Coach holidays with Alfa Travel

Highlights Of The Scottish Highlands

Resort - Fort William

Overview

Fort William, the “Outdoor Capital of the UK”, is not only an important tourist centre but also a splendid location from which to explore the magnificent Western Highlands. It is situated at the southern end of the Great Glen, on the shores of Loch Linnhe, beneath towering Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. For those who do not feel quite up to the ascent of Ben Nevis, nearby Aonach Mor offers Britain's only alpine cable car, rising over 2000 feet to the Snowgoose restaurant, from where there are spectacular views of the Great Glen. The surrounding countryside has some of Britain’s most spectacular and romantic scenery and its torrid history has produced over 30 battlefields in the Lochaber area alone. As a touring centre, Fort William is unrivalled and our splendid excursion programme makes the best of this with coverage of many of the area's most interesting places.

Prices from

£489 per person

Supplements may apply

Tour code: 431

Tour: Highlights Of The Scottish Highlands

Resort: Fort William

Days: 7

Date Travelling: 18 May 2025

Travelling by: Coach

Hotel: Croit Anna Hotel

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Outward Travel

Day 2 - Road to the Isles - Mallaig & Glenfinnan

  • Excursion travelling along the Road to the Isles to Mallaig - a route steeped in history and spectacular views. Mallaig is a charming fishing village on Scotland's West Coast with a busy harbour, delightful craft shops and charming cafes. We'll also make a stop at Glenfinnan to take in the views of the magnificent viaduct and impressive monument that overlooks Loch Shiel.

Day 3 - Day at Leisure

Day 4 - Day at Leisure

Day 5 - Fort Augustus & Loch Ness Cruise

  • A scenic spectacular awaits today as we make our way to Fort Augustus situated at the southern most tip of Loch Ness. Here we take a circular cruise on the mysterious waters to take in the stunning scenery and the entertaining commentary will tell you more about the science, landscape and myths of this vast expanse of water – keep an eye out for Nessie!

Day 6 - Argyll Coast & Oban

  • Today we visit Oban, the ‘gateway to the isles’. Taking the beautiful Argyll Coastal route, we’ll follow the shores of Loch Linnhe, pass isolated Castle Stalker and cross the Connel Bridge to arrive in Oban. The views from the harbour and promenade provide wonderful seascape views that are dotted with islands, with the Isle of Mull lying off the coast in the distance. There are plenty shops and cafes to keep you entertained – you’ll find some of the freshest seafood in the country on offer here – and for the energetic, a walk up to McCaig’s Folly offers spectacular views of the town and surrounding scenery.

Day 7 - Return Travel

Croit Anna Hotel

In an idyllic position on the shores of Loch Linnhe, there are spectacular views across the Loch from the hotel’s restaurant, bar and lounge and from many of the bedrooms. Just three miles from the centre of Fort William, the hotel provides an excellent base in which to relax. In the resort you can ride the spectacular West Highland line, one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys, enjoy a cruise on Loch Linnhe, where you can learn about the areas rich history whilst taking in spectacular views. The hotel features a large restaurant, cosy quiet lounge and a bar with a dancefloor, where entertainment can be found most evenings. The outdoor terrace provides a great location to enjoy a drink, whilst admiring the stunning scenery and Loch, with its air of mystery. This hotel has no lift.

Contact Details

Croit Anna Hotel
Achintore Road

Tel No: 01397 702268

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Joining my holiday

Joining your Alfa holiday


Take the stress out of your holiday travel arrangements. Choose from our extensive list of local joining points and make the journey part of your holiday, as you travel in comfort to your holiday destination.


Local Pick-up Points


We will pick you up close to home and take you to your nearest interchange where you will embark on your tour coach and be whisked away to your holiday destination.


We have 6 interchanges across the UK:


Your Interchange will be - North West Tours – Burtonwood Interchange (M62 near Warrington)


Join En-Route


Joining your Alfa Holiday is now even more convenient. If you want to join your tour coach en-route to your chosen resort we’ll pick you up on the way.


For selected tours we can pick you up at:


North West


  • Burtonwood (M62, Junction 8), Forton Services (M6, Junction 32/33), Hartshead Moor (M62, Junction 25/26), Charnock Richard (M6, Junction 27/28), Carlisle (M6, Junction 43 – layby near Tesco) – North and Scotland
  • Burtonwood (M62, Junction 8), Keele (M6, Junction 15/16), Sandbach (M6, Junction 16/17)

Park and Tour


For only £9 per day you can book parking at selected locations for the duration of your holiday. So if you prefer to drive, leave your car and join your coach en-route then why not enquire about our Park and Tour locations. For more information please call our reservations team.


North West Tours – Charnock Richard Services (M6, Junction 27/28) – for clients travelling to Cumbria and Scotland


Reliable Coaches


Most of our holidays are operated by our own fleet of mostly modern Mercedes luxury coaches, all of which have an on board washroom and are air conditioned. We also work with selected third party coach operators who supplement our own fleet during peak periods. The facilities on third party coaches can vary, but the majority have air conditioning. We are members of the Confederation of Passenger Transport and the Coach Tourism Association – bodies established to encourage standards of excellence in our industry.