Greenock - Oban
The Firth of Clyde to the Firth of Lorn
Tuesday 19th to Tuesday 26th March 2019 7 nights including 2 Gala Dinners
GIGHA
Achamore Gardens
As we say a fond farewell to the Clyde and head for our home port of Oban, we explore the Kintyre peninsula and the picturesque lochs and pretty fishing villages in the Heart of Argyll.
Mull of Kintyre
Before navigating Loch Striven and the Kyles of Bute, we venture ashore at Benmore Botanic Garden to witness one of the world's finest collections of rhododendrons.
Sitting on the shores of Loch Fyne, Portavadie is wild and remote, and here we explore on foot the surrounding area which abounds with beautiful hills, glens, ancient forests, a rugged coastline and white sandy beaches.
On the Kintyre peninsula, our next port of call is the village of Tarbert with panoramic views from Robert the Bruce’s 14th century ruined castle, before we head to the island known as ‘Scotland in Miniature’. Arran is home to only one working distillery and here we learn the art of whisky making and taste a wee dram.
From Campbeltown, we travel to Saddell Abbey with its remarkable collection of medieval grave slabs. Our final port of call on the Clyde is the privately owned Sanda Island where we stretch our legs before rounding the Mull of Kintyre, on passage to Achamore Gardens on the Isle of Gigha.
After exploring the scenic village of Tayvallich, we enjoy a gentle stroll or cycle ride along the towpath of the Crinan Canal. Finally, Kilmartin Glen beckons. Here we discover some of the 800 ancient monuments and reveal the rich archaeological legacy for which the area is famous.
OBAN Tayvallich
Crinan Ardfern
Portavadie Tarbert
Tarbert Castle
BUTE Lochranza
Arran Distillery ARRAN
Campbeltown Saddell Abbey
SANDA ISLAND
Travel Plan – 7 nights
Tuesday 19th March Greenock - Embarkation.
Wednesday 20th March Holy Loch - Benmore Botanic Garden. Cruise Loch Striven and the Kyles of Bute.
Thursday 21st March Portavadie - Walks ashore. Tarbert, Loch Fyne - Ruined castle and walks.
Friday 22nd March Lochranza, Arran - Arran Distillery. Campbeltown - Saddell Abbey.
Saturday 23rd March Sanda Island - Walks ashore. Cruise the Mull of Kintyre.
Sunday 24th March Gigha - Achamore Gardens. Tayvallich - Walks ashore.
Monday 25th March Crinan - Canal tow path walks. Ardfern - Kilmartin Glen.
Tuesday 26th March Oban - Disembarkation.
Kilmartin Glen
Loch Striven Kyle of Bute
Holy Loch Benmore Botanic
Garden GREENOCK
This cruise starts and ends in different ports. Please refer to page 103 for travel options.
Hebridean Highlights
• Benmore Botanic Garden • Saddell Abbey • Achamore Gardens • Crinan Canal • Kilmartin Glen
Tarbert, Loch Fyne 24 Achamore Gardens, Gigha Please refer to the 2019 Cruise Diary and Tariff for prices • Hebridean Island Cruises 01756 704704 •
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Please refer to the 2019 Cruise Diary and Tariff for prices • Hebridean Island Cruises 01756 704704 •
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