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

10 DAYS

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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.

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.