Balaji Temple Birmingham - Lake District - Windermere Lake - Kirkstone Pass - Ullswater Lake - Aira Force Waterfall - Gretna Green - Glasgow City Tour - Highland - Loch Lomond - Ben Nevis - Fort William - Glen Coe Mountain Range - Loch Ness - Inverness - Isle of Skye - Portree - Fairy Pool - Eilean Donan Castle- Sterling Castle - William Wallace Monument- Bracklin Waterfall - Edinburgh Castle - Royal Mile - Calton Hill - Edinburgh City Tour
Scotland – 5 Days 4 Nights
This impressive 5-day tour showcases the best of the Scottish mountains, lakes, Highlands and Islands. From stunning lakes to the dramatic mountain landscapes of Skye, our Grand Tour will live with you forever. As part of a small tour group, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy world-famous sights like Loch Ness and Eilean Donan Castle as well as some hidden gems that many tourists never see.
Day 1:
Early morning, we depart from our pick-up point in London towards Sri Venkateshwara Balaji Temple in Birmingham before continuing our journey towards Windermere Lake in Lake District, which is England’s largest fresh water Lake. Here you will have the chance of either going on to the cruise or hiring the power boat to have a thrilling experience of the lake. You will also have some time to explore the town.
You will then return to the coach and we will depart for Glasgow (Scotland). We will travel via one of the most scenic routes which will give us a chance to view the Kirkstone Pass which is a mountain pass in the Lake District having an altitude of 1,489 feet (454 m) and Ullswater Lake which is the second largest lake in English Lake District and it will accompany us for approximately 14.5kms. We will then join the motorway to reach Glasgow via Gretna Green. Gretna Green is a village in the south of Scotland famous for runaway weddings. On the arrival at Glasgow, we will stop at the city centre which is the heart of Glasgow. It consists of Glasgow Cathedral, City Chambers and the famous St. Georges Square. Later check-in to our hotel for a night stay.
We enjoy delicious Indian meal at the restaurant before making our way to the hotel for a night stay.
(Dinner)
Day 2:
After the early breakfast at the hotel, we will start our second day journey towards Highland to view the Magnificent Mountains and lake scenery. On the way our first stop will be at Loch Lomond, one of the prettiest and largest Lochs in the whole of Scotland. We then visit the infamous site of the 1692 Glencoe massacre one of the most famous Glens, where we pause for a photo-stop and to soak up the atmosphere in that haunting Glen, followed by a short drive to Fort William in the shadow of Britain’s highest mountain Ben Nevis, where we stop for lunch. Travelling on, we admire the Caledonian Canal and the pretty village of Fort Augustus, enjoying the spectacular view of Loch Ness. It is 24 miles long and over 700 ft deep, is most famous for its sightings of the Loch Ness Monster, affectionately known as Nessie.
We will then drive towards Inverness. On arrival enjoy your meal at the Indian restaurant before checking-in to the hotel for next two nights.
(Breakfast + Dinner)
Day 3:
In early morning, after breakfast we will depart towards Isle of Skye, on the way making a quick stop at Eilean Donan Castle, one of the most photographed castles. Later crossing over the SKYE BRIDGE, you follow dramatic coastline towards the island’s capital, Portree. And after all this breath-taking beauty we will head towards our main attraction for the day Fairy Pool waterfalls, the most beautiful waterfalls in this Island. It takes about 20minute walk after crossing the stepping stones and river markings to reach the first and the largest waterfall. It features a natural arch, offering an exhilarating under water swim through the arch.
We then make our drive back to the restaurant in the evening, before going back to the hotel, (night stay will be in Inverness).
(Breakfast + Dinner)
Day 4:
Today morning after breakfast, we drive through Cairngorms national park, UK's largest national park and has the highest range of mountains, we will be making a stop on route at Loch Morlich. A stunning beach, in the beautiful settings of the Cairngorms and Glenmore Forest.
Loch Morlich surrounded by the mighty trees of Glenmore Forest, the pristine Morlich Beach and a picture-postcard backdrop of the peaks of the often snow-clad Cairngorm mountains, it’s no wonder it’s considered to be one of the finest lochs in Scotland.
Continuing our journey we will drive to the town of Stirling which has a backdrop of Stirling castle, enjoy free time for lunch and exploring. Then visit a Whiskey Distillery, learn more about the traditional art of whisky distilling on our guided tour, followed by a tasting (optional). Later visit Falkirk Wheel which is a rotating boat lift in Scotland, connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. Then, we visit The Kelpies: 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures depicting Kelpies. The Kelpies are a monument to horse powered heritage across Scotland.
After the exhausting day, we will depart for Edinburgh where we will stay overnight.
(Breakfast + Dinner)
Day 5:
Today morning after breakfast, we check out of the hotel and depart for the capital city of Scotland - Edinburgh! As it says the name is enough, everyone knows that Edinburgh is the most historical town of Scotland. Here you will have the opportunity to do the walking tour with our tour manager who will guide you throughout the city. We will cover Calton Hill, National monument of Scotland, Nelson Monument, Scott Monument, Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh Castle, St. Giles Cathedral, Royal Mile, Scottish Parliament and the Hollyrood Palace. After enjoying the most popular city we will help ourselves for the Lunch and depart towards London. Upon arrival at London We will bid farewell to each other and hoping to see each other soon again.
(Breakfast)
*Please Note we are not responsible for any attractions that are closed by the attraction authorities*
PICK-UP POINTS
4:30am EAST HAM – OUT SIDE EAST HAM STATION, HIGH STREET NORTH, E6 2JA.
5:30am WEMBLEY – OUT SIDE SANATAN HINDU MANDIR, EALING ROAD, WEMBLEY, HA0 4TA.
6:00am HOUNSLOW – OUTSIDE HOUNSLOW CENTRAL STATION, TW3 1JG.
ADDITIONAL PICK-UP ON REQUEST
WARWICK SERVICES – M40 NORTH BOUND, BANBURY ROAD, ASHORNE, WARWICK, CV35 0AA.
TODDINGTON SERVICES NORTHBOUND – NORTHBOUND M1 BETWEEN JUNCTION 11 & 12, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6HR
NEWPORT PAGNELL SERVICES – NORTHBOUND M1 BETWEEN JUNCTION 14 & 15, MILTON KEYNES, MK16 8DS
WATFORD GAP SERVICES – NORTHBOUND M1 BETWEEN JUNCTION 16-17, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7UZ
CORLEY SERVICES – NORTHBOUND M6 BETWEEN JUNCTION 3 & 4, CV7 8NR
KEELE SERVICES (PICK UP ONLY) – NORTHBOUND M6 BETWEEN JUNCTION 15 & 16, ST5 5HG
STAFFORD SERVICES - NORTHBOUND M6 BETWEEN JUNCTION 14 - 15, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 OEU
KNAUTSFORD SERVICES – KNAUTSFORD SERVICES M6, BETWEEN JUNCTION 18 & 19, KNAUTSFORD, WA16 0TL
BIRMINGHAM (PICK UP ONLY) – BALAJI TEMPLE, DUDLEY RD E, TIVIDALE, OLDBURY B69 3DU
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ALL BOOKINGS TO BE CONFIRMED AT 07778 335 336
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the departure time.