行程概述
再見了,阿伯丁!我們要去尋找尼斯湖水怪了!今天,你將有機會一睹傳說中的尼斯湖水怪的真容。幾個世紀以來,尼斯湖水怪一直神祕莫測,你會是最終揭開它神祕面紗的人嗎?我們將離開阿伯丁,進入風景秀麗的凱恩戈姆山國家公園。沿着風景優美的路線行駛,你將欣賞到壯麗的山峯、波光粼粼的湖泊和幽暗的荒原——更不用說歐洲最古老的森林之一——喀裏多尼亞松林了。
我們抵達了高地最高的村莊,一個名叫託明圖爾(Tomintoul)的美麗小鎮。我們將在此稍作停留,呼吸一下清新的山間空氣……並參觀威士忌城堡(Whisky Castle),暖暖身子。這家威士忌酒館已有120多年的歷史,出售最優質的麥芽威士忌,藏有600多種麥芽威士忌,是威士忌愛好者的天堂。
探險之旅繼續,我們將深入克拉瓦石冢 (Clava Cairns) 的歷史長河。這裏保存着古老的墓穴和立石,據說正是《古戰場傳奇》(Outlander) 中克雷格納杜恩 (Craigh na Dun) 的靈感來源。下一站是卡洛登戰場 (Culloden Battlefield),這裏是終結詹姆斯黨起義的最後一戰發生地。這片荒涼平坦的土地,讓人不禁對蘇格蘭的歷史有了更深刻的理解。之後,我們將前往著名的尼斯湖 (Loch Ness),稍作休息後,您可以選擇參加一小時的遊船之旅。您將乘船駛過這片神祕湖泊的最深處,欣賞厄克特城堡 (Urquhart Castle) 的壯麗景色,同時不禁好奇這片靜謐的黑色湖面下究竟隱藏着什麼。
我們將繼續穿越以威士忌聞名的斯佩塞地區中心地帶。空氣中是否瀰漫着威士忌的香氣?沿途我們會停靠幾個小鎮,包括風景如畫的阿伯洛爾鎮,您可以在那裏沿着河邊漫步。返回阿伯丁的途中,您將被森林和山丘環繞,微風中或許會飄來威士忌或酥餅的誘人香氣,這取決於風向。我們將在傍晚抵達阿伯丁。
您大約晚上 8 點返回阿伯丁。
Farewell Aberdeen, we're going on a monster hunt. For today, you'll get your chance to spot the famous Loch Ness monster. Nessie has eluded us for centuries; will you be the one to finally uncover the mystery? We depart the city of Aberdeen and enter the gorgeous landscapes of the Cairngorms National Park. Coasting along the scenic routes, you'll be treated to stunning views of mountainous peaks, sparkling lochs, and moody moorlands – not to mention the Caledonian Pine Forests which are among the oldest in Europe.
We arrive at the highest village in the Highlands, a lovely wee place called Tomintoul. Here, we're stopping in briefly to soak up the fresh mountain air… and to warm ourselves up with a to visit Whisky Castle. This whisky emporium has been selling the finest malt whiskies for over 120 years and is stocking over 600 malts, so it's a real treasure trove for whisky lovers.
The adventure continues as we travel deep into the past at Clava Cairns. This site boasts well-preserved ancient burial tombs and standing stones and is said to be the inspiration for Outlander's Craigh na Dun. Next is Culloden Battlefield, the location of the last battle that brought an end to the Jacobite Risings. It's an eerie, flat landscape that puts Scotland's history into perspective. We then make our way to the famous Loch Ness, where we stop for a bite to eat before jumping on an optional one-hour boat trip. You'll travel over the deepest parts of this eerie loch and get a fine view of Urquhart Castle as you wonder what lurks beneath the still, black waters.
We continue back through the heart of the Speyside region, famed for its whisky. Can you smell it on the air? We'll stop in a few wee towns along the way, including the lovely town of Aberlour where you can take a riverside stroll. As we make our way back to Aberdeen, you'll be surrounded by forests and hills, and you might catch the seductive smell of whisky or shortbread on the breeze, depending which way the wind blows. We arrive back in Aberdeen in the evening.
You return to Aberdeen at approximately 8pm.