5 days - from only £539pp
ABOUT THE TOUR
Christmas is a truly special time of year, whether you want to spend it with family, relax in your own company, or meet new people and new friends. Join us for a mulled wine and mince pie on arrival, Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, festive cream tea each day, and a small gift from Santa! Celebrate this magical time of year in Fort William, an idyllic holiday location with vast moors, towering mountains, sparkling lochs and historic glens just waiting to be discovered.
TOUR INCLUDES
Day 1:
Local departure by coach, then on to Fort William and our hotel for four nights. We enjoy a mulled wine with a mince pie on arrival to get us into the Christmas spirit.
Included meals: Dinner
Day 2: Christmas Eve in Fort Augustus and Loch Ness
Today we visit Fort Augustus at the south-west end of Loch Ness. We drive via Spean Bridge and the Commando Memorial, a monument dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces in WWII. We then continue to Fort Augustus which offers spectacular views down Loch Ness. There are many cruises which depart from here, perfect for hunting down the famous Nessie!
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Christmas Day at leisure
Merry Christmas! Relax in Fort William, open some presents, tuck into a traditional turkey dinner, and enjoy the festive atmosphere in the hotel with your fellow travellers.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Boxing Day in Kinlochleven
This morning we take a trip to Kinlochleven, at the eastern end of Loch Leven and at the foot of the beautiful mountains known as the Mamores. The town was the site of an aluminium smelter which at one time was the largest in Europe, the tale of which can be heard in The Aluminium Story. We return passing the beautiful Loch Leven and Loch Linnhe which offer superb scenery. We return to the hotel for a festive cream tea.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5:
We depart the hotel this morning, filled with magical Christmas memories, and return home.
Included meals: Breakfast
You will stay for four nights at the Caledonian Hotel, located in Fort William.
The Caledonian Hotel is located just two miles from the centre of Fort William, between Loch Linnhe and Ben Nevis, and is ideally placed for a relaxing stay amidst the breathtaking natural beauty of the western Scottish Highlands. The scenery doesn’t stop at the hotel door; you’ll find tremendous views from the recently refurbished bar and lounge area, as well as the restaurant where you can enjoy delicious breakfast and evening meals. The hotel has a regular programme of authentic entertainment during the holiday season, including musicians and comedians, perfect for relaxing to with a well-deserved drink after a day discovering the local sights.
Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price.
See our full list of our joining points.