Romantic Highlander 2026

Duration

5 Days

Departure Dates

30th June 2026, 29th September 2026

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£1,449 Per person

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Enjoy a delightful tour of the spectacular Scottish Highlands based in the picturesque city of Inverness. Discover some of the most stunning scenery and landscapes from the comfort of your seat, steam on the magnificent Jacobite Steam Train across the fantastic Glenfinnan Viaduct, experience Scotland's "Great Railway Journey of the World", and journey on the nostalgic Strathspey Railway.

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5 days from £1,449

DEPARTS

Tuesday 30 June 2026

Tuesday 29 September 2026

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Marvel at spectacular Highlands Mountain scenery
Steam on the famous "Harry Potter" Jacobite train to Mallaig
See the Bonnie Prince Charlie monument at the head of Loch Shiel
Cross the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct
Take the fabulous Highland Line climbing through the Cairngorms
Steam on the nostalgic Strathspey Steam Railway
Experience the "Great Railway Journey of the World" to Kyle of Lochalsh
Free time to explore Inverness, the capital of the Highlands

Also included in your Tour Fare:

4 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 lunch
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

DAY 1

Journey from your home station to Inverness travelling along the spine of Scotland on the wonderfully picturesque High Line through Perth, Pitlochry, and over the Cairngorm Mountains. On arrival in Inverness, we will make our way to the Palace Hotel, our hotel for the next four nights. We enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings before meeting for our first evening meal together.

DAY 2

Today, we transfer to Fort William to continue our adventure aboard the magnificent Jacobite Steam Train to Mallaig journeying over the impressive Glenfinnan Viaduct, capturing the views of Bonnie Prince Charlie's monument, Loch Eilt, and Loch Shiel. There is time to explore the picturesque harbour town of Mallaig, with its majestic views across to the Isle of Skye, before we retrace our steps to the hotel in time for our evening meal together.

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DAY 3

After breakfast this morning, we begin one of Scotland's great rail journeys as we head into the Cairngorms, passing dense forests and wild moors, flanked by the Grampians, on our way to the mountain resort of Aviemore. Here, we enjoy a return steam excursion from Aviemore to Broomhill on the preserved section of the Highland Line known as the Strathspey Steam Railway passing through woods and alongside the meandering River Spey on a nostalgic journey with refreshments served on board. We return to Inverness by rail and enjoy our evening meal together.

B, LR, D

DAY 4

Today, we take the amazing Kyle Line train, Scotland's original "Great Railway Journey of the World", coast-to-coast through stunning scenery and across mountain plateau. Look out for wild deer, eagles, and the palm trees of Plockton Village, before dramatic sea vistas are revealed as we arrive at Kyle of Lochalsh. Here, we enjoy a light lunch in the renowned Kyle Hotel, overlooking the Isle of Skye, before retracing our steps to Inverness in time for our final evening meal together.

B, L, D

DAY 5

After breakfast, we bid farewell to Inverness and make our way to the station for our homeward journeys.

*Important Note: Whilst the arrangements for all described steam train travel are in place, we do reserve the right to make substitutions should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

HOTEL

Palace Hotel & Spa, Inverness

Nestled on the banks of the River Ness, opposite Inverness Castle, the Palace Hotel & Spa offers an elegant bar and restaurant, a relaxing lounge, and a superb leisure club with an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and gymnasium. The individually styled bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom with a hairdryer, a flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

FARES

Fare Region	First*	Standard
London: Kings Cross	£1,779	£1,639
Greater London	£1,805	£1,649
South of England	£1,845	£1,669
East Anglia	£1,865	£1,679
South West	£1,975	£1,755
Heart of England	£1,845	£1,669
Midlands	£1,799	£1,639
Yorkshire	£1,719	£1,605
North East	£1,665	£1,575
North West	£1,759	£1,609
South Wales	£1,905	£1,705
North Wales	£1,845	£1,659
Scotland	£1,595	£1,535
Join & Leave at Hotel	£1,469
Single Traveller Supplement	£660
Deposit	£145

*Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey.

£20 tour discount for holders of National Railcards

September Departure Supplement £50

4 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 lunch

Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)

Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described

All excursions & admissions as detailed

Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

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Palace Hotel & Spa, Inverness

Jacobite Steam Train

Strathspey Railway

Kyle of Lochalsh

Fort William ©Shutterstock

Jacobite on Glenfinnan 1 ©AdobeStock

Jacobite on Glenfinnan 2 ©Shutterstock

Glenfinnan Monument ©Shutterstock

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