Great Rail Journeys
Edinburgh, Fort William & the West Highlands
Escorted Scottish Highlands rail tour from Edinburgh with the Jacobite Steam Train
7 daysfrom $2,269
29% rail
Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour
Lewis, Skye & the Highlands of Scotland
Enjoy the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides on an escorted tour that takes in Stornoway and the Jacobite steam train.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Edinburgh
Arrival in Edinburgh
Meet the Tour Manager in Edinburgh. Check in to your hotel and explore the city at leisure. Wander the Old Town, see the majestic castle or enjoy a dram of whisky at a traditional pub. Dinner together at a local restaurant this evening.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 2railovernight: Fort William
Along the West Highland Line to Fort William
After breakfast, visit the Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel. Continue to Dumbarton and board the West Highland Line train to Fort William, passing Loch Lomond, the Falls of Falloch, Rannoch Moor and Corrour station. Dinner at the hotel this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 3railovernight: Fort William
Riding the Jacobite Steam Train to Mallaig
Travel on the famous Jacobite steam train from Fort William to Mallaig, passing Ben Nevis, Loch Eil and the Glenfinnan Viaduct. Free time in Mallaig for lunch. Return journey through the scenic west Highlands. Dinner at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 4overnight: Stornoway
By Coach and Ferry to the Outer Hebrides
Coach from Fort William to Uig ferry terminal via Eilean Donan Castle and across the Isle of Skye, with views of the Old Man of Storr. Ferry from Uig to Tarbert on Harris, then coach north to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. Dinner this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 5overnight: Stornoway
Exploring the Isle of Lewis and Callanish Standing Stones
Full day guided tour of the Isle of Lewis. Visit the Butt of Lewis, Port of Ness fishing village, and Gearrannan Blackhouse Village. Lunch at Doune Braes Hotel. Explore the Callanish Standing Stones, ancient megaliths dating from over 5,000 years ago. Return to hotel for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6overnight: Ullapool
Discovering Stornoway and Returning to the Mainland
Guided tour of Stornoway after breakfast, exploring the harbour town and learning about the culture and history of Lewis. Afternoon ferry to Ullapool on the Scottish mainland. Free time to explore Ullapool village. Dinner at a local seafront restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 7railovernight: Edinburgh
Returning to Edinburgh
Scenic coach journey from Ullapool to Inverness, passing Highland landscapes including Beinn Dearg and Ben Wyvis. Train from Inverness to Edinburgh (luggage travels by coach). Free time in Edinburgh to explore. Final dinner together at a city restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 8
Homeward Bound
After breakfast, the holiday draws to a close and guests are free to make their way home or continue exploring independently.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
- 7 nights' 3 & 4-star hotel accommodation
- Standard Class rail travel
- All rail, ferry and coach travel throughout the tour
- Breakfast each day
- 1 lunch
- 6 dinners
- Group luggage transfers between hotels from Edinburgh to Fort William, from Fort William to Stornoway and from Ullapool to Edinburgh
- All guided tours and excursions
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance
