SET SAIL FOR A UNIQUE ISLAND-HOPPING EXPERIENCE ON THIS BRAND-NEW TOUR FOR 2024. WE OFFER A CHOICE OF HOTELS IN OUR BASE RESORT DUNOON FROM WHERE WE SAIL TO THE MAJESTIC ISLE OF BUTE! DUNOON IS ONE OF THE FIRTH OF CLYDE’S FOREMOST RESORTS, BUILT AROUND THE HISTORIC CASTLE MOUND AND FAMOUS FOR ITS LARGE VICTORIAN PIER. THE TOWN HAS AN ATTRACTIVE PROMENADE AND BOASTS A WIDE RANGE OF CRAFT SHOPS AND GALLERIES. TRIPS TO LOCH FYNE & INVERARAY ROUND OFF THIS GREAT ADDITION TO THE ECLIPSE COLLECTION.
Excursions
Isle of Bute & Mount Stuart
A short but beautiful drive over the Kyles of Bute to catch the short ferry crossing from Colintraive to the Isle of Bute. Enjoy free time in the Victorian seaside town of Rothesay, the islands capital. Look out for the Castle, enjoy a promenade stroll and relax in the beautiful Esplanade Gardens. Afterwards, a coastal drive to Mount Stuart – a 19th-century neo-gothic mansion with extravagant interiors and over 300 acres of landscaped gardens with a wide selection of native and exotic flora. The woodland walks lead to a private beach with views across the Firth of Clyde.
Loch Fyne & Inveraray
Morning free in Dunoon, you may like to visit Castle House Museum or explore the town! Afternoon tour along The Holy Loch and Loch Fyne to the ancient maritime port of Inveraray. The town is famous for the jail, castle and gardens. The castle is home to the Duke of Argyll playing an important role in the shaping of Scotland through the ages. The garden covers sixteen acres forming one of the most important designed landscapes in Scotland.
Price includes: Dinner, B&B | Coach travel throughout | Excursions | Door to Door Collection*
*conditions apply
Esplanade/Argyll Hotel - Dunoon
These two ‘sister’ hotels are just a stone’s throw from each other in Dunoon. Both stylish hotels in the very heart of town with majestic views of the River Clyde. Both are very much some of Dunoon’s landmarks with a long history in the town. Facilities at both include a lovely, airy dining room overlooking the stunning River Clyde and a bar popular with guests and tourists alike. There is entertainment most evenings and both properties have a lift to all floors.
Our free Door to Door service is available to customers within 15 miles of Dunfermline / Edinburgh / Bathgate / Glasgow / Bothwell Services.
For customers living further afield, Door to Door may be available for a supplement.
Please note: You may travel with other customers in the people carrier, taxi or minibus taking you to your holiday coach. Not all members of your party may be in the same car if getting picked up at different addresses.