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 · 434 reviews
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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Marie Caley
Submitted 09 Nov 2023
Great Rail Journeys excellent choice of hotels and routes. Our tour guide Justin was just brilliant and worked so hard to ensure we all had a great experience. Sadly the weather and ScotRail and one of the ferry crossings prevented the 5th star. We spent more time on a coach as a result. Lovely to see the Autumn colours.
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Alison Leach
Submitted 27 Oct 2023
A very well organised tour which ran smoothly and brilliantly. We had a lovely group of people and an excellent tour manager in Tracey.
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John Ross
Submitted 22 Oct 2023
Good but let down by: over 3 hour trip back to Edinburgh in a late notice very cramped vehicle instead of a coach; often having to give evening meal choices 24 hours in advance; awful breakfast on first morning in Edinburgh as hotel couldn't cope with the numbers.
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M Kasap
Submitted 18 Oct 2023
Wonderful views of the highlands. Good weather allowed full enjoyment of the loch cruises.
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Mr John Mackenzie
Submitted 16 Oct 2023
Lovely hotels and good food. The tour was well managed and planned. Good locations for visits.
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