Oban, Inveraray and West Highlands Day Trip
Date and time
Location
We offer 3 pick up points at Glasgow Uni, Strathclyde Uni & UWS Paisley. You can check your selected pick up point on your e-ticket.
Departure: Main Gate of Glasgow University
University Avenue
Glasgow
G12 8QQ
United Kingdom
Refund policy
No Refunds
Oban, Inveraray and West Highlands Day Trip
About this event
● Welcome to International Student Tours Scotland
This truly Scottish journey will take you through some of the most majestic scenery in the Highlands of Scotland to visit Oban, Inveraray and West Highalnds.
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● Ticket £35
● Ticket includes:
- A return journey and transportation by a luxury coach with AC, TV screens and toilet
- Fully guided tour with a friendly local guide, hiking/walking and free time for sightseeing, shopping and visiting attractions
● Places we explore:
- - Oban: Discover the Highlands' most picturesque town, known as the Seafood Capital of Scotland' and talk a stoll to visit McCaig's Tower, Dunnolie Castle, Oban Cathedral, Chocolate Factory / Shop and its picturesque colourful harbour
- - Oban Whisky Distillery: Visit Oban Whisky Shop and Exhibition or go Whisky Tasting at one of Scotland's famous distilleries
- - Inveraray, Inveraray Castle and Loch Fyne: Visit Inveraray Castle featured in Downton Abbey, wallk through Inveraray and enjoy the views at Loch Fyne
- - St Conan's Kirk: Visit a very unique church built by St Walter Campbell for his mother
- - Rest and Be Thankful: Admire the views at Glen Croe and see it by yourself why it is called Rest and Be Thankful!
- - Lochs, Glens & Munro: Enjoy the stops at Loch Awe, Loch Etive, Loch Restil and picturesque places in West Scottish Highlands
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● About the Tour
We will spend our day visiting Oban & Inveraray, both known as the most picturesque towns in the Highlands. Oban is considered as the 'Seafood Capital of Scotland' and it is an extremely popular tourist destination for its Whiskey Distillery, McCaig's Tower, Dunollie Castle, Chocolate Factory and spectacular views over the nearby islands. On this student adventurous you will also visit Inveraray, Inveraray Castle featured in Downton Abbey and walk on the banks of Loch Fyne, where Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) married his love in a secret wedding! This tour also includes visiting the stunning 'Rest and Be Thankful' in Glen Core. As one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Highlands, this Scottish journey can't be missed!
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● Pick Up Point and Departure
- 08:40am, Glasgow University Main Gate, University Ave, Glasgow West End
- 08:25am, Strathclyde Business School, 199 at Cathedral St, Glasgow City Centre
- 09:00am, UWS Paisley, Abercorn Street, Bus Stop at Wallnuek North Church, Paisley
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● Lunch / Things to bring with you
You will have plenty of time to have lunch in restaurants or have your own packed lunch. Bring with you lots of smiles, a camera, warm clothes, proper walking/hiking shoes, a bottle of water and snacks. We will also have tea/coffee and toilet breaks throughout the journey.
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● Notes
- Tickets are very limited and available based on first come, first served.
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