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DAY 1
For those on our rail inclusive package the wonderfully
picturesque
Highland Line
takes you through Perth,
Pitlochry and over Cairngorm Mountains to
Inverness
and our hotel on the banks of the River Ness. (D)
DAY 2
A relaxing morning of ‘monster spotting’ as we
cruise
along Loch Ness to Urquhart Castl
e. Explore the
brooding ruins before we continue back along the
lochside to
Inverness
for an afternoon at leisure to
explore the capital of the Highlands. (B,D)
DAY 3
A superb day as we take a beautiful relaxing and
scenic circular coach tour of the Grampians and
DEPARTS
HOTEL
Tuesday 21 April 2020
Tuesday 19 May 2020
Tuesday 16 June 2020
A delightful tour inspired by the original BBC “Great Railway Journeys of the World”
TV series which saw Sir Michael Palin travelling through the spectacular Scottish
Highlands to the Kyle of Lochalsh.
© Nataliya Hora
© meunierd
© Strathspey Steam Railway
Portree, Isle of Sky
Kyleakin, Skye
Strathspey Steam Railway
Urquart Castle & Loch Ness
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Fares
From
£725
5
DAYS
Speyside. We include a wonderful whiff of nostalgia
on the
Strathspey Steam Railway
with refreshments
served en route as we steam along the whole length
of the line from Aviemore to Broomhill (renowned as
Glenbogle in the old TV series ‘Monarch of the Glen’).
After a tour and wee dram at a
local whisky distillery
we pass through stunning Highland scenery as we
complete our circular tour back to Inverness. (B,LR,D)
DAY 4
After breakfast we board the train for the journey of a
lifetime, Scotland’s
Kyle Line
. Simply one of the world’s
finest coast to coast rail adventures, it is a heady
cocktail of dramatic scenery and romantic legend. After
crossing the great mountain plateaux and its wonderful
vistas we arrive on the west coast at
Kyle of Lochalsh
.
Here we board our private coach to cross the Skye
Bridge for a scenic tour on the
Isle of Skye
through
Broadford to Portree with views to the brooding
Cullin Hills
, before returning to Kyle of Lochalsh and
our train back to Inverness. (B,D)
DAY 5
Today we bid farewell to Inverness and, if travelling
by train, return over the mountains to Edinburgh and
homeward stations. (B)
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 Wi-Fi. Leisure facilities include
indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and
beauty salon.
★
★
Sir Michael Palin’s ‘Great Railway Journey’ to
the Kyle of Lochalsh
★
★
Sensational mountain scenery of the Highland
Line to Inverness
★
★
Nostalgic steam train ride on the Strathspey
Railway
★
★
Enjoy a tour and tasting at a local distillery
★
★
‘Monster spotting’ Loch Ness cruise
★
★
Historic Urquhart Castle
★
★
Visit legendary Isle of Skye
★
★
Superb spa hotel leisure facilities
Also included in your Tour Fare:
★
★
Dinner each evening, plus light refreshments on
the Strathspey Railway
★
★
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home
Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
★
★
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
★
★
Hotel Porterage
R
omantic
H
ighlander
FARES
FARE REGION
FIRST STANDARD
London: Kings Cross
£1005
£885
Greater London
£1025
£895
South of England
£1055
£910
East Anglia
£1075
£919
South West
£1155
£970
Heart of England
£1055
£910
Midlands
£1045
£895
Yorkshire
£985
£875
North East
£955
£859
North West
£1005
£879
South Wales
£1099
£935
North Wales
£1045
£905
Scotland
£885
£825
Join & Leave at hotel
£735
£10 tour discount for holders of National Railcards
Single Room Supplement
£215
May
Departure Supplement
£40
June
Departure Supplement
£60
4 nights’ bed, breakfast & Table d’Hôte evening meal, plus light
refreshments on 1 day
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base
(Standard or First Class)
Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
All excursions and admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
Hotel Porterage