Exploring Scotland’s Cities and Loch Lomond

DAY 1

Meet your coach at your selected joining point and travel to Belfast for the early morning ferry crossing to Cairnryan. Upon arrival, we’ll head to Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, where you’ll have some free time to explore. With its captivating mix of top attractions, impressive architecture, and rich industrial heritage, Glasgow has something for everyone. Later in the afternoon, re-join your coach (departure time will be confirmed by your tour manager) and continue the journey to the Rob Roy Hotel in Aberfoyle. After checking in, take some time to relax and freshen up before dinner.

DAY 2

Today after breakfast (departure time will be confirmed by your tour manager), join your coach as we tour the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Start the day with a visit to Callander, ‘Gateway to the Highlands’, a small town in the council area of Stirling, situated on the River Teith. The town is located in the historic county of Perthshire and is a popular tourist stop to and from the Highlands. Next, we will enjoy a cruise on Loch Katrine; this is always an unforgettable experience as it is one of Scotland’s hidden gems. View the unspoilt nature and hills around the loch from the comfort of your vessel. Afterwards, we will continue our journey through the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park as we visit Loch Lomond Shores and Balloch, the enchanting village on the foot of the Loch Lomond, before returning to our hotel in Aberfoyle. Enjoy some time to relax and freshen up before dinner.

DAY 3

Join us for an exciting day trip to the historic city of Edinburgh, Scotland’s bustling capital. Following breakfast (departure time will be confirmed by your tour manager), embark on a city tour by coach with a knowledgeable local guide. Then, enjoy some time to explore the city at your own pace. Admire the contrasting Old Town and New Town, stroll down the Royal Mile, visit Edinburgh Castle, or relax in Princess Gardens—the choice is all yours! Mid-afternoon, re-join your coach and return to the hotel in Aberfoyle to relax and get ready for dinner.

DAY 4

Start your day with a leisurely breakfast before checking out of your hotel (departure time will be confirmed by your tour manager). Travel to visit the incredible city of Stirling, also known as the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’. This city is situated at the point where lowland Scotland and the Highlands meet. While there, take the time to explore the Old Town and the Victorian Stirling Arcade, and make sure to visit the National Wallace Monument. You will also have the opportunity to enter the historic castle, with the exact time being advised by your tour manager. Afterward, hop back on your coach as we stop to visit the Battle of Bannockburn Experience, which puts you at the heart of the action so you can discover more about this crucial event in Scottish history.

Outside, the layout of the parkland around the centre allows visitors to appreciate the surrounding landscape and restored commemorative monuments, including the iconic statue of Robert the Bruce by Pilkington Jackson, cast in shimmering bronze. Afternoon, we return to our hotel in Aberfoyle to relax and freshen up before dinner.

DAY 5

This morning, after a leisurely breakfast and checking out (departure time will be confirmed by your tour manager), join your coach as we stop in Aberfoyle for a short time before making our return journey back to Cairnryan with a comfort stop en route before joining the afternoon crossing to Belfast. On arrival, you return to your original joining point.