European Grand Tour

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

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Spend 2 nights in Edinburgh before returning to London

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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. 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 quaint fishing villages. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in romantic Glencoe.

10 DAYS FROM $2,499 AUD

per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• 1 night accommodation onboard

Caledonian Sleeper • 8 nights hotel accommodation • 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 • Rail travel in standard class throughout

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.

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.

DUBLIN, CORK, KILLARNEY AND GALWAY

Dublin ➡ Cork ➡ Killarney ➡ Galway ➡ Dublin

North Atlantic Ocean

Day trip to Cliffs of Moher

GALWAY

Your journey begins and ends in Dublin

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Day trip around the Ring of Kerry Irish Sea

KEY 1

Nights stay

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN DUBLIN

Take the train to Holyhead where you easily connect onto the direct ferry to Dublin for a twonight stay. This evening, why not head to Temple Bar, a street on the south bank of the River Liffey that is famed for lively, traditional music and authentic Irish pubs. DAY 2 - DUBLIN

Spend the day exploring Dublin at your leisure. Your holiday includes a Dublin Pass with a hop-on, hop-off tour, giving you access to many popular sights and attractions. Enjoy free entry into Guinness Storehouse, a seven-story experience featuring a lesson on how the world-famous drink is made and of course, plenty of samples. DAY 3 - DUBLIN TO CORK

Check out of your hotel after breakfast and take the train to Cork, a university city centred on the River Lee. Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and begin exploring. Take a tour at Cork City Gaol, the historic prison, or admire the Victorian and Gothic architecture of Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral.

DAY 4 - CORK

Spend another day exploring Cork at leisure. If you would like to organize a daytrip, perhaps to visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone, just speak to one of our Rail Experts who will make all the arrangements for you. DAY 5 - CORK TO KILLARNEY

Check out of your hotel and take to the tracks from Cork to Killarney. This picture-perfect town in County Kerry is a stop along the scenic Ring of Kerry, and is overflowing with natural beauty. Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. DAY 6 - KILLARNEY

Today you will enjoy a tour of the Ring of Kerry, including a stop at the Killarney Lakes and National Park. Explore the shores of Dingle Bay, gaze at the coastal views of Kenmar Bay and unearth the magic of the MacGillycuddy Reeks, passing through charming villages and verdant

10 DAYS FROM $2,049 AUD

per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Rail travel in standard class throughout • 9 nights hotel stays with breakfast • Dublin Pass with hop-on, hop-off tour • Skip the Line: Guinness Storehouse

Entrance Ticket • Full Day Tour of The Ring of Kerry plus Killarney

Lakes & National Park • Cliffs of Moher Day Trip from Galway

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Dublin - Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House Cork - Maldron Hotel and Leisure Club Cork Kilarney - The Kilarney Riverside Hotel Galway - The Ardilaun Hotel

Hotels are subject to availability.Alternatives may be used.

countryside en route. Return to Killarney for another overnight stay. DAY 7 - KILLARNEY TO GALWAY

From Killarney, head north to Galway by train. On arrival, make your way to your hotel for a two-night stay. A pretty harbour city on Ireland’s west coast, Galway abounds with natural beauty. After you’ve settled in, head to the 18th-century Eyre Square to begin your adventures along the winding lanes of the Latin Quarter. You’ll find remnants of the medieval city walls here, as well as many boutiques, galleries and pubs offering Irish folk music.

DAY 8 - GALWAY

Take a daytrip to the Cliffs of Moher and enjoy the opportunity to see some of Ireland’s most dramatic scenery close up. The cliffs themselves are UNESCO-listed and make up one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions. Pass quaint fishing villages en route, marvel at the ancient Dunguaire Castle, and admire the limestone landscapes reminiscent of the moon’s surface in the Burren.

DAY 9 - GALWAY TO DUBLIN

Check out of your hotel after breakfast and head back to Dublin by train. Check in at your hotel for another overnight stay and tick off any of the sights in your ‘Dublin bucket list’ that you didn’t see at the beginning of your holiday. DAY 10 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN DUBLIN

After breakfast this morning make your way back to the ferry terminal to begin your journey home.