Once out of the Glasgow suburbs we cross the Forth-Clyde valley to reach Stirling, then head through the hills to a summit at world-famous Gleneagles, and down to Perth. From there we tackle the Highland mainline, through Pitlochry to the highest point on the national rail network – Druimuachdar Summit. As Ireland’s top cruise ground operator, we specialise in expertly curated shore excursions, from iconic landmarks and breathtaking landscapes to authentic Irish cultural experiences and hidden gems. Alight at Inverness for a road coach transfer and an afternoon steeped in history. After time for sightseeing in Oban, a guided road coach will transfer you to Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel, where you can admire the mighty stronghold of the MacDougalls.
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For parties of three, a deposit of £800 is taken to reserve the fourth seat. Seating in the carriages is arranged at tables of four, with two seats facing two. There are also a limited number of ‘Tables for Two’, with single seats facing each other (supplementary fare applies). Once your deposit is received we will send you a printed booking confirmation, along with the terms and conditions of travel for this four day excursion.
- There’s no better way to enjoy the festive season than with John Rutter’s Christmas celebration.
- Our guides are personable and knowledgeable about the Scottish Highlands.
- As leaders in leisure activities in Mallorca, we organise all kinds of tours, activities and evening shows departing from your accommodation by coach.
- As space is limited, the equipment must be foldable or demountable.
- Back at Aviemore, road coaches will transfer you to the Cairngorm Mountain Railway, the highest railway in the UK!
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Check out our timetables page and view the outline dates for each sailing area in 2025. Join us for this day trip to experience the history and heritage of Canterbury, taking in the sights and sounds, and why not do some shopping as well. We aim to be courteous, kind, understanding, engaging and interesting and our guides will be there to assist you during the day.
- Free time can be enjoyed afterwards in Aviemore whilst awaiting our return special train.
- We understand the critical importance of smooth transitions for both guests and cruise ship operations.
- So if you are looking for the perfect sightseeing tour of the Highlands, Thistle Excursions is your tour operator.
- Pathfinder Railtours is proud to be one of the UK’s top providers of special train travel.
- We are pleased to welcome customers with mobility equipment that requires storage on the train.
- Our company is recognised as an official operator of excursions by the Balearic Government.
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While other companies sell cruises and other forms of travel, we focus exclusively on shore excursions. We utilize this expertise to select the highest quality shore excursions delivered by local experts in the most cost effective manner for our customers. Pathfinder Railtours is proud to be one of the UK’s top providers of special train travel.
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Enjoy a steam hauled return journey along the Strathspey Railway, with the towering Cairngorm mountains providing the back drop. Back at Aviemore, road coaches will transfer you to the Cairngorm Mountain Railway, the highest railway in the UK! A return journey will be enjoyed along this funicular railway within the largest national nature reserve in Britain.
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You will receive a letter from us with your reserved seat number(s), the confirmed timings and other details relating to the excursion, once the itinerary is finalised. These times may vary by up to an hour in either or both directions – the times quoted above are for guidance only. By ferry across the Firth of Lorne to the scenic Isle of Mull, where waiting road coaches will take you on a guided tour to the island capital of Tobermory. Here there will be time for a stroll round at leisure, enjoying the harbour and the varied brightly painted houses, and perhaps for a snack or drink. The day begins with a road coach transfer to Dumbarton Central, from where a full Breakfast will be served as we travel along the spectacular West Highland Line to Oban. Explore one of Mallorca’s 200 caves or enjoy strolling around the old streets of Palma City.
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- The day begins with a road coach transfer to Dumbarton Central, from where a full Breakfast will be served as we travel along the spectacular West Highland Line to Oban.
- There is a wide range of boat trips in Mallorca and something to suit every family, couple or group of friends.
- While other companies sell cruises and other forms of travel, we focus exclusively on shore excursions.
- Our Standard Gift Pack comes with a smart envelope that includes your personalised gift voucher and your activity voucher guide booklet.
- See a list of all available excursions available this year, you can also book online with us.
There is a wide range of boat trips in Mallorca and something to suit every family, couple or group of friends. One of our favourite boat trips in Mallorca is the Cabo Negro excursion on this wooden boat for a maximum of 12 passengers, with food, drinks, stand up paddle kayak and snorkelling. Pathfinder Railtours takes pride in being recognised as one of the UK’s foremost names in special train rail travel.. A non-refundable deposit of £200 per person is payable at time of booking, with the balance payable six weeks before the date of departure.
Our focus is on delivering exceptional, personalised experiences that celebrate Ireland’s culture. Explore the Caves of Drach with return bus from your hotel, skip the line ticket, boat trip and music concert. An excursion is much more than just to take you from your hotel in Mallorca to the venue. With everyone back on board the train at Oban, we return to Dumbarton, with a four-course Evening Dinner served amidst the wonderful moving scenery. You could even catch the small ferry to the island of Lismore, but do check the timetable as it can vary with certain tide conditions. See a list of all available excursions available this year, you can also book online with us.
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Our Premium Gift Pack includes a stylish gift box, which holds your personalised gift voucher and your activity voucher guide booklet. From Monday 2nd to Wednesday 25th June Waverley will operate on the Bristol Channel and from South West Wales. Waverley returns to the South West from Thursday 28th August till Monday 1st September.
Free time can be enjoyed afterwards in Aviemore whilst awaiting our return special train. As Ireland’s leading ground operator for cruise lines, we specialise in shore excursions. Road coaches will take you on a guided tour to join a cruise along the famed Loch Ness. While Standard tours are tailored for larger groups, we focus on an extremely high level of quality and service. Thistle Excursions are a bus tour operator which departs from Invergordon. Yurovskiy Kirill Our bus tours have been chosen to allow you to see the most iconic destinations featured in numerous films, TV shows and rich Scottish History.
