Escursione a terra al castello di Loch Lomond e Stirling da Greenock
Descrizione
Siediti, rilassati e ammira la bellezza e la tranquillità di Loch Lomond e del Parco Nazionale di Trossachs. Con panorami da cartolina ad ogni angolo, le sue montagne coperte di foreste e i scintillanti laghi degli altipiani ti toglieranno il fiato.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Visitiamo Luss, uno dei più bei villaggi degli altopiani scozzesi, situato sulle rive del Loch Lomond. Passeggiando per il villaggio troverete file di casette che si animano in primavera e in estate con straripanti esposizioni floreali. Questi viali di fioriture vi condurranno al molo dove potrete godere di una vista panoramica sul Loch Lomond e su Ben Lomond dall'altra parte.
Il nome ‘Trossachs’ deriva dal gaelico che significa ‘il paese ispido’. La sua fitta foresta, le cascate zampillanti e i tranquilli laghi sono stati il cortile di uno dei più famosi fuorilegge scozzesi Rob Roy MacGregor, che ha acquisito notorietà come bandito e soldato ma è diventato un eroe popolare scozzese. È immortalato nel film Rob Roy e nel romanzo storico omonimo di Sir Walter Scott, che si ispirò anche a questo paesaggio selvaggio e romantico per scrivere il suo poema epico Lady of the Lake.
Ci fermiamo per il pranzo nella vivace cittadina turistica di Callander. Pieno di teashop e occasioni di souvenir, Callander è spesso descritto come "la porta d'accesso alle Highlands".
Visitiamo lo splendido Castello di Stirling, uno degli edifici rinascimentali meglio conservati del paese che è stato restituito al suo splendore originale. Segui le orme degli scozzesi Stuart Kings, di Maria, Regina di Scozia e di Bonnie Prince Charlie. Avrai abbastanza tempo per una piacevole visita al castello per conoscere i momenti chiave della lunga, violenta e sanguinosa storia della Scozia. Non sarebbe un castello scozzese se non avesse assistito ad alcune battaglie storiche. Nelle sue ombre si trovano i siti della battaglia di Stirling Bridge dove William Wallace (di fama Braveheart) sconfisse un esercito inglese molto più grande nel 1297, e Bannockburn dove Robert the Bruce fece lo stesso nel 1314.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Animali di servizio ammessi
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- Non possiamo ospitare bambini sotto i 5 anni.
Recensioni(5)
Karen was our driver & guide from Greenock. She did a fabulous job explaining what we were seeing, Scottish history, and answering all our questions. Definitely would recommend this tour to my family & friends.
We are delighted to hear you would recommend our Loch Lomond & Stirling Castle shore excursion to others. We'll be sure to share your kind feedback with Karen who I'm sure will really appreciate it. We hope to welcome you on board again in the future. - Discover Scotland Tours
Really good trip and our guide Colin was excellent and very entertaining. Visiting Loch Lomond was particularly memorable and he even managed to stop the coach in order for us all to take some pictures of highland cows. The trip run on time and we were back at the cruise terminal bang on time which is very critical if you are on a British cruise!
Thanks so much for the review! We are so glad Colin looked after you so well and that you got to see Loch Lomond, and getting a bonus stop for Highland cow photos is always a massive win! We totally get how stressful cruise schedules can be, so making sure you are back at the terminal exactly when you need to be is always a huge priority for us. So glad it all ran like clockwork. Enjoy the rest of your cruise! - Discover Scotland Tours
We had an absolutely fantastic day with Dave from Wow Scotland! From start to finish, he made the tour feel personal, relaxed, and genuinely fun. Exploring Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle was incredible, but what really made the experience stand out was Dave himself. He’s the perfect mix of knowledgeable and entertaining—full of great stories, history, and just the right amount of humor. You can tell he really loves what he does. And of course, seeing the Highland coos up close was a highlight we won’t forget anytime soon! If you’re considering a tour with Wow Scotland, don’t hesitate—I would recommend.
Thank you for such a wonderful review! We’re so glad you had a fantastic day with Dave, he’ll be delighted to hear how much you enjoyed his stories, and personal touch. It’s great that Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle, and those unforgettable Highland coos made it such a special experience. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again on another adventure with us! -Discover Scotland Tours
Do yourself a favour and avoid ship priced shore excursions. We had a fantastic day out with this company. From meeting us at our ship to returning us before the ship sailed, we had a great time. We really enjoyed the local snacks - such a thoughtful touch. Our driver, Marc, was warm and friendly.
Thank you for letting us and the community know about your fantastic experience! I am sure your Tour Leader, Marc will be thrilled to see such kind words. We hope to see you again soon. - Discover Scotland Tours
Firstly Gary the greatest guide ever as he was all about pleasing the guests he was touring. Loving dedicated and extremely talented professional and knowledgeable. Most would tour of all the tours we did!! You gotta love this guy!! The tour discover Scotland was fabulous and Gary made it stupendous. Definitely ask for Gary the great one!! Enjoy, you absolutely will!!
We're very thankful that you have chosen to leave us such a lovely review! I will pass your review onto your Tour Leader, Gary as I'm sure they'll be thrilled to see such kind words. We hope to welcome you back onboard one day! - Discover Scotland Tours
