Tour Rail Adventure Tour Scotland | Visit United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Accommodation

9 nights in typical middle-class hotels (DB1F double room, EB1F single room)

Meals

Included services/Excursions included, Round trip/No car required, Round trip/Daily departures, Meals/Daily breakfast included

Transport

Edinburgh Hop On-Hop Off City Tour Glasgow Hop On-Hop Off City Tour

Others

Rail travel as per itinerary Airlink bus ticket from/to Edinburgh Airport 9x breakfast Scotrail Spirit of Scotland Pass (valid for 8 days) Day trip Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle from/to Inverness travel guide

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Day 1 Day 1: Edinburgh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Edinburgh

Individual arrival in Edinburgh. One night in Edinburgh.
Day 2 Day 2: Edinburgh - Glasgow
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Edinburgh - Glasgow

Today you can discover the Scottish capital individually on a hop-on hop-off city tour (included). The city’s most important sights include Edinburgh Castle and the royal residence Palace of Holyrood House. Followed by a train journey to Glasgow. One night in Glasgow. (breakfast)
Day 3 Day 3: Glasgow - Oban
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Glasgow - Oban

A Hop On-Hop Off city tour (included) takes you to Glasgow’s most important sights, such as St. Mungo’s Cathedral. The Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture dates from the 18th to 20th centuries, when the city was a prosperous trading and shipbuilding center. Today, Glasgow is an important national cultural center with renowned museums and a lively music scene. Train journey to Oban, the port city in the west of Scotland. It is considered the gateway to the Hebridean Islands. In the evening, visit one of the many fish restaurants on the harbor and enjoy a freshly caught fish dish. 2 nights in Oban. (breakfast)
Day 4 Day 4: Isle Of Mull
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Isle Of Mull

Today you can take a day trip to the Isle of Mull, the third largest of the Hebridean islands (optional). We recommend booking ferry tickets in advance as availability is limited). On this island, you will find charming little villages offering enchanting arts and crafts. Nature lovers will also get their money’s worth here. The Hebridean Islands are home to a wealth of wildlife, such as sea eagles. With a bit of luck, you may even spot whales, dolphins and other sea creatures on the boat crossing. Alternatively, it is worth visiting the Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds, the seat of the Clan MacDougall for over 1,000 years (a 30-minute walk from Oban town center along the coast). The ruins offer fantastic views across the bay to the islands. (Breakfast)
Day 5 Day 5: Oban - Fort William
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Oban - Fort William

Train journey through spectacular scenery to Fort William. The town is located in the western Highlands and is considered the gateway to Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK at 1,345 meters. Fort William is also Scotland’s outdoor capital and offers an abundance of activities (optional). One night in Fort William. (breakfast)
Day 6 Day 6: Fort William - Inverness
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Fort William - Inverness

Bus trip to Inverness, the largest city and cultural center of the Scottish Highlands. The city’s sights include the 19th century cathedral and the 18th century church of Old High St. Stephen’s. 3 nights in Inverness. (breakfast)
Day 7 Days 7-8: Inverness And Isle Of Skye
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Days 7-8: Inverness And Isle Of Skye

A guided day trip to the Isle of Skye takes place on day 7 or 8. Early in the morning, you will set off in a minibus towards the Isle of Skye. On the way you will visit the mystical Loch Ness and who knows, maybe you will spot Nessi! Continue through the dramatic landscape of the Highlands to Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland’s most famous film set. Various films have been shot here, from Braveheart to James Bond and Bollywood productions. Then it’s on to the Isle of Skye, along the west coast to the impressive Red Cuillin mountains and to Sligachan, where you can immortalize the clear mountain water during a photo stop. In the island’s capital Portree, you then have the opportunity to explore the town and enjoy a bite to eat in one of the small restaurants and cafés. Afterwards, other highlights of the island are waiting to be discovered, such as the rock formations of The Old Man Storr and The Kilt. After a stop in Kyleakin, where you have the opportunity to enjoy the unique view of the ruins of Castle Moil or the Skye Bridge and the Eilean Ban, you return to Inverness via a different route. The other day in Inverness is at your disposal. How about a visit to the Victorian Market, where you can buy food, clothing and local arts and crafts? Alternatively, you can learn about the local history of the city and the Highlands at the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. If you want to make your day more active, a boat trip to see the dolphins in the Moray Firth Bay is a good option (optional). (breakfast)
Day 8 Day 9: Inverness - Edinburgh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Inverness - Edinburgh

The scenic route takes you back from Inverness to Edinburgh by train. One night in Edinburgh. (Breakfast)
Day 9 Day 10: Edinburgh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Edinburgh

Individual departure. (Breakfast)

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Rail Adventure Tour Scotland

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Itinerary of your trip Rail Adventure Tour Scotland

Day 1: Edinburgh

Day 2: Edinburgh - Glasgow

Day 3: Glasgow - Oban

Day 4: Isle Of Mull

Day 5: Oban - Fort William

Day 6: Fort William - Inverness

Days 7-8: Inverness And Isle Of Skye

Day 9: Inverness - Edinburgh

Day 10: Edinburgh

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