Loch Lomond, The Kelpies & Falkirk Wheel

Resort - Aberfoyle

Overview

Aberfoyle, in the heart of the Trossachs, was once an important slate mining town and is now a picturesque tourism centre with a bustling Main Street. The magnificent surrounding scenery formed by the geological Highland Boundary Fault features in Sir Walter Scott’s The Lady of the Lake. Rob Roy and Mary Queen of Scots both visited Aberfoyle. Later the town was claimed by its most famous resident, the Rev Robert Kirk, to be the gateway to a fairy kingdom.

Prices from

£345 per person

Supplements may apply

Tour code: 5537

Tour: Loch Lomond, The Kelpies & Falkirk Wheel

Resort: Aberfoyle

Days: 5

Date Travelling: 24 June 2024

Travelling by: Coach

Hotel: Rob Roy Hotel

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Outward Travel

Day 2 - Full day to The Falkirk Wheel, The Kelpies and Stirling

Excursion including a trip on the Falkirk Wheel – the world’s first and only rotating boatlift! The impressive mechanics join the waterways of the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals, lifting vessels 115ft into the air. We continue to call at the impressive Kelpies – the towering twin, equine structures that stand proudly in Helix Park before venturing into Stirling. Discover the charming Old Town, the Victorian arcades or admire the view from Stirling Castle (charges apply).

Day 3 - Full Day Trossachs National Park & Callander

Explore the stunning Trossachs National Park, Scotland's first national park. This is where the lowlands meet the highlands and it is an area of varied landscapes encompassing rolling hills, tranquil lochs and rugged mountains. We visit the market town of Callendar and return over Dukes Pass and through the village of Brig o'Turk.

Day 4 - Luss & Loch Lomond Cruise

The pretty conservation village of Luss lies on the west banks of mighty Loch Lomond. A settlement since medieval times, much of the current village dates from the 18th and 19th centuries having been developed to house workers from the nearby quarries. Covered in rambling roses, the pretty cottages line the narrow streets that lead down to the waterfront providing magnificent views of the loch and the surrounding hills and mountains. Later in the day we take to the waters itself with an circular cruise to take in the scenery with informative commentary keeping us entertained along the way.

Day 5 - Return Travel

Rob Roy Hotel

Recently refurbished the Rob Roy Hotel, named after legendary folk hero, Rob Roy MacGregor is wonderfully situated at the edge of the Trossachs within Scotland’s first National Park. A short stroll along the banks of the Forth River will take you to the village of Aberfoyle, where you will find a variety of shops selling local arts, crafts and clothing. There are also Visitor Centres in the village. This traditional Scottish Country Hotel consists of three buildings linked with a covered walk-way. The restaurant offers a varied menu sourced from local produce and suppliers, whilst the Thistle Bar has pleasant ambience in which to relax.

Contact Details

Tel No: 01877382245

Joining my holiday

Joining your Alfa holiday

Take the stress out of your holiday travel arrangements. Choose from our extensive list of local joining points and make the journey part of your holiday, as you travel in comfort to your holiday destination.

Local Pick-up Points

We will pick you up close to home and take you to your nearest interchange where you will embark on your tour coach and be whisked away to your holiday destination.

We have 6 interchanges across the UK:

Your Interchange will be - North West Tours – Burtonwood Interchange (M62 near Warrington)

Join En-Route

Joining your Alfa Holiday is now even more convenient. If you want to join your tour coach en-route to your chosen resort we’ll pick you up on the way.

For selected tours we can pick you up at:

North West

Burtonwood (M62, Junction 8), Forton Services (M6, Junction 32/33), Hartshead Moor (M62, Junction 25/26), Charnock Richard (M6, Junction 27/28), Carlisle (M6, Junction 43 – layby near Tesco) – North and Scotland
Burtonwood (M62, Junction 8), Keele (M6, Junction 15/16), Sandbach (M6, Junction 16/17)

Park and Tour

For only £9 per day you can book parking at selected locations for the duration of your holiday. So if you prefer to drive, leave your car and join your coach en-route then why not enquire about our Park and Tour locations. For more information please call our reservations team.

North West Tours – Charnock Richard Services (M6, Junction 27/28) – for clients travelling to Cumbria and Scotland

Reliable Coaches

Most of our holidays are operated by our own fleet of mostly modern Mercedes luxury coaches, all of which have an on board washroom and are air conditioned. We also work with selected third party coach operators who supplement our own fleet during peak periods. The facilities on third party coaches can vary, but the majority have air conditioning. We are members of the Confederation of Passenger Transport and the Coach Tourism Association – bodies established to encourage standards of excellence in our industry.

Get in Touch

For booking enquiries, please call us on:
01257 248000

Our opening hours are:

8.30am – 6.30pm / Monday – Friday

9.00am – 5.00pm / Saturday

10.00am – 4.00pm / Sunday & Bank Holidays

Alfa Travel Ltd, Euxton Lane, Euxton, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 6AF