Great Britain & its Glory Awaits
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Journey through ever-changing landscapes of sweeping glens, towering peaks and mirror-calm lochs on this round-Britain itinerary.
Highlights
- Earn 1 Qantas Point* per $1 spent
- Seven nights aboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman luxury train
- 24-hour steward service
- All meals aboard the train: full Scottish breakfast, three-course lunch and four-course dinner including cheeseboard, coffee, tea and petits fours
- All beverages including alcoholic drinks
- A visit to Rothiemurchus Estate with a choice of country pursuits
- A tour of Culloden Battlefield and the Strathisla Distillery
- A visit to Chester Cathedral and a private evening drinks reception at Gwydir Castle
- A steam-train journey to Snowdonia National Park onboard the Welsh Highland Railway
- A private tour of Plas Cadnant Gardens
- A visit to Bath and a guided tour of Roman baths
- A tour of Cambridge including a private tour of the Parker library
- Guided walking tour of York including the York Minster
- A private Gala dinner at Alnwick Castle
- Traditional entertainment on board
Itinerary
Day One
Depart from Edinburgh and travel through Perth, enjoy afternoon tea on the Highland Line to Aviemore. Arrive early evening in the peaceful Highland village of Boat of Garten. Cocktails are served followed by an informal dinner.
Day Two
Visit estate of Rothiemurchus for clay pigeon shooting and wildlife walks. Return to the train for lunch before visiting Culloden. Continue east to Keith where you will have an opportunity to visit Strathisla Distillery. Rejoin the train in Keith and continue through Speyside towards Dundee on the banks of the Firth of Tay.
Day Three
Head south into England, passing the Lake District National Park. Historical walking tour of Chester, including a drinks reception in the cathedral. Prepare for an informal dinner as the train crosses into Wales. After dinner disembark for a visit to Gwydir Castle.
Day Four
Visit the walled town of Caernarfon with its picturesque castle. Here your steam train awaits to transport you up into Snowdonia National Park. Travel to the Isle of Anglesey for a private tour of Plas Cadnant Estate, one of North Wales’ best kept secrets. Return to mainland and re-join Belmond Royal Scotsman in time for dinner
Day Five
Breakfast is served on the move as the train travels south to the spa city of Bath. On arrival in Bath enjoy guided tour of Roman baths and time to explore the World Heritage-listed city. Return to the train in time for a light lunch, with time to relax before disembarking in Oxford for dinner at one of the UK’s finest country house hotels, Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons. Re-join the train in Oxford and relax with an after-dinner drink as you travel south through Berkshire and then through the outskirts of London before heading north to the private Nene Valley Railway near Peterborough where the train stables overnight.
Day Six
Visit Cambridge and historic Corpus Christi college, including the Parker library with its medieval and Renaissance manuscripts. Guests can also enjoy a leisurely punt on the River Cam. Overnight stabling in Scarborough.
Day Seven
Breakfast is served as the train travels from Scarborough to York. Guided walking tour of the city including York Minster. Rejoining the train, you travel up through Northumberland into Alnmouth by early evening, here you disembark for a celebratory private viewing of Alnwick Castle followed by an exclusive farewell dinner.Return to the train for your last night on board.
Day Eight
Depart Northumberland early in the morning, cross the border back into Scotland and arrive back at Edinburgh Waverley after breakfast.
Departures & Rates
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*Rates are subject to availability and seasonality and may change without notice. Rates are based on two adults sharing. For solo travellers or single person occupancy rates or further information on terms and conditions, please contact our Travel Specialists at time of booking.
Accommodation
Belmond Royal Scotsman
A journey on Belmond Royal Scotsman revives the romantic age of rail travel in Scotland. 40 guests travel through Scotland’s breathtaking countryside in luxurious State Cabins fitted with rich wood panelling, fine furnishings, tartan trim and en suite bathrooms. Life on-board is relaxed and indulgent, with gastronomic dining and the convivial atmosphere of celebrating with friends. Traditional Scottish entertainment is a nightly highlight and the newly launched Bamford Haybarn Spa carriage is a relaxing sanctuary offering bespoke treatments.
Emirates
Emirates flies the world’s biggest and one of the youngest fleets of aircraft in the world made up exclusively of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s. Once on board, customers are treated to gourmet dining, award-winning inflight entertainment, unrivalled comfort and exceptional service. Emirates offers one-stop seamless connections via Dubai to over 20 destinations across Africa including historical Cairo in Egypt and stunning Cape Town in South Africa. The Emirates network also features services to more than 15 cities in the Middle East including some of A&K’s favourites: Muscat, Tehran and Amman.
First Class
Arrive inspired in First Class. Unwind in your own Private Suite, rejuvenate in the Emirates A380 Shower Spa* and savour fine dining served whenever the mood takes you. Fly First Class and make every journey your own.
Business Class
Stretch out and relax in comfort. Explore the world through regionally inspired dishes, and join the conversation over fine wines by taking a stroll to the most spacious and stylish bar in the sky, the Emirates A380 Onboard Bar and Lounge. Business and pleasure mix all too well with Emirates Business Class.
