Scotland's Rail Tour
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7 Days
6 nights
Daily Departures
Day
Itinerary Overnight
location
Day 1 City Sightseeing
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Day 2 Full Day Tour –
Alnwick Castle & the Borders Edinburgh
Day 3
Train – Edinburgh to Inverness
Inverness
Day 4 Full Day Tour – Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle
Inverness
Day 5 Train – Inverness to Glasgow
Glasgow
Day 6 City Sightseeing Glasgow
Glasgow
Day 7 Departure from Glasgow
2024 |
3 star Hotel |
4 star Hotel |
April |
$1399 pp |
$1709 pp |
May |
$1429 pp |
$1799 |
June |
$1439 pp |
$1829 pp |
July |
$1749 pp |
$1879 pp |
August |
$1799 pp |
$1929 pp |
September |
$1439 pp |
$1829 pp |
October |
$1399 pp |
$1709 pp |
Single Supplement
April - July & Sept - Oct |
$619 |
$859 |
Single Supplement
August |
$1149 |
$1029 |
Price includes:
▪ 6 nights in a centrally located hotel sharing a twin/double
room with private facilities inclusive of breakfast.
▪ Return Private Airport Transfers (from Edinburgh Airport/to
Glasgow Airport)
▪ Rail Journeys between each city (standard class)
▪ 24h Hop On Hop Off Edinburgh Sightseeing Tour
▪ 24h Hop On Hop Off Glasgow City Sightseeing Tour
▪ Full Day Tour Alnwick Castle, the Northumberland Coast and the
Borders (from Edinburgh)
▪ Full Day Tour Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle (from Inverness)
▪ Service & VAT
Note: a suitable alternative will be booked if any of the
above-mentioned entrances /tours are not available
Price does not include:
▪ Entrances other than those detailed above
▪ Transfers other than those mentioned above
▪ Lunches, dinners & drinks
▪ Personal expenses
Example Train Schedule: 2024 still TBC
Edinburgh Waverley Station – Inverness central
Day 4
Tuesdays Sundays
08:34 10:37 13:33 16:34 09:29 13:56 15:50 16:32
Inverness Central – Glasgow Queen Street
Day 6
Tuesdays Sundays
08:45 14:48 17:27 12:41 16:24
IMPORTANT:
- guests are traveling with a flexible ticket and will therefore travel
at their own leisure; with the flexibility
of choosing their preferred train/times
- the above times are examples and therefore estimated times on selected
days and cannot be guaranteed
(subject to change)
- guests will always need to check train times prior to travel as
schedules vary (dependant on month & day
of the week) and different routes are available
- guests will always need to check their selected journey as some trains
may include a changeover
(depending on train/time chosen by client)
- train times will be published up to 3 months in advance
Full Day Tours Information:
Alnwick Castle, the Northumberland
Coast & the Borders (Rabbies):
Daily departures (April – October) Subject to
change – 2024 times TBC
Time: departs 08:45 (check-in closes at 08:30) & returns to Edinburgh at
18:15
Location: Edinburgh
Address: Rabbie's Cafe Bar, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EG
Tour Highlights:
Kelso - A ruined abbey, a stunning, cobbled town square, and
beautiful boutique shops.
The Borders - The gentle valleys and rolling hills are a delight to
explore.
Alnwick Castle - This gorgeous castle was used as a set for both Harry
Potter and Downton Abbey.
Northumberland Coastline - This captivating coastline is designated as
an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
River Tweed - A graceful, salmon-filled river that winds through the
borders.
East Lothian - Home to famous golf courses and expanses of splendid
green farming plains.
Tour Description:
“Your tour begins by following the road that connected Caledonia
with Roman Britannia.
You stop in Kelso, where you can explore this handsome town and what is
thought to be Scotland’s largest market square. You also see the ruins
of Kelso Abbey, a reminder of the many ancient conflicts between
Scotland and England.
Continuing South, you cross the border and travel to Alnwick Castle, an
immense fortification that has stood strong for nearly a millennium.
It was originally built to assert Norman rule over newly conquered
lands. But more recently Alnwick Castle and its perfectly manicured
gardens have found fame as one of the settings for the fictional
Hogwarts school in the Harry Potter movie series.
Book lovers should take the opportunity to explore one of the largest
and most impressive second-hand book shops in Britain.
After around three hours at Alnwick, you travel north along the
Northumberland Coast, one of the UK’s most outstanding areas of natural
beauty. You stop along the way to admire some of the area’s best known
beaches, castles, and ancient Border towns.”
The Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan
Castle (Rabbies):
Daily departures (year around; except
24/12/21, 25/12/21, 26/12/21, 31/12/21, 01/01/22)
Time: departs 08:00 (Check-in closes 07:45) and returns to Inverness at
20:00 Subject to change – 2024 times TBC
Location: Inverness
Address: Stance 7, Inverness Bus Station, Margaret St, Inverness, IV1
1LT
Tour Highlights:
Skye - The beauty of this island has inspired movie makers,
poets and travellers from all round the world.
Kyle of Lochalsh - This is the gateway to Skye. Enjoy sublime views of
landscapes that surround this village.
Eilean Donan Castle - An iconic and gorgeous 13th-century castle that
once warded off Viking invasions.
Portree - A cute, colourful coastal town that’s as quaint as it is
fascinating.
Trotternish Peninsula - The ultimate Skye road. It’s the way to see the
Quiraing, kilt rock, and all of Skye’s must see sights.
Cuillin Mountains - Skye’s dominant mountain range. Enjoy views of these
imposing mountains as you travel the ‘winged isle’.
Loch Ness - This loch holds more freshwater than all the lakes in
England and Wales combined. But does it hide the Loch Ness monster?
Tour Description:
“After an early start, you leave the city and travel along the
Great Glen Fault Line towards Loch Ness. Here, you have a chance to spot
the monster and admire lovely Castle Urquhart from afar.
You take a short break in Invermoriston and continue through dramatic
Highland scenery to the west coast and Eilean Donan Castle. You can go
inside ‘the most photographed castle in Scotland’ or simply enjoy the
astounding views.
And now, it’s the moment you’ve been waiting for. Because it’s over the
sea and onto the Isle of Skye. You travel up the island’s east coast
through the stunning Red Cuillin Mountains to Sligachan, where you stop
for a photo of the clear mountain waters.
Arriving in the town of Portree, you have free time to grab a bite to
eat at one of the many delightful local restaurants.
After you’ve filled your belly, you explore some of the most famous
scenery of the island at the Trotternish Peninsula. The Old Man of Storr,
Kilt Rock, and the Quiraing are all unforgettably beautiful.
You venture to Kyleakin for refreshments and a chance to view the
dramatic ruin Castle Moil or the Skye Bridge and Eilean Ban.
Travelling over the bridge, you journey back to Inverness. The route you
take back is different from the morning, so you get even more
opportunities to enjoy the Highland scenery.”
Tour inclusions:
- Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
- Air conditioning as standard
- The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
Tour exclusions:
- Entry fees to visitor attractions
- Meals/beverage |