit the picturesque, typically Scottish townships of Oban and Inveraray
- Eat lunch at one of Scotland's most picturesque and romantic lochs, Loch Lomond
- Visit majestic Glencoe, one of Scotland's most haunting glens
Full description
On this tour you will experience the shimmering lochs, scenic mountain views, and romantic and historic castles of the western highlands.
From Glasgow we will cross the Firth of Clyde, passing Dumbarton's famous and imposing rock fortress. Our first stop is the pretty conservation village of Luss, on the 'Bonny, Bonny Banks' of Loch Lomond. Here you can walk along the shore or stay to admire the village.
We then pass several dramatic castles and lochs as we climb into the Highlands. We will stop for lunch at the fishing town of Oban.
We then journey on a southern route that takes us past the spectacular Kilchurn Castle, majestically situated on Loch Awe.
Our final stop is Inveraray, historic seat of the Duke of Argyll, where you can choose to either visit Inveraray Castle* (April-October only) or explore the town’s Georgian houses and wide streets.
We return to Glasgow via the Rest and Be Thankful pass.
*This tour visits Inveraray Castle from April - October and to Dunstaffnage Castle from November to March.
From Glasgow we will cross the Firth of Clyde, passing Dumbarton's famous and imposing rock fortress. Our first stop is the pretty conservation village of Luss, on the 'Bonny, Bonny Banks' of Loch Lomond. Here you can walk along the shore or stay to admire the village.
We then pass several dramatic castles and lochs as we climb into the Highlands. We will stop for lunch at the fishing town of Oban.
We then journey on a southern route that takes us past the spectacular Kilchurn Castle, majestically situated on Loch Awe.
Our final stop is Inveraray, historic seat of the Duke of Argyll, where you can choose to either visit Inveraray Castle* (April-October only) or explore the town’s Georgian houses and wide streets.
We return to Glasgow via the Rest and Be Thankful pass.
*This tour visits Inveraray Castle from April - October and to Dunstaffnage Castle from November to March.
Includes
- Tour with friendly and knowledgeable driver-guide
What’s Not Included
- Meals and optional extras (i.e. visitor attraction entry fees - Inveraray Castle/Dunstaffnage Castle) are not included
Not suitable for
- Children under 5 years
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Meeting point
The meeting point is located outside the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and opposite Buchanan Bus Station.
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Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
• Unfortunately children 5 years or under cannot take part in this tour
From £42 per person
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From Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles Day Tour
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