Weekend and Day Trips on the Orient Express Train from Edinburgh
A luxury train day trip to Edinburgh on the Northern Belle
Updated January 2010
There are several Orient Express day trips from Edinburgh that you can choose from, as a special gift for someone or as an exclusive pampering day for yourself and your significant other. Two of these are the same price (£285 per person) while the Christmas Lunch day trip only costs £195 per person.
Full listing of Orient Express Day Trips in the UK.
Orient Express Day Trips:
Oban and the Isle of Mull on the Northern Belle
A true Highlands experience on the Orient Express train, this luxury day trip takes you to Oban, a picturesque Scottish resort town on the west coast of Scotland. The train passes through gorgeous scenery on its way to Oban. Once there, you take the ferry to the beautiful island of Mull where you get a choice between visiting Torosay Castle or Duart Castle. The ferry journey alone is worth taking just for the views!
This day trip on the Northern Belle lasts 10 and a half hours and departs from Edinburgh Waverley. An alternative departure point is Dumbarton. The trip also includes Brunch with Bellini on outward journey and a four course dinner with champagne and wine on return journey.
Price: £285 per person
Trip Dates: 5th September 2010
Christmas Lunch on the Northern Belle
Price: £195 per person
Trip Dates: 09th December 2010
A luxury and exclusive setting for a sumptuous five course Christmas Lunch from Edinburgh. This is a 4 hour long journey (from midday to 4pm) during which passengers don't disembark. There is no advance itinerary for this Orient Express day trip.
Historic York on the Northern Belle
Price: £285 per person
Trip Dates: 24th July 2010
A sightseeing and shopping day trip to the historic city of York, in the North of England. This day trip on the Northern Belle lasts 13 hours, departing Edinburgh Waverley at 8.15 in the morning. It includes Brunch with Bellini on outward journey, guided walking tour of the city, free time for shopping, four course dinner with champagne and wine on return.
Orient Express Weekend Trips:
Inverness Weekend on the Northern Belle
Inverness is the only destination from Edinburgh for a luxury weekend break on the Orient Express. The outward journey takes you though magnificent scenery en route to Inverness where you get a choice between 2 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the four star The Kings Mill or Culloden House Hotel. The following day includes a sightseeing trip by coach to Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness with its scenic Urquhart Castle. Other attractions for the day include Inverness Castle and St Andrew's Cathedral.
This journey departs from Edinburgh Waverley, Newark, Peterborough and York but is also available from London (on the same date).
Price: £750 per person
Trip Dates: 7th August 2010
Dress code
Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers but remember that you will be outdoors for part of your time during these Orient Express trips.
Official Orient Express pages
- Oban and the Isle of Mull on the Northern Belle
- Christmas Dinner on the Northern Belle
- York on the Northern Belle
- Inverness Weekend on the Northern Belle
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