HOLIDAYS

Edinburgh

THURSDAY 23RD NOVEMBER – SUNDAY 27TH NOVEMBER

Departure/Return: London Kings Cross 09:00 to Edinburgh

Waverley 20:00

Departure/Return: Edinburgh Waverley 09:00 to Kings Cross 21:00

Join us for a festive trip to one of the most magical Christmas Markets when we steam to Edinburgh for a 3 night stay in the Scottish Capital while the world famous Market is in full swing. Enjoy the magical atmosphere as this capital city rings with Christmas cheer. From the extensive array of stalls selling wares from unique gifts to festive foods, the scent of cinnamon and mulled wine fill the air. For those feeling more adventurous this enchanting market also boasts an ice skating rink and ferris wheel.

For passengers wishing to book hotels as part of the package will be staying at the Waldorf Astoria and The Scotsman for Pullman Style Dining passengers, The Carlton Hilton and Raddison Blu for First Class passengers and the Premier Inn (Leigh Waterfront). Alternatively passengers can make their own hotel arrangements for their stay in Edinburgh.

Day one we start our journey from London Kings Cross behind a vintage Deltic Diesel locomotive. Designed to replace the steam locomotives on the prestigious named express services, such as the Coronation & Flying Scotsman running from London to Edinburgh the Deltics are capable of speeds of up to 100mph. This quick turn of speed helps us progress rapidly northwards up the East Coast Main Line to York. At York our Deltic detaches and stables to await our return journey and A4 60007 “Sir Nigel Gresley” our steam locomotive for the holiday is attached. Leaving York at a more relaxed pace with wisps of steam passing the window we continue on the East Coast Main Line over the viaducts above Durham with views down onto the city and then further north cross the Tyne at Newcastle on the impressive King Edward Bridge in the low afternoon sun. We cross the border under the cover of darkness as we make our way up the North Sea coastline to Edinburgh.

Day Two at leisure to explore this wonderful Georgian city and festive Christmas Market to find that perfect Christmas gift.

Day Three Optional excursion to join a magnificent 5 hour lunchtime steam-hauled trip across The Forth Bridge and along the Fife Coast with its stunning scenery before heading inland up the Firth of the Forth and along the rarely used line to Alloa before making our way back via Stirling. Alternatively, you can choose to spend an additional day enjoying all Edinburgh has to offer.

Day Four we begin our return journey steam hauled from Edinburgh behind Sir Nigel Gresley once again. Leaving Edinburgh behind we retrace the route of our outward journey back down the East Coast Main Line. The rugged Scottish coastline is now visible in the winter morning sun and we head through East Lothian and Berwickshire back to the border near Berwick. Crossing the Tweed on the Royal Border Bridge we continue south through Northumberland still hugging the North Sea coast then onwards back through Newcastle and Durham to York. At York we once again change locomotive waving goodbye to Sir Nigel as the Deltic takes over for the final leg of the journey. From York we make our way back as swiftly as possible to London Kings Cross where our journey ends.

CLASS OF TRAVEL PRICE INCLUDING ACCOMMODATION based on 2 sharing

SUPPLEMENT FOR SOLE OCCUPANCY OF DOUBLE ROOM

Pullman Style Dining £1548pp £589pp

First Class £898pp £429pp

Premium Standard £598pp £169pp

TRAIN ONLY PRICE

Pullman Style Dining £799

First Class £399

Premium Standard £349

LUNCHTIME FIFE TOUR (Supplement applies for table for 2)

Pullman Style Dining £259

First Class £159

Premium Standard £109