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A truly magical circular tour of the Highlands of Scotland, also taking in the magnificent Isles of Mull and Iona, along with spectacular rail journeys, sensational scenery, and steam train nostalgia.
View Dates & Book8 days from £1099
DEPARTS
Friday 01 April 2022
Friday 17 June 2022
Friday 01 July 2022
Friday 23 September 2022
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Journey over the beautiful West Highland Line to Oban
Take an original Great Rail Journey of the World on the spectacular Kyle of Lochalsh Line
Sensational train journey to Mallaig on The Jacobite steam train across the Glenfinnan Viaduct of Harry Potter film fame
Explore Oban and Inverness
Loch Katrine Cruise
Dramatic Ballindalloch Castle & Gardens
Cruise to the Isles of Mull and Iona
Tour the Great Glen & Loch Ness
Strathspey Railway steam nostalgia
Whisky distillery tour, with a wee dram
Also included in your Tour Fare:
Dinner every evening plus 1 light lunch
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
DAY 1
For those on our rail inclusive package, we travel by train to Glasgow where we meet the Tour Manager before our first great rail journey along the West Highland Line along the shores of the Clyde and past Loch Lomond to Crianlarich where our hotel, for three nights is the Crianlarich Hotel, just a short walk from the train station.
DDAY 2
A day of lochs, glens and islands awaits today as we take our second great railway journey on the western branch of the West Highland Line to Oban. From here we cruise to the Isle of Mull and onto Iona where there is time to view Iona's famous abbey. Back in Oban, we have a bit of free time before making the rail journey back to our hotel in Crianlarich.
B, DDAY 3
Today we explore the Trossachs National Park where we start the day with a cruise on Loch Katrine on board cruise boat 'Lady of the Lake'. When we are back on dry land, we head to a local distillery for a tour and tasting of Scotland's biggest export - Whisky.
B, DDAY 4
The famous 'Harry Potter' Jacobite steam train* awaits today. We transfer to Fort William before joining the Jacobite for a scenic journey past Glenfinnan Viaduct, Bonnie Prince Charlie's monument and Loch Shiel before bursting out onto the Atlantic coastline of golden white sands with distant views of Rhum and Eigg. Enjoy time in Mallaig with views across the sea to Skye. Returning on the Jacobite to Fort William, we board our private coach to Inverness via the Great Glen and Loch Ness to our hotel for four nights, The Palace at Inverness.
B, DDAY 5
Today we travel on one of the world's finest coast to coast railway journeys to the Kyle of Lochalsh, immortalised in Sir Michael Palin's original "Great Railway Journeys of the World" TV series. As the train nears its destination, you are rewarded with dream-like vistas across the loch to the Cullin Hills on the Isle of Skye. Upon arrival into Lochalsh, we make our way to the Kyle Hotel for a light lunch, taking in the views, before making the return journey.
B, L, DDAY 6
A wonderful circular excursion, commencing with a steam train ride on the Strathspey Railway before continuing by coach to Ballindalloch Castle & Gardens a wonderful Highland Estate. We then re-board our coach to complete the circle through the magnificent Highland scenery back to Inverness.
B, DDAY 7
A free day to enjoy at leisure in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. You may wish to take a dolphin cruise on the Moray Firth, or a full day excursion to experience the train journey along the Far North Line through wild Caithness.
B, DDAY 8
Our grand circular tour concludes as we bid farewell to Inverness and if travelling by train return homeward over the Cairngorm Mountains to Edinburgh and the South.
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*In the unlikely event of the steam train being unavailable we reserve the right to substitute a diesel train or undertake the journey by road coach.
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
HOTELS
Crianlarich Hotel, Crianlarich
Set in the Scottish Highlands, the Crianlarich Hotel is a family run hotel with an award winning restaurant and cosy pub. There is free Wi-Fi at the hotel and the comfortable en suite bedrooms are equipped with TV and tea & coffee making facilities.
Palace Hotel & Spa, Inverness
Overlooking the River Ness, a short stroll from the city centre, this superior quality, traditional Scottish hotel has well appointed bedrooms all en-suite with hospitality tray, radio, TV and free WiFi. Leisure facilities include indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and beauty salon.
FARES
Fare Region | First | Standard |
London | £1,495 | £1,305 |
Greater London | £1,525 | £1,319 |
South of England | £1,569 | £1,349 |
East Anglia | £1,579 | £1,345 |
South West | £1,655 | £1,415 |
Heart of England | £1,509 | £1,319 |
Midlands | £1,449 | £1,295 |
Yorkshire | £1,389 | £1,265 |
North East | £1,389 | £1,299 |
North West | £1,399 | £1,259 |
South Wales | £1,545 | £1,349 |
North Wales | £1,469 | £1,305 |
Scotland | £1,209 | £1,159 |
*Please note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class only, so First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of journeys.
Join & Leave at Hotel £1109
£10 tour discount for holders of National Railcards
June Departure Supplement £180
July Departure Supplement £250
September Departure Supplement £230
Single Room Supplement £350
7 nights bed, breakfast & Table dhôte evening meal, 1 light lunch
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
All excursions & admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
Hotel Porterage
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