Loch Lomond & The Scottish Highlands

Your Tour Manager greets you in Glasgow, then the rest of the day is free for you to explore. Straddling the River Clyde, Glasgow is a vibrant Scottish city with a lot to offer, and its lively centre is complemented by the backdrop of its rich history and outstanding Victorian architecture. Maybe experience your first taste of Scotland with a visit to a traditional pub for a wee dram, or take a dose of culture with a visit to one of Glasgow's excellent museums or galleries.

Enjoy a journey on the West Highland Line today, a route that covers some of the most beautiful areas of Scotland. As you leave Glasgow, you're quickly immersed in the wild and windswept panorama of the Scottish Highlands. You arrive in Crianlarich and transfer to your hotel where you have dinner. Crianlarich is a village in Perthshire, whose name is derived from the Gaelic for 'low pass' because of its location in a glen surrounded by several mountains. The villagers call their village the 'gateway to the Highlands', as it's the starting point for a beautiful walking and cycling trail, and has stunning views of Ben More, one of the highest hills in the area.

• Breakfast, Dinner

This morning you travel to Tarbet for a cruise on majestic Loch Lomond. Surrounded by the Trossachs National Park, Loch Lomond is Britain's largest inland body of water and an impressive sight. This freshwater Scottish loch is located at the border of Central Scotland and the Highlands, and attracts a variety of wildlife and fish. After soaking up the beauty of Loch Lomond from the waters, you head to Inveraray, a town on the western shore of Loch Fyne where you have free time. You could visit Inveraray Castle, a unique castle with Baroque, Palladian and Gothic style architecture, surrounded by glorious gardens. Or, visit Inveraray Jail. This 19th-century prison and courthouse is now a 'living museum' recreating the history of the era.

• Breakfast, Dinner

This morning you transfer to Oban where you have a little free time. The town boasts some beautiful beaches, one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and a factory for homemade chocolatiers. Next, you catch the ferry to Craignure, on the Isle of Mull just off Scotland's west coast. On arrival, visit Duart Castle, the ancient home and seat of the Clan Maclean. This striking 13th century castle has watched over the Sound of Mull for hundreds of years. Enjoy a guided tour of the imposing estate, built on the end of a peninsula jutting into the Sound of the Mull. Continue by coach to Tobermory, the capital of the Isle of Mull, a lovely little fishing port famous for its brightly coloured houses, where there's free time to explore.

• Breakfast, Dinner

Join the iconic Jacobite today for a magnificent journey on the final leg of the West Highland Line, hailed as one of the great railway journeys of the world. The Jacobite travels from Fort William to Mallaig, passing lochs, rivers, mountains, silvery beaches, and beautiful villages along the way. One of the most iconic landmarks to look out for is the Glenfinnan Viaduct, an incredible feat of engineering that was opened in 1901. Famously featured in the 'Harry Potter' films, the viaduct stretches over some truly impressive landscapes. On arrival in Mallaig, a quintessential Highland port town, you could head out to a nearby restaurant to try the fresh catch of the day.

• Breakfast, Dinner

Head back along the West Highland Line to Glasgow, where your tour ends. You're free to depart or continue exploring.

• Breakfast