3 Day Tour of Edinburgh, Loch Ness & Highlands

Highlights / General details

A 3-Day Rail Tour to Scotland including an open-top city tour of Edinburgh, a visit to Edinburgh Castle and a day tour of the Highlands to see Loch Ness.

Inclusion

Round-trip train tickets to Edinburgh with reserved seats; Stay two nights in a centrally located 3-star hotel, bed and breakfast; Twin-share accommodations; Hop-on hop-off Sightseeing tour of Edinburgh; Entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle; A free city map and information booklet; Day Tour to Loch Ness & the Highlands; Tour guide on Day 2 only.

Exclusion

Food and Beverages; No tour guide on Day 1 and 3; Tour guide gratuity is not included and is at your discretion.

Hours of operation

Available: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; Tour departs at 6:30am. No Tour departures on 20 December - 4 January and School Holidays.

Location Tour departs and finishes at Kings Cross Station (information booth).

Itinerary Day 1: Join our train at Kings Cross Station and depart at 6:30am. The journey takes approximately 4 1/2 hours. On arrival, make your own way to your hotel and start exploring this exciting city. You have included a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour to make the most of your time in Edinburgh and entrance to Edinburgh Castle is also included.

Day 2: A fantastic tour to Loch Ness visiting a diverse range of classic. Highland scenery, including many 'must see' sights and the chance to go Monster hunting! Other highlights include: dramatic Glencoe, mighty Ben Nevis, the Great Glen, Loch Ness and Highland Perthshire. Heading north from Edinburgh we pass the imposing ramparts of Stirling Castle and then skirt the Trossachs (Rob Roy country). We cross the wilds of Rannoch Moor before stopping at dramatic Glencoe, scene of the infamous massacre in1692. Our journey passes through Fort William before following the Great Glen. Arriving at Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness, you can take a boat cruise on the loch, go for a walk or just relax by the Caledonian Canal in this charming Highland village. Our return journey takes us past shimmering Loch Laggan before climbing over the wild and lonely Drumochter Pass. Heading south, we enter Perthshire, Big Tree Country and a land of forests, rivers and mountains. We view the spectacular Forth Bridges before arriving back in Edinburgh around 8pm.

Day 3: Enjoy last minute shopping, visit the attractions on your "must see" list or stroll through the city centre - it's your day!!

Participant restrictions

Not suitable for children under 5.

Itinerary

Day 1: Join our train at Kings Cross Station and depart at 6:30am. The journey takes approximately 4 1/2 hours. On arrival, make your own way to your hotel and start exploring this exciting city. You have included a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour to make the most of your time in Edinburgh and entrance to Edinburgh Castle is also included.

Day 2:

A fantastic tour to Loch Ness visiting a diverse range of classic. Highland scenery, including many 'must see' sights and the chance to go Monster hunting! Other highlights include: dramatic Glencoe, mighty Ben Nevis, the Great Glen, Loch Ness and Highland Perthshire. Heading north from Edinburgh we pass the imposing ramparts of Stirling Castle and then skirt the Trossachs (Rob Roy country). We cross the wilds of Rannoch Moor before stopping at dramatic Glencoe, scene of the infamous massacre in1692. Our journey passes through Fort William before following the Great Glen. Arriving at Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness, you can take a boat cruise on the loch, go for a walk or just relax by the Caledonian Canal in this charming Highland village. Our return journey takes us past shimmering Loch Laggan before climbing over the wild and lonely Drumochter Pass. Heading south, we enter Perthshire, Big Tree Country and a land of forests, rivers and mountains. We view the spectacular Forth Bridges before arriving back in Edinburgh around 8pm.

Location

Tour departs and finishes at Kings Cross Station (information booth).

Itinerary Day 1: Join our train at Kings Cross Station and depart at 6:30am. The journey takes approximately 4 1/2 hours. On arrival, make your own way to your hotel and start exploring this exciting city. You have included a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour to make the most of your time in Edinburgh and entrance to Edinburgh Castle is also included.

Day 2: A fantastic tour to Loch Ness visiting a diverse range of classic. Highland scenery, including many 'must see' sights and the chance to go Monster hunting! Other highlights include: dramatic Glencoe, mighty Ben Nevis, the Great Glen, Loch Ness and Highland Perthshire. Heading north from Edinburgh we pass the imposing ramparts of Stirling Castle and then skirt the Trossachs (Rob Roy country). We cross the wilds of Rannoch Moor before stopping at dramatic Glencoe, scene of the infamous massacre in1692. Our journey passes through Fort William before following the Great Glen. Arriving at Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness, you can take a boat cruise on the loch, go for a walk or just relax by the Caledonian Canal in this charming Highland village. Our return journey takes us past shimmering Loch Laggan before climbing over the wild and lonely Drumochter Pass. Heading south, we enter Perthshire, Big Tree Country and a land of forests, rivers and mountains. We view the spectacular Forth Bridges before arriving back in Edinburgh around 8pm.

Day 3: Enjoy last minute shopping, visit the attractions on your "must see" list or stroll through the city centre - it's your day!!

Participant restrictions Not suitable for children under 5.

Policies This tour is unescorted on days 1 & 3. The excursion to Loch Ness is operated by Highland Explorer Tours, whose Terms and Conditions apply. Twin-share accommodation is included in the price (single room supplement applies). Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher. Due to the Prudential ‘Ride London’ Event on 9th and 10th August, and the associated road closures, please note the following: There will be no courtesy pick up service for any tour: all guests for morning and full day tours should go to Victoria Coach Station.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation