Edinburgh & Glasgow by Rail

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Spend 5 nights exploring two of Scotland's most famous cities! You'll enjoy sightseeing tours in each city, so you can see the most important sites within a limited period of time. Edinburgh is the country's hilly capital city, where you'll encounter ancient volcanoes, stunning castles, and medieval paths and alleyways. You'll have access to a Royal Tour Tic...
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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 8 days!
    • Royal Edinburgh Ticket
    • Secrets of the Royal Mile Walking Tour
    • Glasgow City Sightseeing Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour - (24 hrs)

What's this trip about?

    Spend 5 nights exploring two of Scotland's most famous cities! You'll enjoy sightseeing tours in each city, so you can see the most important sites within a limited period of time. Edinburgh is the country's hilly capital city, where you'll encounter ancient volcanoes, stunning castles, and medieval paths and alleyways. You'll have access to a Royal Tour Ticket, which gives you the flexibility to choose between four different bus tours of the city - choose one or all! You'll also enjoy a unique Secrets of the Royal Mile Walking Tour, where you'll discover the tumultuous history of Edinburgh's past!  After a comfortable train ride taking in Scotland's breathtaking scenery, you'll arrive in Glasgow, where you'll be surrounded by its picturesque Victorian and art nouveau buildings as well as experience its famed art scene. There you'll have access to the city sightseeing bus - hop on and off as you wish!

Details

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

Destinations

Attractions

  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow

Activities

  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy-class airfare into Edinburgh (EDI), out of Glasgow (GLA)
    • Private round-trip airport transfers
    • 3 nights in Edinburgh atInterContinental Edinburgh The George, or similar
    • Royal Edinburgh Ticket, including 3 city tours and admission to Edinburgh Castle
    • Palace of Holyroodhouse Royal Yacht Britannia Secrets of the Royal Mile Walking Tour
    • Standard class rail from Edinburgh to Glasgow
    • 2 nights in Glasgow at The Address Glasgow, or similar
    • Glasgow City Sightseeing Hop-On/Hop-Off Bus Tour (24 hrs)
    • Breakfast Daily

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Edinburgh!

Arrive in Edinburgh Airport and enjoy a private airport transfer to your first accommodation. Celebrate your first night in Scotland by treating yourself to a pint at Scotland's oldest pub, the Sheep Heid Inn.

Day 2 Edinburgh

Take advantage of your Royal Tour Ticket and explore the highlights of the city your way! You'll have 48-hour access to three city tours; plus admission to the city's most iconic and historic sites -  Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Yacht Britannia!

Day 3 Edinburgh

Continue using your Royal Tour Ticket pass; hop off at New Town and the Royal Yacht Brittania, where you can enjoy fast-track admission. 

You'll also want to make use of your Secrets of the Royal Mile Walking Tour today; your guide will take you to the pl...

Day 4 Edinburgh - Glasgow

Enjoy a train ride to Glasgow, located in Scotland's western Lowlands. Once settled in, consider making the trip to the city's Lighthouse and climbing to the top; here you can enjoy some breathtaking views of the cityscape!

Day 5 Glasgow

Take advantage of your included sightseeing tour bus pass today! Activate your pass and experience the city from the top deck of the tour bus; explore famous art galleries and museums, hop off at picturesque parks, or enjoy the full-loop on the bus and enjoy th...

Day 6 Depart Scotland

Your Scotland trip comes to an end today. Enjoy a private transfer to the airport in accordance with your departure flight. 

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,141
Price per day$357
Last Updated: 1/7/2025

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