Edinburgh Overnight
Highlights
- Reserved Return Seats on East Coast Trains
- Visit Edinburgh Castle
- Open Top Bus Tour
- Accommodation at a Centrally Located 3* Hotel
Inclusions
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Please Note:
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before travel.
- Train seats are allocated on first come first serve basis & not guaranteed together.
- Please double check you have entered the correct email address, as without the e-tickets you cannot travel. If you do not receive the email please contact the reservations team on +44 207 233 7030
Description
Day 1
London to Edinburgh
Your trip to Edinburgh begins at King’s Cross Station at 6:30am, where your train will depart at 7:00am and arrive into Edinburgh Waverley at 11:22am.
Open Top Bus Tour
A great way to get acquainted with the Scottish capital, this hop on hop off open top bus tour will cruise past the best sights Edinburgh has to offer. You’ll see dominating Edinburgh Castle overlooking the city from its perch on the Castle Rock and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the King’s lavish Scottish residence. Take in the vibrant atmosphere of the Royal Mile and remember to get a photo of famous canine statue Greyfriars Bobby!
Entry to Edinburgh Castle
Enjoy free admission to historic Edinburgh Castle, where you can gaze at the sparkling Scottish Crown Jewels and familiarise yourself with some important Scottish history. The castle dates back to the 12th century, and was involved in many key historical conflicts. When you’ve seen everything inside the castle, take a walk outside and enjoy unbeatable panoramic views across Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Overnight Stay
You will be provided accommodation in a centrally located 3* hotel.
Day 2
Edinburgh at Your Leisure
Take the second day to explore Edinburgh as you wish. Whether you want to try some traditional haggis for lunch or delve into some Scottish history at a museum, the choice is yours to decide!
Return Journey
Your return train will depart Edinburgh at 5.31pm, arriving back in London at 10.18pm.
Please enusre that you have a printed copy of your Open Top Bus Tour tickets. Train, accomodation and Edinburgh Castle tickets are e-tickets and therefore can be viewed on your phone.
Schedule
Days of departure: Monday to Saturday
Check-in time: 6:30am
Finish (approx.):10:18pm (2nd Day)
Departure point: King’s Cross station
Hop-on Hop-off Edinburgh Schedule
The Edinburgh Tour:
30 June 2024 – 7 September 2024
8:50am-6:00pm
Every 10 Minutes
8 September 2024 – 2 November 2024
8:51am -5:51pm
Every 12 Minutes
3 November 2024 – 5 April 2025
9:10am-3:40pm
Every 30 Minutes
Duration: The full tour lasts around 70 minutes.
The Regal Tour:
24 March 2024 – 2 November 2024
8:40am-5:25pm
Every 15 Minutes
3 November 2024 – 5 April 2025
9:20am-3:50pm
Every 30 Minutes
Duration: The full tour lasts around 80 minutes.
City Sightseeing Edinburgh:
30 June 2024 – 7 September 2024
8:45am-6:05pm
Every 10 Minutes
8 September 2024 – 2 November 2024
8:45am-5:57pm
Every 12 Minutes
3 November 2024 – 5 April 2025
9:00am-4:00pm
Every 30 Minutes
Duration: The full tour lasts around an hour.
Please note timetables are subject to change.
Tour runs daily excluding 25 December and 1 January.
Full mobility facilities on all tour buses and subtitled screen downstairs for hard of hearing.