Manchester to the Scottish Highlands (Hotel) - 4 days

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HOTEL UPGRADE: From the northern English city of Manchester, head to the Scottish Highlands on this 4-day escorted tour, staying in 3-star hotels and with a stop en route in the scenic Lake District. Spend some time in Glasgow and admire the view of Loch Lomond from Luss. Enjoy an included cruise on Loch Ness, see the Glenfinnan Viaduct of Harry Potter fame d...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Lake District - Visit this lush and beautiful region, which inspired Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth
    • Glasgow - Discover the sights of Scotland's largest city independently, with free time to take in the sights
    • Oban - Explore this Victorian coastal town during a 2-night stay, famous for its seafood and whisky
    • Loch Ness - Hunt for 'Nessie', keeping your eyes peeled for the mythical beast on an included cruise
    • Glenfinnan Viaduct - See this iconic stretch of railway, which starred in the 'Harry Potter' film series
    • Stirling - Visit Stirling Castle on an included excursion to one of the most famous and well-preserved castles in Scotland
    • Edinburgh - Spend a few hours exploring the Scottish capital, and opt to end your journey here

What's this trip about?

    HOTEL UPGRADE: From the northern English city of Manchester, head to the Scottish Highlands on this 4-day escorted tour, staying in 3-star hotels and with a stop en route in the scenic Lake District. Spend some time in Glasgow and admire the view of Loch Lomond from Luss. Enjoy an included cruise on Loch Ness, see the Glenfinnan Viaduct of Harry Potter fame disocver the incredible views and morbid history of Glencoe. Spend two nights in coastal Oban, take in Stirling Castle and choose to end your tour in Scottish capital Edinburgh, or back in Manchester.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityManchester
End CityEdinburgh

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Attractions

  • Edinburgh
  • Loch Ness

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 16

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • 3 breakfasts
    • 3 nights 3-star hotels
    • Escorted by a local driver-guide
    • Transportation in 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach with air-conditioning
    • 50 minute circular cruise on Loch Ness
    • Admission to Stirling Castle
    • All road tolls
    • 20kg luggage - see Trip Notes for details
    • Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Manchester

Manchester - Pooley Bridge - Glasgow (Scotland) - (Luss) - Oban. We depart Manchester early, heading north towards the Scottish border. But we've got one English gem to visit first, the Lake District village of Pooley Bridge. This area inspired Beatrix Potter and Will...

Day : 2 Loch Ness

Oban - Fort Augustus - Loch Ness - Glencoe - Oban. Today we're taking in the best of the Highlands. We start at Fort Augustus, on the shore of Loch Ness. There's an included 50-minute cruise on this famous loch, so keep your eyes peeled and your camera ready, should t...

Day : 3 Stirling

Oban - Kilchurn Castle - Stirling. Leaving Oban, our first stop today is Kilchurn Castle, one of the most photographed in Scotland, located on the shore of Loch Awe. Seat of the Campbells of Glenorchy, it's a truly impressive site. We then enjoy a quick stop for lunch...

Day : 4 Edinburgh

Stirling - Edinburgh - Manchester (England). Say goodbye to Stirling as we drive to Edinburgh, the Scottish capital. You have several hours here to walk the hilly streets, explore Edinburgh castle or find somewhere for a Scottish whisky. You then have a choice to make...

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$284
Last Updated: 3/26/2025
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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights & visas
    • Airport transfers (pick up and drop off information can be found in the Trip Notes)
    • Meals not specified in itinerary
    • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture!
    • Entry fees unless specified

Accommodation

3-star hotels
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Min:5yrs with an adultChild discount available for 5-15 yrs sharing with 2 adults
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Trip ID
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