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
  • 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

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.

MIchael_C

17 Aug, 2023

This is a nice small-bus tour. Long days, but a lot to take in. Stephen was VERY knowledgable and knows his way around the Highlands.

Rickey_S

12 Aug, 2023

We had a wonderful time on this tour. Stephan was a wonderful tour guide. The overnight stay at the B&B was nice. The rooms are small but comfortable. The ride on the steam train was a lot of fun. We were on the morning outbound run, the tour stopped at an observation area where we were able to get some great photos of the train on its way back to Ft. William. Overall we saw some great highlights of Scotland, both the highlands and the lowlands. I would definitely recommend this tour to others.

JH0212

10 Aug, 2023

Highland Experience Tours … Highly recommended! Saw so much, learnt so much, along with all the stunning scenery it was great to go a little off track to find some hidden gems! Steven B is the best driver guide I’ve come across (I’ve done a few tours too) very engaging, knowledgeable and funny. Felt we’d been away ages not just 2 days. Fabulous !

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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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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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A Great Tour Made Better By "The Best" Tour Guide

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Excellent two day trip!!!

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