Half Day Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Greenock: An Ideal Experience for Cruise Passengers
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Perfect for travellers aboard cruise ships seeking a half-day expedition encompassing everything, including Lakes, Castles, and the magnificence of the Highlands. Explore well-known places such as Inverary, Loch Lomond and The Rest and be Thankful. Savor the legendary aura of the Highlands and the charming hamlets of Inverary and Luss.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Luss - 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 - 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 - 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
  • Kirn - 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 - 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 - 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.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Driver / Guide
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Food and Beverages
  • Entrance fee to Inverary Castle. Adult £16, Child £12
  • Entrance fee to Inverary Castle Gardens only. £8.50
Location
Greenock Ocean Terminal
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Catherine_m
Sep 12, 2023
Great tour! Mike’s the best!!! - The quaint villages, castles, the beautiful drive, the courteous, friendly, knowledgeable, entertaining driver. We saw the best parts of the Scottish Highlands thanks to Mike!!!
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Curiosity515057
Sep 1, 2023
Lean back and be grateful! - We started the ride with big bus tours from greenock harbor. The bus stood in front of the Main building. The bus was always on time. The time schedule is quite full but we liked it a lot because we wanted to see so much as possible. We drove with Lee and Lee made our day so perfect. The whole 9 hours he gave us background information with much of passion and know how. He lives children and was very kind and friendly. The stops are a pleasure and we are very thankful that we could join this tour. He speaks perfect English without accent - that helped all of us. Our parents don’t speak German, we have given them an in ear translator from Time kettle -> it was worth it. The time kettle understood every word and translated it almost simoultaniously to German and all of us had a really great time with him.
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Christie
Aug 26, 2023
Book with Mike! - We were traveling on a cruise pulling into Greenock and wanted a break from navigating cities on our own. We decided to give this tour a try although I hesitated as there were no reviews (I’ve since found out there are a number of good reviews on viator but they haven’t posted here for some reason). Anyway I was soo glad we took the risk. Mike exceeded our expectations in every way. He messaged before arrival and was flexible on pick up time and excursions. We left it up to him and it was an amazing day. He was punctual, picked us up in a new van, had drinks and umbrellas. He took us to nice bathrooms along the way and a local store for snacks. We had two teen boys with us and Mike was patient and able to meet the needs of all ages. I can see his calm demeanor working well with many customers. He took us to so many sights in the countryside and then gave us a brief city tour of Glasgow at the end of a long day. Mike has lots of pride in his area and is knowledgeable on the history and sights. We enjoyed a delicious lunch and stopped for an ice cream treat. We had time for photos, walks and a little shopping. Book him!
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Rhonda_m
Aug 18, 2023
Tour of the Scottish Highlands and Casltes - I asked Mike to give me a tour of the area that would make me want to come back to Scotland. He definitely made good on my request and took us to everything possible in the 6 hours we had in port. We didn’t feel rushed and had plenty of time to explore and see the sites in the area. When I come back to the Glasgow area, I will definitely ask for Mike as a tour guide. It was well worth the money and time spent. I couldn’t be happier! He is highly recommended!
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Bruce_b
Aug 1, 2023
Great trip through the highlands - This drive was the highlight of our time in Scotland. The scenery was spectacular. Our guide, Mike, knew all the best places to show us because of his familiarity with the area. He also had lots of good stories.
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