Loch Linnhe, the Caledonian Canal & Loch Ness 6 Nights

This epic journey, through the very heart of Scotland is full of breath-taking contrasts in scenery, history and wildlife. The towering mass of Ben Nevis is a stunning backdrop to magnificent Loch Linnhe and the quintessential Scottish castle, Castle Stalker, before entering the 60-miles of the Caledonian Canal, from west coast to east coast. After the fun of negotiating Telford’s engineering marvel, Neptune’s Staircase, navigate more sets of locks and stretches of canal linking to several serene inland lochs fringed with forest and mountain. Guests can enjoy the fabulous Loch Ness, with the iconic Urquhart Castle dramatically situated on its banks. The canals and lochs offer excellent walking and wildlife spotting opportunities, including the Falls of Foyers, Kytra, Loch Lochy and the locks at Fort Augustus. Guests have the option of bringing their own bikes on this cruise; read the information for cyclists>.