b'ClassicExperience the wonders of Scotlands lochs, glens, castles, and celebrated railways, on an adventure9 DAYS fromacross Edinburgh and the Highlands. 1,995 ppYOUR ITINERARYDays 1-2. Edinburgh to Fort William on the West Highland Line SCOTLANDYour holiday starts in Edinburgh where we check into our well-located hotelInvernesswith views of the city skyline. Youre free to start exploring Scotlands beautiful3capital before meeting the Tour Manager and group for dinner this evening.Kyle of LochalshThe heart of the city is a World Heritage site, with the Old Towns Royal MileLoch Nessand the New Towns Georgian buildings. The citys galleries are world class,Mallaig Fort Williamas are the Royal Botanic Gardens. On Day 2, we take the train to Glasgow to3board the scenic West Highland Line. Passing Loch Lomond and wild RannochIsle of Mull BallachulishMoor, we catch glimpses of remote Scottish landscapes. At our Fort WilliamObanhotel, a storyteller entertains us with tales of the road to the isles taking usGlasgow 1+1 Edinburghon a journey through time, before dinner. Days 3-4. Sailing to the Isle of Mull & Loch Linnhe cruise WHATS INCLUDED:After breakfast, a drive alongside Loch Linnhe takes us to the port of Oban. Here, we catch the ferry to the Isle of Mull, in the Inner Hebrides. Drifting past 8 nights 3 & 4-Star hotel small islands enroute, views of the rugged coastline pass by. On a clear day,accommodation Duart Castle can be seen before docking at Craignure for a transfer to the Standard Class rail travelislands main town, Tobermory. Theres time over lunch to wander along the All rail, cruise, ferry and coach colourful harbour, famed for its fresh fish. We catch the ferry to Lochaline, then drive to our hotel. Day 4 begins with a visit to Neptunes Staircase,travel throughout your tourthe longest staircase lock in Scotland. We continue to Loch Linnhe for aExpertise of a UK Tour Manager peaceful cruise, with commentary from our skipper. On land, a drive throughfrom start to finishatmospheric Glencoe showcases wild moorlands and gleaming lochs encircledBreakfast each day, 7 dinnersby mountains. Dinner is followed by a traditional whisky tasting at our hotel.Group luggage transfersDays 5-6. Riding the Jacobite steam train & cruising Loch Ness between hotels fromToday we board the vintage carriages of the Jacobite steam train*, on a scenicEdinburgh to Ballachulish, journey to Mallaig. We pass the highest mountain in the British IslesBenInverness to EdinburghNevisbefore Scotlands seasonal colours loom into view. Keep an eye out forAll guided tours and excursionswildlife, such as red deer. The route crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct, passing Scottish villages and historic landmarks, enroute to the coastal town of Mallaig. Theres time to pop into a caf or restaurant here before we head to our next hotel. On Day 6 we cruise magnificent Loch Ness to Urquhart Castle. Gliding into a landscape of mountains and fairytale forests we reach the 13th-century Urquhart Castle, set on the banks of the loch. After exploring, tonight is at leisure in Inverness for you to dine independently. Tour Code: SHS| per person based on*On early/late season departures the Jacobite steam train excursion is replaced by2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers from 530.the scheduled Scotrail service on the same route.2025 Departures: Days 7-9. The Kyle Line to Eilean Donan Castle & homeward boundMAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCTOn Day 7 we ride on the spectacular Kyle Line, one of Scotlands most scenic railways. Lochs, waterfalls and wild landscapes roll by our windows before reaching Kyle of Lochalsh, a picturesque village looking out to the Isle of Skye. We take a guided tour of Eilean Donan Castle, once a stronghold for theMobilityMackenzie and Macrae clans. After dinner we are treated to a wee dram andRating 1 2 3 4hear tales of myth, legend and monsters from a Highlands storyteller.We head back to Edinburgh by rail on Day 8 where we settle into our new hotel near the capitals Old Town. In the hotels Great Scots Hall we sit down for a wonderful Scottish banquet accompanied by traditional ScottishSecure your place nowentertainment of pipers and dancers, the perfect setting for a farewell dinner. with a 550pp depositOn Day 9, your Highland holiday draws to a close, and you are free to make your way home or continue exploring beautiful Edinburgh on your own.Search greatrail.com/SHS25SCOTLAND 9'