b'YOUR ITINERARY 5 DAY HOLIDAYFROM SCOTLANDDay 1Cheerful Inverness landscapes, we admire the cascading795 PPOur holiday begins as we meet inwaterfalls, mesmerising nature, Inverness at our hotel, overlookingand towering peaks rolling by. This the River Ness. With some time beforeevening youre at leisure in Inverness.2024 Departures in: dinner, you could familiarise yourselfTheres no scheduled dinner at theMAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, SEP, OCTwith the city on a beautiful riversidehotel tonight giving you the perfect stroll, delighting in the babbling river,opportunity to enjoy a meal at1 2 3 4verdant forests, and local wildlife.one of the many fantastic pubs orEveryday Traveller ratedrestaurants Inverness is known for. Day 2The enchanting JacobiteYOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:Steam TrainTOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT: After breakfast, we begin our firstThe Eileen Donan Castle with sereneAll rail and coach travel full day by heading to Fort William bysurroundings of Loch Duich.throughout your tourcoach. The drive showcases stunning4 nights 4-star accommodation in Highland scenery of breathtakingInvernessmountains, rolling hills, and ruggedDay 4The charming Strathspey terrain. Arriving in Fort William, weSteam Railway and famousEscorted throughout your tour board the wonderful vintage carriagesCulloden Battlefieldby one of our experienced Tour of the Jacobite Steam* Train readyTravelling to Aviemore today,Managersfor our journey to Mallaig, one of thewe join the nostalgic Strathspey most scenic stretches in the UK. Steam Railway for a trip throughBreakfast each day and Dinnerthe stunning sights of Cairngormson 3 daysPulling out of the station, Ben Nevis,National Park. The carriages areA superb choice of excursions the UKs highest mountain, passesbeautifully restored, with comfortableincluding heritage rail journeysby our window followed by fishingseats and large windows, which let us boats bobbing on shimmering lochs,marvel at the breathtaking scenery.*On early/late season departures the beautiful heathers and the seasonalSnaking our way alongside theJacobite Steam Train is replaced by the colours of Scotland. We could evenRiver Spey, we see the craggy top ofscheduled Scotrail service.spot some of the local wildlife, suchCairngorm Mountain along with the as red deer, grazing on the hillside.thick pine forests and wooded glensEILEAN DONAN CASTLEAfter crossing the famous Glenfinnanwhich line the tracks. Viaduct, our journey ends in Mallaig. After leaving the train at Broomhill With time at leisure, explore thestation, we meet our coach and villages shops, cafes, and restaurantshead to the renowned Culloden or simply roam the charming streetsBattlefield - where the final battle admiring the colourful architecture.of the Jacobite Rising took place in We then board the coach back to1746. We experience a private guided our hotel, pausing enroute at thetour of the battlefield where we learn Commando Memorial and Fortabout the history of the site and the Augustus. We also pass the famoussacrifices made there. Following theInvernessLoch Ness, known for its legendarytour, we have access to the visitorsKyle of4 Cullodenmonster, Nessie. Keep your eyescentre, where you can join the 360Lochalsh Eilean Broomhillpeeled for a glimpse of thebattle immersion theatre, view uniqueDonan Aviemoreelusive creature.weapons and artefacts on display,Mallaig Castleand admire panoramic views of the Day 3The iconic Eilean Donanbattlefield from the roof garden. WeFort WilliamCastle and the beautiful Kyle Linethen return to our hotel by coach forSCOTLANDThis morning, we visit Eilean Donanthe final evening of our holiday. Castle, one of the most striking castles in Scotland. Perched atop a tiny islandDay 5Homeward bound Tour Code: HAS |per person based on 2 at the confluence of Loch Duich,After breakfast, its time to saysharing. Deposit from 150 per person. Loch Long and Loch Alsh, this iconicgoodbye to new friends and fellowSupplement for solo travellers from 140. fortress has played a role in severaltravellers. Our holiday comes to an iconic films.end and you can make your way home with lovely new memories.To book and for After exploring the castles history andinformation go toamazing views, we return to Inverness on the Kyle Line. Skirting alongsidegreatrail.com/HAS lochs and through wild mountainor call 01904 527168& speak to ourexpert team.15'