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North Coast 500

Enjoy an Elite Door to Door holiday discovering the dramatic landscapes, remote coastlines and breathtaking scenery of Scotland’s stunning north-west Highlands.

Prepare to be captivated by Scotland at its most extraordinary. Follow the legendary North Coast 500 through breathtaking Highland scenery, stay in beautiful Gairloch and the far north, and journey by rail and sea to the magical Orkney Islands. Explore ancient Skara Brae, the enchanting Italian Chapel and magnificent Castle of Mey, with spectacular coastlines, unforgettable landscapes and thousands of years of history waiting to be discovered.

 

Gairloch Hotel, Gairloch***

 

Pentland Hotel, Thurso***

 

Located in the centre of Thurso, overlooking the Orkney Islands, this welcoming hotel is the perfect place from which to explore and enjoy the delights of the far north of Scotland.  All bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee facilities, TV, telephone, hairdryer and WiFi.  The hotel does not have a lift.

 

Holiday Highlight

Picturesque views

 

Your Holiday Includes

Door to door service

Elite coach travel

2 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast at overnight hotel

3 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast at Gairloch hotel

3 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast at Pentland hotel

Entrance to Inverewe Gardens

Scotrail journey to Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness

Return north link ferry from Scrabster to Stromness

Guided tour of the island Thelma Irvine/ Holm

Entrance to Skara Brae and Skail House

Entrance to Italian Chapel

Entracne to Castle and gardens of Mey

 

9 days/ 8 nights

Day 1

You will be collected from your home and travel north into Scotland with suitable comfort stops along the way before arriving at your overnight hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.

Final Day

After breakfast, we begin our comfortable journey home.

Suitable stops will be made along the way before returning you safely to your front door with fond memories of your Highland adventure.

Please Note

We always aim to operate the holiday as described. Occasionally changes may be necessary due to local or operational factors. Any adjustments will always be made with your comfort and enjoyment in mind.

Prepare to be captivated by Scotland at its most extraordinary. Follow the legendary North Coast 500 through breathtaking Highland scenery, stay in beautiful Gairloch and the far north, and journey by rail and sea to the magical Orkney Islands. Explore ancient Skara Brae, the enchanting Italian Chapel and magnificent Castle of Mey, with spectacular coastlines, unforgettable landscapes and thousands of years of history waiting to be discovered.

 

Gairloch Hotel, Gairloch***

 

Pentland Hotel, Thurso***

 

Located in the centre of Thurso, overlooking the Orkney Islands, this welcoming hotel is the perfect place from which to explore and enjoy the delights of the far north of Scotland.  All bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee facilities, TV, telephone, hairdryer and WiFi.  The hotel does not have a lift.

 

Holiday Highlight

Picturesque views

 

Your Holiday Includes

Door to door service

Elite coach travel

2 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast at overnight hotel

3 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast at Gairloch hotel

3 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast at Pentland hotel

Entrance to Inverewe Gardens

Scotrail journey to Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness

Return north link ferry from Scrabster to Stromness

Guided tour of the island Thelma Irvine/ Holm

Entrance to Skara Brae and Skail House

Entrance to Italian Chapel

Entracne to Castle and gardens of Mey

 

9 days/ 8 nights

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