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- Train journey through England and Scotland
- Historic cities, majestic lochs, and mysterious Highlands
- 10-day trip between urban culture and wild landscapes
ESCORTED (10 days, no overnight on board). Explore British history as you travel through London, Cambridge, York and Edinburgh. Discover traces of the Romans up to the London Eye during this train journey in Scotland.
You arrive in London, the capital of England. You will be transferred to your centrally located hotel. After settling in, enjoy your free time exploring the Kensington district. Stroll through the Palace gardens where you will discover the Princess Diana Memorial, the Peter Pan statue, and the elegant Orangery, a former greenhouse where you can savour traditional English tea.
Meet the group in the early evening for a welcome dinner.
Today, embark on a journey aboard a historic steam train on the North York Moors Railway. After a short bus ride, board a train that crosses 22 viaducts and 14 tunnels all the way to Carlisle, one of England’s most picturesque railway lines, part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Just 15 km south of Scotland, Carlisle shares a closely linked history with Scotland.
Enjoy your evening at leisure and dinner at your leisure to end the day.
Weather permitting, enjoy a short city tour of Glasgow before heading to the Scottish Highlands. Aboard the West Highland Line, you’ll enter the wild beauty of Scotland. Considered by many as the most beautiful railway line in the world, it crosses valleys, moorlands surrounded by mountains, and majestic lochs.
Your day finishes in Fort William, gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak, and the Glen Nevis valley, home to the Steall Falls waterfall. Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Today, discover Scotland’s must-see sights using several types of transportation. As a tribute to Harry Potter, start with a train journey over the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct towards Mallaig. Then, take the ferry to the Isle of Skye, world renowned for its spectacular mountains. On the way, observe the Red Hills and cross the island to the Trotternish peninsula. The Kilt Rock viewpoint offers a stunning view over the Mealt Falls cascading into the sea.
After exploring the island, return to the mainland and take the train to Inverness. Enjoy the picturesque scenery before settling in and dining at the hotel restaurant.
Your final train journey through Scotland takes you today from Inverness to Edinburgh, along the coast. Upon arrival, your guide will take you around the city centre, with the Royal Mile stretching from Holyrood Palace to Edinburgh Castle. After this guided tour, you check in to your hotel.
End your adventure with a farewell dinner at a city restaurant.
THE PRICE INCLUDES
- Accommodation in a double or twin room
- Tourist city taxes
- All train journeys mentioned in the itinerary
- Meals as per the programme (B = breakfast, D = dinner)
- Sightseeing programme with a French-speaking guide
- Entrance fees as per the programme
- Visit to Edinburgh Castle
- Guided transfers to and from all airports and train stations according to the programme
- French-speaking assistance from the Discovery Trains team at any time during the stay
- The travel booklet in electronic version
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- International transportation
- Single room supplement in hotels
- Meals not mentioned
- Insurance
- Tips
- The travel booklet in paper version sent by post (+ €12)
Possible departure dates
27.05.25 – 06.06.25
27.08.25 – 06.09.25