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 one of Europe's most popular destination, and its lively centre is complemented by the backdrop of its rich history and outstanding Victorian architecture. The city's beginnings can be traced back to ancient times, when it was first settled as a ford on the river.

Travelling between Glasgow, Oban, Fort William, and Mallaig, the West Highland Line covers some of the most beautiful areas of Scotland. As you leave Glasgow, you are quickly immersed in the wild and windswept panorama of the Scottish Highlands. On arrival in Crianlarich, transfer to your hotel where you enjoy 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 boasts a beautiful walking and cycling trail, and stunning views of Ben More, one of the highest hills in the area. Replete with serene walks and grassy hills, the village is an ideal retreat for travellers.

• Breakfast, Dinner

This morning you travel to Tarbet for a cruise on majestic Loch Lomond - Britain's largest inland body of water. This freshwater Scottish loch is located at the border of Central Scotland and the Highlands, and is home to a host of wildlife and many fish. Much like Loch Ness, the lake is often used as an iconic depiction of picturesque Scotland and it has been lauded for generations, with mentions in many old Scottish folk songs. It is surrounded by the lovely scenery of Trossachs National Park. Later, you stop at Inveraray, a town on the western shore of Loch Fyne. Here you have free time to explore. You could visit the magnificent castle or Inveraray Jail. Inveraray Castle's unique architecture incorporates Baroque, Palladian, and Gothic styles. It is said that in 1744 the castle was fully demolished and reconstructed by the then Duke and the end product was not a traditional Scottish castle but more of a Georgian mansion on a grand scale. Queen Victoria visited the castle in 1874. Inveraray Jail is a 19th century prison and courthouse that is now a 'living museum' recreating the fascinating history of the era,

• Breakfast, Dinner

Transfer to Oban for the ferry to Craignure, on the Isle of Mull. On arrival, visit Duart Castle, the ancestral home of the Clan Maclean and a striking castle. Enjoy a guided tour of the imposing estate, built on the end of a peninsula jutting into the scenic Sound of the Mull, before returning to Oban for some free time to explore. Oban derives its name from Gaelic and means 'little bay', and the town boasts some dramatically beautiful beaches, as well as one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, and a factory for homemade chocolatiers. There are some beautiful castles close by, as well as McCaigs Tower on Battery Hill overlooking Oban.

• Breakfast, Dinner

Join the 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 try the catch of the day

• Breakfast, Dinner

Head back along the West Highland Line to Glasgow, where your tour ends.

• Breakfast