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overlooking the lake are all centered around the veraray and for some time the 12th duke and his
business created by Nessie, with souvenirs shops family lived in the basement of the castle while
Panorama Scotland and boat tours that scour the lake far and wide. the restoration required worldwide mobilization
for fundraising. Free lunch and visit of the Loch
The Loch Ness monster (also nicknamed Nessie)
6 days is a legendary creature who would live in the Lomond and Trossachs National Park, with its
lake. There is no evidence of the existence of 1,160 square km of mountains, valleys and lakes.
the so-called “monster” and some photos that The park is divided into four parts: Loch Lomond,
1st day - Edinburgh would portray it have been proven false or are Trossachs, Breadalbane and the Argyll forest.
Meeting at the airport and transfer to the center not considered particularly significant from a sci- LochLomond (Lomond Lake) is a large freshwater
for a panoramic tour of the Scottish capital, rich entific point of view. The main attraction of Loch lake located north of Glasgow. It is around 40 km
in history and traditions: Edinburgh is since 1437 Ness, however, is not Nessie, but Urquhart Castle long and between 1 and 8 km wide. Its maximum
the capital of Scotland and since 1999 the seat of which, although now in ruins, represents one of depth is 190 meters. It is the largest lake in Brit-
Parliament. Its 7 hills and the historical centre of the largest medieval fortresses in Scotland. Its ain for its size and one of the mandatory destina-
the city (Old and New Town), together with the Graneur is on a promontory overlooking Loch tions for visitors. Cruise on the lake. Dinner and Business Proposals in UK
castle are World Heritage Site. There is an evi- Ness. It is in the vicinity of this castle that most of overnight near Glasgow.
dent contrast between the Georgian style with Nessie’s sightings have occurred. Continue south
elegant buildings of the XVIII Century and the to Fort Augustus, a settlement in the Scottish 5th day: Edinburgh (km. 75)
medieval part in the Royal Mile and the streets Highlands. Here there are 5 locks in series, which Transfer to Edinburgh. Free time for leisure in the
of the center. The historic center of Edinburgh allow boats to descend the Caledonia Canal and city. Dinner and overnight.
is divided in half by “Princess Street”, the most enter Loch Ness. The journey continues towards
popular street for walking and shopping, and the Skye, crossing the long arched bridge that con- Curiosity: Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, the world’s
homonymous gardens. The “Royal mile” is a road nects it to the Highlands. The indomitable beauty largest New Year’s Eve, takes place every year in
that cuts the old city in two and connects the two of the Isle of Skye has been known since Victo- Edinburgh.
most important monuments of Edinburgh, it is rian times, when the first European climbers
about a Scottish mile long and takes on different arrived here. The island is one of the corners of The Fettes School in Edinburgh had former Prime
names: from the top of the Castle which stands Scotland where Gaelic culture and language is Minister Tony Blair among his pupils. In literary
on a cone of volcanic origin it takes the names preserved and handed down. Like a prehistor- fiction, James Bond, agent 007, also studied at
of Castle Esplanade, Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High ic monster, Skye seems to emerge from the sea this school. Finally, a boy who grew up in Edin-
Street, Canongate and Abbey Strand. On the Roy- with its jagged coast, its barren and almost inac- burgh and made milk deliveries at Fettes School
al Mile we find attractions such as the Museum cessible headlands. We take the ferry to return would have become famous: Sean Connery.
of Scotland, the University of Edinburgh and the to the mainland. Dinner and overnight in Mallaig -Alexander Graham Bell, who patented the phone
Scottish National Library, a library that boasts a / Fort William. invented by Meucci, was born in Edinburgh.
heritage of about 5 million books. To admire a -Cinema: The story of Bobby, the true story of
breathtaking panorama of the city you need to 4th Day: Glencoe Valley - Inveraray - Loch Lo- a Skye terrier who remained faithful enough to
go to Calton Hill, a hill a few steps from the city mond - Trossachs (km. 225) his master to continue going to his grave for 14
center with a path that leads to its top. Dinner Breakfast and journey to Glencoe Valley, a place years, inspired 1961 a film. A statue in honor of
and overnight. of ruinous and ancient battles. The valley stretch- Bobby was erected on the George IV Bridge, op-
es for 14 km within the Highlands, with many wa- posite the Greyfriar’s Bobby pub.
Curiosity: the correct pronunciation of Edimbur- terfalls and streams in a deep “U” shaped valley
gh is “Edinbra” (ed.ɪn.bər.ə). A Scotsman tends to created by the erosive action of glaciers. 6th Day: Departure
pronounce it in a much more closed way “Eden- Continuation for the visit of Inveraray Castle. The Breakfast and transfer to the airport.
bra”. residence is in neo-Gothic style from the mid-
18th century. In 1975 a devastating fire hit In-
2nd day: Inverness (km. 250)
Breakfast. Transfer to Inverness. On the way visit
of Glamis Castle, one of the rooms where Shake-
speare’s MacBeth was held, the official residence
of the Counts of Strathmore and Kinghorne and
also the birthplace of Her Majesty Queen Moth-
er Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, mother of Queen Eliz-
abeth II of England. An illustration of the castle
was printed on the £ 10 banknote by the Royal
Bank of Scotland. Once in Inverness, you discov-
er the strategic value from its location: the city
and the connection point between the Highlands
and eastern Scotland, a destination for all trav-
ellers who pass by to discover the Scottish terri-
tories. The city thrives on tourism dedicated to
the mythological monster Nessie and historical
and natural beauty. Worth a visit: the “Old High
Church” the oldest church in Inverness directly
on the River Ness; “Church Street” is the oldest 413
street in the city and is dominated by the bell
tower, the Steeple, straightened in 1816 after
an earthquake; after crossing the modern “Ness
Bridge” you can visit the “Kiltmaker Center” to
discover all the secrets and processing of tartan.
Dinner and overnight.

3rd Day: Loch Ness - Fort Augustus - Isle of Skye
(km. 270)
Breakfast and journey to Loch Ness located in an
idyllic natural setting, surrounded by thick pine
forests and mountains, it stretches for 37 kilome-
ters with its dark and deep waters. The locations Castello Eilean Donan - Ellean Donan Castle

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