Highlights: Stirling Castle * Glencoe * Loch Ness * Inverness * Urqhart Castle * Fort Augustus * Grampian Mountains 2 days around Glencoe, Loch Ness and Inverness with the highlight of visiting Glen Affric, with scenery that takes you back 500 years to the glory of the Caledonian pine forest.

Day 1
Depart Edinburgh at 9.30 heading west towards Stirling, passing Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument. We also pass Doune Castle (set of Monty Python's "Holy Grail") before stopping in the small town of Callander for a refreshment stop.

We now cross over the fault line into the magnificent Highlands taking in the splendour of Loch Luibnaig, Loch Earn, Glen Ogle and Glen Dochart, as we travel north over the wild and remote Rannoch Moor into Glencoe. This haunting glen was the scene of a great massacre in 1692 where many of the Clan Macdonald were slaughtered. We stop in this imposing mountain pass and take you for a walk so you can enjoy the spectacular views.

We continue north and up the Great Glen to the mysterious beauty of Loch Ness, travelling the whole 23 miles of the famous Loch - plenty of time to try and spot "Nessie!" We arrive at our destination of Inverness at approx 1930 where you will be dropped off at your booked accommodation. The evening is free for you to explore the capital of the Highlands.

Day 2
You will be picked up from your accommodation between 9.00 & 9.30 in Inverness and head west towards glorious Glen Affric. This is a stunning area where the River Affric flows down through a dramatic gorge, surrounded on all sides by the beautiful Caledonian pine forest (one of the only remaining areas of Caledonian pine in Scotland, this has now been made into a nature reserve). We can spend some time here and enjoy a walk through the forest, alongside the River Affric.

From Glen Affric, we go east to Drumnadrochit, stopping for photos of Urquhart Castle with it's mighty ruins overlooking Loch Ness. We will spend our lunchtime on the southern shore of the Loch in the charming village of Fort Augustus. The Caledonian Canal which links the lochs of the Great Glen dominates the town and makes a great place to relax and watch the boats sail by.

We then travel South towards Loch Laggan and into the Cairngorms National Park, a mountainous area of wild land, forests lochs and glens. We continue south past Blair Castle, stopping in the lovely town of Pitlochry before returning to Edinburgh, past Perth and over the Forth Road Bridge. Arrive approx. 1930.

Inclusions
Transportation by top of the range Mercedes minicoaches for a more personal service.
Forced air ventilation as standard.
Services of a professional driver/guide.
Discount Card - money off restaurants, shopping and attractions.

Exclusions
Lunch, Dinner and refreshments.
Boat Trip on Loch Ness (Easter to October only)
Accommodation - the tour price does not include accommodation but this gives you an opportunity to choose your budget and the type of accommodation you wish to stay in and we will book it for you - Hostel (10 GBP - 15 GBP), B&B (22 GBP - 25 GBP). B & B en-suite (25 GBP - 35 GBP) or Hotel (more - please enquire). There is usually a supplement for single rooms.

Important Information
Because we believe in time off the bus and give you opportunities to take nature walks we recommend you bring suitable clothing and footwear for your tour.

Departure Point
High Street, Edinburgh (9.30 AM)
Return time - next day - approximately 19.30

Departure Days:
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday (All year)

Please Quote BV RB E2 when booking by telephone