Scotland’s Romantic Highland Railways

Famous scenic gems, lively cities and everything in-between. The tour that has it all!

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Description

Scotland’s Romantic Highland Railways

from

£539

/per person

Departing

Departures on 11/10/2022

Tour Details

Join us on a tour of Scotland’s Romantic Highland Railways. Discover some of Scotland’s famous scenic gems as you board a number or rail journeys during your stay. This value packed tour has us visit Broomhill, Mallaig, Inverness, Stirling, Glasgow and much more.

Tour Deposit:

£50

4 Nights

Half board

Travel Solutions Rep: Yes

Price Includes:

Luxury coaching from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast and Belfast Stena Line Port
Return ferry crossings with Stena Line Belfast/Cairnryan
4 nights’ accommodation at the Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore
Breakfast and evening meals
Entertainment at hotel on selected evenings
Rail journey Fort William to Mallaig
Rail journey on The Strathspey Steam Train Aviemore to Broomhill
Entry to Highland Folk Museum in Newtownmore
Rail Journey from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
Visit to Stirling
Free time in Glasgow
Services of an experienced Travel Solutions tour manager

Meals on-board the ferries are not included in your tour price.

Ferry Times:

Outbound: Depart Belfast 07.30 arrive Cairnryan 09.50
Inbound: Depart Cairnryan 19.30 arrive Belfast 21.45

Flight Times:

Optional extra:

Single Supplement Cost: £108 per person

Flight times:

Departs	City/Country	Arrives	City/Country

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Notes:

Transfers Included : Yes

Travel Solutions Rep : Yes

Accommodation

Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore

Set in the stunning location of Cairngorm National Park, the Highlander Hotel is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts featuring a view of the spectacular surrounding scenery. Expect a warm welcome and experience the true Highland hospitality. For guests, the hotel offers complementary Wi-Fi throughout and most rooms are situated on the ground floor making it easily accessible for everyone!

Hotel services:

Wi-Fi throughout hotel
Monarch Restaurant
Farklers Rest
Bar & Lounge
Board games

Guest rooms:

Private bathroom: bath or shower and toilet amenities
Hairdryer
Alarm clock
Tea/coffee maker
Heating
Electric kettle
Desk
TV
Telephone

*Some services may have additional charge

Itinerary

Day 1
Your bags are packed ready to go, all you have to do is meet our luxury coach at your selected pick-up point where you will be welcomed onboard by one of our experienced Tour Managers. The coach arrives at Belfast Stena Line port where you join the ferry crossing to Cairnryan. Relax and enjoy the facilities onboard, as this marks the beginning of Scotlands Romantic Highland Railway Tour. On arrival we will travel to Glasgow for some free time to explore the city and all it has to offer. Later that afternoon we will continue our journey to our hotel in Newtonmore.

Day 2

Today we travel to Inverness to board the ‘Kyle Line – one of the most beautiful rail journeys in Europe’. The Line strolls by mountains, lakes, and lochs into the west coast port of Kyle of Lochalsh. Join your coach and take the short journey on to the Isle of Skye with time free to explore and sightseeing. Later return to your hotel by coach through the wonderful Highland Grandeur.

Day 3

Today after breakfast travel to Fort William to board the ‘Jacobite’ Steam train – described as the greatest railway journey in the world. The 43 Mile journey to the fishing port of Mallaig travels over the famous 21-arched Glenfinnan viaducts (as featured in the Harry Potter films). Passing deep lochs, high mountains, and coastal views across to the Isles. Enjoy some time to explore the fishing town of Mallaig before we re-join the coach for a scenic road trip back to the hotel.

Day 4

Today after breakfast (departure time will be confirmed by your tour manager) travel to Aviemore to board The Strathspey Steam train to Broomhill, for a 45-minute journey through spectacular Speyside scenery. Enjoy some free time in Grantown before rejoining your coach to travel to visit the Highland Folk Museum before returning to your hotel.

Day 5
It’s the final day of the tour and we will be sad to check out. Before we make our final departure, we make our way to Stirling, enjoy some free time to explore the city, its dramatic castle, and many attractions. Mid-afternoon meet your coach and travel to the port of Cairnryan to join the evening ferry crossing to Belfast. On arrival, you return to your original joining point.

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