Thursday 3rd October – Sunday 27th October 2024
On arrival at Inverness airport you will be met by a private driver who will transfer you to your city centre hotel. Depending on your arrival time you can choose to relax at the hotel or head out to start exploring this unique city.
Overnight: Inverness | Ness Walk
Room Type: 2 X Cedar King Rooms
After a long journey, you will have a day to wander and rest today before your Wilderness Outer Hebrides and Skye adventure begins.
Overnight: Inverness | Ness Walk
Room Type: 2 X Cedar King Rooms
Meals Included: Breakfast
Meeting in Inverness, we travel past Loch Ness and the stunning Eilean Donan Castle in Kintail before arriving on the Isle of Skye. We spend our first afternoon enjoying a wonderful walk in Glen Sligachan beneath the mighty peaks of the Black Cuillin and the Red Cuillin, which flank either side of the glen. Returning to our vehicle we transfer to our accommodation overlooking Uig Bay.
Overnight: Isle of Skye
After enjoying breakfast with views out across the sea, we set out to explore the stark and unusual landscapes of the Quiraing and the Old Man of Storr on foot. We will also visit Kilt Rock and the charming village of Staffin on this relaxing day.
Overnight: Isle of Skye
After breakfast, we enjoy a short coastal walk before taking the afternoon ferry from Skye to the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides, looking out for seabirds and dolphins on the 90 minute crossing. Arriving on Harris, we visit the wonderful beaches of Luskentyre and Seileboist before heading to our accommodation in time to freshen up before dinner.
Overnight: Harris
North Harris is one of the most spectacular areas of the Outer Hebrides. We spend the day exploring the glens and beaches, perhaps visiting the white sands of Huisinis or hiking into the glens to see the massive cliffs of Sron Uladal. A wonderful day whichever route we choose!
Overnight: Harris
This tiny island is located off the east coast of Harris and is now connected to Harris by a bridge, which opened in 1997, with the first person to cross being 103-year-old Mrs Kirsty Morrison. We’ll enjoy a circumnavigation of the island, exploring its wonderful coastline and visiting the remote lighthouse at Rubh an Eorna. Back in Tarbert, we’ll visit the first legal distillery ever to be built on Harris.
Overnight: Harris
Today we walk on the ‘machair’ of Harris, the Gaelic name for the coastal hinterland which in summer is a carpet of wildflowers. We walk beneath Toe Head out to a ruined chapel. We then complete a circuit of southern Harris as we drive back north via the ’Golden Road’, stopping at 15th century St Clement’s Church and other places along the way.
Overnight: Harris
After breakfast, we journey north to Lewis, where we visit the 5000 year old Callanish Standing Stones, which date back to 3000BC. Set high on a moor with a backdrop of sea and mountains, this is a moving experience for many and a wonderful place to end this island odyssey. Leaving the stones behind, we continue to Stornoway where we take the ferry back to the mainland and transfer back to Inverness.
Once back in Inverness, relax for the evening, sharing tales from your adventure so far!
Overnight: Inverness | Ness Walk
Room Type: Rowan Suite
After a hearty breakfast, meet your knowledgable private guide, who will also be your driver for the next part of your adventure and commence your journey to the Cairngorms National Park. Along the way, enjoy a private boat cruise on Loch Ness and a visit to Urqhart Castle. Embrace the scenic drive, absorbing the breathtaking landscapes en route. If time allows and you’re eager for adventure, your guide can suggest a picturesque walk amidst the stunning countryside.
Overnight: Cairngorms | Fife Arms
Room Type: 2 x Scottish Culture
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
This morning, head out with your guide for a stunning hike in the beautiful Balmoral Estate. A Highland residence of the Royal Family since it was bought for Queen Victoria in 1852. Explore the historical cairns erected by the Royal Family on the Estate on a superb circuit, with great views over Deeside and Balmoral Castle itself. Whether you fancy a mellow circular walk or a more demanding high-level stomp, your guide will be able to suggest the perfect option for you. After lunch, enjoy a free afternoon, relaxing or exploring as you wish.
Overnight: Cairngorms | Fife Arms
Room Type: 2 x Scottish Culture
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
This morning, enjoy a tour led by your curiosity, explore this one of a kind landscape, from rugged mountains and moorlands to tranquil lochs and glens. With beautiful circular walks, bursting with glorious autumnal colours, there are many chances for photography, so remember your camera! If you would prefer to experience something a little different today, you could add a wide range activities to this day, such as a foraging and cooking workshop or a woodworking experience. Or perhaps a private 4×4 experience.
Overnight: Cairngorms | Fife Arms
Room Type: 2 x Scottish Culture
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Head south to the historic city of Edinburgh today with a stop en route to visit Stirling Castle, which is one of the grandest castles in Scotland with an imposing location. And if time allows, visit to the site of The Battle Of Bannockburn. This was the greatest victory of Robert The Bruce and you can experience that day in history in thrilling 3D at the award-winning visitor centre. On arrival in Edinburgh, settle into your hotel.
Overnight: Edinburgh | Balmoral
Room Type: Deluxe Castle View
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
This morning immerse yourselves in the winding cobbled streets of historic Old Town Edinburgh as you enjoy another 1/2 day with your private city guide. Discover the highlights of this amazing city as well as the long forgotten hidden streets in a tour of Mary King’s Close. Your guide will leave you to enjoy a tour of the castle so that you can spend as much time there as you wish. You then have a free afternoon to continue explorations at your own pace, pick up souvenirs or relax as you prefer.
Overnight: Edinburgh | Balmoral
Room Type: Deluxe Castle View
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, head out for a day spent exploring the beautiful cobblestone streets of the city independently. Full of history, the capital is very accessible by foot. Wander up the Royal Mile, stopping to visit the architecturally stunning St Giles Cathedral, and enjoy panoramic views from Edinburgh Castle. Pick up a coffee and a pastry from one of the wee artisan shops, dipping into local galleries, cheesemongers and bookshops. This evening enjoy dinner under the twinkling lights of the city.
Overnight: Edinburgh | Balmoral
Room Type: Deluxe Castle View
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a leisurely breakfast, board your train for a relaxing journey South into the heart of the Cotswolds. Alight at Cheltenham, the home of horse racing, and settle into your luxury country house hotel for the evening.
Overnight: The Cotswolds | Ellenborough Park
Room Type: 2x Traditional Double Rooms
Meals Included: Breakfast
Head out with your guide for a day starting with a delve into the histories of the magnificent Blenheim Palace, where the splendour of baroque architecture and lush landscapes captivates the senses. Roam through the opulent State Rooms, explore the vast parkland designed by Capability Brown, and absorb the historical richness of this UNESCO World Heritage Site
In the afternoon enjoy visiting Bourton-on-the-Water, which is regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England. Known for its five stone bridges that arch across the River Windrush, it’s an idyllic place to enjoy a morning meander. Transfer over to Lower Slaughter and enjoy a circular walk that ribbons its way through the countryside. Along with wonderful views, the trail passes a 16th-century Dovecote and through Upper Slaughter, another quintessential Cotswold village home to a beautiful parish church. After the walk, transfer to your award-winning hotel nestled in the Cotswold estate.
Overnight: The Cotswolds | Ellenborough Park
Room Type: 2x Traditional Double Rooms
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Enjoy a day at leisure to relaxing and enjoy The Cotswolds as you please. Take a stroll in the grounds of the estate and soak in the historical manor house that’s been standing for over 500 years. Perhaps later this afternoon, enjoy afternoon tea at your hotel. Fluffy baked scones, dainty finger sandwiches and delectable cakes will make for a wonderful experience of this British past time.
Overnight: The Cotswolds | Ellenborough Park
Room Type: 2x Traditional Double Rooms
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ken and Lynne:
Nestled in the rolling hills of Cheltenham, Cotswold Hills Golf Club is home to historical and spacious grounds. A private transfer will collect you from the hotel and transfer you to the club. Take time to warm up for your game by taking some practice shots in the range before enjoying the two 9-hole looped course at your own pace. This warm and refreshing club will allow you to escape the fast pace of life and saviour the surrounding views of undulating fairways and processions of trees before you.
George and Denise:
Your private transfer will collect you from the hotel and transfer you to London to continue your adventure.
Overnight: The Cotswolds | Ellenborough Park
Room Type: Traditional Double Room
Meals Included: Breakfast
A private transfer will collect you from your accommodation and take you to Holland House. Waving farewell to The Cotswolds for now but taking with you special memories and wonderful stories of your explorations.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Self-arranged by Ken & Lynne
Self-arranged by Ken & Lynne
This morning your private transfer will meet you at Holland House and whisk you to the rural escape of Coworth Park. Here you will be able to enjoy a final evening in England in this charming rural escape. With over 240 acres of countryside, there are plenty of estate activities to enjoy and appreciate the beautiful nature around you.
Overnight: Ascot | Coworth Park
Room Type: Stable Superior Room
Spend your final day in England absorbing the tranquil surroundings. Perhaps discover the hotels exclusive experiences or visit the spa for a rejuvenating treatment and refreshing swim in the spa. Draw the curtains to the golden autumn hues on your final evening.
Overnight: Ascot | Coworth Park
Room Type: Stable Superior Room
Meals Included: Breakfast
A private transfer will collect you from your accommodation and take you to the airport to make your onward connections. Waving farewell for now but taking with you special memories and wonderful stories of your explorations.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Thursday 3rd October – Sunday 27th October 2024