b'YOUR ITINERARY 9 DAY HOLIDAYFROM SCOTLANDDay 1 - Lively Edinburgh Day 5The enchanting 1,895 PPOur holiday begins today as we meetJacobite Steam Train at our hotel in Edinburgh, whereAfter breakfast, we board the vintage were greeted by our Tour Manager.carriages of the Jacobite Steam2024 Departures in: After checking into our hotel, youreTrain * . Finding our seats, we start ourAPR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCTat leisure to start exploring Scotlandsjourney on one of the most scenic capital before dinner this evening. Thestretches in the UK. Ben Nevis passes 1 2 3 4heart of the city is a UNESCO Worldby our windows followed by fishingEveryday Traveller ratedHeritage Site and as you wanderboats bobbing on shimmering lochs, the streets, its easy to see why itsbeautiful heathers and the seasonalYOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:regarded as the Athens of the North. colours of Scotland. After crossing the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, ourAll rail and coach travel throughout Day 2The West Highland Line tojourney ends in Mallaig. With time atyour tourstunning Fort William leisure, explore the villages shops, Bidding farewell to Edinburgh thiscafes, and restaurants or simply roam8 nights 4-star accommodation morning, we travel by rail to Glasgow.the charming streets admiring thein Edinburgh, Fort William, and From here, we journey along the Westcolourful architecture. We reach ourInvernessHighland Line, passing Loch Lomondnext hotel in Inverness by coach. and wild Rannoch Moor on our way toEscorted throughout your tour Fort William. After checking into ourDay 6The legendary Loch Nessby one of our experienced Tour hotel, were joined by a guest speakerand historic Urquhart Castle Managerswho entertains us with local historyRemember your cameras becauseBreakfast each day and Dinner and tales of the road to the isles. this morning, we cruise Loch Ness.on 7 days, including a wonderful This huge loch is blessed with some offinal dinner with Scottish TOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT:Scotlands most breathtaking scenery.entertainment Experience Scottish history and Surrounded by mountains, we glide folklore on an evening of storytelling. by fairytale forests before visiting theA superb choice of excursions 13th-century Urquhart Castle on theincluding heritage rail journeys.Day 3Sailing to the vibrant banks. These atmospheric ruins are a*On early/late season departures the Isle of Mull delight to explore and theres time toJacobite Steam Train is replaced by the This morning, we catch the ferryadmire the panoramic views over Loch from Oban to the Isle of Mull. DriftingNess. Youre at leisure in Invernessscheduled Scotrail service.through small islands and across Lochfor the rest of the day and with no Linnhe, the views are awe-inspiring.scheduled dinner, theres chance to Rugged coastline, hills rising from theenjoy a meal at one of the many pubs waters edge, and jagged rock facesor restaurants Inverness is known for.create the backdrop as we sail. We dock at the port of Craignure whereTOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT: we board our coach for the scenicCruise the iconic Loch Ness to the drive to Tobermory. Spend time atancient ruins ofUrquhart Castle.SCOTLANDleisure in the islands colourful capitalInvernessand wander the pretty port. After theDay 7The beautiful Kyle Line and3ferry back to Lochaline, we drive toiconic Eilean Donan Castleour hotel for dinner.This morning we board the KyleKyle of Lochalsh Loch NessJust a few of your holiday highlights Line. Skirting by lochs and throughMallaig Fort WilliamDay 4The impressive Neptuneswild mountains, we see cascading3Staircase and cruising Loch Linnhe waterfalls, mesmerising nature, andIsle of Mull BallachulishWe visit Neptunes Staircase today, thetowering peaks. After a sensationalObanlongest staircase lock in Scotland. Onjourney, we visit Eilean Donan Castle,Glasgow 1+1 Edinburghthe Caledonian Canal, this impressiveon a tiny island above three stunning flight of locks overcome a height oflochs. Explore the castles history andTour Code: SHS |per person based on 2 64 feet over the course of 90 minutes.amazing views at leisure.sharing. Deposit from 300 per person. After time to admire the staircase,Supplement for solo travellers from 500we continue to Loch Linnhe. Here, weDay 8Vibrant Edinburghenjoy a peaceful cruise listening to ourAfter breakfast, we head back to skippers live commentary as we seeEdinburgh by rail. Our last eveningTo book and for Ben Nevis, The Caledonian Canal, andin the lively city hosts a wonderfulinformation go toBlack Rock - a protected area knownScottish banquet with time-honoured as Seal Island because its home toentertainment - the perfect farewell. greatrail.com/SHS both Common and Atlantic Grey seals.or call 01904 527168After dinner at our hotel tonight, weDay 9Homeward boundenjoy a traditional whisky tasting. After breakfast this morning, our time& speak to ourin Scotland comes to an end and you can make your way home. expert team.11'