2-Day Jacobite Experience including the Hogwarts Express from Edinburgh | La Vacanza Travel

2-Day Jacobite Experience including the Hogwarts Express from Edinburgh

Duration: 2 days
Destination: United Kingdom, Scotland, Edinburgh
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  • 2 days
  • Edinburgh
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

See the Highland sights and historic locations linked to the Jacobite movement of 17th century Scotland. The 2-Day Jacobite Heritage Experience Tour combines spectacular Highland scenery and tales of historic battles fought by supporters of King James II (the Jacobites). Visit Dunkeld, Fort William, Loch Ness and take a ride on the famous Jacobite Steam train, as featured in the popular Harry Potter films. Max 32 pax on mini coach.

Itinerary

Day 1: Heading north

Stop At: Dunkeld Cathedral, 10 Cathedral Street, Dunkeld PH8 0AW Scotland
Take a riverside walk to see the Dunkeld bridge, the largest Scottish bridge built by Thomas Telford, or visit the magical Dunkeld Cathedral
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Pitlochry, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Perched on the edge of the River Tummel, Pitlochry is home to one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland. We will stop here for a quick bite to eat.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Clava Cairns, Inverness IV2 5EU, UK
A 500-year-old temple and ancient cemetery. This ancient burial ground features in the well-known ‘Outlander’ books
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, Inverness IV2 5EU, UK
The last stand of the Jacobite’s against the government forces. Explore the battlefield and walk in the footsteps of the hundreds of clansmen who gave their lives for the Jacobite cause.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight: Fort Augustus

Day 2: All Aboard

Stop At: Tom-na-Faire, Station Square, Fort William PH33 6TQ, UK
Enjoy a hearty breakfast before a short journey to Fort William, where you will finally jump aboard the Jacobite Steam Train. Known for being one of the world’s greatest train journeys, this train ride will take you past Britain’s highest mountain, deepest loch, shortest river, and most westerly station. You may know it as the Hogwarts Express
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Mallaig, Mallaig, Lochaber, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Get ready to depart as the train and bus arrive into Mallaig, a stunning west coast fishing town, for lunch. Spend some time learning about Mallaig’s fascinating historical past at the Mallaig Heritage Centre, or sample some of the freshest seafood Scotland has to offer.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Glencoe Visitors Centre, Glencoe, Ballachulish PH49 4HX, UK
Heading south, you’ll enjoy a drive through Glen Coe, Scotland’s most famous and scenic glen, where the MacDonalds were betrayed. This beautiful glen may seem a little familiar due to its starring role in one of the ‘Harry Potter’ films.

Back to Edinburgh: 8:00 p.m.
Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Overnight accommodation with breakfast
  • One Way Jacobite Steam Train Ride
  • Accommodation included: 1 night
  • 1x Breakfast
  • Entry/Admission - Fort William

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Pickup and drop off from Accommodation
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Adult pricing applies to all travellers
  • If you are travelling alone, please choose the ‘Single Room’ option or we may not be able to accept your booking
  • Children must share a room with 1 or more adults
  • Children under 3 years not accepted
  • Luggage Restrictions: Maximum weight: 15kg. Maximum size: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm per person plus small carry on
  • Double/twin room: these rooms are for 2 people. If 3 people choose this option, you will be allocated a family room for 3, subject to availability. If you prefer 2 rooms, you must choose ‘Single Room’ for one person
  • Attention: Please be advised that the availability of The Jacobite Steam Train experience may be impacted due to ongoing suspensions by the Jacobite Steam Train operator (West Coast Railways). If the train for your booked departure is cancelled, rest assured that your tour will still operate, and you will receive a refund for the steam train portion. Furthermore, you will receive a complimentary boat cruise on the beautiful Loch Ness and a visit to Urquhart Castle- situated on the banks of the Loch.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 34 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

1 Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK


Departure Time

09:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 days


User's Reviews

P7040GB_

24 Apr, 2024

The tour was just perfect! Everything from the beginning till the end. We had two really nice, funny and thoughtful guides (Jeah and Nile - I just hope I didn’t spell the names too wrong)). The trip was well planned, the timings were ideal! It was our first time to Scotland and we had a feeling that after the tour we know a little bit more about this beautiful country. It was not a single minute boring during the trip and a lot of opportunities to take pictures. Would recommend 100 out of 100!

I8365BGmayam

23 Apr, 2024

This 2 day trip was amazing, i saw so many incredible sights which included Glen Coe, Ben Nevis and the highlands. Seeing and travelling on the jacobite steam train was a great experience and the best part of the trip was seeing a group of wild deer in the highlands.

simsengt

18 Apr, 2024

Good trip with Brodie and Terry entertaining us with stories and jokes along the way. Overnight stay helps in breaking down the road trip. Lucky to have a magnificent weather on the second day and resumption of the Jacobite train. As the windows are sealed, cannot really tell one is traveling on a steam train. Available snacks and drinks onboard pushed cart by staff. Good that we travel by train on one way and by bus the other to “see” the train including at the viaduct. Credit to Brodie in chasing it despite being held back by a slow moving camper 👍

F381OJkristinb

05 Oct, 2023

Amazing! That is all I can say. Absolutely, amazing! We spent the most wonderful 2 days with our guide Steven B, who made this trip over the top amazing. We had unexpected side trips, a beautiful hotel, fabulous food, we met some lifelong friends, saw the unbelievably beautiful Highlands, learned some history we've never heard before, rode a piece of history with the Jacobite train. We will never think of The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond the same way after learning the background story. I have never been on a guided tour before and I don't know that I can ever do another one because there is no way it will be as good as this one. Thank you Steven B for this amazing memory for my Daughter, my Mom, myself, along with the other members of our group.

clark942

17 Aug, 2023

Really nice tour. LOTS to see and a LOT included. Lots of knowledge about the area and history. As good a tour as we've had.

User's Picture Gallery

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Two amazing days in the highlands

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Enjoyable road trip!

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2 AMAZING days!

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Phenomenal experience!

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Thank you Steven B!

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Beautiful experience

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Highly recommend this fabulous tour

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Loved the tour but the train was meh

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Wonderful experience in the Highlands

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Highly recommended!

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Steven B is amazing

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Spectacular!!

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Great tour and great guide

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The absolute best tour we took in Scotland

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History, music, anecdotes, fun: compliments of Sola

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Such a fantastic tour

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LOVED LOVED this tour!!

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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Praise B to Steven!

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A 2 day experience not to be missed!!!

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Throughly Enjoyable Highland Experience!

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Fantastic 2 day trip

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Beautiful scenery and a brief history of Scotland

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Time Well Spent

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