2-Day Highlands Tour with Hogwarts Express

203 Reviews WHEN Thursday 27 March to Thursday 3 April

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ADDRESS , Edinburgh

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COMPANY From Edinburgh: 2-Day Highlands Tour with Hogwarts Express

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Highlights

• Join a cruise on Loch Ness and visit Urquhart Castle
• Experience a ride on the famous Jacobite Steam Train
• Visit the mysterious and beautiful Glen Coe
• See Standing Stones at Clava Cairns
• Take a moment to reflect at Culloden

Description

This 2-day guided bus tour takes you from Edinburgh and through the Scottish Highlands. You will join the world-famous Jacobite Steam Train, known as the Hogwarts Express, known as one of the most beautiful journeys in the world! You will enjoy and overnight stay in Fort Augustus, at the south end of Loch Ness. Itinerary Day 1 Wave goodbye to Edinburgh's Old Town and begin your journey north. Our comfortable bus will take you north to explore the pretty town of Pitlochry. You will then continue through the breath-taking Drumochter Pass skirting the stunning peaks of the Cairngorm National Park. We will then visit Culloden, the last stand of the Jacobites against government forces and Clava Cairns, where you can see some incredible standing stones. Finally we will visit the world's most famous loch - Loch Ness! At Loch Ness, you will have the opportunity to join a cruise and visit Urquhart Castle. The first day ends in Fort Augustus, a quaint highland town. Overnight at a B&B in Fort Augustus.   Day 2 Take a steam train journey back in time. The Jacobite steam train route has been rated as one of the world's great train journeys. Travel past Britain's highest mountain, deepest loch, shortest river, and westernmost train station. Cross the viaduct featured in the Harry Potter movies and pass the Glenfinnan Monument, where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard at the beginning of the 1745 Jacobite rising. Have lunch in the west coast town of Mallaig, where you can taste the best of Scottish seafood. Head back to Edinburgh via Glen Coe. Visit Glen Coe, where the MacDonalds were betrayed, and then experience the beauty of Rannoch Moor and Stirlingshire en route.

Includes

Bus transportation One-way train ticket for Jacobite Train English-speaking guide Bed and Breakfast accommodation

Important Information

• Children under 3 years old are not allowed to join this tour
• Please note the luggage restrictions. Maximum weight: 15kg, maximum size: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm per person plus small carry-on

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 14 days in advance for a full refund

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