Historic Britain by Rail

HISTORIC BRITAIN BY RAIL

London ➡ York ➡ Edinburgh ➡ Fort William ➡ Chester ➡ Bristol ➡ Bath ➡ London

Day trip on the Jacobite steam train between Fort William and Mallaig

MALLAIG GLENCOE

1 FORT WILLIAM

GLASGOW

2 EDINBURGH

KEY 1

Nights stay Irish Sea

CHESTER

2 2 YORK

North Sea

Your journey begins and ends in London

BRISTOL 1 1 BATH STONEHENGE

4 LONDON

Day trip to Stonehenge from London English Channel

Stonehenge

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Rail travel in standard class throughout • 13 nights hotel stay with breakfast • London Pass • Stonehenge Day tour from London • York Pass with hop-on, hop-off tour • Skip the Line: Edinburgh Castle Admission • Roundtrip journey on the Jacobite Steam Train

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

London - Megaro York - The Grand York Edinburgh - Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Fort William - The Glencoe Inn Chester - The Queen at Chester/Best Western Premier Collection Bristol - Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Centre Bath - Doubletree by Hilton Bath

Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.

Why Not...

Include a fully guided tour from London to Warwick Castle, Stratford upon Avon and Oxford.. Speak to one of our Rail Experts for more details.

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN LONDON

Arrive in London today and check into your hotel. Settle in and head out to explore! DAY 2 - LONDON

Explore London to the fullest today with your included London Pass. Discover the parts of London that interest you - from Shakespeare’s Globe to Westminster Abbey, the Churchill War Rooms or the Tower of London. DAY 3 - DAYTRIP TO STONEHENGE

Today you’ll have the chance to see one of the world’s most breathtaking landmarks - Stonehenge! Travel from London in comfort and observe the prehistoric monument in all its glory, discovering the monument’s Neolithic heritage with an expert guide. DAY 4 - LONDON TO YORK

Head north today to the pretty cathedral city of York. Quite the contrast to London, York boasts quaint cobbled streets and a laid back, romantic atmosphere. Spend the rest of the day exploring and enjoy some traditional Yorkshire cuisine come the evening. DAY 5 - YORK

Create your own sightseeing tour with a York Pass! Gaze out on spectacular views over the city from Clifford’s Tower, indulge your cultural side at the York Art Gallery and visit York Minster. DAY 6 - YORK TO EDINBURGH

Catch the train from England to Scotland today, riding the rails from York to Edinburgh. Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and start exploring the city. DAY 7 - EDINBURGH

Explore a fascinating slice of Scottish history today, with a skip the line entrance ticket included with your holiday. Explore the historic attractions at leisure, visiting St Margaret’s Chapel, the Crown Jewels, Royal Palace and fascinating National War Museum. DAY 8 - DAYTRIP ON THE JACOBITE STEAM TRAIN

Get an early start and travel north through the exceptional vistas of the Scottish Highlands to Fort William, where you’ll board none other than the Jacobite Steam Train, one of the world’s most scenic railway journeys. Pass Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, skirt the shores of deep lochs and winding rivers and catch glimpses of Loch Nevis on the way to Mallaig, a quaint but busy fishing port. Enjoy free time to explore before catching the train back to Fort William and transferring to Glencoe for an overnight stay. DAY 9 - FORT WILLIAM TO CHESTER

Check out of your hotel and transfer back to Fort William station, where you will catch a train bound for Chester. Founded as a Roman fortress as far back as the 1st century BC, Chester boasts myriad history to discover. DAY 10 - CHESTER

Today you’ll enjoy a private walking tour of the great Roman city of Chester. Your guide will give you a fantastic insight into its multi-layered history stretching from its Roman origins to the present day. DAY 11 - CHESTER TO BRISTOL

Catch the train from Chester to Bristol after breakfast today, checking in at your Bristol hotel for an overnight stay. Discover the museum on board the SS Great Britain and enjoy the views from the top of the Cabot Tower. DAY 12 - BRISTOL TO BATH

From Bristol, take the train to Bath, just a short 15-minute ride away! Don’t miss a visit to the famous Roman Baths - the city is built on natural hot springs then perhaps take a cruise down the scenic River Avon.

DAY 13 - BATH TO LONDON

Head back to the English capital city by train today and check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. DAY 14 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN LONDON