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Scottish Highlands & Caledonian Canal
Explore some of the most stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands on this wonderful five day tour. Join us as we take a steam train journey through spectacular Speyside scenery, enjoy a cruise along Thomas Telford’s famous Caledonian Canal plus enjoy visits to Iverness, Aviemore, Elgin and Nairn on the Moray Coast all from our base at the Nethybridge Hotel.
Explore some of the most stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands on this wonderful five day tour. From our base at the Nethybridge Hotel we take a steam train journey through spectacular Speyside scenery on the Strathspey Railway, a cruise along Thomas Telford’s famous Caledonian Canal and the legendary waters of Loch Ness. We also include visits to Inverness, a city packed with cultural attractions regarded as the capital of the Highlands, plus Aviemore, Elgin and Nairn on the Moray Coast.
NETHYBRIDGE HOTEL
A traditional highland manor hotel, set amidst the scenic splendour of the Cairngorm Mountains. All the individually sized bedrooms feature television, telephone, hairdryer and tea / coffee making facilities. The hotel also features a restaurant, bar & lounge area. Lift to all floors.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TRAVEL PACKAGE
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Accommodation with dinner and breakfast
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Journey on Strathspey Railway
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Cruise on the Caledonian Canal & Loch Ness
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Excursions as described in the tour itinerary
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Return coach travel from your local pick up point
Day One
We travel north into the Scottish Highlands for check in at Nethybridge Hotel, set amidst the scenic splendour of the Cairngorm Moutains where we stay for the next four nights.
DDay Two
We take a drive to the Moray Coast and visit Nairn, a popular holiday resort that features fantastic views over the Moray Firth. We then continue on to the market town of Elgin where you can see the famous ruined cathedral, one of Scotland’s most beautiful medieval buildings, dating back to the 13th century.
Day Three
A morning visit to Inverness, a city steeped in history and legend regarded as the ‘Capital of the Highlands’, Scotland’s most northerly city with many notable historical buildings and cultural attractions. In the afternoon enjoy a spectacular two hour boat trip as we journey along Thomas Telford’s famous Caledonian Canal to the legendary waters of Loch Ness. Enjoy the stunning scenery of the Great Glen, and panoramic views of Aldourie Castle, Bona Lighthouse and Urquhart Castle.
Day Four
We visit the Highland resort of Aviemore where we have some time to explore before we board the Strathspey Railway for a steam train ride through spectacular Speyside to Broomhill. Admire the ever changing scenery as we journey alongside heather-clad moors, the Caledonian forest and the River Spey.
Day Five
We check out this morning and commence our journey home to North Wales.
B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
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| Abergele | Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop | |
| Bangor, Nelson Pub | Bangor, Bus Stop Opposite Nelson Pub | |
| Bangor, Pontio Centre | Bangor, Pontio Centre Bus Stop | |
| Bethel | Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop | |
| Bontnewydd | Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop | |
| Bryngwran | Bryngwran, School Entrance | |
| Caergeiliog | Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub | |
| Caernarfon, Campbell Road | Caernarfon, Bus Stop Bottom of Campbell Road | |
| Caernarfon, Leisure Cent. | Caernarfon, Bus Stop opposite Leisure Centre | |
| Caernarfon, Morrisons | Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop | |
| Caernarfon, Waterloo Port | Caernarfon, Waterloo Port Bus Stop | |
| Caernarfon, Y Glyn | Caernarfon, Y Glyn Bethel Road | |
| Chester | Chester, Holiday Inn South Hotel Bus Stop | |
| Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop | |
| Criccieth, Medical Centre | Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop | |
| Ewloe | Ewloe, Outside St David's Park Hotel | |
| Gaerwen | Gaerwen, Stermat Car Park | |
| Gwalchmai | Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock | |
| Holyhead | Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance | |
| Llanberis, Maes Padarn | Llanberis, Bus Stop Opposite Maes Padarn | |
| Llanberis, Spar | Llanberis, Outside Spar Shop | |
| Llandegai | Llandegai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance | |
| Llandudno | Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop | |
| Llandudno Jct. Station | Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop | |
| Llanfairfechan | Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop | |
| Llanfairpwll | Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park) | |
| Llanfairpwll Park & Ride | Llanfairpwll, Park & Ride | |
| Llangefni | Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop | |
| Llanrug | Llanrug, Arvonia Garage | |
| Menai Bridge | Menai Bridge, Library Bus Stop | |
| Northop | Northop, Red Lion Pub Bus Stop | |
| Penrhyn Bay | Penrhyn Bay, Post Office | |
| Penygroes | Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel) | |
| Porthmadog | Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop | |
| Pwllheli | Pwllheli, Bus Station | |
| Rhos on Sea, Cayley Arms | Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Cayley Arms | |
| Rhos on Sea, Hickorys | Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Hickorys Restaurant | |
| St. Asaph | St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station | |
| Valley | Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel | |
| Wrexham, Northbound | Wrexham, Taxi Stand King Street (Taxi Feeder Service) | |
| Y Felinheli, St. Marys | Y Felinheli, St Mary's Church Bus Stop | |
| Y Felinheli, Victoria | Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop |
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