Trip Overview…
Explore the best that Great Britain has to offer on this extensive rail holiday. After a four night stay in the English capital of London, take the train through lush scenery to the historic city of Edinburgh with a further journey into the dramatic rugged landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. A highlight of the holiday will be a return trip aboard the Jacobite Steam Train on the West Highland Line. Immerse yourself in the creative and cultural hub of Glasgow, then board the train back to England to enjoy the magnificent green hills and quaint villages of the Yorkshire Dales and onto Leeds. Next is the vibrant industrial charm of Manchester, before your train journey back to London. Selected sightseeing admissions are included to help you get the most out of your holiday!
Package Includes
Highlights
- Cruise down the Thames and gaze over the city from the top of the London Eye in the English capital city
- Uncover some of the country’s oldest monuments at the ancient Edinburgh Castle
- Marvel at the serene beauty of the Highlands of Scotland on one of the world’s most scenic train journeys aboard the Jacobite Steam Train
- Enjoy the warmth of Yorkshire in Leeds
- Explore cosmopolitan Manchester
Rail & Hotel Included:
- 4 nights’ total hotel stay with breakfast in London
- 2 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Edinburgh
- 1-night hotel stay with breakfast in Fort William / Glencoe
- 1-night hotel stay with breakfast in Glasgow
- 2 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Leeds
- 2 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Manchester
- Rail travel in standard class throughout (please enquire for 1st class fares)
Tours & Inclusions:
- London Pass
- Skip the Line: London Eye
- Skip the Line: Edinburgh Castle
- Roundtrip journey on the Jacobite Steam Train
Your Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive In London
Day 2 – London
Day 3 – London
Day 4 – London To Edinburgh
Day 5 – Edinburgh
Day 6 – Edinburgh To Fort William
Day 7 – Fort William To Glasgow
Day 8 – Glasgow To Leeds
After breakfast, continue south on your train journey, crossing back into England and winding along the rails to Leeds in Yorkshire. Check in at your hotel for a two night stay. When in Leeds, ensure a visit to the Royal Armouries, or a wander around Kirkgate Market for delicious street food and great shopping opportunities.
Day 9 – Leeds
Day 10 – Leeds To Manchester
Day 11 – Manchester
Day 12 – Manchester To London
Day 13 – London
Your journey ends in London. Please enquire if you would like us to arrange your onward journey to another region in the UK.
MEAL GUIDE: B – BREAKFAST, BR – BRUNCH, L – LUNCH, AT – AFTERNOON TEA, D -DINNER