Taste of Scotland 4 Day Car Tour
This 4 day car tour will provide you with a real taste of Scotland and the delights on offer. With a choice of accommodation in 3 beautiful areas of Scotland including Oban, Loch Ness and beautiful Perthshire, it'll make you want to come back for more! Now available all year!
One of our most popular self drive tours: 4 days and three nights that introduces you to the most beautiful areas of Scotland!
Day 1 Edinburgh/Glasgow - Oban area
On arrival in Edinburgh (or Glasgow) Airport, pick up your self-drive car and start your journey.
Route 1 - via Stirling Castle
You will drive through the area known as the Trossachs (2) in the heart of Scotland. Make a stop at Stirling Castle (1)– Stirling has many reminders of the famous William Wallace, star of the film 'Braveheart'. Continue on towards Callendar with a stop for coffee with Monty Python fans stopping on the way at Doune Castle. The road continues north zig-zagging through the mountains. Stop at the head of Loch Awe for a visit to Kilchurn Castle(3). From there you follow the A85 all the way to Oban.
Route 2 - via Loch Lomond (also for Glasgow Starters) [Purple Route]
Our alternative route takes us across the belt of Central Scotland the bottom of Loch Lomond from where travel up its west bank with a stop for tea in Luss (A). Continue around the scenic Loch Lomond and through the Argyll Forest one of the most beautiful areas of Scotland. Cross the mountains through Glen Croe (B) and the evocatively named "Rest & Be Thankful" Pass. Make a stop at Inveraray(C) on the banks of Loch Fyne where you can visit Inveraray Castle or Inveraray Jail, which tells the tale of prison life in the 18th & 19th centuries. At this point you can turn north to join route one or for a longer journey continue down Loch Fyne and then at Ardrishaig, turn north to explore the ancient ruins at Kilmartin Glen (D) and Dalriada. Then continue north to the Oban area for your first overnight stay.
Day 2 Oban - Fort William - Loch Ness - Inverness
After breakfast explore Oban making a visit to McCaigs Tower from where you can see the island of Mull and beyond on a clear day. Departing Oban journey north to Fort William via Appin passing on your way Castle Stalker set on its own island. Fort William nestles at the foot of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Scotland. Take a trip on the Aonoch Mor Gondola and enjoy some magnificent views across to the West and East coasts of Scotland. From Fort William travel northeast through the Great Glen towards Inverness. En-route you will travel along the Caledonian Canal which links Fort William and Inverness and of which Loch Ness forms a part. Travel along the banks of this famous loch keeping an eye open for the famous monster 'Nessie'. Overnight in the Inverness area.
Day 3 Inverness - Royal Deeside - Perth
Start your day with a stop at Culloden Moor, site of the very last land battle on British soil when the Jacobites, lead by Bonnie Prince Charlie, were finally defeated by the English army. The excellent exhibition centre tells of the Jacobite rebellions in various languages and you can wander the Moor where you can still hear the battle cries of the Clans. Continue now into the heart of Speyside and whisky country. There are a large number of whisky distilleries in the area and you can visit many of them. Glenfiddich, Glen Grant, Dallas Dhu and many others welcome visitors and are happy to give you a 'wee dram'. Continue following the River Spey well known also for its salmon fishing. Travel down to Braemar in the heart of Royal Deeside. During May, June and July you can visit Balmoral Castle where the Royal Family spend their annual summer holiday. Alternatively visit Braemar Castle. Journey south over the 'Spittal of Glenshee' a road affording dramatic views before continuing towards the Perthshire area for your overnight accommodation.
Day 4 Edinburgh/Glasgow Departure
Today, if time permits, visit St Andrew’s, named after Scotland's patron saint. Visit the impressive ruins of the cathedral, once the most magnificent in the country and St Andrews Castle where visitors can wander through damp, mossy tunnels to the dungeons. St Andrew's is also the famous home of golf, played on the Old Course since the 15th century. Continue along the coast via the small fishing villages of Elie and Pitenweem. Cross the Forth Road Bridge with its spectacular views of the Firth of Forth before returning your car to Edinburgh/Glasgow and joining your flight home.
Inclusions
- 3 nights accommodation in the above style of accommodation sharing a twin/double room with facilities inclusive of Scottish breakfast.
- Please note that with the mixed package you'll have 1 overnight in B&B, 1 overnight in a Hotel and 1 overnight in a Manor.
- Welcome Pack
- Service & VAT
Exclusions
- Car Hire
- Entrances detailed in itinerary
- Evening meals
- Lunches
- Personal Expenses
- Maps
The Little Details
- Min Age: NA
- Tour Vehicle Type: Self-Driven
- Months of Operation: All Year
- Duration of Tour: 4 days
- Departure Point: Edinburgh
- Departure Point: Edinburgh or Glasgow
- Duration of Tour: 4 days
Rates & Dates
Package Prices per person for Winter 2015
| Months | B&B | Inn/2 Star | 3 Star | Mixed | Manor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April to March 2016 | £144.00 | £180.00 | £211.00 | £211.00 | £268.00 |
| Single Supplement | £55.00 | £70.00 | £84.00 | £84.00 | £127.00 |
The Single Supplement applies to single rooms booked for the tour, so for example, the price for the tour for one person in a single room in a 3 star hotel would be £305.00
Child Policy
Based on one child sharing a room with 2 adults:
- 0-4 years : Free
- 5-12 years: 50% of adult price
- 13 years and above: Adult price
Booking Notes
How to Book
Fill in the enquiry form so we can provide you with a quote for your dates. If you want to enquire about changes or additions to the tour, then simple add them into the extra info field so we can take them into account.
The Process
The Process
After we have received your enquiry, we will send you the full quotation for your tour. If you choose to proceed, we simply need a reply to that email stating you want to proceed. We will then generate a payment request to send to you.
You will receive your full vouchers after payment. Where bookings are made very late, we send itinerary vouchers to the first hotel of your tour.
Cancellation Charges
Cancellation Charges
Changing Accommodation
Changing Accommodation
We provide accommodation details after booking.
If you wish to change some accommodation, we will always attempt to change it to one that you feel suits you more. However, this may incur an increase tour cost.
If you don't like the tour accommodation and you wish cancel completely, you can do so within 5 days of receiving the accommodation details without incurring any costs
Payments
Payments
Payment is via Paypal in two tranches.
You will receive two invoices:
- the first for your deposit payment which is 20% of the price after which we place bookings.
- the second is payable three weeks before departure and is the balance of the booking.
Illnesses
Illnesses
If you are unable to travel because of sudden last minute illnesses or other circumstances, you should rely on your travel insurance for a refund of travel costs
We are unable to cover those on your behalf
Ipso Facto, we always recommend that travellers take out travel insurance
Some Places We Will Visit
-
Inverness
The Highlands' largest town and enjoying a real renaissance over the past ten years as young professionals have moved to the city. The gateway to the far north and a fun night out if you stay.
-
Perth
The heritage of Perth is easy to trace owing to the number of interesting historical sites within walking distance of each other.
-
St Andrews
St Andrews is not just about the golf, the place has a medieval charm with beautiful sights and also an ancient university where the rich and the famous study.
Castle Visited
-
Stirling Castle
Scotland's most strategic castle with a dominating position over the gateway to the North of Scotland.
-
Balmoral Castle
Eight miles west of Ballater is the area's main attraction, Balmoral Castle. You can visit the gardens and some of the castle between April and July during the year...
-
Inveraray Castle
Home to Clan Campbell's chief and a substantial baronial pile built in 1743 on the site of previous castle. Open to visitors and includes lovely gardens.
-
St Andrews Castle
The main residences of the bishops of St Andrews. Now a dramatic ruin on the headland
Similar Tours
-
8 Day Scottish Highland Car Tour
A wonderful car tour of some of Scotland's finest castles, lochs, islands, and gardens, with 7 nights accommodation included.
- Prices From: £330
- Runs : Every Day
-
Cliffs & Castles 9 Day Driving Tour
9 Day car tour that reaches deep into Scotland including time in Fife, the castle country around Balmoral and the wilds of Wester Ross.
- Runs : Every Day
-
Roam Around Scotland 8 Day Car Tour
This very popular 8 day car tour of Scotland provides visitors with the best of Scotland with visits to the west coast islands of Mull, Iona and Skye, plus the stunning Highlands of Scotland. Now available all year!
- Prices From: £325
- Runs : Every Day
-
The North 500 Driving Tour
5 day 500 mile drive that starts in Edinburgh/Inverness and provides you with the drive of your life as you experience the wild and forlorn far north coast of Scotland. Includes 3 star accommodation.
- Prices From: £250
- Runs : Every Day