Ardgartan Hotel 8 Day Great Days of Steam
First Day - South
Arrive at the Ardgartan Hotel in time for dinner.
TEMP Cruise Loch Katrine
Soak up the spectacular scenery of Loch Katrine. A cruise is the perfect way to enjoy the romantic landscapes and timeless beauty of the Trossachs.
Edinburgh
Scotland’s Capital seamlessly blends old and new, making it a fabulous city to explore. The Castle and the Royal Mile are steeped in history and Scottish culture. Holyrood Palace lies in the heart of the city alongside the new Scottish Parliament building and it is the combination of ancient and modern that makes Edinburgh such a vibrant place to visit. This bustling city offers a wide variety of shops, food and drink, as well as some of the best city views in Europe.
Jacobite Steam Train
The Jacobite Steam Train is described as the greatest railway journey in the world and explores some of the best landscapes in the Scottish Highlands. The trip begins near Ben Nevis, Great Britain’s highest mountain, before heading west to Arisaig. The Jacobite line then passes close by the deepest freshwater Loch in Britain, Loch Morar, and the shortest river in Britain, River Morar. Finally, the train passes alongside Loch Nevis, the deepest seawater Loch in Europe.
Oban
The largest town in Argyll & The Isles, Oban is known as the 'Gateway to the Isles' and is the 'Seafood Capital of Scotland'. Oban has a way of drawing out the romantic side of visitors, with its mists that roll in from the sea, and the hills which overlook the bay. The most iconic feature within Oban is McCaig's Tower, a Colosseum lookalike that stands above the town and offers wonderful views out west. From seafood to whisky, Oban offers a great range of local produce - all well worth sampling!
Day at Leisure
Time to take one of the local walks amid beautiful Argyll scenery or, if there is sufficient interest an optional tour may be arranged.
The Waverley
One of the most iconic and historic ships – Waverley is the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world. Magnificently restored to her former glory with towering funnels, timber decks, gleaming varnish and brass. You can see and hear the mighty steam engines as the Waverley glides through the sea, giving passengers a glimpse of by-gone times.
Last Day
Return home.
- Departure: Wednesday, June 29, 2022
- Excursions Included
- Half Board
- Nightly Entertainment
- Luxury Coach Travel
- £598.00 Per Person
| Pickup Point | Address | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | Town Hall, HR1 2PJ | 7.00AM |
| Leominster | Shell Garage on end of By Pass, HR6 0DQ | 7.20AM |
| Ludlow | Bus Stop The Park and Ride Eco Park, Sheet Road, SY8 1FB | 7.40AM |
| Craven Arms | Tuffins Bus Stop, SY7 9QJ | 7.50AM |
| Church Stretton | Applegreen Garage, SY6 6PG | 8.05AM |
| Shrewsbury | Bus Stop opposite Abbey Foregate Car Park, SY2 6AD | 8.30AM |
| Telford | Bus Stops Outside the Railway Station, TF3 4LZ | 9.00AM |
| Telford Services | M54 - J4. Welcome Break, Priorslee Road, TF11 8TG | 9.15AM |