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- Experience historic ocean-going paddle steamer “‘Waverley”
- Escort Cunard’s new flagship “Queen Victoria” down the Clyde
- Cruise to the stunning Isle of Arran
- Tour the Royal Yacht “Britannia”
- Sightseeing in Edinburgh & Glasgow
- Visit Edinburgh Castle & Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Sail beneath the mighty Forth bridges
- Relax cruising idyllic Loch Lomond
- Services of experienced Railtrail Tours Manager
- Hotel Porterage
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See FARES table below the itinerary for full details, including your choice of Standard or First Class rail travel from your Home Station to the Tour Base.
(Please note: some local and regional train services are standard class only; First Class tour fares take this into account.)
National Rail Card holders may also deduct the minus amount.
Tour Fare includes:
6 nights bed, breakfast & Table d’Hôte evening meal
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
All excursions and admissions as detailed |
Extended stay
per night: | £69 |
| Single Room Supplement: £195 |
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A premier rail & cruise holiday. The magnificence of Cunard’s flagship “Queen Victoria” from the historic deck of the world’s only ocean-going paddle steamer. Explore the majesty of Royal Yacht “Britannia”. Cruise the Firth of Forth to experience the awesome rail and road bridges and maritime wildlife. Enjoy open-top buses around bustling Edinburgh and Glasgow, and relaxing on idyllic Loch Lomond and aboard “Waverley” bound for Arran.
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DAY 1
By train to Glasgow and our centrally located hotel. (D)
DAY 2
We travel by train to Balloch Pier for an idyllic cruise on beautiful Loch Lomond - relax and unwind into your holiday. We return by train to Glasgow to enjoy an afternoon sightseeing aboard open-top buses. Use your included Guide Friday ticket to tour the city; revel in the magnificent architecture and hop on and off as you wish. (B,D)
DAY 3
Free to enjoy more open-top bus sightseeing in this award winning European City of Culture; perhaps explore Glasgow’s many museums, The Burrell art collection, Mackintosh masterpieces or savour the city’s stylish shopping streets.
Late afternoon we make our way onboard historic paddle steamer ‘Waverley” and the thrill of cruising down the Clyde escorting Cunard’s flagship “Queen Victoria” as she sets sail. Relish the excitement of passengers waving as both ships’ sirens sound their farewells – it promises to be a magical moment. Our evening meal is taken aboard “Waverley”. (B,D)
DAY 4
After a leisurely breakfast we travel by train to Helensburgh to rejoin Waverley for an enchantingly beautiful cruise, via Dunoon and Rothesay, to the dramatic Isle of Arran, enjoying two hours ashore at Brodick. Our return cruise alights at Largs, and we continue to Glasgow by train. (B,D)
DAY 5
Taking the speedy shuttle train to Edinburgh we enjoy a morning tour of the stately Royal Yacht Britannia, followed by a leisurely afternoon cruise from South Queensferry to view a wonder of the world: the magnificent Forth Railway Bridge, and its more modern sister road bridge. (B,D)
DAY 6
We return to Edinburgh by train for a full day free for sightseeing; use your inclusive open-top bus tour ticket to hop and off wherever you wish. Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle (admissions included); perhaps stroll world famous Princes Street. (B,D)
DAY 7
Bidding farewell to Glasgow we head over the borders to homeward destinations aboard our express train. (B)
Fares Table
| Fare Regions |
First |
Standard |
RC |
| London |
£869 |
£799 |
-20 |
| South of England |
£899 |
£825 |
-25 |
| East Anglia |
£855 |
£815 |
-25 |
| South West |
£929 |
£855 |
-25 |
| Heart of England |
£885 |
£805 |
-20 |
| Midlands |
£849 |
£795 |
-15 |
| Yorkshire |
£810 |
£779 |
-15 |
| North East |
£789 |
£775 |
-15 |
| North West |
£819 |
£775 |
-15 |
| South Wales |
£899 |
£825 |
-25 |
| North Wales |
£855 |
£799 |
-20 |
| South Scotland |
£755 |
£745 |
-10 |
| North Scotland |
£789 |
£775 |
-15 |
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Millennium Hotel, Glasgow
Situated in the heart of the city’s cultural and retail area, this striking Victorian building has been sympathetically modernised. Stylish and tastefully decorated spacious en-suite rooms combine classic features with modern amenities, including satellite TV, internet access, climate control, trouser press, personal safe, hairdryer, iron & ironing board and tea & coffee facilities. The hotel restaurant specialises in using local produce. |
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