8 days - from only £719pp
ABOUT THE TOUR
Head to the charming, harbour town of Oban for a relaxing Scottish break. From here, we discover the enchanting Hebridean islands of magical Mull, tranquil Iona, and remarkable Staffa – home to the iconic Fingal’s Cave which was formed by the same lava flows that created the Giant's Causeway! We'll also explore popular Fort William, known as the 'Gateway to the Highlands', with its delightful shops and cosy pubs.
TOUR INCLUDES
Day 1:
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to Oban on the West coast of Scotland for a seven night stay.
Included meals: Dinner
Day 3: Luss and Inveraray
Scenic trip to Luss and the white- walled town of Inveraray, one of Scotland’s loveliest towns.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Luss
Included Highlights
Day 4: Mull, Iona and Staffa
We sail to Mull and make our way to Fionnphort to join our cruise, seeing awe-inspiring Staffa and Fingal’s Cave, before returning to the tiny Isle of Iona. We sail back to Fionnphort and return across Mull to sail back to Oban.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Mull
Included Highlights
Day 5: Day at leisure
Relax in Oban and explore at your own pace.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: Day at leisure or Glencoe Visitor Centre
Relax in Oban, or join our optional excursion to the Glencoe Visitor Centre. Nestled into the spectacular landscape, at the foot of the glen, here you will find an interesting exhibition telling the stories of this epic region, a delightful cafe and a spectacular viewing platform for some wonderful photo opportunities, whatever the weather!
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
Day 8:
Return home.
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 1: To North England
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to a comfortable hotel in the north of England for a one night stay.
Included meals: Dinner
Day 2: North England to Oban
We continue our journey north, crossing into Scotland, and onto Oban for a five night stay.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Mull, Iona and Staffa
We sail to Mull and make our way to Fionnphort to join our cruise, seeing awe-inspiring Staffa and Fingal’s Cave, before returning to the tiny Isle of Iona. We sail back to Fionnphort and return across Mull to sail back to Oban.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Mull
Included Highlights
Day 5: Day at leisure
Relax in Oban and explore at your own pace.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: Day at leisure or Glencoe Visitor Centre
Relax in Oban, or join our optional excursion to the Glencoe Visitor Centre. Nestled into the spectacular landscape at the foot of the glen, here you will find an interesting exhibition telling the stories of this epic region, a delightful cafe and a spectacular viewing platform offering some wonderful photo opportunities - whatever the weather!
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
Day 7: Oban to North England
We retrace our steps, crossing back to England and to a comfortable hotel for an overnight stay.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8: North England to home
Return home.
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 1: To Northern England
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to a comfortable hotel in the north of England for an overnight stay.
Included meals: Dinner
Day 2: Northern England to Oban
We continue our journey north, crossing into Scotland and to Oban for a five-night stay.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Glencoe and Glencoe Visitor Centre
Nestled into the spectacular landscape at the foot of the glen, we call at Glencoe Visitor Centre. Here you will find an interesting exhibition telling the stories of this epic region, a delightful café, and a spectacular viewing platform offering some wonderful photo opportunities – whatever the weather!
We return via a scenic drive through Glencoe. This awe-inspiring landscape was carved out centuries ago by icy glaciers and volcanic explosions. The road-facing peaks of Aonach Dubh, Beinn Fhada and Gearr Aonach are the mountains collectively known as the Three Sisters of Glencoe, and this magnificent landscape adorns many a souvenir from this region.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Mull, Iona and Staffa
We depart and sail to Mull. On arrival in Craignure, we make our way to Fionnphort on the western tip of the island. From here, we join our cruise to see awe-inspiring Staffa.
This tiny island – only 1/2 a mile long and 1/4 a mile wide – is made up of hexagonal columns that were formed millions of years ago by volcanic eruptions. From our vessel, we'll see Fingal's Cave which was formed by the same lava flows that created the Giant's Causeway.
Our cruise continues to the tiny, peaceful island of Iona, where we disembark to have some free time to explore. Known as the 'Cradle of Christianity', Iona Abbey is without doubt one of the main reasons visitors flock to this remote location. We then set sail back to Fionnphort and return across Mull before sailing back to Oban.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Fingal's Cave, Staffa
Included Highlights
Day 5: Day at leisure
Relax in Oban and explore at your own pace. Known as the 'Gateway to the Isles', Oban is a bustling harbour town situated on the sheltered, horseshoe bay, and is protected by the inner Hebridean island of Kerrea.
If you're feeling energetic, take a stroll up the steep streets to reach McCaig's Tower which is perched above the town and offers splendid views of the coast and islands.
Alternatively, meander around the shops and harbour, and perhaps enjoy a bite to eat in one of the many seafood restaurants – Oban is renowned for its fresh seafood!
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: Fort William
We travel along the Argyll Coastal Route to reach the Highland town of Fort William, which sits on the shores of Loch Linnhe and in the shadow of mighty Ben Nevis.
Known as the 'Gateway to the Highlands', Fort William is a bustling town and the start/end of the iconic West Highland Way walking route. On the High Street, you'll find many trinket shops, lovely cafés and cosy, traditional pubs.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Oban to Northern England
We retrace our steps, crossing back into England and to a comfortable hotel for an overnight stay.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8:
Return home.
Included meals: Breakfast
If travelling from the North of England, you will stay for seven nights at the Great Western hotel, located in Oban.
If travelling from the South of England, you will stay for five nights at the Great Western Hotel, and will have a comfortable overnight stay en route outbound and return.
Occupying a remarkable building which dates back to the 19th century, the Great Western Hotel is in a great location right on Oban’s esplanade, making an ideal base for exploring. The welcoming bar and lounge areas boast magnificent panoramic views of the bay, and the restaurant offers a varied menu with a wide range of local cuisine and traditional favourites. The town of Oban is just a short walk away, with a number of places here to sample local produce including delicious seafood and refined whiskeys, and the hotel is within easy reach of some of Scotland’s most majestic and beautiful scenery. With comfortable rooms and warm Scottish hospitality, enjoy coastal charm at this delightful hotel.
Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price.
See our full list of our joining points.