Experiencia Outlander de día completo (incluido el puerto de cruceros de Invergordon)
Descripción
Embárquese en un viaje exclusivo a través del tiempo, descubriendo sitios antiguos, campos de batalla fundamentales y castillos icónicos que resumen la esencia de la cultura de las Tierras Altas de Escocia. Este recorrido privado comienza hace 4000 años en Clava Cairns. Este es un lugar místico de adoración, entierro y sacrificio. Se han hecho comparaciones con 'Craig na Dun'. En Culloden Battlefield, te llevaré a un recorrido por la "zona cero" del estilo de vida y la cultura de las tierras altas. Esta experiencia te explicará cómo era Escocia, qué pasó y cómo es ahora. Continúe hasta el 'Castillo de Cawdor. Se trata de una impresionante casa torre del siglo XV y fue mencionada en la obra de Shakespeare Macbeth. (Se ofrecerá una alternativa al castillo de Urquhart en la temporada de invierno, de octubre a abril). La tarde es más relajada, con un recorrido panorámico por el lago Ness para cazar monstruos. Luego, salga de la granja de Robertson en Beauly para ver las vacas nativas de las Tierras Altas.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Este hermoso pueblo está al oeste de Inverness, con raíces reales y atracciones fascinantes. Cuenta la leyenda que la realeza visitante, María, Reina de Escocia, comentó: "C'est un beau lieu" cuando vio la ciudad por primera vez, ¡y el nombre "Beau Lieu" se ha mantenido desde entonces!
Los visitantes acuden en masa al lago Ness con la esperanza de vislumbrar su escurridizo monstruo del mismo nombre, el lago Ness. Este lago en las Tierras Altas de Escocia merece el viaje, incluso si no crees en los rumores. Inmenso y rodeado de magníficos paisajes escoceses, el lago Ness es un lugar popular para pasear en bote y hacer turismo.
Los Clava Cairns, o los Cairns funerarios prehistóricos de Balnuaran de Clava, son todo lo que queda de lo que alguna vez fue un complejo funerario mucho más grande de la Edad del Bronce. Este evocador cementerio, que data de hace 4.000 años, conserva sus características originales, incluidas tumbas de paso, menhires y mojones circulares (círculos de piedras).
El campo de batalla de Culloden fue el escenario de una de las últimas batallas que tuvo lugar en suelo británico. El 16 de abril de 1746, Bonnie Prince Charlie y su ejército de 5.000 montañeses jacobitas se enfrentaron al duque de Cumberland y 9.000 tropas del gobierno de Hannover. Aunque los jacobitas lucharon valientemente, finalmente fueron derrotados, lo que resultó en la eliminación del sistema de clanes escocés y la supresión de la cultura de las Tierras Altas. Hoy, el Centro de visitantes del campo de batalla de Culloden vuelve a contar los acontecimientos de ese fatídico día a través de exhibiciones interactivas que colocan a los viajeros en el centro de la acción.
Cawdor, un romántico castillo de cuento de hadas que ha sido el hogar de los Thanes de Cawdor desde 1370, ha evolucionado hasta convertirse en una encantadora mansión familiar y la más destacada de las casas señoriales. La espectacular torre medieval, la mazmorra, las torretas, las almenas y el puente levadizo ocultan un encantador interior lleno de bellas artes, tapices y muebles que crean la sensación cálida y acogedora de un hogar en lugar de un museo. El castillo, ubicado en un terreno impresionante con tres hermosos y variados jardines, está rodeado por el magnífico Cawdor Big Wood, una de las mejores zonas boscosas de Europa, repleta de senderos naturales codificados por colores para explorar. (Alternativa al Castillo de Urquhart en el invierno de octubre-abril)
Lo más destacado
Qué incluye
Lugares y horarios de recogida
Puedo organizar la recogida y devolución desde cualquier lugar donde te alojes en Inverness, Elgin o Forres. También puedo venir al puerto de cruceros de Invergordon los días de crucero.
Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Hay opciones de transporte público disponibles en las cercanías
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
- El itinerario del tour no incluye el tiempo de viaje entre atracciones. La jornada tendrá una duración de 8 a 9 horas, dependiendo del punto de recogida.
Opiniones(17)
Amy makes Scotland come alive, her knowledge of the history of Scotland and its rich heritage comes alive. Amy thinks of everything along with everyone’s comfort being met. Her new van is so spacious and comfortable better than flying any day! Would definitely book another tour.
The day was perfect! Amy was so thoughtful. She was full of knowledge and made the trip an excellent experience She even brought us snacks for us to enjoy during the tour.
Amy organized a bespoke whisky tour with stops at two distilleries. Because of her superb planning, she was able to add in a third distillery! Amy is a safe driver, knowledgeable guide, and great conversationalist. I cannot recommend her enough.
Absolutely brilliant day out. Amy's knowledge of the history of Scotland is contagious. Amy made the Culloden battlefield come alive with her story telling and passion for Scotland. I went as a child to Culloden but returning as an adult was sobering and reflective. I would 100 percent recommend Atom Tours, ps loved the Scottish snacks she gave us!
We had a wonderful day with Amy as our tour guide. Highlights were visiting Clara cairns and the Culloden battlefield. Amy’s knowledge of the history and area were amazing and we all loved the addition of music on the tour to add to the experience As a guide Amy is so patient, attentive and welcomes questions! Her passion and enthusiasm for the area is inspiring. I went home and watched 2 episodes of Outlander having never watched it before! So I recommend ATOM tours you won’t be disappointed with Amy as your guide!
We had an amazing Outlander tour with Amy! Not only did she guide us to all of the local Outlander sites, she entertained and educated us about the history of Scotland! Amy is so knowledgeable about Scotland, and her passion for her country really shines! She is also lovely to spend the day with and was very kind to my two kiddos!
If you love Outlander—or simply enjoy a great day out—this tour with Atom Tours is an absolute must! The entire experience was fun, well-organized, and full of surprises. Our guide, Amy, was fantastic: knowledgeable, engaging, and full of captivating stories. A real highlight was visiting Culloden Moor, a truly moving experience that brought history vividly to life. Honestly, every stop felt like its own little adventure, making the day simply amazing. We celebrated a friend’s birthday on this tour, and it turned out to be a brilliant way to mark the occasion! With a perfect blend of history, stunning locations, and Outlander magic, this tour is unforgettable. Even if you’re not a die-hard fan, you’ll love every moment. Highly recommend—especially with Amy as your guide!
We enjoyed a day filled with fun, delicious food, and fascinating information. Amy proved to be an exceptional tour guide, and our sunset visit to Culloden Battlefield was especially atmospheric. I learned so much about Scottish history and truly loved the experience. Amy ensured the day was completely stress-free and catered to all our needs, making it a truly unforgettable experience.
Amy took me and some friends on a surprise OUTLANDER tour for my birthday and packed the day with surprises from start to finish - even the complimentary single malt on departure! All along the way, we were mesmerised by the tales, stories and history of Scotland and in-depth comparisons with the Outlander narrative. Stopping off in Forres, before arriving at Glen Ord Distillery for a tour and to fill my very own bottle of Cask Strength Singleton, before heading to The Priory in Beully, then Loch Ness for some Nessy spotting, then onto a private lunch at The Loch Ness Country House, then onto Culloden Battlefield for the best insight into the horrors and complications of that sad day in history and then on to the Pictish Cairns at Cawdor before being dropped of exactly on time for evening dinner in Elgin! - Timings were to military perfection - Banter was of the scale - Attention to detail was above and beyond! Loved it all and would highly recommend!
I booked this tour thru Tours by Locals website and choose Amy and her company, and I am so happy that I did. Amy picked us up promptly at scheduled time and explained to us the itinerary for our day. Even though I booked the Outlander Experience I was the only one in my family who even watched Outlander!! We went to Clava Cairns, Culloden, Cawdor Castle (definitely eat lunch at the cafe there-So good!), Loch Ness, went up into the Highlands and ended with seeing some Highland Coos! The enthusiasm and love of her country is evident when Amy is sharing the Scottish history with us. I loved how she built the story for us throughout the day of everywhere we visited. She is an incredible storyteller and historian. I felt like I was in my favorite history class. You know when someone can make you see the history in your mind, they are great! Amy does just that! She kept us timely without making us feel rushed and she is a very good driver and keeps everyone safe! I especially loved the trip up the road in the Highlands where we stopped for a bit and she shared (she did not drink any) a wee bit of Scottish Whiskey from her hometown with my brother in laws and myself. When I come back again, I will not hesitate to book another tour with Amy! You should too!! Thank you, Amy, and what a delightful person and excellent historian you are!!
