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Mega Christmas Castle
Price: 419 GBP
Departing from London
Telephone Booking Reference BAC HAG MCCL
Christmas Castle 7 Day Special from London (RAIL). Ideal if you have more time to really explore the magnificent Highlands and Scotland's stunning Capital Edinburgh. This trip also includes 2 nights hostel accommodation in Edinburgh, perhaps the most beautiful city in the UK. On this Highland adventure, you will take in some of the most dramatic and spectacular scenery in Europe as well as having the time of your life meeting some really great people and our legendary crew.
Our extended Christmas tour leaves London by train from Kings Cross On Saturday December 22nd in the morning and includes fantastic overnights in Edinburgh, the Highlands, between Glencoe and Fort William, and legendary Loch Ness. The highlight of the trip is a night in a haunted Highland castle for the best christmas party ever! Returns to London on Friday 28th December.
December 22nd
It’s time for the Christmas adventure of a lifetime as we leave Edinburgh by train and head north to Bonnie Scotland! Arriving in Edinburgh in the afternoon, you have time to check out all the best sites, the castle, christmas markets and the buzzing Edinburgh Nighlife. Overnight accommodation in city centre hostel.
December 23rd
Its off to the Highlands first thing in the morning, we visit the Wallace Monument and hear tales of Scotland's heros, Wallace and Bruce. We pass through The stunning Trossachs and Rob Roy country and meet Hamish the hairy Highland Coo. We then cross the wilds of Rannoch Moor and into mighty Glencoe. Scene of the infamous Massacre and one of the most haunting places in Scotland. We then head to Loch Ness, home of the legendary Monster and our overnight accommodation, at Morag's Lodge, one of the best hostels in Scotland.
24th December
Today we explore the magical Isle of Skye. We will also take in the amazing Eilean Donan castle surrounded by snow capped peaks. Unlimited fresh air! No more hangover! Snow-capped mountains, ruined castles, hairy coos and majestic scenery – The Highlands have it all. Our 4 star hostel tonight is located between the mighty peaks of Glencoe and Highland town of Fort William on the shores of Loch Linnhe.
Christmas Day
After opening our presents and some brekkie its time to explore stunning Glen Nevis (used a location for both Braveheart and Harry Potter). Glen Nevis sits in the shadow of mighty Ben Nevis (the Uk's highest mountain). We then head along the road to the Isles to the Glenfinnan memorial to Bonne Prince Charlie at the head of Loch Shiel. (this is also the where the spectacular railway viaduct used in Harry Potter films is.) We then return through the Great Glen back to our overnight accommodation.
December 26th
Shake off any late night excess amongst the awesome scenery as we explore Loch Ness. Keep a look out for Nessie as we head North along the shores of Scotland's most famous Loch. We visit haunting Culloden near Inverness, scene of the bloody defeat of the Jacobites and Bonnie Prince Charlies failed rebellion. We then head for Carbisdale Castle! Towering over the salmon filled River Shin, its an amazing place. Complete with its own statue gallery, art collection and ghost. This will be a night to remember. After a tasty dinner, the night will be spent partying with a live band into the wee small hours.
27th December
Leaving the splendour of the Castle behind we travel south taking in the stunning natural beauty of the Cairngorms National Park. We take in the imposing ruins of Ruthven Barracks and hear tales of the Jacobites. We then enter Highland Perthshire, a land of rivers trees and mountains. Our jouney is complete with views of the legendary Forth Bridge as we return to Edinburgh in the early evening. Overnight In centrally located Edinburgh Hostel. Last chance to Party with your new friends!
28th December
We bit a fond farewell to Edinburgh and Scotland and return to London by rail, morning departure.
PLEASE NOTE exact rail departure and return times still to be confirmed.
Includes
All accommodation and breakfasts
* Return Rail Travel from London
* 2 nights in accom edinburgh
* 4 nights accom on tour in the Highlands
* Christmas Eve supper
* Christmas dinner
* Dinner and Party at the Castle
*(Special cancellation charges apply to this product - up to 7 days prior to departure 50% refund. Within 7 days - no refund)
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London
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Telephone Booking Reference BAC HAG MCCL
