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RAIL & SAIL IN THE BOOK WESTERN HIGHLANDS NOW
A wonderful mix of rail and loch, this great Scottish holiday explores some fine scenic railway journeys and
a lovely loch cruise. Based at the popular Winnock Hotel, enjoy a steamship cruise on Loch Katrine, a trip
on the mechanical marvel of the Falkirk Wheel and one of the most breathtaking Scottish train journeys from Helensburgh to Oban
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head north to arrive in Drymen early evening for your 4-night stay DBB
DAYS 2 – 4 At leisure with three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Loch Katrine Cruise Through the Trossachs to join a relaxing 2 hour cruise on lovely Loch Katrine with its many charms and rich heritage. Return to the hotel via pretty Callander
Falkirk Wheel, Bo'Ness & Kinneil Steam Railway Take a trip on the iconic Falkirk Wheel, the world’s only rotating boatlift and the showpiece of the Millennium Link project. Onto the heritage Bo’Ness & Kinneil Steam Railway with afternoon tea served on board
SCOTLAND IN MINIATURE BOOK AYRSHIRE & ARRAN NOW
Ayrshire and Arran sit on Scotland's glorious west coast, home to the wonders of island life, ancient castles, panoramic vistas and beautiful sandy shores. This excellent tour features a day out on the fabulous Isle of Arran, often referred to as 'Scotland in Miniature'
ITINERARY
DAY 1 North to Scotland for your 4-night stay DBB DAY 2 – 4 At leisure with two included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Isle of Arran – ‘Scotland in Miniature’ Ferry across the Firth of Clyde to Brodick on Arran to visit the grand, baronial-style Brodick Castle. Arran scenic drive with highland glens, rugged mountains and picturesque coastal villages
Robert Burns & Culzean Castle Encounter Scotland's favourite son at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in pretty Alloway, home to the iconic Brig O'Doon bridge. Also an included visit to the spectacular late 18th century Culzean Castle in its stunning cliff-top location near Turnberry
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5 DAYS | FROM £659
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5 DAYS | FROM £519
West Highland Line from Helensburgh to Oban Enjoy one of Scotland's most spectacular rail routes from Dumbarton to Oban (approx. 2 1/2 hours) travelling along Gare Loch, along the north edge of Loch Awe towards Loch Etive. An unmissable adventure! Leisure time in Oban, a captivating harbour town full of Victorian charm and affording wonderful views of Mull
DAY 5 Head home today after breakfast
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner
Porterage
Tea / coffee after dinner
Included excursions and entrances as stated
Boat Trip on Falkirk Wheel
Trip with afternoon tea on the Bo'Ness & Kinneil Steam Railway 2-hour cruise on Loch Katrine One-way ScotRail journey from Helensburgh to Oban
Evening entertainment for 2 nights
DATES & PRICES
11 JUN 2023
3 SEPT 2023
SUPPLEMENTS
Single Insurance
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Largs Traditional Victorian waterfront resort, reminiscent of bygone seaside days of gentle pleasures with its promenade, minigolf, old-fashioned eateries and ice cream parlours
DAY 5 After breakfast head homewards
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner
Porterage & welcome drink Pianist on one night in the hotel Excursions and visits as stated Return ferry Ardrossan – Brodick Entrance to Brodick Castle Entrance to Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Entrance to Culzean Castle
DATES & PRICES
28 MAY 2023
24 JULY 2023
SUPPLEMENTS
Single Insurance
WINNOCK HOTEL, DRYMEN HHH
Situated on the pretty village green of Drymen
Cosy log fires & hearty Scottish cuisine
Traditional bar area and restaurant Comfortable guestrooms with
TV & hairdryer
No lift but some ground floor rooms
RIVERSIDE LODGE HOTEL, IRVINE HHHH Recently refurbished
hotel on outskirts of Irvine
Stylish guestrooms with TV & WiFi Contemporary restaurant & spacious lounge bar
No lift but some ground floor rooms Singles are double for sole use
£659
£659
£519
£539
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£35
REFERENCE EVS 6060 www.crusader-holidays.co.uk
REFERENCE EIV Call us on 01255 425453 / 01296 336666
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