Day 1: Join our train at Kings Cross Station and depart at 7am. The journey takes approximately 4 1/2 hours. On arrival, make your own way to your hotel and start exploring this exciting city. You have included a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour to make the most of your time in Edinburgh and entrance to Edinburgh Castle is also included.

Day 2: A fantastic tour to Loch Ness visiting a diverse range of classic. Highland scenery, including many 'must see' sights and the chance to go Monster hunting! Other highlights include: dramatic Glencoe, mighty Ben Nevis, the Great Glen, Loch Ness and Highland Perthshire.

Heading north from Edinburgh we pass the imposing ramparts of Stirling Castle and then skirt the Trossachs (Rob Roy country). We cross the wilds of Rannoch Moor before stopping at dramatic Glencoe, scene of the infamous massacre in1692. Our journey passes through Fort William before following the Great Glen.

Arriving at Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness, you can take a boat cruise on the loch, go for a walk or just relax by the Caledonian Canal in this charming Highland village.

Our return journey takes us past shimmering Loch Laggan before climbing over the wild and lonely Drumochter Pass. Heading south, we enter Perthshire, Big Tree Country and a land of forests, rivers and mountains. We view the spectacular Forth Bridges before arriving back in Edinburgh around 8pm.

Day 3: Enjoy last minute shopping, visit the attractions on your "must see" list or stroll through the city centre - it's your day!!

*This tour is unescorted on days 1 and 3. The excursion to Loch Ness is operated by Highland Explorer Tours, whose Terms and Conditions apply.

Accommodation (twin-share) is included in the price.