Ardgartan Hotel 8 Day Great Days of Steam
First Day - South
Arrive at the Ardgartan Hotel in time for dinner.
Edinburgh
Scotland’s Capital seamlessly blends old and new, making it a fabulous city to explore. The Castle and the Royal Mile are steeped in history and Scottish culture. Holyrood Palace lies in the heart of the city alongside the new Scottish Parliament building and it is the combination of ancient and modern that makes Edinburgh such a vibrant place to visit. This bustling city offers a wide variety of shops, food and drink, as well as some of the best city views in Europe.
Oban
The largest town in Argyll & The Isles, Oban is known as the 'Gateway to the Isles' and is the 'Seafood Capital of Scotland'. Oban has a way of drawing out the romantic side of visitors, with its mists that roll in from the sea, and the hills which overlook the bay. The most iconic feature within Oban is McCaig's Tower, a Colosseum lookalike that stands above the town and offers wonderful views out west. From seafood to whisky, Oban offers a great range of local produce - all well worth sampling!
The Waverley
One of the most iconic and historic ships – Waverley is the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world. Magnificently restored to her former glory with towering funnels, timber decks, gleaming varnish and brass. You can see and hear the mighty steam engines as the Waverley glides through the sea, giving passengers a glimpse of by-gone times.
Jacobite Steam Train
The Jacobite Steam Train is described as the greatest railway journey in the world and explores some of the best landscapes in the Scottish Highlands. The trip begins near Ben Nevis, Great Britain’s highest mountain, before heading west to Arisaig. The Jacobite line then passes close by the deepest freshwater Loch in Britain, Loch Morar, and the shortest river in Britain, River Morar. Finally, the train passes alongside Loch Nevis, the deepest seawater Loch in Europe.
Day at Leisure
Time to take one of the local walks amid beautiful Argyll scenery or, if there is sufficient interest an optional tour may be arranged.
Cruise Loch Katrine
Soak up the spectacular scenery of Loch Katrine and enjoy a cruise on board the famous Sir Walter Scott steamship. A cruise is the perfect way to enjoy the romantic landscapes and timeless beauty of the Trossachs. The Sir Walter Scott is a historic ship and has been cruising on these waters since 1900. Named after the author Sir Walter Scott, who played a huge part in romanticising Loch Katrine in his poem Lady of the Lake.
Last Day
Return home.
- Departure: Sunday, June 22, 2025
- Excursions Included
- Half Board
- Nightly Entertainment
- Luxury Coach Travel
- £799.00 Per Person
| Pickup Point | Address | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Falmouth | Moor Coach Stop, Killigrew Street, TR11 3QA | 4.15AM |
| Penryn | Just Delight Shop (Formerly Falmouth Garages), Commercial Road, TR10 8AH | 4.20AM |
| Carnon Downs | Bus Stop, Junction of Forth Coth and Tregye Road, TR3 6JG | 4.35AM |
| Truro | Fairmantle Street Coach Park, TR1 2EQ | 4.45AM |
| Grampound | Dolphin Inn, Fore Street, TR2 4RR | 4.55AM |
| St Austell | Trinity Street Bus Stop at White River Cinema, PL25 5LY | 5.10AM |
| St Blazey | Bus Stop on Church Street above St Blaise Church, PL24 2NT | 5.25AM |
| Lostwithiel | Royal Talbot Hotel, PL22 0AE | 5.30AM |
| Liskeard | Outside Lloyds Bank, Barras Street, PL14 6AW | 5.50AM |
| Saltash | Ploughboy Inn, Liskeard Rd, PL12 4HG | 6.15AM |