Belmond Royal Scotsman – The Western Journey

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Highlights
- Enjoy breakfast en route south towards Glasgow and Gourock.
- Enjoy excellent views across the Sound of Sleat to the beautiful Isle of Skye with its awe-inspiring Cuillin Mountains.
- Visit the spectacular, gothic Mount Stuart House, are included.
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- The price for your once in a lifetime journey includes all table d'hôte meals, all alcoholic and other beverages, all sightseeing excursions as shown in the itinerary and accommodation on board based on two people sharing a twin compartment.
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The Belmond Royal Scotsman departs from Edinburgh early afternoon and heads west through Falkirk, Clydebank, and Dumbarton to skirt Glasgow and so reach the northern bank of the Clyde.
Near the mouth of the Clyde, estuary lies Craigendoran, the starting point f...
Breakfast is served as your journey continues west, passing through Fort William with views of Ben Nevis (Britain’s highest mountain). Traveling by the side of Loch Eil you then travel to Glenfinnan Monument with Ray Owens, a historic storyteller. At the monument, Ray...
Leaving Bridge of Orchy this morning enjoy breakfast en route south towards Glasgow and Gourock. At Wemyss Bay, board the ferry across to the Isle of Bute. The island embraces a variety of landscapes; seashore, moorland, farmland, and forest. The natural history, geog...
You depart Wemyss Bay this morning and enjoy breakfast as you travel east towards Edinburgh where your memorable journey comes to an end.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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