North Western Wonders And The Isle Of Skye
- Duration: 7 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TGRA8980
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
7 days
7 Days | Half Board | Scotland Coach Holiday
HIGHLIGHTS: Inverewe Gardens, Destitution Road, Isle of Skye, Ullapool, Wester Ross scenery, Portree
Nestling on the North West coast of Scotland, amid the rugged coastlines and mountainous backdrops of Wester Ross, the small town of Gairloch is the principal holiday centre, spread around a beautiful sandy bay with wonderful views across to the nearby islands. From here the unique scenery of the North West Highlands and the magical Isle of Skye wait to be explored with unforgettable memories to behold.
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
SUNDAY: From local departure points we head towards our overnight stop in the north.
MONDAY: After an early start we cross the border and head towards the far north to reach Gairloch.
TUESDAY: A day to relax and enjoy the idyllic village of Gairloch with its far reaching views of the islands.
WEDNESDAY: An exciting day today as we head along the shores of Loch Maree and across the exhilarating landscapes of Wester Ross before crossing the Skye Road Bridge to reach the Isle of Skye, a unique isle of myths and legends. We take time to enjoy the island where we are treated to some magnificent scenery before we visit the island’s capital, Portree.
THURSDAY: This morning to Inverewe Gardens, a horticultural oasis in the North West Highlands before we take a scenic journey by the remote Destitution Road. We pass lonely bays and empty beaches to reach the harbour town of Ullapool. Developed as a trading post to the Outer Hebrides, it has a timeless, peaceful quality at the mouth of Loch Broom.
FRIDAY: We head south to our final night in the north of England.
SATURDAY: Our tour draws to a close as we head home.
Escorted Travel
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.
Everything Included:
- Free local joining points
- All coach travel
- Reserved seats on tour coaches
- Tour Manager escorted
- Hotel accommodation and board as stated
- No single room supplement
- Excursions / itinerary as stated
- Admission fees and entertainment if stated
- Collect Coach Miles™
Your Pick Up Points
Joining Your Grand UK Coach Holiday
For we have introduced improvements to our network of local pick up points across eastern, central and southern England, aimed at shortening your journey times and getting you away on holiday more easily and conveniently, meaning an altogether more relaxing start. We now have two pick up regions so your travel days will be more convenient, providing more efficient journeys, meeting your tour manager and fellow travellers earlier and in most cases arriving in resort earlier, please refer to our Pick-ups section below for more details.
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Pick-Up Information
We have introduced improvements to our network of local pick up points across eastern, central and southern England, aimed at shortening your journey times and getting you away on holiday more easily and conveniently, meaning an altogether more relaxing start. We now have two pick up regions so your travel days will be more convenient, providing more efficient journeys, meeting your tour manager and fellow travellers earlier and in most cases arriving in resort earlier.
The Tour Ref on the holiday tab indicates whether the tour departs from Area A or Area B by having either an A or B at the end. For example, GUK5A would be a tour departing from Area A.
Traveling from Departure Area A: Our new and improved network means for all UK and Ireland holidays you join your tour coach at our interchange area at Northampton Services on the M1, at junction 15A.
Travelling from Departure Area B: Our new and improved network means for all UK and Ireland holidays you join your tour coach at our interchange area at Beaconsfield Services on the M40, at junction 2.
Accommodation
Gairloch Hotel
The Gairloch Hotel is located on the edge of this popular tourist village, overlooking secluded beaches and far away isles.
Hotel Facilities
> Restaurant, lounge bar > En-suite bedrooms > Free Wi-Fi available > Regular entertainment > Lift
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