Following the tracks of Queen Elizabeth
01/06/2022 · By Karen Overend
Follow in the tracks of Queen Elizabeth on a majestic journey with Great Rail Journeys. Read our blog for insights into this fascinating royal adventure.
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2024 Tour code: SHS24
About the tour
Majestic lochs and glens await on this Scottish escape as we explore Edinburgh and cross the Highlands. Travelling on the scenic West Highland and Kyle railway lines, we discover historic castles, sail along glistening lochs, and stay in vibrant cities.
Wander the rainbow streets of delightful Tobermory, stand at the foot of Neptune's Staircase, and admire the iconic Glenfinnan viaduct. Scotland's beauty and culture pave the way for a range of amazing experiences and memories.
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Itinerary
Our holiday begins today as we meet at our hotel in Edinburgh, where we're greeted by our Tour Manager. After checking into our hotel, you're at leisure to start exploring Scotland's capital before dinner this evening.
The heart of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Old Town's Royal Mile and the New Town's award-winning Georgian architecture continuing the contrast between traditional and contemporary. As you wander the streets, it's easy to see why Edinburgh came to be regarded as the 'Athens of the North'.
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4.3 / 5 · 439 reviews
Penny and Lucy
Submitted 16/May
We had a wonderful trip! Our guide, Deborah, was always at the ready with updated information about any of the trains we would be on and the sights we would be seeing. Pleasant company among the other travellers as well.
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Clay Harper
Submitted 16/May
There was more bus traveling than trains. Go one way on train and picked up by bus back to hotel. Did not find any way to do laundry thru the whole trip except one hotel manager to take our clothes on own time to get washed. Brought medicine that had to be kept cold but most hotels do not have room refrigerators. Moving all day long with tour.
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Lauren
Submitted 15/May
Great Rail Journeys packed so much into our tour. We saw everything and then some! Our tour guide, Deborah was so accommodating and made sure that we all had the greatest experience. We would highly recommend Great Rail Journeys.
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Ms. Katherine Hensley
Submitted 14/May
The adventure was fantastic. Our tour manager, Ian Rae, shared his knowledge and kept us informed. He is personable and a delight to listen to. Connections were well co-ordinated as were the hotels. Anyone's needs were met. The views are outstanding and the variety of locations gave something for everyone to enjoy. I enjoyed the meals and grew accustomed to a Scottish breakfast . Trying new foods is one of my must do's. Loved Cranachan. I made new lasting friendships within my group over local beer and whiskey, This is certainly the way to travel, getting enlighten on what I am seeing and not driving. The countryside is beautiful and the cities are old world impressive. Castles and cathedrals, heather and grose, pubs and hotels, lochs and mountauns ....sooo much to experience.
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Ruby Dunlap
Submitted 13/May
Beautiful railway tour of northern Scotland which is wild and lovely! We enjoyed this so very much. Well paced, lots of delicious food, the hotels were very comfortable with all the amenities expected.
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Michael J Slein
Submitted 11 Nov 2023
A truly great experience. Aside from the beautiful scenery, the trip was extremely well run by Tracey Richards. The buses were spotless and comfortable, the trains all enjoyable. I thought each of the hotels and meals were superb.......well done by Great Rail. When weather forced some changes in mode os transportation, Tracey made it all appear seamless and an improvement. I felt she balnced her handling of a very diverse group so well. My hats off to Tracey. Thank you Great Rail. Mike and Bonnie Slein Newport, RI USA
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