The Beautiful Spey Valley & Whisky Country - 2022
- Duration: 7 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TGRA8632
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
7 days
7 Days | Half Board | by Coach
Highlights: Loch ness, Inverness, Grantown-on-Spey, Keith & Dufftown Railway, Elgin, Aviemore, Strathspey Steam Railway
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 we discover stunning countryside, heather-clad glens and a taste of the area’s most famous product!
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
Itinerary
SUNDAY: We head to our overnight stop.MONDAY: Crossing into Scotland we head into the Highlands and to our hotel for four nights.
TUESDAY: A full day tour as we drive along the banks of famous Loch Ness to Fort Augustus, then along the Western edge to view Urquhart Castle before reaching Inverness – the ‘capital of the Highlands’.
WEDNESDAY: To the popular winter resort of Aviemore at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountains before we return with a ride on the scenic Strathspey Steam Railway.
THURSDAY: Along the beautiful Spey Valley and into ‘Whisky Country’ to reach Aberlour where it may be possible to sample a wee dram! From here we relax aboard the Keith & Dufftown Railway - known as ‘the Whisky Line’ through a changing vista of glens, forest and lochs. This afternoon we head to the Royal Burgh of Elgin, returning through Forres.
FRIDAY: Leaving the Highlands behind wereturn south to our overnight stop.
SATURDAY: Homeward bound.
Everything Included:
- Free local joining points
- Collect Coach Miles™
- 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
- Complete luggage handling
- Price-Back Insurance Offer
Pick-up Arrangements
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Disclaimer
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Accommodation
Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown-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.> Restaurant, bar & lounge, conservatory > En-suite bedrooms > Free Wi-Fi available > Lift Back to top