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THE WAVERLEY PADDLE STEAMER BOOK ‘DOON THE WATTER’ NOW
OBAN & BOOK THE ISLES NOW
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A nostalgic steamship cruise on the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer awaits! With almost 80 years of history, Waverley is a living testament to a bygone era. Your base is the Ayrshire coastal town of Irvine, as you explore this scenic corner of Scotland. A day out on the fabulous Isle of Arran and a visit to Robert Burns’ birthplace are included
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Big drive north to Scotland for your 4-night stay DBB DAY 2 – 4 At leisure with three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Waverley Paddle Steam Cruise Iconic Waverley Paddle Steamer, the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer and ‘national treasure’ cruises around Loch Long and Loch Goil from Largs with commentary onboard (ridged gangway & steep steps)
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
DAY 5 Head south for the journey back home
F RA VE VO I US RE I DT E
Stay in the centre of the pretty harbour town of Oban, ‘The Gateway to the Isles’, which captivates visitors with its Victorian charm and wonderful views. Enjoy a full day out to the picturesque Inner Hebrides to Mull and Iona (Ferries subject to prevailing weather conditions). A day out to magnificent Benmore Botanic Garden and romantic Inveraray Castle is included
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head north to the edge of the Lake District for your overnight stay DBB
DAY 2 Through the Trossachs to Crianlarich and over the Pass of Brander alongside Loch Awe to the West Coast and Oban for your 4-night stay DBB
DAYS 3 – 5 At leisure with two included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Mull & Iona – Tour to the Isles Experience two beautiful Inner Hebridean islands in one day! Rugged landscapes, breathtaking scenery and coastal cliffs await. By ferry from Oban to Craignure on Mull with a scenic drive to Fionnphort to take the foot passenger ferry to the tiny island of Iona known for its tranquility and heritage. Packed lunch included
Benmore Botanic Garden & Invereray Castle A magnificent mountainside garden on the Cowal Peninsula at the gateway of Loch Lomond and a visit to one of Scotland’s finest stately homes on the shores of Loch Fyne,
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage, welcome drink & shortbread
Pianist on one night
Return ferry crossing Ardrossan – Brodick Entrance to Brodick Castle & Gardens
Cruise Largs – Loch Long & Loch Goil on the Waverley Paddle Steamer
Entrance to Robert Burns Birthplace Museum & Culzean Castle
DATES & PRICES SUPPLEMENTS
Inveraray Castle, the ancestral seat of the Dukes of Argyll
DAY 6 Head back south via Loch Lomond for final overnight near Newcastle DBB
DAY 7 Journey home after breakfast
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner
2 overnight hotels with breakfast & dinner Porterage included at main hotel
Included excursions as stated Tour to the Isles of Mull and Iona with packed lunch Entrance to Benmore Botanic Garden
Entrance to Inverary Castle
DATES & PRICES
SUPPLEMENTS
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Call us on 01296 336666 / 01255 425453
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5 DAYS
FROM £699
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7 DAYS
FROM £1019
SCOTLAND
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RIVERSIDE LODGE HOTEL, IRVINE HHHH
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
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THE ROYAL HOTEL, OBAN HHH
Traditional, older style hotel in Oban centre close to harbour Distinctive restaurant & bar
Comfortable guestrooms with all mod-cons
There is a lift
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20 JUL 2025
£1019
7 SEPT 2025
£1039
14 JUL 2025
£699
Single (limited)
£125
Insurance
£42
Single (limited)
£135
Insurance
£36
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