b'ClassicDiscover Scotlands proud heritage aboard the Royal Deeside steam train, exploring culture-rich cities, the magnificent5 DAYS from 1,199ppGlamis Castle and the RRS Discovery ship.1,099 ppYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. Welcome to Edinburgh, Scotlands stately capital AberdeenYour holiday starts when you meet the Tour Manager at your hotel in1Edinburgh today. After checking in this afternoon, youre at leisure to start exploring Scotlands capital before dinner at our hotel. The heart of the citySCOTLAND Glamisis a World Heritage site, with the Old Towns Royal Milewhere our hotel is locatedand the New Towns award-winning Georgian architecture revealing2the contrast between traditional and contemporary. Wandering the streets,Dundeeits easy to see why Edinburgh is regarded as the Athens of the North.Day 2. To Aberdeen by First Class railEdinburgh 1A First Class rail journey to the Granite City of Aberdeen awaits today. From the train, we experience stunning views of the Scottish countryside, absorbing ever-changing panoramas as we pass leafy countryside, ruggedWHATS INCLUDED:cliffs and coastal towns. On arrival, our coach takes us to the citys Old Town, characterised by cobblestone streets and medieval architecture. 4 nights 4 & 5-Star hotel Explore iconic landmarks like the 12th-century St Machars Cathedral andaccommodationthe Castlegate, adorned with the Mercat Cross, or soak up the culture at a First & Standard Class rail travel traditional pub. Our coach then takes us to our hotel on the banks of the All rail, ferry and coach travel River Dee. Once weve checked in, there is some time to relax in our new surroundings before dinner this evening. throughout your tourExpertise of a UK Tour ManagerDay 3. The sights and flavours of Royal Deeside from start to finishThis morning we head to the heart of Royal Deeside aboard the Royal DeesideGroup luggage transfers between Railway. On a heritage rail journey along the banks of the River Dee, we travelhotels from Edinburgh to Aberdeen, in restored vintage carriages on a short but scenic jaunt. Disembarking in Banchory, we visit a Highland coo farm to meet a herd of pedigree HighlandDundee to Edinburghcattle, tour the premises, and have lunch in the rural setting. After our visit toBreakfast each day,the farm, we drive to the Lost Loch Spirits Distillery which produces renowned1 lunch, 4 dinnersgins. During a tour and tasting, we discover the stories, flavours and brandingAll guided tours and excursionsthat make it successful. On the way to our next hotel in Dundee, we stop outside Balmoral Castle, giving us a chance to take a photo outside the royal estates famous gates. We check in to our hotel before dinner on our first night in the coastal city of Dundee.Tour Code: ATS| per person based on2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers Day 4. Dundee and Glamis Castle from 430.Today gets underway with a guided walking tour of Dundee, seeing some of the citys striking architectureincluding the V&A Dundee museum 2025 Departures: beautiful parks and views of the River Tay. Our tour ends at Captain ScottsJUL, SEPship, RRS Discovery, where you are free to explore at leisure. Later, we board our coach for a highlight of our toura visit to Glamis Castle, a historic fortress steeped in history and folklore. This castle has witnessed centuriesEveryday Traveller Ratedof noble events and was the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. After our very own Scottish piper plays us inside, we enjoy an1 2 3 4exclusive guided tour. With access to rooms that are usually out of bounds to the public, were taken into the 16th-century chambers, where we enjoy a wee dram before continuing our tour. Afterwards, we return to the chambers for refreshments and a talk with our guide about this amazing castle. Tonight we have our final evening meal together as a group.Secure your place nowwith a 250pp depositDay 5. Homeward boundAfter breakfast this morning, your tour of this fascinating historic region ofFor more information on Scotland comes to a close, and we head back to Edinburgh by rail. On arrival back in the capital, you are free to continue your journey home. dates and prices,visit greatrail.com/ATSSCOTLAND 17'