Explore London & Edinburgh by Rail

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Explore two capital cities in six nights! You'll start in England's capital of London, where you can visit the iconic monuments known for dominating the skyline. Visit Buckingham Palace, take a photo in front of Big Ben or treat yourself to a ride on the world's largest observation wheel, the London Eye. Your trip includes a 2-day London Pass, giving you acce...

Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 9 days!
    • London Pass (2-day)
    • Royal Edinburgh Ticket

What's this trip about?

    Explore two capital cities in six nights! You'll start in England's capital of London, where you can visit the iconic monuments known for dominating the skyline. Visit Buckingham Palace, take a photo in front of Big Ben or treat yourself to a ride on the world's largest observation wheel, the London Eye. Your trip includes a 2-day London Pass, giving you access to over 60 attractions, from the Tower of London to a cruise along the River Thames! Next you'll take a comfortable ride on the rail up to Edinburgh, Scotland's hilly capital. Pay a visit to the imposing Edinburgh Castle, which sits perched atop one of Edinburgh's handful of extinct volcanoes, and experience The Palace of Holyroodhouse, The King's official royal residence in the city. Discover Edinburgh's tale of two cities; explore the city's medieval history as you make your way through Old Town, then travel through time until you reach the modern New Town. You'll have access to the Royal Edinburgh Ticket, where you can choose from three different sightseeing bus routes and see the sights without the stress. It also includes entrance to Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Yacht Britannia.  Edinburgh has more bars and restaurants per capita than any other city in the U.K, so you'll have the chance to dine and experience the city's culinary side to your heart's content!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityLondon, England
End CityScotland

Travel Themes

  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Train & Rail Journeys

Destinations

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • England
  • Scotland

Attractions

  • Edinburgh
  • London

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • River cruise
  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare into London (LHR) and out of Edinburgh (EDI)
    • Round-trip airport transfers
    • 3 nights in London at the Holiday Inn Regents Park Hotel or similar
    • London Pass (2-day)
    • Standard class rail from London to Edinburgh
    • 3 nights in Edinburgh at the Market Street Edinburgh Hotel or similar
    • Royal Edinburgh Ticket with 48-hour access to 3 city tours, and entrance to: Edinburgh Castle
    • The Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • The Royal Yacht Britannia Breakfast Daily

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to London, England!

Take a flight to London, then enjoy a transfer to your first accommodation.

In the evening, consider treating yourself to one of England's most famous dishes: fish & chips!

Day 2 London

Start using your London Pass today! After breakfast, make your way to Buckingham Palace and experience the iconic Changing of the Guard. You'll be in the area of Big Ben, Tower Bridge and the Houses of Parliament so you can see all the highlights without the ha...

Day 3 London

Your London Pass comes with a ticket for the hop-on/hop-off bus, so why not enjoy a ride on the full loop, then hop off at the sights you've always been dreaming of!

Pay a visit to the breathtaking Westminster Abbey, then explore the secrets of Windsor Ca...

Day 4 London - Edinburgh, Scotland

After breakfast, make your way to London's Kings Cross Station for your train to Scotland. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Celebrate your first day in the city with a short hike up to Edinburgh Castle, where you can enjoy scenic views of the entire ...

Day 5 Edinburgh

Start using your Royal Edinburgh Ticket today, to see the city's most iconic sites, including Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Yacht Britannia!

Day 6 Edinburgh

Continue using your Royal Tour Pass. Today you can hop on the Majestic Tour; take a stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens or explore the Queen's former floating residence at the Royal Yacht Britannia - the choice is yours!

You can also take in some pan...

Day 7 Depart Scotland

Enjoy a transfer from your hotel to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in accordance with your departure flight today.

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