((( SELF-DRIVE CAR TOURS ))) - Scottish Mountains & Monsters

SELF-DRIVE CAR TOURS

Self Drive CAR TOURS Scottish Mountains & Monsters

Scotland, a country waiting to be explored. On this self drive tour we take you through the Scottish highlands and the lowlands, show you the most exciting capital city of Europe, Edinburgh, lakes, lochs, glens, rivers, valleys and mountains. Meet the friendly Scottish people who will give you a warm welcome and enjoy the hospitality of this unrivalled beautiful country.
On this trip you stay in carefully selected inns and hotels, which gives you the oportunity to meet the locals, obtain as much information you might want, listen to stories ( and lies) and enjoy a good “wee dram” and a freshly cooked salmon.
Our hotels are intimate and small, but all rooms have en suite facilities.
The intinerary you see on this page is flexible. If you decide to change the route, stay longer in some of the accommodations, add a day or so, TTI staff will be happy to oblige.

Itinerary:

Day 1	To Britain Departure from IJmuiden with the DFDS jumbo ferry at 18.00 hrs for Newcastle. Enjoy the entertainment, have a terrific dinner in one of the restaurants and have a good rest in your comfortable cabin. We will book you into 2-berth inside cabins with ensuite facilities. Upgrading to other cabins is always possible. (If you would prefer to travel another route, e.g. from Zeebrugge to Rosyth or Rotterdam/Zeeburgge to Hull please ask our operators, who will be happy to quote you an alternative price.)
Day 2	Edinburgh Arrival in Newcastle at 09.00 hrs and disembarcation. A leisurely drive through the beautiful north of England to the Scottish border. The border area has a rich history of violence, smuggle and war, but also is one of the most industrious parts of the country. From here it is just an hour to Edinburgh, the fascinating capital city of Scotland. Of course you visit the famous Edinburgh Castle, stroll along the Royal Mile, see Holyrood House and go shopping in the Princess street area. We book you in an inn not for from the city and where possible in the city itself.
Day 3	Perthshire Stay the morning in Edinburgh, to explore what you missed yesterday. Then you head north, passing the Firth of Forth over the world famous Firth bridge. This is the famous “Kingdom of Fife” with is hiils and valleys. Capital of this county of Perthshire obviously is Perth, a friendly city, well worth a visit. Less then 10 miles from Perth is your next accommodation, The Famous Bein Inn near Glenfarg, a former coaching inn, now a TTI all-time favourite. Awarded music pub of the year 2003, nice, well stocked bar and fabulous restaurant. This is by the way the heart of golfing Scotland. At least twelve of the most famous golf courses are within miles from the Bein Inn.
Day 4	The Highlands Discover the most beautiful sceneries imaginable. Drive on single track roads through magic landscapes. Why not visit Breamar castle while crossing the Cairngorm mountains.(Skip Balmoral castle , as it is a disappointment...). This is the area of the many world famous whisky distilleries along the Spey river. Make sure you visit at least one of these. You stay in an inn in this area of unsurpassed beauty.
Day 5	Inverness Up north towards Inverness, appointed cleanest and greenest city of Britain some years ago. Try to discover Orca’s (killer whales) in the Moray Firth and Scotlands most famous and infamous monster, Nessie, in Loch Ness. This is one of the deepest lochs in the world. At the Loch Ness visitors centre you will get a good impression of all the commotion around Nessie. Experience the sun go down from the trenches of the ruins of Urquhart Castle. You stay overnight near Inverness.
Day 6	Isle of Skye Drive further west to Western Ross. From here you have a magnificent view on the Isles of the Hebrides. You can spot Rona, Raasai and of course the largest of them all, the Isle of Skye. Visit the islands capital of Portree and make sure you do not miss Dunvegan Castle. Cross the majestueus Cuillin Hills and watch out for sheep anytime... You spend the night either on the island or first take the ferry to Mallaig.
Day 7	Fort William Leisurely trip through valleys and along meandering streams to the touristic heart of Scotland, the lovely town of Fort William. Nestled at the foot of Britains highest mountain, BEN NEVIS, fort William is a lively market town, with plenty to see and to do. Maybe a good idea to make a boat trip on Loch Lynnhe or Loch Eil. Climbers may consider to climb Ben Nevis.
Day 8	Oban Further south to the nice town of Oban, beautifully siutated opposite the Isle of Mull. It is only a short ride from Fort William, so why not take the ferry to this magnificent island. Oban itself has a beautiful boulevard and of course there is the distillery of the famous Oban whisky.
Day 9	Stirling Stirling used to be Scotlands capital city in medieval times. The beautiful castle, overlooking the town was the birth place of Scotlands best know celebrety, Mary Queen of Scots. On your way to Stirling do visit the little town of Inverary with it’s famous jail, now an awarded tourist attraction.
Day 10	Newcastle In the morning you might consider visiting Glasgow on your way south. This vibrant city once was the cultural capital of Europe and there is plenty to see and do. Later this day you make your way south to Newcastle, where the DFDS ferry leaves at 17.30 hours.
Day 11	Goodbye Arrival in IJmuiden at 09.30 hours. You are sorry you did not book a couple of extra nights in what we think is the most exciting country in Europe!

Prices:

Mountains & Monsters	Prices p. person, based on half twin, B&B for 2009
Daily departure	Jan 01 - Jun 29 Sep04 - Dec 31	Jun 30 - Sep 03
Car + 2	€ 719.-	€ 789.-
Car + 4	€ 674.-	€ 734.-
Single room supplement per night	€ 240.-	€ 240.-

Included:
- returnpassage DSDS Seaways for car plus passengers
- onboard acxcommodation in 2-berth inner cabin ensuite
- 8 nights B&B in selected inns and hotels in Scotland
- tourist information

Not included:
- meals on board (2 x dinner & 2 x breakfast buffet € 87.- p.p.)
- other cabin accommodation (ask our operators)
- compulsory fuel surcharge per person € 13.-
- discount for children on request (ask our operators)

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