Scottish Highlands and Caledonian Canal

On this unforgettable voyage, step inside ancient sacred abbeys and legendary castles; experience warm, welcoming cities, and glide alongside an untamable coastline. Stride across the battlefield at Culloden — where Bonnie Prince Charlie was dramatically defeated in 1746 — and discover Clava Cairns, a well-preserved Bronze Age cemetery. Take a train over the renowned viaduct to beautiful Glenfinnan. Search for marine animals and birdlife — including seals, whales, dolphins and seabirds — at Eigg, one of the Small Isles in the Inner Hebrides. Delight to Scottish dancers and whisky tastings, marvel at impressive nautical engineering and savor gorgeous views. This exclusive travel program takes you to destinations of wild beauty you’ll never forget.

• Day 1: Depart Home City
• Day 2: Edinburgh, Scotland
• Day 3: Edinburgh
• Day 4: Inverness/Embark Lord of the Glens
• Day 5: Culloden & Clava Cairns
• Day 6: Caledonian Canal
• Day 7: Oban
• Day 8: Craignure on Mull
• Day 9: Tobermory/Eigg
• Day 10: Armadale/Kyle of Lochalsh
• Day 11: Kyle of Lochalsh/Disembark/Inverness
• Day 12: Depart for Home City

• Exclusive land and cruise journey on an intimate ship built specifically to fit through the locks and canals of the Scottish Highlands.
• Two nights in Edinburgh, 7-night cruise, plus 1 night in Inverness.
• Explore the UNESCO-inscribed Old and New Towns in Edinburgh.
• Transit Neptune’s Staircase, a series of eight locks on the Caledonian Canal that raises the water 62 feet over a quarter mile.
• Included meals | 3 receptions, 10 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners.

• Seven-night cruise from Inverness, Scotland, to Kyle of Lochalsh.
• Well-appointed first-class guest rooms and cabins.
• Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Land and Cruise Program.
• Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions.
• Complimentary nonpremium liquor, house wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages throughout the cruise; complimentary house wine and beer at lunch and dinner and nonalcoholic beverages at all meals during the land program.
• Included meals | 3 receptions, 10 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access (conditions permitting).
• Tour the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh and marvel at Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Crown Jewels.
• Stride across the battlefield at Culloden — where Bonnie Prince Charlie was dramatically defeated in 1746 — and discover Clava Cairns, a well-preserved Bronze Age cemetery.
• Enter Loch Ness and pass the romantic ruins of Urquhart Castle.
• Transit Neptune’s Staircase, a series of eight locks on the Caledonian Canal that raises the water 62 feet over a quarter mile.
• Take a train along part of the West Highland Railway and over the renowned viaduct to beautiful Glenfinnan.
• Explore the picturesque town of Oban and take a guided walk up to McCaig’s Tower, inspired by the Roman Colosseum.
• Tread among the medieval ruins of Iona Abbey, where St. Columba introduced Christianity to Scotland; Iona is the burial place of Scottish kings, including Macbeth.
• Search for marine animals and birdlife — including seals, whales, dolphins and seabirds — at Eigg, one of the Small Isles in the Inner Hebrides.
• Visit Armadale Castle on the magnificent Isle of Skye; iconic Eilean Donan Castle in Kyle of Lochalsh; and Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness.

• Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Scotland.

• Transfers and luggage handling abroad for passengers who book their air through Gohagan & Company.
• Experienced, English-speaking local guides for included excursions.
• Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers.
• Complimentary water in your room and on excursions.
• Hospitality desk.
• Experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Directors at your service.
• Complimentary audio headset during guided excursions.
• Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company.

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh  |  Edinburgh

The Sheraton Grand is ideally located to discover Edinburgh’s outstanding history and architectural beauty. This deluxe luxury spa hotel features comfortable beds and a renowned urban thermal spa experience. Unwind in the iconic rooftop Hydropool or Thermal Suite, with water, salt and heat experiences designed to help you rebalance and refresh.

Kingsmill Hotel | Inverness

Experience true Scottish hospitality at the Kingsmills, a first-class luxury spa hotel located close to Inverness city center in the magnificent Highlands of Scotland. This hotel boasts luxurious rooms, impeccable dining options, and extensive spa and leisure facilities. Enjoy accommodation in a building that has hosted luminaries, such as poet Robert Burns, since the 1700s. The hotel’s mix of contemporary design with historic period features creates a relaxing, homey feel.

Lord of the Glens

At less than 150 feet in length, Lord of the Glens was designed to transit the network of locks and canals that cut through the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Every cruise on board Lord of the Glens journeys along the hauntingly beautiful Caledonian Canal, known as the Royal Route, following its endorsement by Queen Victoria in 1873. The canal transports guests serenely from Inverness to Fort William, and with only 50 guests on board, the emphasis is not on speed, but on style, while the relaxed and cozy atmosphere harks back to tailor-made travel of the old-fashioned variety.