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Peaks of Switzerland from Wengen
GRAND TOUR OF SCOTLAND
London ➡ Inverness ➡ Glasgow ➡ Fort William ➡ Edinburgh ➡ London
Day trip from Inverness by rail to Kyle of Lochlash and onwards by road to theIsle of Skye
Day trip on the West Highland Line between Fort William and Mallaig
North Atlantic Ocean
Irish Sea
ISLE OF SKYE MALLAIG 2 INVERNESS
2 FORT WILLIAM
GLASGOW
2 EDINBURGH
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Spend 2 nights in Edinburgh before returning to London
Irish Sea North Sea North Sea
Overnight from London to Inverness on the Caledonian Sleeper Your journey begins in London
KEY 1
Nights stay English Channel
DAY 1 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD CALEDONIAN SLEEPER
Depart London on the Caledonian Sleeper for your overnight journey to Inverness, the gateway to the Scottish Highlands. (Overnight onboard the Caledonian Sleeper) DAY 2 - INVERNESS
Boasting an abundance of culture, history, a beautiful Old Town, and the 19th-century Inverness Cathedral, this city and the surrounding region was made for exploring. DAY 3 - ISLE OF SKYE AND EILEAN DONAN CASTLE TOUR
Today travel through dramatic Highland landscapes before visiting Eilean Donan Castle. Then, cross over to the Isle of Skye, where you’ll stop for a photo of the Red Cullin Mountains. Visit the coastal town of Portree, stroll the Trotternish Peninsula. Kilt Rock and the Quiraing will certainly be highlights. From there, you’ll visit Kyleakin for refreshments and the chance to see Castle Moil or the Skye Bridge.
LONDON
English Channel
DAY 4 - INVERNESS TO GLASGOW
Your journey today takes you from Inverness to the great city of Glasgow. Visit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery for amazing masterpieces, stroll around Glasgow’s magnificent botanical gardens, or wander the Riverside Museum.
DAY 5 - STIRLING CASTLE AND LOCH LOMOND
Today visit historic Stirling Castle with its rich place in Scottish history. You’ll have a chance to savour unforgettable views at beautiful Loch Lomond. A stop is included at the Glengoyne Distillery to learn about and sample fine Scottish whisky. DAY 6 - GLASGOW TO FORT WILLIAM
Today, you board the train and travel across the heart of Scotland to its picturesque West. The Highlands and Scottish countryside are a magnificent array of shady glens, rugged mountain peaks and a coastline strewn with
10 DAYS FROM £1,299
per person
HOLIDAY INCLUDES:
• Rail travel as per itinerary • 1 night accommodation onboard
Caledonian Sleeper • 8 nights accommodation with breakfast • Skye and Eilean Donan Castle tour from Inverness • Roundtrip journey on the Jacobite Steam Train (Apr-Oct only) • Sightseeing tour to Stirling Castle and Loch
Lomond including a Whisky Tasting • Entrance to Edinburgh Castle
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Inverness - Kingsmills Hotel Glasgow - Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre Fort William - The Glencoe Inn Edinburgh - Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
quaint fishing villages. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in romantic Glencoe. DAY 7 - JACOBITE STEAM TRAIN / WEST HIGHLAND LINE TO MALLAIG
Embark on a scenic train journey described by some as the world’s most beautiful. The Jacobite winds its way through breath-taking Scottish scenery. You’ll pass lochs and mountains, across the impressive Glenfinnan Viaduct and on until reaching Mallaig. Explore this charming coastal community before returning to Fort William. DAY 8 - FORT WILLIAM TO EDINBURGH
Today you’ll board the train and head off to Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital. Along the way, relax onboard and enjoy the romantic Scottish landscape as it rolls by. DAY 9 - EDINBURGH
Take time today to stroll Edinburgh’s historic streets. Visit historic spots like Holyrood Palace on your included tour. Make your way to Edinburgh Castle perched on its rock overlooking the city and surrounding area. DAY 10 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN LONDON
Depart from Edinburgh by train heading to London where your scenic train journey ends.
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS AND THE ORKNEY ISLANDS
North Atlantic Ocean
ORKNEY ISLANDS
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Fully guided tour of Orkney Islands
Return ferry between John o’Groats and Burwick
JOHN O’GROATS
ISLE OF SKYE 2 INVERNESS
Transfer between Inverness and John o’Groats by road
Day trip to the Isle of Skye by road
EDINBURGH
2
Spend 2 nights in Edinburgh before returning to London
Irish Sea North Sea
Overnight from London to Inverness on the Caledonian Sleeper Your journey begins in London
KEY 1
Nights stay
LONDON
English Channel
DAY 1 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD CALEDONIAN SLEEPER
Depart London on the Caledonian Sleeper for your overnight journey to Inverness, the gateway to the Scottish Highlands. DAY 2 - INVERNESS
Boasting an abundance of culture, history, a beautiful Old Town, and the 19th-century Inverness Cathedral, this city and the surrounding region was made for exploring. DAY 3 - ISLE OF SKYE AND EILEAN DONAN CASTLE TOUR
Today’s included tour features many memorable moments. You’ll travel through dramatic Highland landscapes before visiting Eilean Donan Castle, known as the most photographed castle in Scotland. Then, you’ll cross over into Isle of Skye, where you’ll stop for a photo of the Red Cuillin Mountains. In the coastal town of Portree, you have free time to enjoy lunch and stroll the Trotternish Peninsula. Kilt Rock and the Quiraing will certainly be highlights. From there, you’ll visit Kyleakin for refreshments and the chance to see Castle Moil or the Skye Bridge. DAY 4 - INVERNESS TO ORKNEY
After an early start, you travel north through the Black Isle, past the imposing Dunrobin Castle, before crossing the Pentland Firth to the Orkney Isles. Check in for your stay in Kirkwall, the modern-day capital of Orkney, for two nights. DAY 5 - ORKNEY
Today is your chance to explore the modern and ancient wonders of this fantastic island; a land of contrasts, where fertile green pastures are fringed by shores of golden sands washed by waters of the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Highlights include a visit to Skara Brae, the mystical prehistoric stone circle at Brodgar, the standing stones of Stenness, and Maeshowe, where in the 12th century the Vikings left one of the largest collections of Norserunic inscriptions.
9 DAYS FROM £1,549
per person
HOLIDAY INCLUDES:
• Rail travel as per itinerary • 1 night accommodation onboard
Caledonian Sleeper • 6 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Skye and Eilean Donan Castle tour from
Inverness • 3 day round trip with guide to the Orkney Islands • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour in Inverness • City tour of Edinburgh
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Inverness - Kingsmills Hotel Orkney Islands - The Albert Hotel Kirkwall Edinburgh - Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
DAY 6 - ORKNEY TO INVERNESS
After a ferry back to the mainland, you travel through the history-soaked regions of Caithness and Sutherland. You’ll find out about the Highland clearances, and get a glimpse of some of Scotland’s most remote fishing villages, arriving back in Inverness early evening. DAY 7 - INVERNESS TO EDINBURGH
Travel by direct train to Edinburgh. From the cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town to the sweeping views from the top of the many hills, there is so much beauty to explore here. DAY 8 - EDINBURGH
During your included city tour, you’ll get to see the best attractions and learn all about local traditions and stories. Visit Princes Street, Grassmarket, Dean Village, and Holyrood Palace. DAY 9 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN LONDON
Spend one final morning in Edinburgh before catching the train back to London where your journey ends.
