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I ndulge in I nverness

N E W TO U R

Our new indulgent inclusive break will help brighten up the winter months. Exploring the spectacular landscapes of the Scottish Highlands and staying in the heart of Inverness, this superb rail holiday includes travelling the Kyle Line, a scenic Loch Ness cruise and a distillery visit.

DAY 1 For those booking our rail inclusive package we travel along the spine of Scotland. Leaving the Lowlands behind, the wonderfully picturesque Highland Line takes us through Per th, Pitlochry and over the Cairngorm Mountains to Inverness . Our base in Inverness for the next four nights, is the wonderful Palace Hotel located on the banks of the River Ness. We enjoy a welcome cocktail on arrival before our evening meal. (D) DAY 2 This morning, after a leisurely full Scottish breakfast (with at least 54 choices!), we transfer by private coach to the Glen Ord Distillery where we enjoy a fascinating guided tour, concluding with a wee dram. We enjoy our packed lunch before a cruise of legendary Loch Ness with stunning scenery including historic Urquhar t Castle. In the afternoon we are served afternoon cream tea of scones and cakes when we return to the Station toTour Base (Standard or First Class) ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager ★ Hotel Por terage TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ★ Indulge with our inclusive full board package including wine with dinner, daily cream tea, complimentary tea & coffee throughout the stay, free bar each evening * plus 2 nights enter tainment ★ Take in a whisky distillery tour, with the chance to enjoy a wee dram ★ Cruise across Loch Ness and hear tales of the world’s shyest monster ★ Discover the spectacular and rugged Highland mountain scenery ★ Follow in the footsteps of Sir Michael Palin via “Great Railway Journey of theWorld” to Kyle of Lochalsh ★ Enjoy free time to explore Inverness, the capital of the Highlands Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ Dinner every evening with wine, 3 lunches, 3 cream teas, complimentary tea & coffee all day and free bar 7pm-10pm each day * ★ Enter tainment on two nights ★ Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home

Fares From £569

5 DAYS

Inverness and River Ness

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hotel and have time to relax before dinner.(B,L,LR,D) DAY 3 Today we have free time to discover the compact and picturesque city of Inverness. We can visit the magnificent cathedral church, lovely riverside cafes, and historic Old Town. A light lunch is served at the hotel today along an afternoon cream tea of scones and cakes .We can relax at the hotel or spend time in the superb leisure club before dinner. (B,L,LR,D) DAY 4 We take the amazing Kyle Line train , Scotland’s original “ Great Railway Journey of theWorld ”, coast-to-coast through stunning winter scenery and across mountain plateau. Look out for wild deer, eagles, and Plockton village, before dramatic sea vistas are revealed as we arrive at Kyle of Lochalsh . Here we enjoy our packed lunch , overlooking the Isle of Skye, before retracing our steps to Inverness. In the afternoon we warm up back at the hotel with an afternoon cream tea of scones and cakes . (B,L,LR,D) DAY 5 We bid farewell to Inverness and, if travelling by train, return over the mountains to Edinburgh and homeward stations. (B) *Please note free bar excludes deluxe /single malt whisky, cocktails, and champagne/prosecco.

DEPARTS

Sunday 29 January 2023 Sunday 12 February 2023 Sunday 12 March 2023

FARES

FARE REGION

FIRST £939 £959 £1015 £1015 £1165 £1009 £999 £935 £879 £919 £1065 £995 £699

STANDARD

London: Kings Cross Greater London South of England East Anglia SouthWest Midlands Yorkshire Nor th East Nor thWest SouthWales Nor thWales Hear t of England

£775 £785 £815 £815 £909 £815 £809 £775 £745 £755 £845 £795

HOTEL Palace Hotel & Spa, Inverness Overlooking the River Ness, just a shor t 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. Scotland £645 £10 Tour Discount for holders of National Railcards Join & Leave at Hotels £579 Single Room Supplement £120 MARCH Depar ture Supplement £20 *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. 4 nights’ bed, breakfast &Table d’hôte evening meal, 3 lunches, 3 cream teas, complimentary tea & coffee all day and free bar 7pm- 10pm each day* Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station toTour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions and admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

Indulge in inclusive drinks

Glen Ord Distillery

Book now – online at www.railtrail.co.uk or telephone: 01538 382323

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