Travel Type
Rail itineraries
Duration
7 Days/6 Nights
Travelling by train is a scenic and relaxing way to discover Britain, adding a real sense of adventure to your trip. The rail network covers the whole country, serving more than 2,500 stations and the system is efficient and reliable: you can leave London and be in Scotland in as little as 4 hours.
Inclusions
Accommodation for 6 nights at 3* or 4* stars hotels
6 daily breakfasts
Return private airport transfers (from Edinburgh Airport / to Glasgow Airport)
Rail journeys between each city in standard class
24h hop on hop off Edinburgh sightseeing tour
24h hop on hop off Glasgow sightseeing tour
Full day tour Alnwick Castle, the Northumberland Coast and the Borders (from Edinburgh)
Full day tour Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle (from Inverness)
Service and taxes
Exclusions
Flights – Entrances other than those detailed above – Transfers other than those mentioned above – Meals and drinks unless indicated – Gratuities – All other items not mentioned in the Inclusions.
Additional Information
Note
Important: Guests are travelling with a flexible train ticket and will therefore travel at their own leisure, with the flexibility of choosing their preferred train/times. Guests will always need to check train times prior to travel as schedules vary and different routes are available. Guests will always need to check their selected journey as some trains may include a changeover (depending on train/time chosen by client). Train times will be published up to 3 months in advance.
1
DAY 1 EDINBURGH
Transfer from the airport to the hotel. Discover the city of Edinburgh at your own pace and take advantage of your 24-hour Hop on Hop off ticket for a sightseeing tour.
Accommodation : Edinburgh for 2 nights
2
DAY 2 FULL DAY TOUR: ALNWICK CASTLE & THE BORDERS
Your tour begins by following the road that connected Caledonia with Roman Britannia. You stop in Kelso, where you can explore this handsome town and what is thought to be Scotland’s largest market square. You also see the ruins of Kelso Abbey, a reminder of the many ancient conflicts between Scotland and England. Continuing South, you cross the border and travel to Alnwick Castle, an immense fortification that has stood strong for nearly a millennium. It was originally built to assert Norman rule over newly conquered lands. But more recently Alnwick Castle and its perfectly manicured gardens have found fame as one of the settings for the fictional Hogwarts school in the Harry Potter movie series. Book lovers should take the opportunity to explore one of the largest and most impressive second-hand book shops in Britain. After around three hours at Alnwick, you travel north along the Northumberland Coast, one of the UK’s most outstanding areas of natural beauty. You stop along the way to admire some of the area’s best-known beaches, castles, and ancient Border towns.
*Daily departures / Time: Departs 08:45 (check-in closes at 08:30) and returns to Edinburgh at 18:15 (subject to change) / Location: Edinburgh / Address: Rabbie’s Cafe Bar, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EG / Includes: Transportation in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach with air conditioning, the stories, and services of an English-speaking driver-guide / Not included: Entry fees, meals, and beverages.
*Subject to availability; It is the responsibility of the passenger to ensure that they are at the departure point at least 15mins prior to departure. Coaches will not be held for passengers who are late.
Meals : Breakfast
3
DAY 3 TRAIN FROM EDINBURGH TO INVERNESS
Discover the city of Inverness at your own pace. Inverness is a gateway to the Highlands and so makes a great base for exploring the surrounding countryside, historic battlefields, and beautiful lochs. The Highland Capital is friendly, welcoming, full of history and compact enough for wandering around by foot. Scenes for TV drama Outlander were shot in and around the city.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Inverness for 2 nights
4
DAY 4 FULL DAY TOUR: ISLE OF SKYE & EILEAN DONAN CASTLE
After an early start, you leave the city and travel along the Great Glen Fault Line towards Loch Ness. Here, you have a chance to spot the monster and admire lovely Castle Urquhart from afar. You take a short break in Invermoriston and continue through dramatic Highland scenery to the west coast and Eilean Donan Castle. You can go inside ‘the most photographed castle in Scotland’ or simply enjoy the astounding views. And now, it’s the moment you’ve been waiting for. Because it’s over the sea and onto the Isle of Skye. You travel up the island’s east coast through the stunning Red Cuillin Mountains to Sligachan, where you stop for a photo of the clear mountain waters. Arriving in the town of Portree, you have free time to grab a bite to eat at one of the many delightful local restaurants. After you’ve filled your belly, you explore some of the most famous scenery of the island at the Trotternish Peninsula. The Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, and the Quiraing are all unforgettably beautiful. You venture to Kyleakin for refreshments and a chance to view the dramatic ruin Castle Moil or the Skye Bridge and Eilean Ban. Travelling over the bridge, you journey back to Inverness. The route you take back is different from the morning, so you get even more opportunities to enjoy the Highland scenery.
Meals : Breakfast
5
DAY 5 TRAIN FROM INVERNESS TO GLASGOW
Today you take the train from Inverness to Glasgow and check into your hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Glasgow for 2 nights
6
DAY 6 CITY SIGHTSEEING IN GLASGOW
Discover the city of Glasgow at your own pace and take advantage of your 24-hour Hop on Hop off ticket for a sightseeing tour. Voted one of the friendliest cities in the world, Scotland’s biggest city is a stylish mix of arts, culture, and unique Celtic charm.
Meals : Breakfast
7
DAY 7 DEPARTURE FROM GLASGOW
Unfortunately, it is now time to leave Glasgow. Return to the airport and join your flight home.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Edinburgh
3* Hotels: Mercure Princes Street
4* Hotels: Crowne Plaza – Royal Terrace
Inverness
3* Hotels: Mercure Inverness / Craigmonie Hotel
4* Hotels: Columba Hotel / Kingsmills Hotel
Glasgow:
3* Hotels: Campanile Hotel / Ibis Glasgow
4* Hotels: Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central
Prices in $ CA, per person, in double occupancy | |||
Daily Departures 2024 | 3* Hotels | 4* Hotels | |
| April October | 2155 | 2630 | |
| May | 2195 | 2775 | |
| June | 2225 | 2820 | |
| July | 2695 | 2899 | |
| August | 2779 | 2965 | |
| September | 2225 | 2820 | |
| Single Supplement | on requet | ||
Tour Code: J
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
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