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Edinburgh, Loch Ness and Highlands by train - 3 days
The number 1 weekend tour to Scotland from London and South East England
- The best train times - giving you more time in Scotland
- The best guides - many years of experience and knowledge
- The best value central accommodation
- More sightseeing options than all other weekend tours to Edinburgh
- Extra - enjoy Edinburgh's nightlife with our guides
Tour Highlights
Hear the history of Holyrood Palace and the story of Mary Queen of Scots, walk along the Royal Mile, see Edinburgh Castle and the new Scottish Parliament building, experience the breathtaking scenery of the Scottish Highlands* and see if you can spot the mysterious Loch Ness* Monster.
* Highlands and Loch Ness day trip (Tour B option)
Edinburgh is less than 5 hours away by high speed train from London. This tour gives you the chance to see Scotland's capital and even the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness - all in a weekend. Feedback from our clients for this tour has been nothing short of outstanding for the past 6 years. We have also noticed than many of the people who travel to Edinburgh with us, book becuase the tour was recommended by their friends. We promise that you will not be disappointed.
We travel north to arrive in Scotland's capital, Edinburgh by 11.15 am. The normal journey time from London is just under 5 hours, which means you can have breakfast in England and Lunch in Scotland! On arrival in Edinburgh we will take a guided tour of the city with our local Scottish guide before checking into our accommodation.
You may wish to join us for some casual drinks close to your hotel in the evening - we promise you will enjoy our evenings just as much as the sightseeing! Coming away on a tour like this is also a great way of meeting people from all over the world.
Day Two:
If you are travelling on our tour into the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness (tour B), prepare to see some amazing scenery. The landscape is rugged, wild and very different to other parts of Britain - it's simply breathtaking. The tour leaves from the hotel at 8am and arrives back at 7.30pm. Please note that we only have a limited number of places on this tour and you should inform us at the time of booking if you would like to join.
If you are taking our Edinburgh "Free & Easy" option (tour A), you will have the day free to explore Edinburgh independently. Your Edinburgh guide is full of knowledge on the city and will be happy to give you lots of information so you can make the most of the day.
Day Three:
A full day to enjoy Edinburgh's city sites, before we take our train back to London at 5pm.
Family Run Guest House/Hotel Accommodation
All accommodation on this tour is based on staying in a centrally located traditional Scottish family run hotel/guest house in rooms with private shower, toilet, television and tea/coffee making facilities.
For travellers who would like to get the most out of their budget, we offer shared accommodation in multi-bedded rooms, ranging from 4 to 8 people. If you select this option, you can avoid paying room supplements, regardless of how many people are travelling. All room shares are arranged on a male or female basis and we do not mix male and female in the same room. However if you are travelling with a group of friends or as a family, please contact us, as we can often allocate the correct size room for your party and keeping you in the same room.
Room Upgrades (Private Twin and Single Rooms)
If you would like to request a twin room (2 beds in 1 room), a double room (1 bed for 2 people ) or a single room (1 bed for 1 person), we offer special rates - see the orange box on the top right of this page for prices. All prices quoted as per person, per tour and are subject to availability. If we are unable to offer your requested room, we will give you the option of an alternative room or a full refund, shortly after your booking has been made.
Hotel Upgrades
If you would like a quotation on upgrading to 3 or 4 star accommodation, please contact our office and we will be happy to provide you tailor-made price.
Travel to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh by comfortable high-speed train from London with a journey time of just under 5 hours.
| Northbound Train (first day) | Southbound Train (last day) |
| Depart London Kings Cross 06.15am | Depart Edinburgh Waverley 17.00pm |
| Arrive Edinburgh Waverley 11.14am | Arrive London Kings Cross 21.49pm |
We also offer minibus transport to join this tour from the following locations:
- Cambridge Parkside (outside Police Station) 04.15am (all dates)
- Ramsgate Train Station 03.10am (selected dates)
- Canterbury East Train Station 03.45am (selected dates)
Return transport to the above locations is also provided and coincides with the return train.
Option to make your own travel arrangements to Edinburgh - Save £30 per person
If you would like to make your own travel arrangements to Edinburgh but still join this tour, we offer a £30 per adult or child reduction for not taking the train that is otherwise included in this package. If you would like to take up this option, please contact our office by email or telephone.
Travel to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands
Your sightseeing, transfers and tour to the Scottish Highlands (if you are on tour B) is by a modern luxury coach.
Travel Days for May and August Bank Holiday Tours
On all other tours that involve a bank holiday Monday, we travel to Edinburgh on a Saturday and return on the bank holiday Monday. These tour dates are:
Saturday 03 May to Holiday Monday 05 May
Saturday 24 May to Holiday Monday 26May
Saturday 23 August to Holiday Monday 25 August
Extra Sightseeing on May and August Bank Holiday Tours
Rosslyn Chapel & Glenkinchie Distillery Tour - £30 (including entrances)
Experience the search for the Holy Grail and the making of Whisky
After breakfast, we make our way to ROSSLYN CHAPEL. The Chapel is unique and known world wide for its beauty, its carvings and of course the aura of mystery and magic which is present in this magnifi cent building. Also with it's MASONIC and KNIGHTS TEMPLAR Association and the legend of the HOLY GRAIL. This is further enhanced by the recent best selling book and movie “THE DA VINCI CODE”. After your visit to this historic place we make a stop for lunch. From here we travel east to the charming East Lothian village of PENCAITLAND, where GLENKINCHIE DISTILLERY is situated. This is the only remaining MALT WHISKY DISTILLERY in the Edinburgh area. It is surrounded by the rolling hills and fresh water burns of the LAMMERMUIR HILLS whose soft waters contribute to the classic taste of this fine malt whisky. On our guided tour we will learn about traditional distilling methods and have a chance to sample Scotland’s national drink. After we leave the distillery we will make our way back to Edinburgh in time for our train back to London.
To book this option select "Rosslyn-Bank Holidays Only" in the orange box at top right hand side of your screen.
This upgrade is only available on the following tour departure dates:
- Saturday 3 May
- Saturday 24 May
- Saturday 23 August
THIS TOUR INCLUDES:
Tour A (Free & Easy)
- A two hour profesionally guided tour of Edinburgh
- Traditional Scottish Guest house/hotel accommodation in central Edinburgh with breakfast
- Services of Tour Manager for entire duration of the tour with Mandarin language support and translation, if required
- Return travel in standard class from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh by train
Tour B (Loch Ness & Highlands)
Same as Tour A but also including a 1 day tour into the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness with an experienced driver/guide
THIS TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Food, except breakfast at your hotel/guest house
- Entrance fees to attractions (unless otherwise stated)
No passport or visa required
You do not need a passport or visa to travel to Scotland from England, as Scotland is part of the UK.
What other people have recently commented about this tour:
This trip was really more than I expected. The driver is so nice, the city guide's dress was typically as a Scottish guy.The hotel was very well located and everything was perfect. I hope to see everybody again. Thanks, Aline Lazzarotto, from Brazil - Edinburgh and The Scottish Highlands, 18 January 2008
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Viajar de Londres(capital da Inglaterra) para Edinburgh(capital da Escócia) de trem de Alta Velocidade 'High Speed' é FANTÁSTICO, uma viagem, que nos leva de um país ao outro em menos de 5 horas. Nesta Tour você tem a chance de conhecer, principalmente, a capital da Escócia e mais, Scottish Highlands e Loch Ness - tudo no final de semana. Depoimentos dos clientes, passageiros, viajantes, mochileiros, aventureiros, estudantes, etc., é que esta tour é inacreditável. Nesses últimos 6 anos nós notificamos que muitas pessoas que reservam esta tour para Edinburgh com a International Friends, reservam porque seus amigos recomendaram-lhes. Prometemos que você não se arrependerá. Esta tour é um sonho, ou melhor, uma realidade!