2023 'Spirit of Scotland' - Caledonian Canal & Loch Ness
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Sunday, Oct 08, 2023 | Sunday, Oct 22, 2023 | $5,550 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
Admire the breathtaking scenery of the ScottishHighlands in comfort aboard ‘Spirit of Scotland,’ whichevokes the style of traditional steamers that plied thewaters in days gone by. Relax in the spacious salon withits large picture windows, or lounge in the heated spapool on the expansive sun deck. Go ashore to exploreromantic castles, visit historic battlefields and tour adistillery to learn about the whisky-making process.
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Day 1
SundayMeet in Inverness and transfer to 'Spirit of Scotland,' moored at Banavie. After a welcome reception, perhaps enjoy an early evening stroll before dinner on board.Hotel: 'Spirit of Scotland'
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Day 2
MondayVisit Dalwhinnie Distillery, renowned for its single malts, for a whisky tasting. After lunch, your barge cruises across Loch Lochy to the overnight mooring at Laggan Locks.Hotel: 'Spirit of Scotland'
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Day 3
TuesdayExplore romantic Eilean Donan Castle, the idyllic setting for films such as Highlander and the James Bond adventure The World Is Not Enough. A scenic cruise on Loch Oich offers walking opportunities along the way. Tonight, moor at peaceful Cullochy.Hotel: 'Spirit of Scotland'
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Day 4
WednesdayExperience a falconry display at the Highland Club, getting up close and personal with an array of birds demonstrating their flying skills. Cruise to Fort Augustus to descend its flight of five locks and moor opposite a former Benedictine abbey. Dine ashore this evening at a local restaurant.Hotel: 'Spirit of Scotland'
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Day 5
ThursdayPass scenic Urquhart Castle as you cruise Loch Ness - keeping an eye peeled for its fabled monster, said to inhabit the murky waters, which are over 700 feet deep. After lunch, visit 14th-century Cawdor Castle (May-Sep), with its beautifully landscaped gardens and superb collection of tapestries, paintings and furniture.Hotel: 'Spirit of Scotland'
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Day 6
Friday'Spirit of Scotland' cruises past the opened Tomnahurich swing bridge today, continuing to its final mooring at Muirtown. Visit Culloden Moor, scene of the last major battle on British soil in 1746. Then visit Tomatin Distillery, producer of award-winning whisky since 1897, for a tour and tasting. Later, gather for a farewell dinner on board your barge.Hotel: 'Spirit of Scotland'
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Day 7
SaturdayAfter breakfast, transfer to Inverness where your journey ends.
Meals: Breakfast
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