Itinerary
Day 1: Edinburgh
Stop At: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland
Discover one of the most memorable and unique cities in all of Europe, Edinburgh. Explore the city, where a sense of history is around every corner.
Fondly known as Auld Reekie, which means 'Old Smokey' in Scots, the Scottish capital is one of the most memorable and unique cities in all of Europe.
A sense of history is around every corner of this beautiful city. Underground vaults and hidden passageways, relics of construction from a bygone era, are located in and around its historic town centre, known as 'Old Town'.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG Scotland
Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age, although the nature of the early settlement is unclear.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Holyrood Park Education Centre 1 Queen's Drive, Edinburgh EH8 8HG Scotland
Curved around its sprawling namesake park, historic Holyrood edges the city centre and Old Town. The Palace of Holyroodhouse royal residence lies at the foot of the Royal Mile, an iconic stretch of road that also features the Scottish Parliament Building, the Museum of Edinburgh and the ruins of Holyrood Abbey.
Pass By: Princes Street, Princes St, Edinburgh, UK
Princes Street is one of the major thoroughfares in central Edinburgh, Scotland and the main shopping street in the capital. It is the southernmost street of Edinburgh's New Town, stretching around 1.2 km from Lothian Road in the west, to Leith Street in the east.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: One night's stay in a central 3* hotel, including breakfast
Day 2: Edinburgh
Stop At: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland
Full day free at leisure - Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to a train time to London Kings Cross Station in the evening.
Duration: 6 hours
Pass By: Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 Scotland
Visitors pack the Old Town, a bustling area of centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys. At its heart, perched on an extinct volcano, Edinburgh Castle is home to Scotland’s crown jewels. The Royal Mile, a steep street lined with traditional pubs, casual eateries, souvenir shops and small museums, runs from the castle to the Scottish Parliament and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s Scottish residence.
Pass By: Saint Andrew Square, George Street, Edinburgh Scotland
St Andrew Square is a garden square in Edinburgh, Scotland located at the east end of George Street. The gardens, part of the collection of New Town Gardens, are owned by a number of private owners, managed by Essential Edinburgh and opened to the public in 2008.
Pass By: 21 Grassmarket Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 2HS Scotland
Venture back to 1477 when the Grassmarket was one of the most predominant marketplaces in Edinburgh. A large portion of its happenings entailed the buying and selling of cattle and horses. Apparently, the name 'Grassmarket' derives from the animals' grass and pens, which were located at the western end.
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No accommodation included on this day.