Tour Lochs & Castles: Argyll and Loch Lomond Trossachs National Park (2 days)

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park – Glen Coe – Glasgow – Argyll – Stirlingshire – Oban and much more!

DAY 1: Lakes, Castles and Whisky Distilleries!

Regions: Glasgow, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Argyll.

We’re going to show you the wonders of Scotland! We’re setting off for Glasgow, Scotland’s most populous city and an industrial hub par excellence, but it’s well worth a stop to see a Gothic gem! Its cathedral is truly impressive. St Mungo’s Cathedral was consecrated in the 12th century, and it was from here that the city of Glasgow emerged and expanded, becoming one of the most important cities in the whole of the United Kingdom. Furthermore, Glasgow Cathedral is the only one in Scotland to have survived the Reformation of 1560 intact! It is the very epitome of the Scottish Gothic style! Right, once we’ve marvelled at this incredible building—and we certainly will—we’ll recharge our batteries; we’ll show you a beautiful Scotch whisky distillery: the best in the world and the birthplace of “water of life”, as the ancient Celts called it! This is by no means all; there are many more beautiful stops along the way. We’ll show you a real hidden gem: an ancient secret site where Pictish druids held their covens and secret gatherings. We’ll walk along the shores of the largest lake in the whole of the United Kingdom: Loch Lomond, right in the heart of Scotland’s second-largest national park, the Trossachs. After Luss, a magnificent Scottish village, we still have to visit the magnificent Inveraray Castle, as well as the ruins on Loch Awe – a typical postcard view of Scotland – and we’ll arrive in Oban, the picturesque bay that serves as the gateway to the wonderful Hebrides, which you can explore in depth with us on another of our magnificent tours if you wish. For today, we’ll have dinner and rest here in Oban!

DAY 2: Lakes, Castles and Mountains!

Regions: Glencoe Valley and Stirlingshire!

Well, after our well-deserved rest, our second day is truly amazing too, offering a different flavour of Scotland but one that is truly impressive, as we are going to visit some of Scotland’s greatest tourist gems, such as the mighty fortress of Stirling Castle, the twin of Edinburgh Castle but of greater royal and historical significance to Scotland; it is a landmark for the country. It was in this castle that Mary Stuart, ‘Queen of Scots’, was crowned, and it served as the headquarters for Robert the Bruce during the so-called ‘Scottish Wars of Independence’; these are the two most important figures in Scottish history, who dedicated their lives to defending their country against England’s desire to conquer it. Many Scottish kings and queens were crowned and died at Stirling Castle, but it was also the capital of Scotland before the marvellous Edinburgh, and the two most famous battles in Scotland took place in these surroundings, including the Battle of the ‘Stirling Bridges’ with William Wallace. Well, as well as this wonderful visit where we’ll feel just like kings and queens, we’ll be crossing the most beautiful valley in Alba: the Valley of Tears, or Glen Coe. We’ll tell you the story of the MacDonald clan, Before reaching Edinburgh, we’ll see the Dochart Waterfalls or Doune Castle, where episodes of ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Outlander’ were filmed. Whilst reliving the bygone era of knights and legends, we’ll also see the ruins of Linlithgow Palace, home of the Stuarts and the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots! We hope that the Scottish past, which still lives on here and which you have been able to feel, will bring you back with us to this wonderful ancestral land of legend!

The Jewels of our Tour.

• LUSS & LOCH LOMOND
• STIRLING FORTRESS CASTLE (admission included)
• LINLITHGOW PALACE
• KILCHURN CASTLE
• KILMAHOG
• GLENGOYNE DISTILLERY (admission included)
• OBAN
• DOUNE CASTLE
• LOCH AWE
• INVERARAY CASTLE AND GARDENS (admission included)
• KILLIN
• TORRE DE MCCAIG´S
• FALLS OF DOCHART
• CATHEDRAL AND NECROPOLIS OF GLASGOW
• GLENCOE VALLEY
• Detailed itinerary before the start of the Tour.

No additional costs.

All the activities and visits indicated are included in our closed price, in this way the only expenses you have to add are your travel and flight insurance.

• TRANSFERS FROM AND TO THE AIRPORT.
• TOUR OF 2 DAYS AND 1 NIGHT.
• ACCOMMODATIONS IN DOUBLE SUITE WITH 3 STAR PRIVATE BATHROOM.
• 1 COMPLETE SCOTTISH BREAKFASTS.
• COMFORTABLE MID-HIGH RANGE VEHICLE.
• LOCAL GUIDE AND DRIVER SERVICES IN ENGLISH.
• EXPLANATIONS, ACCOMPANIMENT AND GENERAL CULTURAL INFORMATION OF THE GUIDE.
• VISITS AND INDICATED ACTIVITIES.
• WE ALSO PICK YOU UP AND TAKE YOU TO YOUR HOTELS.

Option to include dinners.

• Travel or personal insurance (compulsory)
• Flights.
• Own purchases or not described in the included section.
• Personal assistant or porter service. (Our guides always ready to help).

• Single suite: add to the price £ 30 per night in Option 2 and £ 50 per night in Option 1.
• 5-star luxury accommodation: increase depending on requirements.
• Personalized tours: + 15% before discounts and taxes.
• Airport transfers: if not included + £ 15 per adult/children under 16 years free. Prices per trip.

TRAVEL OPTIONS TO CHOOSE

• Accommodation; 3 star double suite hotels near or in the centre of the town.

Note regarding accommodation: the substantial difference is in the services offered by the type of accommodation and the distance from the town centre. The type of room is always en suite with a private bathroom and full breakfast included. We will drop you off and pick you up at the accommodation itself.

Optional Dinners

• Open dinner service provided for your comfort, to choose from the restaurant menu.

Price: supplement of 30 pounds per adult and 25 children under 16, per person and night (not cumulative). To choose from the restaurant menu up to these amounts. Over them, the client will pay the difference directly at the premises.

Normally our selection of restaurants is in the same hotel or close to it, depending on our great selection of regulars in each location and their availability.

• Dates upon request from just 2 people
• For more than 8 people contact us

Prices are per person in a double room (other options may incur supplements), please select the number of people coming together.
On the dates you want from two people and subject to availability. Anticipation counts in your favor.

Low season: January, February, March, October, November, December:
• Adults: £416
(In Open Group. Age 18 +)

• Seniors: £397
(In Open Group. Age 65+)

• Youngsters: £390
(In Open Group. Age 5 – 17)

• From 4 to 8 people: £379
(In Open Group. Groups and Families. All ages

• Private Tour: £520
(From 2 people. All ages)

• “Just the Tour”: £1,100
(Price per group of 1 to 8 people in Open Group.
No accommodation or tickets included)

Middle season: April, May, June, September:
• Adults: £449
(In Open Group. Age 18 +)

• Seniors: £429
(In Open Group. Age 65+)

• Youngsters: £421
(In Open Group. Age 5 – 17)

• From 4 to 8 people: £409
(In Open Group. Groups and Families. All ages)

• Private Tour: £558
(From 2 people. All ages)

• “Just the Tour”: £1,210
(Price per group of 1 to 8 people in Open Group.
No accommodation or tickets included)

High season: July, August, Christmas, Easter. (December 15 to 31):
• Adults: £469
(In Open Group. Age 18 +)

• Seniors: £448
(In Open Group. Age 65+)

• Youngsters: £439
(In Open Group. Age 5 – 17)

• From 4 to 8 people: £427
(In Open Group. Groups and Families. All ages)

• Private Tour: £581
(From 2 people. All ages)

• “Just the Tour”: £1,300
(Price per group of 1 to 8 people in Open Group.
No accommodation or tickets included)

• Recommended minimum age for children: 5 years. More young people consult.
• Children under 5 years: not recommended, under the responsibility of the parents and option only available in Private Tours. Children will travel for free if there are places available and the Tour meets the conditions for them. They will sleep in a shared room with at least one adult in their family. Meals not included. One child under 5 per family is free, from the second the price corresponding to “Children between 5 and 15 years old” will be applied. Consult.
• Up to 18 years old: it is necessary to come accompanied by at least one adult.
• Dinners: possibility of hiring or not this service for a value of up to 30 GBP from 16 years of age and up to 25 Pounds for children under 16, per person and night (not cumulative).
• Historic Edinburgh Walking Tour Pack: most of our programs include this day with entrance to Edinburgh Castle, plus a visit to the underground city, ghost bus tour and other guided tours. If it is not included in the chosen program, there is the possibility of adding this day. Prices on our website.
• It is possible to choose the lowest price applicable to each person even within a group.
• Routes: super studied, optimized and selected to enjoy the spectacular landscapes. In the event of major causes outside our company such as extreme weather and impassable works or other unavoidable events, our guide will decide an alternative route of equal beauty as far as possible.
• Accommodation: at “ScotlandTrips International” our selection of usual accommodation is above the average in the same rating scales that other companies offer. The two options are subject to availability and options of the beautiful towns to visit. Especially in wonderful Scotland, our B&B and Guest House selection are at the same level of quality and comfort within our excellent selection, being able to be even more comfortable than a hotel, although a hotel offers more services such as restaurant or bar. Depending on the availability on the dates of the contracted services, the accommodation may be located at a greater or lesser distance from the local centre or even in the closest locations with availability, without thereby stopping any content of the program or itinerary, therefore, the longer the reservation is in advance, the better the conditions and situation of the accommodation, as is usual in the tourism sector due to the supply, demand and dates.
• Possibility of 5-star luxury accommodation and personalized tours: see supplements.
• Baggage: unless otherwise notified, it is allowed to bring one cabin or medium-size suitcase per person. Since we usually operate to improve the quality and attention of our services in vehicles or minibuses, space for suitcases is limited and we operate under safety and weight regulations.
• DNI or Passport: it is necessary to send us this document for reservations and show it to the Guide for security reasons.
• Travel Insurance: it is mandatory to have your travel insurance up to date, it is very economical and can cover any eventuality. It is also recommended that in the unforeseen event that you have to cancel the trip due to any eventuality that may happen to you, this section covers you. Our company has all the relevant insurance.

With everything prepared and in order, you are ready to enjoy a wonderful vacation with our company, we are waiting for you, we are waiting for you!