b'EILEAN DONAN CASTLE9 DAYSFROM Edinburgh, the Highlands$2,995& Islands ESCORTED Ancient castles tucked into heathered moorlands meet Unforgettable Experiences legendary lochs and fantastic railways on this exhilarating Travel through the Highlands journey through the Western Highlands and the Cairngorms.on three scenic rail journeys:The West Highland Line, Kyle Line,YOUR ITINERARY and Jacobite Steam Train Days 1-2: Edinburgh and InvernessSail to the Isle of Mull to Day 1: Edinburgh We begin our adventure in Edinburgh with a delicious Scottish-themed dinner, visit Duart Castle Find yourself surrounded by history and culture on arrival in Scotlands capital. before traveling by train to Inverness the next day for a whisky tasting.Sample traditional Scotch whisky Days 2-4: West Coast Scotland Days 3-4: West HighlandsThe famous West Highland Line forges an unforgettable route to Ballachulish.Today begins with a journey to Kyle of Lochalsh on the scenic Kyle Line. On View the locks of NeptunesUsing this village alongside Loch Leven as a base, enjoy a ferry ride througharrival, we visit the photogenic 13th-century Eilean Donan Castle.We transfer to Staircase on the Caledonian Canal the small islands off Scotlands coast and a full-day excursion that includesMallaig on Day 4, pausing to admire the 21-arched Glenfinnan Viaduct, featured Neptunes Staircase, a cruise across Loch Linnhe, and a visit to iconic Glencoe.in Harry Potter movies. We leave Mallaig on the iconic Jacobite Steam Train.2024 Departures: Visiting a local distillery for a Scotch whisky tasting rounds out our time here.Days 5-6: Glasgow and BelfastJan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Day 5: Jacobite Steam Train The charming West Highland Line takes us to vibrant Glasgow, Scotlands largest Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Join the Jacobite Steam Train for an awe-inspiring journey. The route concludescity, where we enjoy a delicious afternoon tea. We bid farewell to Scotland in Mallaig, with free time before we continue our travels to Inverness by coach. on Day 6 as we travel to Cairnryan and board the ferry across the Irish Sea to Day 6: Loch Ness Belfast. * Please note: your luggage will travel on the ferry with you,.JACOBITE STEAM TRAIN Keep your eyes peeled for Nessie while cruising across Loch Ness to UrquhartDays 7-8: Northern IrelandCastle. Its 13th-century ruins tell a tale of ancient Scotland. After the Causeway Coastal Route guides us to the iconic Giants Causeway, we Day 7: The Kyle Line & Eilean Donan Castle proceed to the Dark Hedges, featured in Game of Thrones. On Day 8 we visit 19th-The Kyle Line escorts us through the moors to Kyle of Lochalsh, gateway to thecentury Hillsborough Castle before crossing Ireland to Cork. Isle of Skye. There, visit another age-old fortress, Eilean Donan Castle. Days 9-11: Wild AtlanticDays 8-9: Inverness to Edinburgh We head into Kerry, where you can kiss the Blarney stone at the 15th-century Watch quintessential Highland scenery pass as we travel through the Cairngormscastle. In Killarney, we enjoy a traditional Irish evening filled with music and to Edinburgh, where your Scottish expedition concludes. dance. Breathtaking scenery leads the way for Day 10s journey round the Ring of Kerry. Day 11 sees us enter County Clare, home to the staggering Cliffs of Moher. Day 12: DublinTo book and for moreAfter a night in lively Galway, we make our way by rail to Irelands vibrant capital Dublin, for a panoramic tour of the fair citys many attractions before rounding information, go toGreat overview of Scotland. Accommodations wereoff our tour with a traditional Irish four-course dinner and a hooley show.vacationsbyrail.comgreat. Our tour guide went above and beyond to ensureDay 13Tour Conclusionor call 877-253-9891 the best experience. After a final full Irish breakfast, you are free to transfer to the airport.32 EUROPE'