Britain by Rail

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Travel via train on this 8-night journey through England & Scotland! Begin in London town and stroll through the city to see all of your favorite attractions. Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly, the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, and so much more await! You may even wish to catch a jaw-dropping musical on the West End!  Hop on a train to Yor...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

What's this trip about?

    Travel via train on this 8-night journey through England & Scotland! Begin in London town and stroll through the city to see all of your favorite attractions. Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly, the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, and so much more await! You may even wish to catch a jaw-dropping musical on the West End!  Hop on a train to York to experience this ancient walled Roman city. Then, it's off to Edinburgh! Spend time in the city, or take a day trip to see more of the surrounding area. St. Andrew's, Loch Lomond, and whiskey distillery tours are all available to you! Another train ride brings you through the Highlands to Inverness. Here, you have another opportunity to experience both the city and the surrounding area. Take a day trip, stroll by the river, and stop into pubs to try new and different pints!  One last train ride brings you to Glasgow, a cultural hub in southern Scotland. Spend the final night of your trip here, souvenir shopping and indulging in Scottish delicacies before you fly home!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityLondon
End CityScotland

Destinations

Activities

  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • Roundtrip economy class airfare into London (LHR), out of Glasgow (GLA)
    • Roundtrip airport transfers
    • 2 nights in London at the Clayton City of London Hotel, or similar
    • Standard class rail from London to York
    • 1 night in York at the Doubletree York Hotel, or similar
    • Standard class rail from York to Edinburgh
    • 2 nights in Edinburgh at the Holyrood Hotel, or similar
    • Standard class rail from Edinburgh to Inverness
    • 2 nights in Inverness at the Mercure Inverness Hotel, or similar
    • Standard class rail from Inverness to Glasgow
    • 1 night in Glasgow at the Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow, or similar
    • Breakfast daily

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to London!

Cheerio! Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Check in, freshen up, and begin to explore magnificent London town!

Day 2 London

Today is a free day to explore London however you wish! Stroll through Hyde Park, shop at Harrods, stop in a pub for some fish and chips, and maybe even catch a show on the West End! Visit Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, and so much more. The possibilities are endless!

Day 3 London - York

Your first train ride today brings you from London to York! Spend your afternoon and evening at leisure. Explore on foot or join an optional bus tour, and learn more about this ancient walled city!

Day 4 York - Edinburgh

Cross over into Scotland today with a scenic train ride to Edinburgh! Get your camera ready to snap photos of the stunning sea views along the way. Spend time in Scotland's historic capital city this afternoon and evening!

Day 5 Edinburgh

Today you have a free day to explore Edinburgh! There are many incredible attractions in and around the city. You may wish to stroll through the Old Town and New Town, visit Edinburgh castle, or maybe take a day trip to St. Andrew's! Find a cute-looking pup to settle in for a pint tonight!

Day 6 Edinburgh - Inverness

Travel through the Highlands today en route to Inverness! Pass spectacular scenery and arrive in Inverness with plenty of time. Walk around and become acquainted with the River Ness and the Old Town! Visit the Inverness Cathedral, Victorian Market, and so much more!

Day 7 Inverness

Explore the Highlands today! Your free day in Inverness leaves you with many ways to experience this region. Visit the Isle of Skye, take an optional day tour to see if you can spot Nessie, taste some whiskeys in the Speyside region, and so much more. You could also spend the day in the city visiting different pubs and shops!

Day 8 Inverness - Glasgow

Travel south today to Glasgow on the final train ride of your trip! Glasgow is Scotland's largest city. You'll have the entire afternoon and evening to spend as you please. 

Day 9 Depart Scotland

Today you'll depart Glasgow and fly home! 

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Price per day$268
Last Updated: 10/16/2024

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