Marvellous Escapes
Edinburgh & Loch Lomond Journey
5 daysfrom $1,201
Marvellous Escapes · Tailor-made rail holiday
The Spirit of Scotland
Experience the best of Scotland in comfort on this rail holiday, combining the Caledonian Sleeper, Edinburgh, Loch Lomond, and a whisky tasting at Glenturret Distillery.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Onboard Caledonian Sleeper
Caledonian Sleeper
Begin your adventure with a relaxing overnight journey aboard the Caledonian Sleeper train from London to Edinburgh. As the train departs, settle into your comfortable sleeper cabin and enjoy the unique experience of travelling through the night in style, past the scenic beauty of the Scottish landscape. Onboard, enjoy a delicious dinner in the dining car and relax as you glide through the night, arriving refreshed and ready to discover Edinburgh in the morning.
- Day 2overnight: Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Arriving in Edinburgh, you'll have the whole day to explore the city at your own pace with the hop-on-hop-off bus tour. Take in iconic sights such as Edinburgh Castle, perched high on an extinct volcano, and the historic Royal Mile, lined with charming shops, pubs, and historic buildings. Marvel at the grandeur of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and discover Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano and popular hiking spot with breathtaking views of the city.
- Day 3overnight: Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Your journey today takes you to the Forth Bridges Viewpoint, then continues north into Scotland's first national park, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. Cruise through this landscape on your way to the shores of Loch Katrine, a 13km-long freshwater loch that has served as the main freshwater supply for the city of Glasgow for over 150 years. Then travel to Glenturret Distillery, Scotland's oldest working distillery, dating back to 1763, for a tour of the facility and a sampling of Glenturret's range, before journeying back to Edinburgh, arriving in the early evening.
- Day 4overnight: Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Today, enjoy a full day to explore the enchanting city of Edinburgh at your own pace. Take a leisurely stroll down the Royal Mile, visit Edinburgh Castle, wander through Princes Street Gardens, or enjoy panoramic views from Arthur's Seat. For art lovers, the National Galleries of Scotland are a must-see, or immerse yourself in the city's literary heritage by visiting sites linked to Sir Walter Scott or the Writers' Museum.
- Day 5rail
Return home
Today, bid farewell to Edinburgh as you embark on your journey back to London. You have the option to travel in style aboard the Caledonian Sleeper, a luxurious overnight train that allows you to relax in comfort as you make your way through the Scottish Highlands and southern England, arriving refreshed in London the next morning. Alternatively, if you'd prefer to extend your adventure, choose to travel by rail to another UK city or town of your choice.
Included
- Overnight accommodation onboard the Caledonian Sleeper train from London to Edinburgh
- 3 nights' hotel accommodation in Edinburgh with breakfast included
- Caledonian Sleeper train
- UK rail
- Hop-on, Hop-off bus tour in Edinburgh
- Bonnie Lochs & Bold Whisky tour
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