Vacations By Rail · Escorted small-group tour

Premium England and Scotland

Premium England and Scotland, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Walk in the footsteps of British royalty, past and present, on this luxurious tour of the country's most iconic landmarks by First Class rail.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: London

    Arrival in London, home to the British Royal Family

    Arrive in London and transfer to the five-star Mayfair hotel, meeting the Tour Manager and group for drinks and dinner in a private dining room.

  2. Day 2overnight: London

    The Tower of London, Kensington Palace and a special guest

    Witness the Tower of London's opening ceremony and view the Crown Jewels, visit Kensington Palace, then an evening talk by Paul Burrell RVM, former butler to Princess Diana.

  3. Day 3overnight: London

    Windsor Castle and a quintessentially British afternoon tea

    Free time to explore Windsor Castle's State Apartments and St. George's Chapel, then an award-winning afternoon tea at the hotel, with a free evening.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Edinburgh

    Westminster Abbey and traveling in First Class to Edinburgh

    A guided tour of Westminster Abbey, then a First Class train from King's Cross to Edinburgh, checking into the hotel next to the station.

  5. Day 5overnight: Edinburgh

    Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Castle & a Taste of Scotland dinner

    An exclusive private tour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse before public opening, a visit to Edinburgh Castle, and a Taste of Scotland dinner with a royal historian.

  6. Day 6overnight: Edinburgh

    Stirling Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia & a special gala dinner

    Free exploration of Stirling Castle, a tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia, and an evening gala dinner overlooking Edinburgh's skyline with a bagpiper.

  7. Day 7

    Traveling home

    Transfer to the airport for your flight home after breakfast, or continue your explorations.

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 6 nights' 5-Star hotel accommodation
  • First Class rail travel
  • All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
  • Breakfast each day, 5 dinners
  • Group luggage transfers between all hotels
  • Small Group - max group size of 24
  • All guided tours and excursions

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance
  • Flights

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