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Private Day Tour: Experience Scotland’s Celtic Landscapes and Ancient Kings' Footsteps
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9 Ratings
Luss
Embark on a private day tour through Scotland’s Celtic landscapes, exploring ancient stone circles, hill forts, and rock carvings. Follow in the footsteps of kings and marvel at the beauty of Luss, Rest and be Thankful, Inveraray, and more.
Embark on a private day tour through Scotland’s Celtic landscapes, exploring ancient stone circles, hill forts, and rock carvings. Follow in the footsteps of kings and marvel at the beauty of Luss, Rest and be Thankful, Inveraray, and more.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Luss - We will walk the streets of this unique little village and enjoy the stunning views of Loch Lomond.
- Rest and be Thankful - Enjoy the views from the rest and be thankful.
- Inveraray - We will have a rest stop at this scenic seaside town on the bankc of Loch Fynne.
- Kilmartin Museum - We will stop for lunch at the Kilmartin…
- Luss - We will walk the streets of this unique little village and enjoy the stunning views of Loch Lomond.
- Rest and be Thankful - Enjoy the views from the rest and be thankful.
- Inveraray - We will have a rest stop at this scenic seaside town on the bankc of Loch Fynne.
- Kilmartin Museum - We will stop for lunch at the Kilmartin Museum and then discover the history that surrounds this famous little valley.
- Achnabreck Cup and Ring Marks - We will then visit the incredible Achnabreck rock carvings, which are believed to be over 5000 years old. This is one of the finest examples of prehistoric rock art in Scotland. Spread over several outcrops, the carvings are extensive and complex, with spirals and massive multiple ring marks, some reaching over 1m across.
- Dunadd Fort - We will then take the short drive to Dunadd Hill Fort, which was home to a fort 2,000 years ago and a royal power centre of Gaelic kings in the 500s to 800s AD. Enjoy the spectacular views from the rocky outcrop over the Moine Mhor and place your foot in the footsteps of the kings of Dal Riata.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Dram of whisky
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Dram of whisky
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop off
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
Embark on a one-day journey through Scotland’s rich Celtic landscapes, tracing the path of ancient monarchs. Kilmartin Glen is renowned for its stone circles, primordial rock art, and historic hill forts, once the royal homes of Dal Riata’s earliest rulers.
Key attractions -
The quaint Luss Village.
Breathtaking views at the Rest and be Thankful….
Embark on a one-day journey through Scotland’s rich Celtic landscapes, tracing the path of ancient monarchs. Kilmartin Glen is renowned for its stone circles, primordial rock art, and historic hill forts, once the royal homes of Dal Riata’s earliest rulers.
Key attractions -
The quaint Luss Village.
Breathtaking views at the Rest and be Thankful.
Pleasant halt at Inveraray.
A tour of the Kilmartin Museum.
See the imposing Kilmartin standing stones.
Retrace the steps of Kings at Dunaad Hill Fort.
Marvel at the spectacular Achnabreac rock etchings.
Location
Luss
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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Culture36685137065
Aug 14, 2024
A pure belter of a day, seen the whole shebang!! - 6 adults and 1 amazing tour guide!
To say James is a proud and knowledgeable Scotsman is an understatement! He made possible what we thought was impossible and still made it seem like a blink of an eye.
We had a last minute change of plans and James arranged a 2 day tour into a 1 day whirlwind of the Highlands. History, stories, and personal experiences around every corner.
From Greenock to Inverness and back to Greenock. So much into 1 day. Glencoe came alive with the history, lunch on the banks of Loch Ness was delicious and picturesque!
Inverness was quick but beautiful. James kept us on schedule and had us back in time!
I can’t say enough about the passion for all things Scotland James conveyed! I think my kids are going to pull up and move across the pond.
Wonderful!
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12456stjom
Jun 15, 2024
Amazing! - We had a blast touring with James. He told us stories, answered all our questions, and entertained us for 8+ hours. The weather wasn't great, but he even managed to maneuver around the worst of it. Highly recommend! We'd love to take another adventure with James.
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Kristinsn2723jh
Sep 14, 2023
Amazing Scotland tour - trip of a lifetime! - James (Alba Experiences owner/guide) was an absolute wealth of knowledge - Scottish history for the past thousand years or so, Outlander trivia (he’s been an extra on the show), nature…and happily answered all of our questions about everything.
Communication and planning was very easy - I simply gave him my ideas and group interests and he planned three FULL days - saw all we wanted to see but didn’t feel rushed.
He gave us insider tours of Blackness Castle, Stirling Castle, Highland Folk Museum, Culloden, Clava Cairns, took us to hidden gems away from the crowds, shared Scottish culture…the list goes on…
This trip ranks right up there on my list of “all time best experiences of my life.”
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Paulveenema
Sep 14, 2023
Outstanding Tour of Scotland Highlights - I wish I could rate beyond excellent, James knows where and when to go to key sites, he knows the history and brings it to life. He is sensitive to your interests, time and energy levels so that you get the most out of your time with him and he is fun to be with.
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Clark_b
Jul 27, 2023
A breathtaking and informative trip through Scottish ancient history. - This was the first of two tours with James/Alba Experiences during our stay in Glasgow. The amount of ancient Scottish history James packed into this excursion was impressive. We visited sites off the beaten path and his knowledge of each was incredible. He was always open to questions and was never without an answer. An absolutely amazing and educational experience. I cannot recommend James and Alba Experiences enough for any Scottish excursion.
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Kathy_c
May 16, 2022
Wonderful excursion - This was an awesome experience for anyone interested in standing stones, burial cairns, 4,000-5,000 year old cup & ring marks! James took us to several sites along the way such as Luss, Inveraray Castle, Rest & Be Thankful site! A day packed full of Scottish history and beautiful scenery! James is a great story teller & loves sharing his knowledge of Scotland.
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A-zkilpatrick
Apr 4, 2022
Book your tour with Alba Experiences! - Our family just finished a Bespoke/Celtic tour with James and I couldn’t wait to write this review. James is a proud Scotsman with expert knowledge of his homelands, it’s history, and Scottish lore. Pair this knowledge with his genuine relationship to the land and you’ve got the perfect recipe for an unforgettable experience. Quite simply, book a tour with James and Alba Experiences!! You will be so glad you did.
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Nonastravels
Oct 13, 2019
Amazing Tour Guide - OMG.....I miss my time in Scotland and you cant miss with James as your guide in Scotland, he has everything just perfect down to the last detail!
He will customize all the things you want to do and see into an amazing itinerary!
Contact him today because he is booking up fast.....
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