Spirit of Scotland - Caledonian Canal & Loch Ness
European Canal Barge Cruises
Admire the breathtaking scenery of the Scottish Highlands in comfort aboard ‘Spirit of Scotland,’ which evokes the style of traditional steamers that plied the waters in days gone by. Relax in the spacious salon with its large picture windows or lounge in the heated spa pool on the expansive sun deck. Go ashore to explore romantic castles, visit historic battlefields and tour a distillery to learn about the whisky-making process.
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Day 1
Meet in Inverness and transfer to Spirit of Scotland, moored at Banavie. After a welcome reception, perhaps enjoy an early evening stroll before dinner on board.
Spirit Of Scotland
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Visit Ben Nevis Distillery, established in 1825 on the banks of the River Nevis, for a whisky tasting. After lunch, your barge cruises across Loch Lochy to the overnight mooring at Laggan Locks.
Spirit Of Scotland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
A scenic cruise on Loch Oich, perhaps stopping for a gentle stroll en route to the pretty mooring at Kytra. Explore romantic Eilean Donan Castle, the idyllic setting for films such as Highlander and the James Bond adventure The World Is Not Enough.
Spirit Of Scotland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Experience a falconry display at the Highland Club, getting up close and personal with an array of birds demonstrating their flying skills. Cruise to Fort Augustus to descend its flight of five locks and moor opposite a former Benedictine abbey. Dine ashore this evening at a local restaurant.
Spirit Of Scotland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Pass scenic Urquhart Castle as you cruise Loch Ness - keeping an eye peeled for its fabled monster, said to inhabit the murky waters, which are over 700 feet deep. After lunch, visit 14th-century Cawdor Castle, with its beautifully landscaped gardens and superb collection of tapestries, paintings and furniture.
Spirit Of Scotland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Spirit of Scotland cruises past the opened Tomnahurich swing bridge today, continuing to its final mooring at Muirtown. Visit Culloden Moor, scene of the last major battle on British soil in 1746. Then visit Tomatin Distillery, producer of award-winning whisky since 1897, for a tour and tasting. Later, gather for a farewell dinner on board your barge.
Spirit Of Scotland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
After breakfast, transfer to Inverness where your journey ends.
Meals: Breakfast
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Our experienced, handpicked guides reveal a local's daily life, informed by decades — if not a lifetime — of firsthand experience.
An Exceptional Network
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Our iconic small group travel experiences led by a Resident Tour Director®.
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