Fort William, Oban & The Highlands 7 Days - Croit
- Duration: 7 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TALF435Y
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
Fort William, the “Outdoor Capital of the UK”, is not only an important tourist centre but also a splendid location from which to explore the magnificent Western Highlands. It is situated at the southern end of the Great Glen, on the shores of Loch Linnhe, beneath towering Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. For those who do not feel quite up to the ascent of Ben Nevis, nearby Aonach Mor offers Britain's only alpine cable car, rising over 2000 feet to the Snowgoose restaurant, from where there are spectacular views of the Great Glen. The surrounding countryside has some of Britain’s most spectacular and romantic scenery and its torrid history has produced over 30 battlefields in the Lochaber area alone. As a touring centre, Fort William is unrivalled and our splendid excursion programme makes the best of this with coverage of many of the area's most interesting places.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Outward Travel
Day 2 - Isle of Skye
A scenic journey takes us along Loch Lochy, then past the Five Sisters of Kintail to the much photographed Eilean Donan Castle. We continue to Kyle of Lochlash and across to the Misty Isle with a short tour of Skye visiting Portree, famous for its colourful cottages and then onto Broadford nestled below Ben na Calliach./n
Day 3 - Day at Leisure
Day 4 - Day at Leisure
Day 5 - Oban
The principal town on the west coast is the gateway to the isles has an array of interesting shops. /nOban War & Peace Museum (free entry, donations welcome) explores the town's history and its strategic role in times of war./nOban Distillery runs daily tours (entry fees apply) with expert guides explaining the different stages of whisky production./n
Day 6 - Loch Ness & Inverness
Take in the spectacular scenery of the Highlands as we travel along the shores of infamous Loch Ness to reach Inverness. Admire the brooding mountains, green hills and vast expanse of Loch Ness as we make our way to the 'capital' of the Highlands - a vibrant and bustling city located at the top of the Great Glen. /n
Day 7 - Return Travel
Croit Anna Hotel
Situated on the shores of Loche Linnhe, just three miles from the centre of Fort William, with spectacular views across the loch from all of the public rooms and most of the bedrooms, the Croit Anna hotel offers a comfortable and friendly base in which to relax during a coach holiday to Fort William. The Croit Anna Hotel has 91 bedrooms with central heating and/or individual electric heating, bath or shower and WC. All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer, internal telephone, TV with radio channels and free WiFi. There is a panoramic lounge, spacious bars, terrace and entertainment most evenings. No lift but some ground floor rooms. All single rooms situated on 1st & 2nd floors. Extensive car parking.