b"TOUR HIGHLIGHTS SCOTLANDBalmoral 1 AberdeenStep back in time with anArbroath unforgettable First Class journey SCOTLAND 2 Dundee on the Aberdonian Tornado Steam Train, with lunch served on board.1 Edinburgh Travel through pretty Scottishcountryside on the Royal Deeside Nights in hotel First Class Rail Standard Class Rail Coach Steam Train.Visit the Royal Lochnagar DistilleryYOUR ITINERARY for a whisky tasting and tour.Days 1-2 - Edinburgh and the Aberdonian TornadoDiscover the thriving city of Dundee on a walking tour, We meet at our hotel in the centre of Edinburgh today, where we haveincluding the ground-breaking dinner together this evening. After breakfast on Day 2, we walk to nearbyV&A museum.Edinburgh Waverley Station to embark on a memorable journey aboardVisit coastal Arbroath to sample the Aberdonian Steam Train, hauled by an iconic Tornado steam engine. Enjoy stunning views of the scenery Scotland is justly famous for, as weits famous 'smokies'.sit back and relax in our First Class seats, enjoying a delicious lunch on board. We roll into Aberdeen and transfer by coach to our hotel for theWHAT'S INCLUDED night, the Ardoe House Hotel. Nestled within 30 acres of lush grounds just outside of Aberdeen city centre, this castle-style hotel is located in aUK Tour Manager throughoutbeautiful 19th-century mansion house. First and Standard Class rail travelDay 3 - Royal Deeside Steam train and a whisky tastingWe transfer into the heart of Royal Deeside to join the Royal Deeside4 nights' hotel accommodation Railway for a heritage rail journey alongside the River Dee. From8 meals including 4 breakfasts, 1 Banchory, we travel in restored vintage carriages on a short but sceniclunch and 3 dinnersone-mile journey, taking in views of the pretty Scottish countryside. This afternoon, we continue to Ballater on the edge of Cairngorms NationalAll tour excursionsPark, pausing at Balmoral Castle. The estate has been the Scottish holiday home of the royal family since 1852, and is a splendid exampleYOUR HOTELS of Scottish baronial architecture. We transfer to the Royal Lochnagar Distillery to indulge in a quintessential Scottish pastime - a dram ofDays 1-2whisky. We uncover the history behind the famed Scottish drink on aRadisson Blu, Edinburgh4guided tour, before a tasting of an award-winning 12 Year Old Single Malt. Later, we travel to Dundee, our base for the next two nights. Days 2-3Mercure Ardoe House, Aberdeen4Day 4 - Dundee, the V&A Museum and Arbroath Smokies Days 3-5 We discover the coastal city of Dundee on a short walking tour. DundeeMalmaison Hotel, Dundee4has undergone a resurgence in recent years, with the waterfront transformed into a hub of art and culture. Our tour ends at what is perhaps the jewel in the crown of the waterfront, the V&A Museum of Design, which we have some time to explore. Opened in 2018, the V&A is the first museum of its kind in Scotland, and showcases the very best of the country's design heritage. After time for lunch in Dundee, we visit the coastal town of Arbroath. Arbroath is known for its idyllic harbour, sandy beaches, and famous delicacy, the 'Arbroath smokie' - salted haddock smoked over a wood fire. We find out about this traditional Scottish specialty with a cooking demonstration, seeing how the smokies are prepared using methods which date back to the 1800s,Max 25 peoplebefore being smoked over wood chips in a whisky barrel. We sample the mouth-watering fish fresh from the barrel, before transferring back to Dundee for a free evening. Dundee is an overlooked treasure with an2021 TOUR DATESunpretentious charm and flourishing food and drink scene. There are a number of eateries here you could choose visit, from stylish restaurantsJul21SOLD OUTSep10965to humble cafs and traditional pubs serving typical Scottish fare.Sep1965 Day 5 - EdinburghWe take the train to Edinburgh, where our holiday ends. You're free toTour Code: ATS| per person based on explore the lively city further before departing at your own pace. 2 sharing. Deposit from 140 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 345.Call us on 01904 527199 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 125Visit your local Travel Agent"