The North Coast 500 - A Highland Adventure
- Duration: 10 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TGRA9976
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
10 days
10 DAYS | HALF BOARD | BY COACH
NEW FOR 2025DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE INCLUDED*
Scotland’s North Coast 500 is a must-do road trip that showcases breathtaking scenery of powder white beaches, marvellous Munros, gleaming lochs, historic castles and traditional fishing villages dotting the coastline. It’s so much more than just a road trip. On this magnificent ten day holiday we explore a section of this popular route that has been described as ‘Scotland’s Route 66’, a jaw-dropping journey skirting the top of the UK’s northwest coastline, covering 430 miles of some of the most unspoilt and picturesque vistas in Europe. Wildlife abounds, historic monuments dot the landscape and the sights and sounds of the sea are never far away. Highlights include visits to the Isle of Syke, Dunvegan Castle and the Castle of Mey, and some of the most stunning leisurely scenic coach touring imaginable.
What's Included:
- Door to Door Service from selected postcodes
- Coach travel with reserved seating
- Tour Manager escorted
- Half board accommodation
- Overnight stops included
- Amazing scenery along the NC 500
- Guided tour of the Isle of Skye
- Visits to Dunvegan Castle & Wolfburn Distillery
- Time in Fort William, Gairloch, Gretna Green & Inverness
- Visit to Castle of Mey
- To John O'Groats
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: Overnight hotel
From home we collect you with our door to door service before joining your tour coach and heading north to our overnight stop.
SUNDAY: Gretna Green & Glasgow
Continuing into Scotland today, we make a stop at Gretna Green, before reaching our hotel in the Glasgow area.
MONDAY: Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William & the Isle of Skye
Heading along the shores of Loch Lomond we then turn towards the West Coast, passing through spectacular Glencoe, known as the ‘Weeping Glen’ and onto Fort William before continuing across the Skye Road Bridge onto the Isle of Skye for a two night stay.
TUESDAY: Dunvegan Castle & Isle of Skye guided tour
This morning we visit Dunvegan Castle, seat of the Macleod chiefs and famed for its fairy flag, and the capital of Skye, Portree. This afternoon we are joined by a local guide for an exploration tour of the island.
WEDNESDAY: Gairloch
From Skye we head north into the Wester Ross region of Scotland’s Highlands. Along the shores of Loch Maree we reach the small resort of Gairloch where we stay for one night.
THURSDAY: Thurso & Lunch at Smoo Cave Hotel
Today we reach the far north of Scotland as we tour through Caithness and Sutherland along the North Coast 500. This region features tranquil lochs, rugged clifflines and immaculate beaches, largely unspolit in this far reaching area. We include lunch at Smoo Cave Hotel en-route before we reach Thurso and our hotel for two nights.
FRIDAY: Castle of Mey, John O' Groats & Wolfburn Distillery
To the top of Scotland today as we head first to Castle of Mey, the treasured home of the Queen Mother, who acquired the estate and lovingly oversaw its restoration. Then to John O’Groats, the most northerly tip of mainland Britain before concluding our day at the Wolfburn Distillery to indulge a tasting experience of the local whisky.
SATURDAY: Inverness
Along the coastal road passing through Helmsdale and Brora and past Dunrobin Castle, we spend some time in Inverness before skirting the Grampian Mountains to reach our final Scottish hotel for the evening.
SUNDAY: Overnight hotel
We continue south, leaving Scotland behind, to reach our final overnight stop.
MONDAY: Return home
We return home, concluding your adventure with our return door to door service.
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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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.
What 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
- Amazing scenery along the NC 500
- Guided tour of the Isle of Skye
- Visits to Dunvegan Castle & Wolfburn Distillery
- Time in Fort William, Gairloch, Gretna Green & Inverness
- Visit to Castle of Mey
- Time in John O'Groats
Highlights
Door to Door Service, Dunvegan Castle, Guided tour of Isle of Skye, Gairloch, Castle of Mey, The spectacular North Coast 500 route, Inverness, Wolfburn Distillery, John O’Groats, Wester Ross, Fort William, Gretna Green, Glencoe.Images
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Grand UK Tour - Various Hotels
Your Hotels:
We stay in various hotels throughout Scotland as we tour throughout the Highlands. These are mostly smaller properties but all offer a good standard of accommodation and hospitality, however some may not be served by a lift. Details of hotels will be confirmed on your final itinerary.
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