8-Day Rail Tour from London to Edinburgh and Glasgow

8 days • Free CancellationMin 2 participantsMeet on locationInstant confirmationPrivate tour • Operated by European Voyages

Why we love it?

The London-Edinburgh-Glasgow Rail Tour offers an immersive 8-day journey through some of the United Kingdom's most iconic cities. Travelers will explore the historic streets of London, the cultural richness of Edinburgh, and the vibrant atmosphere of Glasgow, all while enjoying scenic train rides that showcase the stunning landscapes between these destinations. This tour is ideal for those who appreciate a blend of urban exploration and picturesque countryside views, making it suitable for both first-time visitors and seasoned travelers. What sets this experience apart is the seamless combination of city highlights and the convenience of rail travel, allowing participants to relax and take in the views without the stress of driving. Accommodations are provided in comfortable 3-star hotels, ensuring a pleasant stay throughout the journey.
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Inclusions

  • Cost Per Person in Twin /  Double / Triple rooms based on 3 Star Hotels

Exclusions

  • 1) 3 Euro tip per person per day.
  • 2) No Porterage included.
  • 3) Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure. The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate changes substantially prior to the departure of your tour.
  • 4) Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us pay TV, mini-bar, telephone calls, etc.
  • 5) All Meals.
  • 6) Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides other than that mentioned in “Tour Cost Includes”.
  • 7) Airfare & airport tax.
  • 8) Visa Fees.
  • 9) Travel insurance.

Itinerary

Day 1
  • Airport to hotel transfer

    Airport to hotel transfer. Rest of the day at leisure. 

    Overnight in London.

Day 2
  • Breakfast at the hotel

    Breakfast at the hotel.  The best way to see London’s sights and splendor is from the deck of a boat. With this hop-on hop-off pass you can cruise up and down the Thames, alighting at your leisure, for a whole day. 

    The Thames weaves its way through London, with history around every bend. Aboard the hop-on hop-off River Red Rover you’ll cruise in comfort and style past London’s world-famous landmarks. The boats have open upper decks for great sightseeing and comfortable lower saloons. Relax and enjoy the views, onboard commentary, light refreshments and full bar service as London’s famous sights glide by. 

    The river cruise departs every 40 minutes from Westminster Pier, Waterloo Pier (near the London Eye), Tower Pier and Greenwich Pier (near the Cutty Sark). With just one ticket you may hop-on or off at any of the piers as often as you like throughout the day. The shortest trip between piers lasts approximately 20-30 minutes, while the full round trip takes approximately 2.5 hours. 

    Overnight in London. 

Day 3
  • Breakfast at the hotel

    Breakfast at the hotel.  Experience the glittering world of fame for a day with skip the line entry to Madame Tussauds interactive waxworks. See the stunningly lifelike figure of Her Majesty The Queen in honour of her Diamond Jubilee. 

    Even better, by purchasing your ticket ahead of time you’ll jump the queue. Don’t waste time waiting in lines on vacation! Start your visit to Madame Tussauds by sneaking past the paparazzi to attend a photo shoot with Kate Moss. Then mingle with Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad, Angelina, Michael Jackson and all the other A-list stars in your very own premiere party before taking your challenge in the Big Brother Diary Room. 

    Filled with 14 exciting, interactive zones and the Marvel Super Heroes 4D movie experience, Madame Tussauds London combines glitz and glamour with incredible history with over 300 wax figures. alk down the red carpet and strike a pose with Kate Winslet, before stepping into our interactive sports zone alongside David Beckham. 

    Start your royal experience with a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty The Queen, then brave the serial killers in SCREAM! Relax in our taxis and relive London’s rich history before entering the spectacular and exclusive Marvel Super Heroes 4D movie experience. This exhibition brings to life your best loved Super Heroes through a mix of 4D animation, interactive themed areas and startlingly realistic Madam Tussauds wax figures, such as Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk! 

    Overnight in London. 

Day 4
  • London to Edinburgh Transfer by Eurail

    London to Edinburgh Transfer by Eurail. Rest of the day at leisure. 

    Overnight in Edinburgh. 

Day 5
  • Breakfast at the hotel

    Breakfast at the hotel.  With great views from the top of the bus, strategically placed stops and an interesting commentary, this truly is the best way to see the sights of Edinburgh. You can hop-on and off as many times as you like aboard this open-top double-decker bus. 

    There are 24 stops and the entire route takes approximately 60 minutes. The bus departs every 20 minutes from each stop. Tickets are valid for 24 hours from first use. 

    The capital of Scotland since the 15th Century, Edinburgh stands on 7 hills creating a dramatic skyline. Tour highlights include the Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyrood House, the historic Royal Mile and Our Dynamic Earth.  

    Overnight in Edinburgh. 

Day 6
  • Edinburgh to Glasgow Transfer by Eurail

    Edinburgh to Glasgow Transfer by Eurail. Rest of the day at leisure. 

    Overnight in Glasgow. 

Day 7
  • Breakfast at hotel

    Breakfast at hotel. Explore Glasgow, one of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan destinations in Europe with this 2-days ticket aboard an open-top double-decker bus. See all the main sights as you hop-on and hop-off 21 conveniently located stops around the city.

    With great views from the top of the bus, strategically placed stops and an interesting commentary, this truly is the best way to see the sights of Glasgow. You can hop-on and off as many times as you like aboard this open-top double-decker bus. 

    There are 21 stops and the entire route takes approximately 80 minutes. The bus departs every 15 minutes from each stop. Tickets are valid for 2 consecutive calendar days. Glasgow is miles better – don’t take our word for it, find out for yourself. 

    The most vibrant and exciting of Scottish cities boasts excellent museums and art galleries as well as beautiful parklands and buildings. Treat yourself to a tour of the Jewel of Scotland, the city whose inhabitants work hard and play hard. 

    Overnight in Glasgow. 

Day 8
  • Breakfast at hotel

    Breakfast at hotel. check out from Hotel to Airport

Please Note

  • Contract: The Terms and Conditions will form the contract between European Voyages and the person making/paying for the booking. No contract exists until European Voyages has received payment and issued its confirmation invoice. Rates are subject to currency fluctuation and Government taxes and may be changed without notice. Rates are guaranteed upon acceptance of full payment.
  • Travel Insurance: We highly recommend the purchase of a Travel Insurance protection plan.
  • Cancellations/Refunds/Change: Notice of cancellation must be made by e-mail directly to the Company.
  • Changes by the Company: On occasion it may be necessary to amend certain arrangements of your holiday, which we reserve the right to do at any time. If a major change occurs we will inform you as soon as possible. Major change is one that involves a change in location or offering a lower category hotel. In these instances we will offer an alternative subject to your acceptance and if the hotel originally booked is of a superior category and is substituted with a standard category, we will issue a refund to you Upon acceptance of the change no further claims for compensation or additional expenses will be accepted. In no case we will pay compensation or accept liability if change is due to force majeure; risk/threat of war; industrial disputes; riot; civil strife; terrorist activity; natural/nuclear disasters; fire or adverse weather conditions; technical problems to transport; closure or congestion of airports or ports; cancellations or changes of scheduled airlines and similar events beyond our control.m
  • Travel Documents/Proof of Citizenship: It is your responsibility to be in possession of a valid machine readable passport and/or visa if required.
  • Descriptions: European Voyages strives to ensure accuracy of descriptions and information, however we are not able to control all holiday components and advertised facilities may be withdrawn or changed. We cannot accept liability for loss of an advertised facility or withdrawal of free or discounted offers. Such offers are add value and are non-refundable if not provided or used. Prices specified herein do not reflect Value Added offers unless noted otherwise.
  • Responsibility and Limitations of Liability: European Voyages as the operator, is solely responsible for selecting the suppliers that provide the component parts (e.g. hotel accommodations, transfers, and car rental firms) for the vacations described on this website. These suppliers are independent contractors. European Voyages does not own, control, operate, nor is it an agent for any suppliers furnishing tour component parts, and therefore in the absence of its negligence, European Voyages cannot be held liable for loss or damage to property or injury to person, caused by reason of any act or omission, intentional negligence or otherwise by such third party supplier. European Voyages makes no implied or expressed warranties in the offering of any tour described on this website. European Voyages reserves the right to cancel or alter any itinerary at its sole discretion. The information and rates are accurate at the time of posting and are subject to change without notice.
  • By making final payment for any of the vacations, customer acknowledges and agrees to all of the terms and conditions, in particular, to the limitations of liability set forth above.
  • Misadventure: Should you or any member of your party suffer illness, personal injury or death through any misadventure arising out of an activity which does not form part of your holiday arrangements, we shall offer assistance such as we are able. Such assistance shall take the form of guidance and advice only without accepting any liability whatsoever.
  • Hotel Accommodation: European Voyages reserves the right to substitute alternative hotels to those featured, provided they are of comparable category or better. All properties are contracted on a 'Run of House' basis, which means you have a standard room from any part of the property unless otherwise advertised. Special accommodation requests, such as adjoining rooms, or twin beds are subject to the hotel availability and cannot be guaranteed. We cannot accept any booking that is conditional upon special requests being met

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 4 days before start

Non-refundable after 4 days before start

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