Caledonian Canal And Highland Highlights | 2026
- Duration: 8 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TGRA10138
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
8 days
8 DAYS | HALF BOARD | BY COACH
NEW FOR 2026DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE INCLUDED*
Nestling almost seven hundred feet up in the heart of the Spey Valley, in the shadow of the mighty Cairngorm Mountains, lovely Grantown-on-Spey is a perfect touring centre for the Highlands. Built almost entirely from granite, this splendid Highland resort retains the elegance of the 18th Century to this day. Out and about you’ll be treated to some magnificent highland scenery, and our packed itinerary counts a nostalgic steam train ride, a wonderful cruise on the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness, and a wee dram, amongst its many highlights.
What's Included:
- Door to Door Service from selected postcodes*
- Coach travel with reserved seating
- Tour Manager escorted
- Half board accommodation
- Overnight stops included
- Visit to the Blair Atholl Whisky Distillery
- An excursion through the Cairngorm Mountains to Braemar & Ballater
- A ride on the Caledonian Canal & Loch Ness Cruise and Strathspey Railway
- A visit to Inverness, Royal Deeside, Aviemore & Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre
*Conditions apply.
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
Excursions
Your Itinerary:
SATURDAY: Our Door to Door service collects you from home and transfers you to your tour coach. From here we head north to our overnight stop.
SUNDAY: Crossing into Scotland we head into the Highlands and to our hotel for four nights.
MONDAY: A day at leisure to explore Grantown-on-Spey or perhaps venture along the Spey Valley by public transport. This area, in the heart of “Whisky Country” is a scenic delight with Grantown at its centre offering a real Scottish charm.
TUESDAY: Through the spectacular Cairngorm Mountains today, a range of heather-clad hills and peaks, offering far reaching vistas and wildlife in abundance, a landscaped much loved by the late Queen Elizabeth II. This touring day takes us to Braemar, an ancient village, holiday playground and home to the famous Braemar Gathering. We then continue to pretty-as-a-picture Ballater, the closest village to Balmoral Castle, and where you’ll find ‘By Royal Appointment’ signs and specialty shops.
WEDNESDAY: Today as we make our way Dochgarroch and board our boat to set sail along the famous Caledonian Canal gliding through the Great Glen and into the legendary waters of Loch Ness. Disembarking, we head for Inverness, known as the ‘Capital of the Highlands’ before arriving at Culloden Moor and the Battlefield Visitor Centre, where you can experience the battle with its enveloping surround-cinema effects.
THURSDAY: This morning we enjoy a ride on the perfectly preserved Strathspey Steam Railway that winds its way through the magnificent Spey Valley. There is free time to enjoy the tourist resort of Aviemore before we head for Balir Atholl and the Blair Atholl Distillery for a tour and a taste of Scotland made from the pure waters of the Allt Dour.
FRIDAY: Leaving the Highlands behind we return south through Scotland and returning across the border to our overnight stop.
SATURDAY: Our holiday concludes as our Door to Door service safely returns you home.
Escorted Travel
Our Drivers and Tour Managers
They are simply the best in the business
Every one of our coach holidays includes the services of a coach driver and is always fully escorted by a knowledgeable Tour Manager, they are on hand every day and night and stay in the same hotel to ensure your holiday is stress-free.
Our Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday.
We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.
Everything Included - 7 Days +
- Door to Door Service*
- All coach travel
- Reserved seats on tour coach
- Tour Manager escorted
- Hotel accommodation and board as stated
- Excursions/itinerary as stated
- Admission fees & entertainment if stated
- ABTA bonded
- Collect Coach Miles™
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Highlights
Door to Door Service*, Caledonian Canal & Loch Ness Cruise, Inverness, Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Cairngorm Mountains, Royal Deeside, Ballater, Braemar, Aviemore, Blair Atholl Whisky Distillery, Strathspey RailwayWhat is Included
What's Included:
- Door to Door Service from selected postcodes
- Coach travel with reserved seating
- Tour Manager escorted
- Half board accommodation
- Overnight stops included
- Visit to the Blair Atholl Whisky Distillery
- An excursion through the Cairngorm Mountains to Braemar & Ballater
- A ride on the Caledonian Canal & Loch Ness Cruise and Strathspey Railway
- A visit to Inverness, Royal Deeside, Aviemore & Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre
*Conditions apply.
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Craiglynne Hotel
CRAIGLYNNE HOTEL, GRANTON-ON-SPEY
Surrounded by immaculate gardens and views across the Cromdale Hills, the Craiglynne Hotel overlooks Grantown-on-Spey, just 400 metres from the High Street.
FACILITIES
Restaurant
Lounge / Bar / Conservatory
Free Wifi available
Comfortable Bedrooms
Tea & Coffee Facilities
TV in room
Lift
Garden / Terrace