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WHY RAILBOOKERS?
Railbookers offers expertly planned tailor made vacations with an extensive range of trips to North America, Europe and beyond. We take the complexity out of independent rail travel and offer all our customers unparalleled service, incredible travel experiences and the very best value. The team at Railbookers is made up of proud ‘train geeks’ with comprehensive knowledge and passion for all things rail.
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RAIL EXPERT KNOWLEDGE We know rail; from the best routes to the best times ensuring you have the best vacation.
MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY ny destination, any date A for any length of time… simply put, if the train goes there, so do we.
BOOK AND TRAVEL FROM TODAY TO 2 YEARS AHEAD
LARGEST RAIL VACATION SELECTION
You can depart today or book your bucket-list trip 2 years ahead; either way, we have you covered.
From luxurious, multicountry journeys to extending your cruise, or creating a tailor made rail itinerary, we have it all.
NO RAIL TRIP IS TOO COMPLICATED FOR US What is confusing is our easy and anything can be customized.
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CONTENTS Rail Network across Europe
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Everything you need to know about our holidays
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UK and Scotland
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Royal Tour of Britain
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The Best of The United Kingdom and Ireland
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Dublin, London and Edinburgh
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Scotland and The Highlands by Rail
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Complete Scotland by Rail
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Belmond Royal Scotsman Taste of The Highlands with Edinburgh and The Jacobite Steam Train
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OUR RAIL PARTNERS
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR VACATIONS HOW DO I MAKE A RESERVATION? Call Railbookers 877-579-9217 to speak with one of our knowledgeable Rail Experts to book your perfect rail vacation, call your local travel agent or visit our website to submit an online request at www.railbookers.ca
WHAT INFORMATION DO YOU REQUIRE AT THE TIME OF BOOKING? All passenger first and last names, and all dates of birth, are required at the time of booking. Certain train providers will require passport information.
CAN I CUSTOMIZE MY TRIP? Absolutely. We can add hotel nights to give you extra time to explore your destination, or add in additional destinations to help you discover new ones! We can also add transfers for ultimate ease and convenience and have an extensive range of sightseeing options so you can make the most of your trip. Just speak with our Rail Experts and we’ll start creating the perfect rail vacation for you.
CAN YOU RECOMMEND THE MOST SCENIC ROUTE TO GET TO MY DESTINATION? We’re always advocates of taking the scenic route! With so much to see from the train windows on all our rail vacations, you’re in for a treat. If there’s a different route you could take for some extra special scenery, we’ll be excited to let you know!
CAN I UPGRADE TO FIRST-CLASS RAIL ON SOME OR EVEN ALL OF MY TRAIN JOURNEYS? You certainly can. We know that many of our customers like to upgrade some or all of their train journeys to first-class. Upgrading will give you a larger seat, more legroom and even a meal and drinks on certain routes. To find out more, please speak with one of our Rail Experts who will tell you the advantages of first class on your specific route.
CAN I TAKE A RAIL VACATION THAT YOU OFFER IN REVERSE? Yes! We can offer a reverse option on any of our itineraries. If you are already planned to be in one destination and would like to visit cities on one of our packages in a different order or start/finish in a different location, please call us and speak with a Rail Expert.
WHERE ARE YOUR HOTELS LOCATED? Our hotels are centrally located within each city we offer. Most are within a short distance of local sights and/or your railway stations.
HOW MUCH LUGGAGE CAN I BRING? In general, each passenger can take two items of luggage plus one personal item. There are no weight restrictions - just remember you’ll need to carry everything!
CAN I ADD ON ADDITIONAL SIGHTSEEING OR ADDITIONAL HOTEL NIGHTS? Yes, you can add additional sightseeing activities and/or hotel nights to most existing rail vacation packages we offer. When you speak with a Rail Expert, request an explanation of the upgrade options to your vacation package as you wish. Additional charges may apply.
AM I ABLE TO TRAVEL ON MY CHOICE OF DATES? There are no set departure dates with our vacations, with the exception of private train journeys such as the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Most trains will run every day, which means our vacations do too!
CAN I CHOOSE MY TRAIN TIMES? Our packages don’t have set departure times, and if there is a train running when there are multiple trains a day, your Rail Expert will be able to talk you through the different departures. If there’s a particularly convenient time or a departure that will ensure you catch the best scenery, we’ll be sure to recommend it.
HOW LONG BEFORE THE TRAIN DEPARTS SHOULD I BE AT THE STATION? With the exception of Eurostar, which has a 45-minute check-in time, there is no official checkin required for train journeys in Europe or North America. Of course, we always recommend arriving at the station in plenty of time.
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY TRAVEL DOCUMENTS? After we receive full payment, travel documents will be sent to you approximately 21 days prior to your departure.
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UK AND IRELAND Across the UK and Ireland, there is endless beauty and hundred of years of history for you to experience. The UK also provides a great place to start or end your trip with Eurostar taking you directly to and from Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam.
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London
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ROYAL TOUR OF BRITAIN London ➡ York ➡ Edinburgh
Edinburgh
York
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Buckingham Palace
10 DAYS
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FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
London - Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross York - The Principal York Edinburgh - Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
Windsor Castle
DAY 1 - YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS IN LONDON Welcome to London! You will be met on arrival at the airport and driven to your city center hotel where you can check-in for a four-night stay.
DAY 2 - LONDON
the Great Hall and revel in the splendor of the Tudor Court, surrounded by original tapestries and fascinating wooden craftsmanship. Your guide will drop you back in London.
DAY 5 - LONDON TO YORK Following breakfast head up to Kings Cross for your first-class rail journey to York. Watch the English countryside flyby, and in just over two hours you will be checking in at your hotel for a two-night stay
This morning enjoy a fabulous introduction to London with a panoramic tour, then a quintessentially British afternoon tour in the historic Rubens at the Palace Hotel.
DAY 6 - YORK
DAY 3 - LONDON Today is a day for you to choose how to enjoy. Why not visit Westminster Abbey and discover its thousand years of history including Royal weddings, funerals, and so very, very much more. The Tower of London is also an option,housing the famous Crown Jewels which are used in King Charles’ coronation. Visit St Paul’s Cathedral where Charles and Diana married.
DAY 4 - HAMPTON COURT AND WINDSOR CASTLE This morning you will be met by a driver and guide who will lead you around two of the world’s most important historical buildings. First, it’s a short drive out of the city to Windsor and the largest continuously occupied Castle in World. Visit St Georges Chapel where you will have the opportunity to pay your respects to the late Queen Elizabeth. From Windsor drive to Hampton Court Palace, the former residence of England’s most famous King, Henry VIII. Wander
A full day of sightseeing lies ahead today, and first get your bearings of this ancient city by walking the city walls. A scenic two-hour stroll will illustrate the city’s’ history, from Roman foundations, and Viking extension, to medieval developments. Visit the impressive National railway museum and see the royal carriages, then visit glorious York Minster and its statue of Queen Elizabeth
DAY 7 - YORK TO EDINBURGH Make your way to the station for your first-class train to the Scottish capital Edinburgh. The journey is under three-hours and the coastal scenery gets impressive as the train passes through the history city of Durham, then along the coast and through beautiful Berwick-upon-Tweed.
DAY 8 - EDINBURGH Enjoy a good Scottish breakfast at your hotel this morning, then its off to enjoy the day. Take a
sightseeing bus and enjoy the ride out towards the port of Leith, where you can hop onboard The Royal Yacht Britannia.. Take the Sightseeing bus back into the city and take a stroll down the world-famous Royal Mile – the ancient, cobbled street linking Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and lined with charming shops, pubs, and great restaurants for dinner.
DAY 9 - EDINBURGH A final day of sightseeing ahead and first the office residence of the Royal family in Scotland, The Palace of Holyroodhouse. Visit the magnificent State Apartments which are still used by the Royal Family, as well as the Throne Room and the chambers used by Mary, Queen of Scots from between 1561-1567. Next walk up to Edinburgh Castle but be ready for the firing of the One-o’clock Gun, the famous time signal that has been firing since 1861. Within the castle is St Margaret’s’ Chapel – the oldest building in the city dating to 1130. Be dazzled but the oldest crown jewels in the British Isles – the honors of Scotland and take the chance to see the iconic Stone of Destiny, which has been used for centuries to inaugurate monarchs.
DAY 10 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN EDINBURGH Be it a transfer to the airport, train back to London, or onwards travel let any of our Rail Experts know what you need, and we can make it happen.
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THE BEST OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND
London ➡ Cardiff ➡ Dublin ➡ Belfast ➡ Glasgow ➡ Fort William ➡ Inverness ➡ Edinburgh ➡ York ➡ London
North Atlantic Ocean
Day trip to Isle of Skye
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Return Jacobite steam train journey
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MALLAIG FORT WILLIAM Day trip to Giant’s Causeway
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GIANT’S CAUSEWAY Ferry
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GALWAY CLIFFS OF MOHER
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Day trip to Galway and Cliffs of Moher
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Spend 2 nights in York before returning to London for your final night
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4 LONDON Your journey begins with 3 nights in London
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Cliffs of Moher
21 DAYS
Edinburgh
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FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
London - Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross Cardiff - Novotel Cardiff Centre Belfast - Crowne Plaza Belfast Inverness - Kingsmills Hotel Inverness York - Hotel Indigo York Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used. See website for complete list of hotels featured on this trip.
DAY 12 - GLASGOW TO FORT WILLIAM Catch the train up to Fort William today. Once settled head out to explore this pretty town on the shore of Lochaber.
DAY 13 - JACOBITE STEAM TRAIN The Jacobite winds its way through breathtaking Scottish scenery. You’ll pass lochs and mountains, cross the impressive Glenfinnan Viaduct until reaching Mallaig.
DAY 14 - FORT WILLIAM TO INVERNESS After breakfast, your private driver will greet you at your hotel for a leisurely drive through the highlands to Inverness.
DAY 15 - ISLE OF SKYE DAY TRIP DAY 1 - YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS IN LONDON
DAY 6 - CARDIFF TO DUBLIN
Welcome to London. Hop on a bus tour to get acquainted with the capital, taking in key sights from the top of an iconic double-decker bus.
DAY 2 - LONDON After breakfast, make your way over to Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guard ceremony. The afternoon is yours to explore, London has many green spaces to relax in such as Hyde Park, Regents Park, and St James’s Park.
DAY 3 - LONDON Today’s early start begins with entering the Tower of London before anyone else, allowing you to marvel at the Crown Jewels up close, which includes some of the most valuable jewels in the world.
DAY 4 - LONDON TO WALES Make your way to Paddington station to catch your train over to Wales.The city is surrounded by stunning natural scenery and the nearby Brecon Beacons National Park.
DAY 5 - CARDIFF Discover Cardiff with your included hop-on, hop-off tour to visit sites including Cardiff Castle, St. John’s Church, the National Museum Cardiff, and the Principality Stadium.
Leave Wales this morning for your journey to Ireland. Travel by train through the countryside to Holyhead, where you’ll board a ferry over to Dublin.
DAY 7 - DUBLIN Spend the day exploring Dublin at your leisure with your Dublin Pass. Enjoy entry into Guinness Storehouse, to learn how the-famous drink is made.
DAY 8 - CLIFFS OF MOHER DAY TRIP Today will be spent admiring the amazing natural beauty of Ireland’s majestic, UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cliffs of Moher. Stroll through Eyre Square in Galway and find a traditional pub to enjoy some live Irish folk music and local delicacies.
DAY 9 - DUBLIN TO BELFAST This morning, travel to Belfast, a city with diverse food and drink scene, featuring a range of traditional Irish restaurants and pubs
DAY 10 - GIANT’S CAUSEWAY DAY TRIP Experience Northern Ireland on a day trip from Belfast, with a stop at Dunluce Castle then continue to the marvellous Giant’s Causeway. Stop by the Dark Hedges, before returning to Belfast to visit the Titanic Museum.
DAY 11 - BELFAST TO GLASGOW Cross the sea back to the United Kingdom, with a ferry across to Cairnryan, and a train journey ending at Glasgow in the late afternoon.
Enjoy a day trip over to the Isle of Skye.Admire glens, mountains and views of lochs and castles along the way.
DAY 16 - INVERNESS TO EDINBURGH Board a high-speed train at Inverness station, arriving in Edinburgh in under four hours. Enjoy the rolling green hills and deep lochs from your seat.
DAY 17 - EDINBURGH Enjoy a tour of Edinburgh’s rich history, beginning with a relaxing guided stroll through the famous Royal Mile. Visit Edinburgh Castle, one of the Scottish capital’s top attractions.
DAY 18 - EDINBURGH TO YORK Make your way to the station for your high-speed train south to York. The scenery gets impressive as the train passes through the city of Durham, then through beautiful Berwick-upon-Tweed.
DAY 19 - YORK Go on a scenic stroll that illustrates York’s history, from Roman foundations, and Viking extension, to medieval developments.
DAY 20 - YORK TO LONDON Your journey through the United Kingdom and Ireland comes to a close with a final train journey through the English countryside.
DAY 21 - DEPART LONDON
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DUBLIN, LONDON AND EDINBURGH
Dublin
Dublin ➡ London ➡ Edinburgh
10 DAYS
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Small-group day trip from Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands
LOCH NESS/FORT AUGUSTUS FORT WILLIAM GLENCOE North Atlantic STIRLING Ocean
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Ferry between Dublin and Holyhead
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1 Nights stay DAY 1 – ARRIVE IN DUBLIN Welcome to the Emerald Isle! Arrive in Dublin today and check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.
DAY 2 – DUBLIN Today spend the morning at leisure in Dublin, discovering the sights and sounds of the lively Irish capital city. Enjoy your culinary tour around the city stopping to enjoy various Irish specialities.
DAY 3 – DUBLIN This morning is an early start for your days exclusive tour to the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland that also includes a Whiskey tasting at the world’s oldest licensed Whiskey distillery.
DAY 4 – DUBLIN TO LONDON Check out of your hotel in Dublin after breakfast
UNITED KINGDOM 3 LONDON and make your way from Ireland to England. Catch the ferry from Dublin over to Holyhead and connect onto aEnglish train thatChannel will transport you south to the English capital. Check in at your hotel for a threenight stay and head out to start exploring!
DAY 5 – LONDON Spend the day at leisure in London, creating a personalized London sightseeing tour with the London Pass included with your holiday. Navigate the city with the hop-on, hop-off bus pass, take a cruise down the River Thames and visit some of the city’s top attractions, including the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and Shakespeare’s Globe.
DAY 6 – LONDON Spend another full day enjoying the delights of London.
VACATION INCLUDES: • 9 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel in standard class throughout • Ferry from Dublin to Holyhead • 2 Day Dublin Pass • Admisssion to the Guinness Storehouse • Dublin Secret Food tour including drinks upgrade • The London Pass • London Eye Ticket with Skip the Line • Skip the Line: Edinburgh Castle Entrance Ticket • Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands SmallGroup Day Trip from Edinburgh
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Dublin - Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House London - Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross Edinburgh - Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
DAY 7 – LONDON TO EDINBURGH Ride the rails north through England, admiring wonderful scenery along the way. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. This evening be sure to indulge in some traditional Scottish cuisine, such as haggis with tatties and neaps.
DAY 8 – EDINBURGH Spend a full day in Edinburgh today, experiencing the rich history and thriving modern culture of the Scottish capital. Your holiday includes a skip-theline entrance ticket to Edinburgh Castle, where you’ll be able to glimpse one of the most historic attractions in the country. Marvel at the Crown Jewels in the Royal Palace visit St Margaret’s Chapel and gaze out over the rooftops from Castle Rock.
DAY 9 – EDINBURGH Journey through Scotland today on a tour to the dramatic beauty of the Highlands. Travel through deep blue lochs, quaint villages and towering mountains as you visit Glencoe, Cairngorms National Park and Fort Augustus.
DAY 10 – YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN EDINBURGH Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and continue with your travels.
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SCOTLAND AND THE HIGHLANDS BY RAIL
Edinburgh
Edinburgh ➡ Inverness ➡ Isle of Skye ➡ Edinburgh
8 DAYS
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Edinburgh - Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Inverness - Kingsmills Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
DAY 4 - EDINBURGH TO INVERNESS Catch the train from Edinburgh to Inverness today through the wonderful scenery into the Highlands. Arrive in Inverness, on the northeast coast of the country, and check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. Known as the ‘gateway to the Highlands,’ Inverness boasts an abundance of culture, history and a pretty Old Town, home to the 19th-century Inverness Cathedral.
DAY 5 - LOCH NESS CRUISE DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN EDINBURGH Arrive in Edinburgh for a three-night stay. Explore the cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town to the sweeping views from the top of the many hills.
DAY 2 - EDINBURGH
English Channel Your vacation includes a skip-the-line entrance
ticket to Edinburgh Castle, where you’ll be able to see the Crown Jewels in the Royal Palace and the tiny St Margaret’s Chapel Perched on a hill, the Castle dominates Edinburgh’s skyline with wonderful views of the city.
DAY 3 - EDINBURGH
Isle of Skye
Today plan your very own sightseeing tour of Edinburgh with a hop-on, hop-off ticket included with your vacation. Discover the Palace of Holyrood, the Royal Mile and the National Museum of Scotland.
Unearth the wonders of Loch Ness today! Keep an eye out for the Loch Ness Monster as you cruise from Clansman Harbor.
DAY 6 - ISLE OF SKYE DAY TRIP Immerse yourself in the rugged and dramatic beauty of Scotland’s Highlands with a trip over to the Isle of Skye. Sit back and relax as you pass through glens and mountain passes, lochs and castle ruins en route to the famous Isle.
DAY 7 - INVERNESS TO EDINBURGH Catch the train back to Edinburgh and check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. Be sure to visit any sights in the Scottish capital that are still on your ‘to do’ list!
DAY 8 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN EDINBURGH Check out of your hotel and continue with your travels.
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COMPLETE SCOTLAND BY RAIL
Edinburgh ➡ Fort William ➡ Glasgow ➡ Inverness ➡ Edinburgh
Day trip by road from Inverness to the Isle of Skye
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Spend 3 nights in Inverness before returning to Edinburgh for your final night
2 Day trip on the Jacobite steam train between Fort William and Mallaig
Inverness
UNITED KINGDOM
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Your journey begins with your first 2 nights in Edinburgh
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Isle of Skye
The Jacobite Steam Train
10 DAYS
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TRIP VACATION INCLUDES: • 3 nights hotel accommodations with breakfast in Edinburgh • 2-night hotel accommodations with breakfast in Fort William / Glencoe • 1 nights hotel accommodation in Glasgow • 3 nights hotel accommodations with breakfast in Inverness • Rail travel in standard class throughout • 48hr Edinburgh sightseeing pass • Roundtrip journey on the Jacobite Steam Train (April - October only) • Loch Ness Cruise including Urquhart Castle • Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Edinburgh - Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Fort William - The Glencoe Inn Glasgow - Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre Inverness - Kingsmills Hotel Inverness Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
Eilean Donan Castle
DAY 1 - EDINBURGH Arrive in Edinburgh today and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. The historic Scottish capital plays host to a treasure trove of medieval delights, impressive Georgian townhouses, vast green swathes of gardens and neoclassical delights on almost every corner. Use your Sightseeing Pass and visit Edinburgh Castle, perched high on a hill residing over the city and is certainly one of the Scottish capital’s top attractions. Here you will be able to visit St Margaret’s Chapel, admire the dazzling Crown Jewels, learn all about the key battles of Scotland’s history and walk through the Royal Palace where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to her son.
DAY 2 - EDINBURGH For a breath of fresh air today why not scale Arthurs Seat, an ancient extinct volcano which rewards those who make it to the top some spectacular views. Or take the sightseeing bus the short ride out to Leith for a wander around the Royal Yacht Britannia, then top your evening off with an introduction to the wonderful world of Scotch Whisky at the well-stocked Scotch Whisky Experience back on the Royal Mile?
West Highland Museum to learn about the regions rich history, including Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobite cause.
DAY 4 - THE WEST HIGHLAND LINE 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 5 - FORT WILLIAM TO GLASGOW Travel directly to Glasgow today for an overnight stay. The historic port city is famed for its Victorian and art nouveau architecture, all funded by the city’s prominent role in global trade and shipbuilding between the 18th-20th-centuries.
DAY 6 - GLASGOW TO INVERNESS
DAY 3 - EDINBURGH TO FORT WILLIAM
Catch the train to Inverness today, riding the rails north through the breath-taking, rugged scenery of the Scottish Highlands. Check in at your hotel and begin exploring the vast natural beauty of Scotland’s northeast coast. Discover Inverness Cathedral, an imposing 19th-century structure, or wander around the Victorian Market at the Old High Church.
Catch the train across Scotland from Edinburgh to Fort William today, and check-in for your two-night stay. Once settled head out to explore this pretty town on the shore of Lochaber. Pay a visit to the
Embark on a scenic tour to Loch Ness today, marvelling at the mystery of one of the world’s
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most mythical phenomena. Enjoy a scenic drive through the highlands to Clansman Harbour, and cruise across the tranquil waters of Loch Ness to Urquhart Castle, where a guide will teach you the secrets and grisly past of the site. A quick hop to the Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition will also teach you all about the Loch Ness Monster!
DAY 8 - INVERNESS Today, enjoy a day trip over to the Isle of Skye, one of the most beautiful corners of the globe. Admire glens, mountains and views of lochs and castles along the way, crossing Skye Bridge and stopping for lunch and free time to explore. Visit Eilean Ban Island, the home of Gavin Maxwell, and soak up the sheer natural beauty of the coast.
DAY 9 - EDINBURGH Spend a day at leisure in Edinburgh, indulging some shopping in the old bookshops and boutiques along the cobbled lanes, walk to Arthur’s Seat, stroll the Royal Mile, or learn about Scottish history in the National Museum of Scotland.
DAY 10 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN EDINBURGH Check out of your hotel after breakfast and continue with your travels. If you’ve got more time to spend on holiday, why not catch the train down to London to experience the English capital city? Speak to one of our Rail Specialists for details.
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BELMOND ROYAL SCOTSMAN TASTE OF THE HIGHLANDS WITH EDINBURGH AND THE JACOBITE STEAM TRAIN Edinburgh ➡ Fort William ➡ Glencoe
Coach transfer to Culloden Battlefield
Day trip on the Jacobite steam train between Fort William and Mallaig
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CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TRIP VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail Travel as per the itinerary • Twin Cabin onboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman Taste of the Highlands journey • A return journey onboard the Jacobite Steam Train from Fort William to Mallaig • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Edinburgh • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Fort William/Glencoe • Guided walking tour of Edinburgh and Skip the line entrance to Edinburgh Castle.
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Edinburgh - Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel Glencoe - The Glencoe Inn Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
The Glenfinnan Viaduct and Jacobite Steam Train
DAY 1 – EDINBURGH Welcome to Edinburgh! On arrival in the Scottish capital make your way to your hotel for a 2-night stay.
DAY 2 – EDINBURGH Enjoy exploring this beautiful city today. Perhaps a morning stroll to Arthurs Seat for an amazing view across the city, but in the afternoon learn the secrets of the city’s’ ancient center with a guided walk, then make your way to Edinburgh Castle for a journey through Edinburgh’s vast history.
heart of the Cairngorms National Park. Explore the magnificent grounds, perhaps trying out a bit of clay-pigeon shooting or fishing. Enjoy lunch back on board the train as you travel to Culloden Battlefield, where you will be treated to a private tour of the area. Come the evening, enjoy a visit to the Strathisla Distillery, one of the world’s oldest distilleries and home to Chivas Regal whiskey. You will be served a sumptuous formal dinner this evening as you make your way south through Aberdeenshire, Angus and Dundee. Chefs make the most of local cuisine and regional specialties, so you know you will be in for a treat.
DAY 3 - BOARD THE ROYAL SCOTSMAN
DAY 5 – EDINBURGH TO FORT WILLIAM
After breakfast in your hotel and a leisurely morning, board the opulent carriages of the Royal Scotsman in the early afternoon. Watch the magnificent city scenery transform into verdant plains as you journey north through the former Kingdom of Fire, and marvel at the dramatic scenery of the highlands as you roll through leisurely. Enjoy a delicious, informal dinner in the evening before settling in for some entertainment in the Observation Car. Settle into your comfortable sleeper compartment before you spend the night in Boat of Garten, a tiny highland village.
In the morning bid farewell to your fellow travelers and take the train west to Fort William via a change in Glasgow. You will be met on your arrival and transferred to your hotel for a 2-night stay.
DAY 6 – JACOBITE STEAM TRAIN Today enjoy what some say is the most beautiful rail line in all Great Britain. The Jacobite winds its way through breath-taking Scottish scenery. You will 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 7 – END OF TOUR Head to the station this morning for your journey back to Edinburgh where your tour ends. Speak to any of our Travel Consultants if you would like to extend your travels elsewhere.
DAY 4 - ABOARD THE ROYAL SCOTSMAN Enjoy a leisurely breakfast accompanied by wonderful views this morning, before transferring by coach to the Rothiemurchus Estate, in the
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