Fort William, Loch Ness & Isle of Skye GOLD

Sunday

We depart and make our way north for our overnight with dinner, bed and breakfast at Shap Wells Hotel.

Monday

Depart the hotel this morning and continuing north, arriving late afternoon at the Caledonian Hotel, Fort William for the next four nights with dinner, bed & breakfast.

During your stay

• We travel to the shores of Loch Ness, the town of Fort Augustus. Enjoy free time before we enjoy a cruise on Loch Ness with commentary provided onboard.
• Spend the day exploring our base at leisure. Fort William’s setting is dramatic, on the shores of Loch Linnhe and under the mighty bulk of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. Attractions within the
town include the West Highland Museum, which houses a large collection of Jacobite memorabilia.
• Enjoy a scenic ride to Mallaig, where we board the ferry for the crossing to Armadale, the Isle of Skye. Here we visit Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum of the Isles, the former home of the mighty
lords of the Isles - Clan Donald. Explore the heritage garden with some parts dating back to when the original mansion was built in 1790! The museum provides a fascinating insight into the history of
the Isle of Skye and the epic story of the Clan Donald. Later we return via ferry to Mallaig and journey back to the hotel in time for dinner

Friday

After breakfast we depart the hotel and make our way back to Shap Wells hotel with dinner, bed and breakfast.

Saturday

After breakfast we depart for home.