Railtrai E-Brochure Annual 2025

NEW TOUR

Inverness Castle

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DAY 8 Sailing north to the small Isle of Eigg this morning, we glimpse the islands of the Inner Hebrides along the way. Eigg is a community owned nature reserve allowing us to go in search of a wealth of marine animals and birdlife, including seals, minke whales, dolphins, and a variety of seabirds. This afternoon we spend time at Inverie on Loch Nevis , where you can enjoy a drink at the most remote pub on mainland Britain, The Old Forge Inn . (B,L,D) DAY 9 Today we take an early morning sail across the Sound of Sleat leading us to Armadale on the Isle of Skye where we learn of the history of the Clan MacDonald at the Museum of The Isles. Our final port of call is historic Kyle of Lochalsh where we visit the iconic Eilean Donan Castle .This evening we enjoy a farewell reception and dinner. (B,L,D)

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Isle of Iona

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DAY 10 After breakfast this morning, we disembark and visit Kyle station museum and café to learn of the intertwined stories of the famous Kyle Line Railway and Kyle Harbour before enjoying free time in the Kyle of Lochalsh .We will experience a “ Great Railway Journey of the World” returning to Inverness and transferring to the Kingsmills Hotel for our final evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 11 This morning, after breakfast, we bid farewell to Inverness making our way homeward. (B)

DEPARTS

Saturday 3 May 2025 Saturday 31 May 2025

FARES

ACTIVITY LEVEL

FARE REGION London: Euston Greater London South of England East Anglia South West Midlands Yorkshire North East North West South Wales North Wales Heart of England

FIRST* £5319 £5335 £5385 £5405 £5519 £5385 £5379 £5295 £5249 £5315 £5449 £5385 £5135 £4999

Scotland

Join & Leave at Hotel

Single Room Supplement £3355 *Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey. 10 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 6 lunches Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (First Class) Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions & admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

Caledonian Canal

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HOTELS

Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness Perfectly located in Inverness and the beautiful Scottish Highlands, the Kingsmills Hotel is a luxury spa hotel offering a welcoming lounge, two elegant restaurants, and a cosy whisky bar plus spa and leisure facilities including a swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room, and gym.The stylish bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom with a rainfall shower, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities. Lord of the Glens Lord of the Glens is comfortable and welcoming providing a relaxed atmosphere with a classical and timeless style.The delicious cuisine on board makes use of local produce providing a heart Scottish breakfast to begin the day, various lunches, and a 3-course banquet style evening meal served daily whilst the Sir Walter Scott lounge and bar, on the upper deck, provide for magnificent all-around panoramic views of the Highland scenery. Lord of the Glens has 26 comfortably appointed cabins offering en-suite facilities, eco-friendly toiletries, ample wardrobe space, dressing table, hairdryer, and large picture windows.

Urquhart Castle

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