Croisière MSC sur le Meraviglia (Grande-Bretagne - Irlande)

Hello Pierre, Nous aussi nous partons pour le royaume uni et l’irlande Nous sommes un groupe de 9 personnes de 54 et plus. Nous avons organisés nos escales par nous mêmes et pour Invergordon si cela vous intéresserait nous avons un mini bus local qui vient nous chercher au bateau et nous ramène au port. L’excursion est très complète et dure 8 heures environ. Le mini bus contient 16 places et il en reste 7 si cela vous convient les places sont encore disponibles. Si vous voulez plus de renseignements , je peux vous envoyer par MP.

Meilleures salutations Régine et Compagnie

Hello Regine

je vous remercie pour votre message ; on serais d'accord de pouvoir participer avec vous pour cette sortie sur Invergordon ; on est 2 couples d'alsaciens du Haut-Rhin; si vous pouviez me faire part du tarif et du programme de cette sortie ; pour que je puisse en fairt part à mes amis; si on peut se rallier pour d'autres sorties durant cette croisière ça peut se faire avec grand plaisir; merci dans l'attente de votre réponse.

Pierre

cordialement

Bonjour régine,

nous allons avec mon mari faire aussi cette croisière. le départ approche et je n'ai pas encore organisée les excursions. Nous n'aimons pas trop celle proposées par le bateau, nous préférons les visites en petit groupe. nous serions très interressés pour connaitre les excursions que vous avez organisées pour nous en inspirer, nous ne parlons pas l'anglais et souvent les organismes qui propose des excursions au niveau du port ne le font pas en francais. s'il vous reste deux places nous serions interessés pour partager avec vous cette journée

dans l'attente de vous lire, je vous souhaite une bonne soirée

Hello vous, Oui nous avons encore 3 places disponibles, mais je voudrai vous envoyer l’itinéraire de la journée. Peut-être pouvez-vous me remettre votre e-mail. Voici juste quelques explications, le tour se fait en anglais, même sur le bateau il n’est pas certain d’avoir un commentaire en français. Nous avons cependant des amis qui nous traduirons les explications. Et je crois que c’est surtout les paysages qui seront importants et magnifiques Pour l’explication je l’ai traduite en français. Avec nos meilleures salutations et au plaisir de vous voir à bord. Régine

Bonjour je suis en route pour invergordon, en croisière. Qu'avez vous fait et vu dans cette ville où région. Merci pour votre réponse

Bonjour je suis en route pour invergordon, en croisière. Qu'avez vous fait et vu dans cette ville où région. Merci pour votre réponse

The Scottish Highland Discovery Tour The adventure begins as soon as you arrive at the end of the gangway where your guide will be waiting to welcome you to the Scottish Highlands. The tour begins with a drive through the town of Invergordon and along the coastal road to Alness, passed the world famous Dalmore Distillery before climbing in to the hills through Ardross to one of the best views in Scotland. (in our opinion) Millionaire's Viewpoint (as it's known to the locals) is the first stop and there will be plenty time to take pictures before the tour descends in to the Glen through Bonar Bridge on your way to The Falls of Shin and the Salmon Leap. Atlantic Salmon can often be seen leaping the falls, making the final push toward their birthplace for the cycle to start all over again. (optional) Then it's a short drive to Dunrobin Castle & Gardens which is very popular with locals and it always goes down well with our guests. The falconry display is amazing - Andy (The Falconer) has been working with local birds for over 25 years and his knowledge and passion shine through. He's a very interesting character and many people say it's the best they've seen in the world. The castle looks like it is straight out of a fairy-tale and set in the Scottish Highlands it looks magnificent. Dunrobin also has a wonderfully unique museum and taxidermy collection. Carn Liath is only a 2 minute drive north of Dunrobin Castle and is a fine example of a broch – a type of fortification found only in Scotland. It also offers great views of Dunorbin Castle. (optional) The adventure then heads south through Golspie to the Royal Burgh of Dornoch, one of Scotland's most picturesque villages. It is home to a stunning golden sandy beach and a world class golf course but even without these things it just takes you to another time altogether. Highly, highly recommend!! The old Jail has been turned into a shop selling locally made, hand crafted gifts, jewellery and works of art, if you're looking for souvenirs. The Cathedral also draws lots of visitors with a collection of beautiful stained glass windows. Dornoch is also a great place to stop for lunch with lots of options including a local bakery, a patisserie, a gallery, the Eagle hotel (great fish and chips) and The Carnegie Courthouse so there's something to suit all tastes. Last stop on the itinerary is often a tour and tasting at the world famous Glenmorangie Distillery but this is just an option, many people have no interest in distilleries. The day then winds down with a drive through Tain, Scotland's oldest Royal Burgh on the way back to board your ship and sail in to the sunset.

Loch Ness Highland Tour

You will be met from the ship at the end of the pier at a pre-arranged time which suits your group. Usually as early as possible so that you can make the most of your day and hit the attractions before the cruise crowds descend. The drive to Loch Ness is very picturesque taking you through rolling hills and farmland. Along the way you will have an opportunity hear about the history of the area and find out a little more about your guide and their experiences of living in the Scottish Highlands. Every tour is different - we get to know you and you get to now us and our aim is to make sure you have a truly unforgettable day in the Scottish Highlands.

You will take the north shore route through the fantastically named Drumnadrochit and stop at the ruins of Urquhart Castle. If this is of interest to you it's possible to take a tour of the ruins, there is a fantastic visitor centre and audio tour. Alternatively you can take a cruise on the Loch with Jacobite and get dropped off at Urquhart Castle where you're guide will meet you. Or there's Loch Ness Cruises which leaves from Drumnadrochit - max 12 guests so it's a really personal experience and offers great views of Urquhart Castle along with an insight in to the Loch and of course the monster.

I find that most groups prefer to wander around outside the castle between the two viewpoints and take pictures. Your guide will of course fill you in on some of the history of the castle. On cruise days this tends to be very busy as a lot of the bus tours go here.

On the way back to Inverness from Urquhart Castle there is the option to drop in by Divach Falls. The falls can be found down a little woodland path so it's a bit of an adventure (and one I only recommend to people who are good on their feet) but it's a great option for those who like to get off the beaten track.

Following this there's the option to stop in Inverness for shopping or maybe a wander around Inverness Cathedral otherwise the route takes you through the heart of Inverness past Inverness Castle, home to the Inverness Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court.

Another popular stop on the tour is Culloden Battlefield, the site of the last pitched battle on British soil. There's a really good visitor centre here but it's also possible to just walk on to the battlefield and take in this very historic site. There's also a great example of a Thatch House.

From the battlefield it's only a short drive to the Culloden Viaduct and Clava Cairns which features a selection of standing stones and is an interesting example of a well preserved Bronze Age cemetery.

Alternatively, if military history is of interest to you then Fort George was Britain’s strongest ever fortification - designed to halt any future Jacobite attempt on the throne. Completed in 1769, it used the very latest military architecture, and was intended to be the base for 2,000 men with large amounts of artillery. Its might was never put to the test and it stands today as one of the best-preserved artillery fortresses of its period in the world. Run by Historic Scotland, it is also one of the biggest visitor attractions in the Highlands.

Cawdor Castle is also in this area and if it's a must see you'll need at least an hour there to fully appreciate it although others do spend longer wandering the castle and grounds.

If you would like to go somewhere for lunch, please let me know and this can of course be arranged otherwise there will be opportunities to pick up snacks on your tour.

If whisky is of interest to you the Glen Ord Distillery is only a short drive from Inverness, it's one of Scotland's most picturesque distilleries and a really good tour if you'd like to hear more about the ancient fire water.

The Black Isle Brewery also offers a short free tour and the Black Isle is another place I can highly recommend. Not a lot of the tours end up on the Black Isle which is a real shame as it is absolutely beautiful and has some great walks and an interesting history. The Fairy Glen is particularly stunning so if you like feel like stretching your legs this is the place to go!! It's a gentle walk through the woodland with some beautiful sights including waterfalls.

I hope this gives you a better idea of what's on offer. It's possible to include some or all of these sights and attractions depending on how long you would like the tour to be. If you feel there are other sights and attractions I have not included let me know and I can make suggestions as to what may interest you in the area.

Tours in a sedan (up to 4 guests but most suitable for couples or small families) cost £335, £370 or £405 (6, 7 and 8hrs) or an MPV (up to 8 guests) which is £395, £440 or £485 (6, 7 and 8hrs). The length of tour really depends on how long you would like to spend at each place and how many stops you would like to fit in.

You can either book a sedan and MPV for your group or I may possibly be able to get you a 16 seater for the tour I am just waiting to hear back from my driver-guide to check if the vehicle is available. Let me know what you think.

To book we send you an invoice for the deposit via PayPal which can be paid with a debit/credit card or a PayPal account if you have one. The balance is then paid in cash pounds sterling at the end of the tour.

If you have any other questions or requests please let me know.

Slàinte mhor, Voici notre excursion, nous l’avons réservées des mois à l’avance. C’eta Une journée magnifique et très complète. Bien à vous et profitez de ce magnifique voyage.

Merci beaucoup pour votre réponse un peu tardive. La croisière était super, mer calme et de belles visites.