Royals and Rail: UK Train Journeys Fit for a King
28/04/2023 · By Ian Holt
Embark on UK train journeys fit for a king with Royals and Rail by Great Rail Journeys. Experience amazing regal travels all over the British Isles.
Read more2024 Tour code: ATS24
About the tour
We visit three of Scotland's most charismatic cities, immersing ourselves in the local culture of Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee. Ride the amazing Aberdonian Tornado Steam Train, indulge in afternoon tea like a royal at Glamis Castle, and journey along the banks of the River Dee aboard the Royal Deeside Railway.
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Itinerary
We meet our Tour Manager at our hotel in Edinburgh today where our holiday begins. After checking into our hotel this afternoon, 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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3.7 / 5 · 38 reviews
Stuart
Submitted 10 Sep 2023
Tour was ok but not as originally advertised. Steam train trip did not happen as the train has been out of commission for at least a year. Alternative train arrangements were chaotic. Visit to Arbroath to see smokies being produced disappeared from the itinerary without any explanation. It subsequently transpires that they haven't taken groups there since before Covid. Alternative trips were ok. Not up to the usual GRJ standard
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J Bennett
Submitted 11 Aug 2023
Disappointing
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Tony Penfold
Submitted 09 Aug 2023
While not entirely disappointed with our holiday, we felt that, between first reading the prospectus and actually going on the holiday, a cost cutting exersize had taken place, which did reduce the enjoyment somewhat. This in no way affects our opinion of our tour manager, who we felt was doing a sterling job under the circumstances.
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Consumer
Submitted 07 Aug 2023
Too many changes from advertised holiday and itinerary
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MrsKathleenHolmes
Submitted 07 Aug 2023
I fell onto the platform and was taken to hospital for treatment. I am going again for treatment to the cuts receved
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Diana Clarke
Submitted 07 Aug 2023
Enjoyable trip Not impressed with not getting final holiday details until a week before going Great tour manager David Indge who was very kind and helpful Loved the Highland cattle visit
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