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Half Day Tour from Greenock to the Highlands and Loch Lomond
Ben Lomond, Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond
The Rest and Be Thankful
Luss, Loch Lomond

Half Day Tour from Greenock to the Highlands and Loch Lomond

By Private Scottish Tours
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$916 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Overview

Ideal for cruise ship passengers looking for a half-day tour that ticks all the boxes, Lochs, Castles and Highland grandeur. Visit famous names such as Inverary, Loch Lomond and The Rest and be Thankful. Experience the atmosphere of the fabled Highlands and the beautiful villages of Inverary and Luss.

Activity location

  • Luss
    • Luss, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Greenock Ocean Terminal
    • PA16 8UU, Greenock, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Half Day Tour from Greenock to the Highlands and Loch Lomond in English
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • Opening hours: Tue 8:00 am-6:00 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$916.46 x 1 TravellerAU$916.46
Total
Price is AU$916.46

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedDriver / Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee to Inverary Castle. Adult £16, Child £12
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee to Inverary Castle Gardens only. £8.50

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Luss
  • 30m
A 45 minute drive from Greenock along the River Clyde and over the Erskine Bridge takes us into the Highlands and our first stop, the village of Luss on the western shore of Loch Lomond. Walk past the sandstone and slate cottages to the pier with it's wonderful views across to Ben Lomond and expansive loch views. Luss Graveyard has graves dating back to 600AD/ 700AD, there is also a Viking grave from the 11th century complete with a Viking Hogback Stone.
Rest and be Thankful
  • 10m
A 27 minute drive from Luss, passing through Arrochar, at the head of the fjord of Loch Long, we drive through high and steep sided Glens, to arrive at The Rest and Be Thankful. For centuries the pass has been affectionately known as The Rest and Be Thankful, or simply The Rest. The climb out of Glen Croe is so long and steep that it was traditional for travellers and drovers to rest at the top, and be thankful for having made the highest point. A perfect place for a group photo.
Inveraray
  • 30m
Arriving in Inveraray, just 23 minutes after leaving The Rest and Be Thankful and driving through more impressive Glens, it's time to enjoy this picture perfect village at the top of Loch Fyne. There are some very good shops for souvenirs and Scottish products in the village. There is also the beautiful Inveraray Castle and Gardens. Entry to the castle and gardens requires entry fee, (closed Tue & Wed). There are a few take-away and sit in cafe's, however guests love the wonderful Loch Fyne Oyster Bar just 12 minutes drive from Inverary, with a deli and a take-away with a sitting area outside. You can adjust your time in Inverary, if you want to visit. If you wish to visit the Castle, there is an entry fee. Entry to Inverary Castle and Gardens, Adult £14.50, Entry to just the Castle Gardens £7.00
Kirn
  • 30m
Leaving Inverary and The Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, we have a very scenic 65 minute journey along the east shore of Loch Fyne then through the heart of the Cowal Peninsula with steep, thickly wooded Glens to Kirn at the entrance to the Holy Loch and onto an open ferry, We cross the Firth of Clyde with spectacular views during the 15 minute voyage to Gourock. Leaving the Highlands we are back in the Lowlands. Your cruise ship is visible during the crossing.
The Tower Hill (Pass by)
Leaving the Ferry boat, as we drive to the Cruise Terminal, we can, if you want, pass by Tower Hill, a lofty viewpoint with a magnificent panorama of the upper Firth of Clyde with a backdrop of the Southern Highlands.
Peel Ports Greenock Ocean Terminal (Pass by)
From the Ferry Boat it's a 10 minute journey to your Cruise Ship at Greenock Ocean Terminal. Arriving at theTerminal is the conclusion of the tour.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESLuss
    • Luss, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGreenock Ocean Terminal
    • PA16 8UU, Greenock, Scotland, United Kingdom

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