Great Railways of the Scottish Highlands - Tours - Travelsphere Europe by Coach & Rail

West Highland Line Inverness Great Railways of the Scottish Highlands from only 5 days �539 BESTInClUdEd BUY SO mUCH Your holiday includes 4 nights' half board accommodation Your experienced Tour Manager B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner Your included meal guide Included excursions & other highlights Line on board the Jacobite steam train Travel on the UK's highest railway, the Caingorm Funicular, which climbs to over 4,000 feet Cross over the Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous by the Harry Potter films Visit the monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie at Glenfinnan Travel on the famous Kyle of Lochalsh railway line with wonderful views of the Isle of Skye Take a trip to romantic Eilean Donan Castle Strathspey Steam Railway Culloden Battlefield Journey on the West Highland Join us on an exploration of Scotland's most stunning scenery. Journey along the West Highland Line to Mallaig, take the nostalgic ride aboard the Strathspey Steam Railway and then experience the Kyle Line as you travel between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh. At every turn you'll be met by pretty valleys, quaint towns, sparkling lochs and old architecture - this really will be an unforgettable journey. DAY 1 Inverness Make your own way to the lovely city of Inverness for the start of your four-night Scottish break. Meals: D DAY 2 Mallaig & Glenfinnan Today we board the famous Jacobite steam train for a stunning two-hour journey through some of Scotland's most wild and spectacular scenery*. The train takes us to the fishing port of Mallaig, where there will be time for lunch before continuing our journey by coach to Glenfinnan. We see the monumental tower that was built to commemorate Bonnie Prince Charlie. The tower is not the only famous sight at Glenfinnan; the picturesque viaduct will be instantly recognisable to fans of the Harry Potter films as part of the route that the Hogwarts Express takes to the school. Meals: B/D DAY 3 Kyle of Lochalsh This morning enjoy a real highlight of your holiday, as we take one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh on the west coast. Once in Kyle of Lochalsh you will board your coach for the journey to Scotland's most romantic castle, Eilean Donan, situated at the mouth of Loch Long with views across to the Isle of Skye and the dramatic Five Sisters of Kintail. Here, you can enjoy lunch and take a tour of the castle (not included) before heading back to Inverness via Loch Ness. Meals: B/D DAY 4 Strathspey Steam Railway & Cairngorm Funicular Railway After a scenic drive this morning we reach the famous Cairngorm Funicular Railway, which became the UK's highest mountain railway on its opening in 2001. It winds its way to the top of the Cairngorm Mountain, a journey of just eight minutes. We continue on to Aviemore for a nostalgic trip on the Strathspey Steam Railway through the striking Boat of Garten to Broomhill, the village that was used as Glenbogle in the popular BBC drama Monarch of the Glen*. This 1�-hour journey takes you back in time to the golden age of steam, so why not relax with a drink as you admire the views from your window. In the afternoon we travel by coach to the Culloden Battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite rising was crushed by the Duke of Cumberland's government army in April 1746. Meals: B/D DAY 5 Inverness After breakfast, make your own way home. Meals: B Great Railways of the Scottish Highlands Eilean Donan Castle PRiceS 2012 Great Railways of the Scottish Highlands HOliDAY REF: PBS 13 May 20 May 27 May 3 Jun 10 Jun 17 Jun 24 Jun 1 Jul �539 �549 �549 �589 �589 �589 �589 �599 26 Aug 2 Sep 9 Sep 16 Sep 23 Sep 30 Sep 7 Oct �619 �619 �619 �619 �619 �619 �619 cuStoMeR RAtiNG THe HoLIday 100% Customers rating excellent or good Sep 10 - Aug 11 YouR Hotel Journey by train Journey by coach Kyle of Lochalsh Mallaig Inverness Nethybridge Aviemore Cairngorm Fort William National Park You will stay in the 3-star Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa or similar. This family-owned hotel offers traditional highland hospitality and is full of history. It is ideally located in the centre of the city. All guest rooms feature private facilities, TV, telephone and hairdryer. Hotels will be confirmed in your final documents. This tour operates in conjunction with our sister company Page & Moy. Single room supplement from �110. For insurance information, please see page 73. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities. *We cannot always guarantee that all the rail excursions will be steam-hauled. Please note: On certain departures of this tour the running order of the itinerary may vary due to the train schedule. TRAVEl ARRAnGEmEnTS SCOTLAND Make your own way to your hotel in Inverness. Suggested options: � Drive to the hotel. Car parking is available near the hotel � By National Express � By train � Book your flight with a low-cost airline For latest prices visit travelsphere.co.uk or call 0844 567 5229 Please have passport details ready when booking 63