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Scotland's Far North & Perth

Wed 25 June - Tue 1 July 2025: A 7 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Scotland's Far North with Johnsons Coaches staying at Norseman Hotel, Wick, Royal George Hotel, Perth and Courtyard by Marriott

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Wednesday 25th June to Tuesday 1st July 2025

Travel to the far north of Scotland and experience the dramatic coastline with visits to the remote Castle of Mey, beloved home of the Queen Mother, and John O’Groats together with a full day's visit to Orkney. Finally, there is time at leisure in the heritage city of Perth.

Look What’s Included:

Door to Door Service
Our own courier service
‘Club Class’ extra legroom coach
2 nights half board at the Royal George Hotel, Perth
3 nights half board at the Norseman Hotel, Wick
Full day excursion to Orkney including services of local guide, plus admission to Skara Brae and the Italian Chapel
Admission to the Castle of Mey
1 nights half board at the Courtyard by Marriott, Nr Glasgow Airport

Not Included: All lunches

Wednesday

A leisurely drive north to Perth, where we spend 2-nights at The Royal George Hotel (3-star).

Thursday

Today, a local coach and driver meets us at our hotel an takes us for a visit to Scone Palace, crowning place of
Scottish kings including Robert the Bruce and Charles II and family home of the Earls of Mansfield. We have time to explore
the palace with its fine collections of furniture, porcelain, ivories, clocks, paintings and other objets d'art. Free time in Perth in
the afternoon.

Friday

We travel north, pausing in the highland capital of Inverness. We continue our journey in the afternoon to Wick, arriving
at the popular Norseman Hotel for our 3-night stay.

Saturday

A full day excursion to Orkney including return ferry crossings from Gill’s Bay with Pentland Ferries. On arrival, meet
your local guide who will ensure the highlights of this wonderful island are not missed. These may include Skara Brae, the
Churchill Barriers, Scapa Flow, Ring of Brodgar, the Italian Chapel and Kirkwall's magnificent cathedral. Admission to both
Skara Brae and the Italian Chapel have
been included.

Sunday

Visit Her Majesty the Queen
Mother's beloved Castle of Mey which
has been kept just as it was when she
was alive. Explore the gardens and
enjoy the views over the Pentland Firth.
Later, we visit John O’ Groats – the
northernmost point of the mainland
where we will be literally at the ‘edge
of Scotland’!

Monday

Departing our hotel we
journey south pausing for refreshment
breaks in Dingwall and Pitlochry
before reaching the Courtyard by
Marriott near Glasgow Airport for
dinner and our final night’s stay.

Tuesday

Homeward Bound.

Your Hotels:

3* Norseman Hotel, Wick

The hotel overlooks the River Wick and is only a few minutes' walk from the town centre * 48 bedrooms * No lift but plenty of ground floor rooms.

3* Royal George Hotel, Perth

Idyllically located on the banks of the River Tay in the heart of Perth (No Lift at this Hotel. All rooms are accessed by at least one flight of stairs.

4* Courtyard by Marriottt

Lift access to all floors.

All hotels are varied in style and standards. Travellers should consider the fact that they will often be in beautiful, yet isolated locations where hotel availability is extremely limited

Dates, Duration & Price:

Wed 25 June - Tue 1 July 2025

6 Nights

£1195

Tour Departs: 7:30am

Returns By: 5:45pm

Supplements:

Single Room: £128

Holiday Insurance: £44.50

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

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