Romantic Journeys of Scotland Rail and Sail

ROMANTIC JOURNEYS OF SCOTLAND – RAIL AND SAIL

 

4 – 9 April 2027

Sunday – Friday

6 Days

From £729

 

An Easter break to the Highlands of Scotland, spectacular scenery of the Highlands in the shadows of mountains and forests, beside bright lochs and wide-open moors we explore the Highland Folk Museum as well as the Highland Wildlife Park.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

•      Journey through some of Scotland’s most spectacular Highland scenery on the famous Kyle Line

•      Cross the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct and take in stunning coastal and mountain views

•      Sail across the mysterious waters of world-famous Loch Ness

•      Discover incredible animals at the Highland Wildlife Park in the Cairngorms

•      Visit the popular Highland resort of Aviemore, set within the stunning Cairngorms National Park

•      Explore the capital of the Scottish Highlands, the charming city of Inverness.

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Scotland arriving late afternoon you will have time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Aviemore and the Highland Wildlife Park

After breakfast we make for Aviemore where we take a break for time to explore, enjoy the scenery and perhaps have a bite to eat. Later, we head to the Highland Wildlife Park, home to the famous Scottish Wildcats, many other interesting animals and its own safari drive.

 

DAY THREE – The Kyle Line – Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh

We travel north into the Highland capital, Inverness. Here we join the Scotrail train for one of the Great Railway Journeys of the World - the line to Kyle of Lochalsh. The route takes us through some of the best scenery in the country, skirting lochs and passing remote villages.

 

After a break in Kyle of Lochalsh we enjoy the return ride, this time by road, back to the hotel.

 

DAY FOUR – Fort William, West Highland Line

This excursion takes us southwest along the shore of Loch Laggan and through Glen Spean to Fort William. Here we have another train journey - this time on the celebrated West Highland Line to Mallaig. This spectacular line passes hidden lochs and inlets, silver sands, and crosses the magnificent Glenfinnan viaduct on its way west. Mallaig is a major fishing port, and we have time to wander around the harbour and explore the town before we catch the train for the return journey to Fort William. We rejoin the coach here for the ride back to Newtonmore.

 

DAY FIVE – Loch Ness Cruise and Inverness

Loch Ness is our destination today. We travel through unspoilt scenery past Loch Mhor and along Stratherrick to Fort Augustus. Whilst here we have time to obtain lunch and we enjoy a cruise, with commentary, on Loch Ness on board ‘The Royal Scot’ from the Caledonian Canal. Later we leave Fort Augustus and head north overlooking the loch towards Inverness before heading back to Newtonmore.

 

DAY SIX – Departure

After breakfast we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

5 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Tea/coffee and Biscuits on arrival

One night of hotel entertainment

Highland Wildlife Park

Scotrail – Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh

Scotrail – Fort William to Mallaig

‘Royal Scot’ cruise – Loch Ness

 

HIGHLANDER HOTEL, NEWTONMORE

Located on the outskirts of Newtonmore in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park, the Highlander Hotel offers friendly service and is famous for its welcome to coach groups. The hotel consists of two separate buildings, one housing the public areas and one housing the bedrooms, with external access between the two. All 80 bedrooms are comfortable and equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Although the hotel does not have a lift, all the public areas and many of the bedrooms are on the ground floor, with the remaining bedrooms being situated on the first floor. There is an informal restaurant, a relaxing, authentic bar, a lounge, and an outside seating area.

All single rooms are double or twin for sole occupancy, and all rooms have walk in showers.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

5 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Tea/coffee and Biscuits on arrival

One night of hotel entertainment

Highland Wildlife Park

Scotrail – Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh

Scotrail – Fort William to Mallaig

‘Royal Scot’ cruise – Loch Ness

 

HIGHLANDER HOTEL, NEWTONMORE

Located on the outskirts of Newtonmore in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park, the Highlander Hotel offers friendly service and is famous for its welcome to coach groups. The hotel consists of two separate buildings, one housing the public areas and one housing the bedrooms, with external access between the two. All 80 bedrooms are comfortable and equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Although the hotel does not have a lift, all the public areas and many of the bedrooms are on the ground floor, with the remaining bedrooms being situated on the first floor. There is an informal restaurant, a relaxing, authentic bar, a lounge, and an outside seating area.

 

All single rooms are double or twin for sole occupancy, and all rooms have walk in showers.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities
Bar	Television
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Lounge	Wi-Fi

 

GROUP BOOKINGS

Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
6	4 - 9 APR 2027	SUNDAY	£729	£120 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£36

 

 

Single supplement of £90 for first 4 single rooms, additional charges apply thereafter

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore