UK and Ireland

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

LONDON

Inverness

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.

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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. Great places of interest to check out and discover are the Victorian Market, Botanic Gardens, Greig Street Bridge, and the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. 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 Cullin 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 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 and learn about Glasgow’s history as a great port city. DAY 5-STIRLING CASTLE AND LOCH LOMOND

Today, you venture from Glasgow on a guided tour to some of Scotland’s most famous places and experiences. You’ll 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. This is truly Scotland at its finest! 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. DAY 7 - JACOBITE STEAM TRAIN / WEST HIGHLAND LINE TO MALLAIG

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. When the Jacobite is not running enjoy this beautiful journey on the local Scot Rail service.

Eilean Donan Castle

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. History lovers will relish the chance to see and learn about the castle and its place in Scottish lore. View the “Honours of Scotland” once the regalia of Scottish monarchs. To catch a glimpse of Edinburgh’s medieval era, visit the city’s oldest standing structure, St. Margaret’s located inside the castle complex. DAY 10 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN LONDON

Depart from Edinburgh by train heading to London where your scenic train journey ends.