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Private tour in Oban Joao M
Tour of Glencoe and Loch Ness from Oban or Fort William
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I am an experienced guide living in Aberfoyle, in the heart of the Trossachs National Park and I offer tours all over Scotland. I drive a comfortable 9-seater Mercedes Vito. I offer day and multi-day tours, including cruise ship shore excursions from Greenock, Oban, Queensferry and Leith, in my comfortable Mercedes Benz (Vito), which can take up to 8 passengers and luggage. Whether you want me suggest one of my set itineraries or you want me to customize something specifically for you, I am your man! If you are not sure what you want, I can suggest an itinerary as a starting point and we'll take it from there. I can also customize a tour based on your interests or objectives, e.g. clan tours to trace your family ancestry. I am originally from Portugal, but have been a Scottish resident for 29 years, where I studied an MA in Medieval History at Glasgow University. I have a passion for history and nature, and I love sharing this with my guests. Being married to a herbalist, and living in the middle of the Trossachs forest, I have also developed a passion for Scottish nature and traditional folklore. Every day I am thankful for living in the most beautiful place in the world, and having the opportunity to raise my children here. I offer tours all year long, though the summer gets very busy, so best contact me with as much notice as possible! In my other life, I am a linguist, specializing in interpreting and translation, and I have interpreted for many world leaders and heads of state, such as King Charles III. I am also a professional percussionist with a BA(Hons) in Music, specializing in Taiko (Japanese percussion), and I have had the privilege to travel and perform all over the world. I have been a full-time driver-guide in Scotland since 2021, running my own company called E2G Tours Ltd. Please feel free to contact me should you wish to customize any of my tours - everything can be changed to match your wishes! Child seats available - always happy to accommodate families! I am also: - A member of SITOA - the Scottish Independent Tour Operators Association. - Insured to work as a driver-guide. - A certified First Aider.
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Visit the Three Sisters of Glencoe and the most famous Loch in Scotland!
Overview of your Oban tour
In this tour/shore excursion, I will take you to visit some of the most famous sites in Scotland. We will visit the Three Sisters of Glencoe. Allegedly the most photographed place in Scotland, this mountain viewpoint of stunning beauty is more than just a beautiful site. The MacDonald Massacre during the Jacobite Risings which took place here, which changed the face of the valley for ever. You may also recognise the valley from the 80's hit movie 'Highlander' with Christopher Lambert. Loch Ness needs no introductions. I will take you to Fort Augustus, where you can take an optional cruise of Loch Ness, or simply take in the beautiful views of the Loch and explore this quaint town and the locks of the Neptune Staircase. In between, we will stop over at various other sites for pictures and refreshments - there are several to choose from depending on whether you are interested in history, culture and/or cinema filming locations. This tour can be started either from Oban or Fort William.
Your Oban tour itinerary
- Castle Stalker viewpoint - Take pictures of this scenic castle featured in the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail - Three Sisters of Glencoe - the most photographed place in Scotland - Loch Ness (Fort Augustus) - optional cruise - Commando Memorial - This poignant memorial to our WWII commandos is a perfect viewpoint to take pictures of the stunning Nevis Mountain Range. - Fort William - A good place for a break before cotinuing journey home. - Dunstaffnage Castle (time permitting) - Depending on how late we are returning, we may be able to visit Dunstaffnage Castle.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
8-seater people carrier (Mercedes Vito)
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Oban, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Your hotel or other holiday accommodation - For cruise ship shore excursions: I will be at the exit to the gangway where the tender boats dock, with a sign with your name on it.
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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