Railtrail Annual Brochure 2024

EXTENDED TOUR

Kyle of Lochalsh

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DAY 6 Today we travel on one of the world’s finest coast to-coast railway journeys to the Kyle of Lochalsh , immortalised in Sir Michael Palin’s original “Great Railway Journeys of the World” TV series. As the train nears its destination, you are rewarded with dream-like vistas across the loch to the Cullin Hills on the Isle of Skye. Upon arrival into Lochalsh, we make our way to the Lochalsh Hotel for a light lunch, taking in the views, before making the return journey. (B,L,D) DAY 7 A wonderful circular excursion, commencing with a steam train ride on the Strathspey Railway before continuing by coach to Ballindalloch Castle & Garden s, a wonderful Highland Estate. We then re-board our coach to complete the circle through the magnificent Highland scenery back to Inverness. (B,D)

9 DAYS

Travelling alongside Loch Awe

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DAY 8 A free day to enjoy at leisure in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands . You may wish to take a dolphin cruise on the Moray Firth, or a full day excursion to experience the train journey along the Far North Line through wild Caithness . (B,D) DAY 9 Our grand circular tour concludes as we bid farewell to Inverness and, if travelling by train, return homeward over the Cairngorm Mountains to Edinburgh and the South. (B) *In the unlikely event of the steam train being unavailable we reserve the right to substitute a diesel train or undertake the journey by road coach.

DEPARTS

Thursday 4 April 2024 Thursday 6 June 2024

FARES

FARE REGION

FIRST* £2215 £2245 £2299 £2305 £2479 £2299 £2229 £2169 £2089 £2175 £2365 £2275 £1875

STANDARD

London: Out - Euston, Rtn - Kings Cross Greater London South of England

£2015 £2035 £2065 £2069 £2175 £2065 £2025 £1995 £1949 £1975 £2099 £2039

East Anglia South West Midlands Yorkshire North East North West South Wales North Wales Heart of England

Scotland £1829 £10 tour discount for holders of National Railcards Join & Leave at Hotels £1779 JUNE Departure Supplement £200 Single Room Supplement £430 *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. 8 nights’ bed, breakfast & table d’hôte evening meal plus 1 light lunch Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions & admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager Hotel Porterage

Strathspey Steam Railway

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Ballindalloch Castle & Gardens

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HOTELS

Mercure Haymarket, Edinburgh The Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket hotel is ideally located in the heart of Edinburgh, just a 10-minute walk from the old town, making it the perfect base for guests looking to explore this historic city. This stylish 4-star hotel provides all the comforts of home and more, with spacious rooms and plenty of on-site faculties such as a fitness centre. All the bedrooms are furnished with fresh décor and modern technology. Complimentary high-speed internet access and tea/ coffee making facilities are standard features in all bedrooms. Crianlarich Hotel, Crianlarich Set in the Scottish Highlands, the Crianlarich Hotel is a 3-star family-run hotel with an award-winning restaurant and a cosy pub.There is free Wi-Fi at the hotel and the comfortable en-suite bedrooms are equipped with a TV and tea/ coffee making facilities. Palace Hotel & Spa, Inverness Overlooking the River Ness, just a short stroll from the city centre, this 4-star hotel has well-appointed bedrooms with hospitality tray, radio,TV, and free Wi-Fi.The hotel offers a stylish bar and restaurant, relaxing lounge and superb newly refurbished leisure club with indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and gymnasium.

Loch Ness

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