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Burns Night In OBAN - Glencoe Winter Wonderland & The Spectacular West Highland Line
Monday 23rd - Friday 27th January 2023
(5 Days)
DIRECT DEPARTURES AVAILABLE FROM -
DONCASTER (REQUEST) - ROTHERHAM - BARNSLEY - HARTSHEAD MOOR SERVICES (M62)(REQUEST)
BIRCH SERVICES (M62) - BURTONWOOD SERVICES (M62) (REQUEST) - ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD (Eavesway Travel) - PRESTON (REQUEST) - LANCASTER (FORTON) SERVICES (M6) - TEBAY SERVICES (M6) -
- RHEGED DISCOVERY CENTRE, PENRITH (A66) (REQUEST) - GRETNA SERVICES (WELCOME BREAK) (REQUEST) -HAMILTON SERVICES (M74) - - GLASGOW AIRPORT (FLY CONNECT PASSENGERS) -
SUPPLEMENTARY DEPARTURES (VIA FEEDER) AVAILABLE FROM (SUPPLEMENT APPLIES) -
BARROW-IN-FURNESS - DALTON-IN-FURNESS - KENDAL - ULVERSTON
ENJOY THE NEW EAVESWAY 'EXCLUSIVE' YUTONG TC9 ON THIS TOUR
This new ‘exclusive’ luxury coach addition to the Eavesway ‘EXCLUSIVE’ fleet is ideal for smaller groups and really does redefine executive travel. ‘Exclusive’ Facilities on this luxury vehicle include:
● 26 Full Leather Seats With Blue Trim ● Rear Floor Mounted WC ● Multiple Monitors & Entertainment System
● USB Charging Points ● 240v Power Sockets ● Two Rear Tables (Seating Four Per Table) ● Complimentary Wifi
● Full Rear Kitchen With Sink With Hot/Cold Running Water / Nespresso Hot Drinks Machine / Fridge & Microwave Oven
Tour Itinerary
TUESDAY – This morning following an early breakfast, we come to what must be one of the major highlights of this tour, a full day excursion taking in the Spectacular West Highland Line between Crianlarich & Fort William aboard the standard Scotrail service. We travel from Oban to Crianlarich, where we board the mid-morning Scotrail service to Fort William. Heading north from Crianlarich is a real spectacle, beginning with the remarkable Horseshoe Curve that enters, circles and leaves the glen beneath Ben Dorain. Then the landscape empties into the broad wilds of Rannoch Moor – where the line floats over the peat bog that stretches to the mountains far in the distance on all sides. If you like to tick these things off, you’ll pass the UK’s highest altitude train station in Corrour. You may also recognise it from scenes in Trainspotting. As the train pushes on to Fort William we travel through Spen Bridge and keep an eye out for Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest peak.
We arrive in Fort William at lunchtime where our luxury coach is waiting to transfer us to the
Crerar 5* Glencoe Inn & Gathering (A Crerar Hotel) nestled in Glencoe Village for an included two course lunch with drink before we take a spectacular scenic winter drive through Glencoe and the Bridge of Orchy to Tyndrum, where we make a brief stop on our return to Oban.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
WEDNESDAY - This morning following a leisurely breakfast we allow you
a free day to explore Oban. Oban itself is compact and it's easy to get round on foot. There are plenty of small galleries and independent stores to browse through, as well as the centrally-located local distillery, chocolate shop, and museum. Wander along the seafront to the ruined Dunollie Castle and the sandy beaches beyond - the sunsets here are phenomenal. Alternatively, you may wish to take advantage of the Oban Bay Hotels Spa facilities and treat yourself to a spa day or treatment (extra charges apply). Tonight we mark Burns Night and enjoy a traditional Burns Night Dinner at the hotel.
Meals - Breakfast & Burns Night Supper Dinner
THURSDAY - We enjoy breakfast before heading out on another scenic excursion. This morning we enjoy a scenic drive through Kilmartin Glen, which is rich in neolithic history. Kilmartin Glen is located between Oban and Lochgilphead, surrounding the village of Kilmartin, on the west of Scotland. The area spans 5,000 years with a multitude of cairns, standing stones, carved rock, stone circles, forts and castles. Kilmartin Glen is considered to have one of the most important concentrations of Neolithic and Bronze Age remains in Scotland. There are more than 350 ancient monuments within a six mile radius of the village, with 150 of them being prehistoric. Monuments include standing stones, a henge monument, numerous cists, and a ‘linear cemetery’ comprising five burial cairns.
We arrive in the lochside town of Inveraray with some free time for lunch & a look round before returning to Oban & the Oban Bay Hotel, where afternoon tea awaits. This evening, we enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant for the final time. Meals - Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Dinner
FRIDAY -
This morning following an early breakfast, we bid a fond farewell to the Oban Bay Hotel as we begin the journey home taking the memories of this wonderful holiday home with us. We travel through Glen Lochy, Glen Dochart & Glen Ogle, which is a very popular routing with many of our clients who travel with us. A brief comfort stop is made in Callander before continuing the journey south to arrive back at your original joining point late afternoon/evening.
Meals - Breakfast
Your Hotel
The 4* Oban Bay Hotel
The Oban Bay Hotel borders the bay with spectacular views to the isles. A destination, as much as a base for exploring Scotland’s west coast. Seafood and prime cuts regularly appear on the hotels award-winning Grill Room’s menu. The public areas include sunroom windows to watch the ferries drift by over afternoon tea or a nightcap. The hotel also offers a Thermal Experience with outdoor hot tub and sauna, which provide natural sources of relaxation complimenting the hotels ishga spa treatments perfectly. The Oban Bay Hotel offers a gateway and a getaway in one.
LIFT(S) - YES*
GUEST ROOMS - Each of the guest rooms offer modern comforts including - Wi-Fi - 24-hour Room Service - Flat-screen TV with Freeview - Hairdryer - Iron/Ironing board - Welcome Tray with freshly ground Coffee/Wee Tee Company Tea/Winnocks Treats - Ensuite Bathroom with rain showers - Vintage telephones and radios add a characteristic retro feel - Alarm Clock
*Please note, due to the age and design of this hotel, it is not wheelchair friendly. Please contact us for further advice.
What's Included -
● Luxury Executive Eavesway Coach Travel including complimentary Wifi and the services of an Eavesway Driver(s)
● Complimentary onboard light refreshments service to/from Scotland
● Four Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Accommodation at the 4* Oban Bay Hotel & Spa
● A free day to explore the seaside town of Oban
● A scenic drive through Kilmartin Glen and short visit to the village of Kilmartin, followed by time at leisure on the lochside town of Inveraray & Included afternoon tea at the Oban Bay Hotel
● A rail journey on the spectacular West Highland Line between Crianlarich & Fort William aboard the standard Scotrail Service (Single journey rail fare from Crianlarich to Fort William included)
● A two course lunch with drink at the 5* Glencoe Inn & Gathering followed by a scenic winter drive through Glencoe passing through the Bridge of Orchy & Tyndrum
● Porterage Included
● The Services Of A TML Travel Group Tour Manager throughout
| TOUR CODE | BASIC PRICE | Single Occupancy Supplement | Vantage Seat Upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| SST-0006 | £785.00 | £264.00 | £12.50 (SOLD OUT) |
| SUPPLEMENTARY FEEDER DEPARTURE POINT | PRICE (PER PERSON) RETURN |
|---|---|
| BARROW-IN-FURNESS | £45.00 |
| DALTON-IN-FURNESS | £45.00 |
| HAVERTHWAITE | £45.00 |
| KENDAL | £45.00 |
| ULVERSTON | £45.00 |
All tours are operated by TML Travel Group Limited and are subject to availability and terms & conditions of the TML Travel Group trading charter. All prices are per person based on sharing a twin/double bedded room and are valid for new bookings only. Single occupancy supplement and Insurance not included. New coaches may not be available on all tours. Offers maybe withdrawn at any time. Every attempt is made to keep the information guides up-to-date, however tours maybe subject to change and you will be notified. if this is the case. WE REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 23 PAYING PASSENGERS IN ORDER TO OPERATE THIS TOUR
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