• Rail Tours
  • 8 days
  • United Kingdom

Best Of Scotland: 8 Days Rail Tour

More than just a manner of getting from A to B, a train journey around Scotland can be one of the best (and most comfortable!) ways of admiring the stunning landscapes around the country.

  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow
  • Inverness

Overview

  • Duration8 days
  • StartsEdinburgh
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • Minimum2 travellers
Transport
Edinburgh Airport transfers on Private basis, Return Airport transfers on Private, Edinburg – Glasgow 2nd Class Eurail Ticket, Glasgow – Inverness 2nd Class Eurail Ticket, Inverness – Edinburg 2nd Class Eurail Ticket
Stay
Cost Per Person in Twin / Double / Triple rooms based on 3 Star Hotel 02 Nights accommodation in Edinburgh 02 Nights accommodation in Glasgow 02 Nights accommodation in Inverness 01 Night accommodation in Edinburgh

More than just a manner of getting from A to B, a train journey around Scotland can be one of the best (and most comfortable!) ways of admiring the stunning landscapes around the country. Where else can you see hundreds of miles of misty mountains, glittering lochs, quaint villages and even elegant mansions, all with a cup of tea in hand and no chance of getting caught in the rain.

Route

  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow
  • Inverness

Highlights

  • City tour of Edinburgh
  • Visit to Edinburgh Castle
  • Stay in Edinburgh
  • Visit to Castle Rock
  • Hop on Hop off Tour of Edinburgh
  • Hop on Hop off tour of Glasgow
  • Visit to Museums Of Glasgow
  • Rail tour of Edinburgh
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  • Rail tour to Glasgow
  • Guided city tour of Glasgow
  • City tour of Glasgow
  • Rail tour to Inverness
  • Rail tour of Glasgow
  • Tour to inverness
  • Sightseeing in Inverness
  • Loch Ness
  • Visit to Caledonian Canal
  • Scottish Highlands
  • City tour of Inverness
  • Boat to Loch Ness
  • Visit to Inverness Castle
  • Rail tour of Inverness
  • Edinburgh Airport

Day by day

Day 1Home Destination - Edinburgh.

Upon arrival in Edinburgh the Capital of Scotland since the 15th Century, you will be transferred to your hotel by Private vehicle. The day is free to explore the city on your own.
Overnight in Edinburgh.

Overnight: Edinburgh
Day 2Edinburgh.

After breakfast enjoy the Hop on Hop off Tour of Edinburgh. Marvel at the impenetrable Castle Rock and hear about the attempts to capture Edinburgh Castle, see the Royal Mile which joins Edinburgh.
Overnight in Edinburgh.

Overnight: EdinburghMeals: Breakfast
Day 3Edinburgh - Glasgow.

After breakfast, proceed on own to Edinburgh station to board your train for Glasgow. Upon arrival check into the hotel on your own. Today arm yourself with a Hop on Hop off tour of and see the excellent museums, art galleries and beautiful parks.
Overnight in Glasgow.

Overnight: GlasgowMeals: Breakfast
Day 4Glasgow.

After breakfast, the rest of day is free to explore the city of Glasgow on your own.
Overnight in Glasgow.

Overnight: Glasgow
Day 5Glasgow - Inverness.

After breakfast, proceed on own to Glasgow station to board your train for Inverness. Upon arrival check into the hotel on your own. Rest of the Day is free for Leisure.
Overnight in Inverness.

Overnight: InvernessMeals: Breakfast
Day 6Inverness.

After breakfast, See the best of Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands, on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour! Sightsee at your own pace aboard an open-top, double-decker bus, as well as a boat route on Loch Ness.
You can hop on and off as many times as you like at any of the 12 stops to see top attractions of Inverness, including Abertarff House, Caledonian Canal, Merkinch Nature Reserve and Inverness Castle.
Overnight in Inverness.

Overnight: InvernessMeals: Breakfast
Day 7Inverness - Edinburgh.

After breakfast, proceed on own to Inverness station to board your train for Edinburgh. Upon arrival check into the hotel on your own. Rest of the Day is free for Leisure.
Overnight in Edinburgh.

Overnight: EdinburghMeals: Breakfast
Day 8Edinburgh- Home Destination.

After Breakfast at the hotel check out and you will be transferred to Edinburgh airport by private transfer to proceed onward to the next destination.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s included

Included

  • Cost Per Person in Twin / Double / Triple rooms based on 3 Star Hotel
  • 02 Nights accommodation in Edinburgh
  • 02 Nights accommodation in Glasgow
  • 02 Nights accommodation in Inverness
  • 01 Night accommodation in Edinburgh
  • Continental Breakfast on everyday except for Day 1
  • Edinburgh Airport transfers on Private basis
  • Return Airport transfers on Private
  • Hop on hop off tour of Edinburgh
  • Hop on hop off tour of Glasgow
  • Inverness Walking Tour
  • Edinburg – Glasgow 2nd Class Eurail Ticket
  • Glasgow – Inverness 2nd Class Eurail Ticket
  • Inverness – Edinburg 2nd Class Eurail Ticket

Not included

  • 1) 3 Euro tip per person per day.
  • 2) No Porterage included.
  • 3) Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure. The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate changes substantially prior to the departure of your tour.
  • 4) Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us pay TV, mini-bar, telephone calls, etc.
  • 5) All Meals.
  • 6) Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides other than that mentioned in “Tour Cost Includes”.
  • 7) Airfare & airport tax.
  • 8) Visa Fees.
  • 9) Travel insurance.

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