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The Great Caledonian Luxury Traveller

Fri 24 Apr -Fri 1 May 2026: A 7 Night Escorted Coach Holiday to The Great Caledonian with Johnsons Coaches

Friday 24th April –Friday 1st May 2026

LUXURY TRAVELLER

Combining a lovely 4-star hotel in Inverness with Sandman Signature Hotels in Aberdeen and Newcastle, this panoramic Luxury Traveller tour takes in the sights of the Cairngorms, takes the train coast to coast across the mountains, meanders through Royal Deeside with a wee dram and sails beneath the Forth Bridges. That’s not all though, as we break our journey north with a trip to Bamburgh and, if the tides are helpful, Holy Island.

Look What's Included:

Door to Door Service
Our own courier service
Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroom
Fully reclining seats
Complimentary on board hot and cold drinks
Free WiFi and USB charging points
7 nights half board
Excursions as described

Not included: All lunches.

Day 1

We travel to the Sandman Signature Hotel in Newcastle with comfort stops as required and a main stop in Durham before arriving with time to relax before dinner.

Day 2

We take a journey along Northumberland's mystical shoreline, stopping at Bamburgh before heading to Holy Island, where the tides should let us across for the afternoon.

Day 3

Our journey north continues with a stop in Pitlochry, at the gateway to the Cairngorms and then nearby Queens View, reputed to be Queen Victoria's favourite, with views across the Highlands. We arrive at the Kinsgmills Hotel in Inverness for 2 nights.

Day 4

Our Scotrail train takes us coast to coast on the Kyle Line from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh, overlooking Skye. This journey has been described as one of the great railway journeys and with good reason. We'll have a brief drive across via the Skye Bridge, before returning via Eilean Donan Castle viewpoint and Loch Ness to Inverness.

Days 5 - 6

We take the scenic route from Inverness via Speyside and Royal Deeside, visiting the Royal Lochnagar Distillery for a tour and tasting, before arriving at our hotel in Aberdeen, the Sandman Signature Hotel, for 2 nights. Day 6 is at leisure to explore the 'Granite City'.

Day 7

In complete contrast, our journey south begins with the coastal views of Aberdeenshire. On the outskirts of Edinburgh we have the additional treat of a Maid of the Forth boat trip under the Forth Bridges, before making our way for one last night at the Sandman Signature in Newcastle.

Day 8

After breakfast we depart our hotel, returning home in the afternoon.

Your Hotels

4* Sandman Signature Hotel, Newcastle

Conveniently situated in Newcastle city centre, the 4-star Sandman Signature is perfectly located close to St. James’ Park, Northumbria University and Northumberland Street. Boasting strong wi-fi, the hotel has a fitness centre, onsite restaurant and sports bar.

4* The Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness

Although based in Inverness, our hotel enjoys a real countryside feel with most rooms having views over landscaped gardens or Inverness golf course. Set in 4-acres of beautiful gardens the Kingsmills Hotel has restaurant and bar facilities. There is also a leisure club, spa, swimming pool, sauna & steam room with the city centre less than a mile away.

4* Sandman Signature Hotel, Aberdeen

Located in one of Aberdeen’s most historic buildings, in the heart of the Granite City, lies Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa. Hotel facilities include fitness room, free high-speed Internet, on-site restaurant and bar.

Dates, Duration & Prices:

Fri 24 Apr –Fri 1 May 2026

7 Nights

£1495

Supplements:

Single Room: £329

Holiday Insurance: £46

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

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