Scotland's West Coast & Isle Of Bute
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2T9075
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
5 days
Escape to Scotland’s stunning Cowal Peninsula on a journey filled with coastal beauty, island charm, and grand historic estates. From scenic ferry crossings and elegant Victorian seaside towns to majestic castles and world-famous gardens, this tour offers a perfect blend of relaxation, discovery, and unforgettable Highland scenery.
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
Travel in comfort to Dunoon with relaxing stops along the way, arriving ready to unwind by the coast.
Day 2
Cross the scenic Kyles of Bute and take the ferry from Colintraive to the Isle of Bute. Explore the elegant seaside town of Rothesay before visiting the spectacular Mount Stuart, a lavish neo-Gothic mansion set within 300 acres of gardens, woodland walks, and a private beach.
Day 3
Enjoy a relaxed morning in Dunoon, perhaps visiting the local museum, before travelling through the beautiful scenery of Holy Loch and Loch Fyne to Inveraray. Visit the impressive Inveraray Castle, home to the Duke of Argyll, with its grand interiors, gardens, and Highland cattle.
Day 4
Travel along the shoreline to historic Kilmun, home to the Argyll Mausoleum and a beautiful 19th-century church with remarkable stained glass and a rare water-powered organ. Continue to the magnificent Benmore Botanic Garden, a 120-acre world-class garden featuring plants from across the globe.
Day 5
Return journey home.Hotel
Esplanade Hotel, Dunoon
The Esplanade Hotel is situated on the West Bay Promenade of Dunoon. Perfect for those who like to escape from the hustle and bustle, the Esplanade Hotel is the ideal location to relax and unwind with the beach right outside the hotel. The hotel has a lift.
Includes
Return coach travel
4 nights Esplanade Hotel half board
Porterage
Ferry crossings to Isle of Bute
Admission to Inveraray Castle & Gardens, Benmore Gardens, Mount Stuart & Gardens and Historic Kilmun
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