Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.com3-Day Rail Trip to Edinburgh, Loch Ness and the Highlands from London
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Duration: 3 days (approx.)
Location: London, United Kingdom
Product code: 3858EE091
All aboard the Edinburgh Express on a three-day tour from London! You'll tour Edinburgh at your own pace on this partially guided rail tour, and take a drive north to Loch Ness and the Highlands.
Day 1 - Edinburgh
Your train from London's King's Cross whizzes you north, along Britain's east coast to Edinburgh. Your visit to Edinburgh includes a 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour by open-top sightseeing bus. Frequent departures throughout the day mean you have total flexibility to plan your day in Edinburgh the way YOU choose!
Sights, attractions and landmarks of this lovely city include the Old Town, Edinburgh Castle and Scottish crown jewels (entry included), the Scott Monument, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where state ceremonies and official entertaining take place when the Queen is in Scotland, and the Scottish Parliament Building.
Day 2 - Loch Ness and Highlands
Your journey to the Highlands begins with a drive through Rob Roy MacGregor country, Rannoch Moor. Then it's on to Glen Coe, site of the 1692 battle of the MacDonalds and Campbells. Next you'll see Fort William, in the shadow of Ben Nevis, and take a memorable drive through the Great Glen. After a stop at the picturesque village of Fort Augustus, you'll head along the shores of Loch Ness for some monster spotting! Then it's on to Inverness, where you'll stop to discover the capital of the Highlands before heading south along the Spey valley to Pitlochry and back to Edinburgh.
Day 3 - Edinburgh
Enjoy some last-minute shopping in Edinburgh, visit the attractions on your must-see list, stroll through the city center - it's your choice because it's your day!
- Three-day rail tour from London to Edinburgh and the Highlands
- Return standard-class train tickets from London to Edinburgh
- Explore Edinburgh at your leisure
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour of Edinburgh
- Entry to Edinburgh Castle
- Free Edinburgh city map and guide
- Scenic Great Glen and Loch Ness
- Two nights? B&B accommodation
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Inverness Castle, Scotland
- Entry to Edinburgh Castle
- Edinburgh city map and guide
- Hop on Hop off tour of Edinburgh
- 2 nights accommodation in B&B
- Return standard class train ticket from London to Edinburgh
- Guide
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Transport between station and hotel
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- The train trip is approximately 5 hours each way
- This tour is unescorted on the train and in Edinburgh
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While Edinburgh was beautiful and worth seeing, the tour was packed with screwups and disappointments. ... Read more ›
Anonymous, United States of America, September 2008
Culturally enlightening. Would definitely recommend. The trip to Loch Ness was fantastic, absolutely ... Read more ›
Robyn A, Australia, April 2009
