Explore Edinburgh City Upgrade
Monuments, memorials, and medieval wonders
Where can you find ancient volcanoes, medieval alleyways, royal crown jewels, and a modern New Town? In Edinburgh of course! Enjoy 3, 4 or 5 nights exploring this historical and modern city at your own pace. With this upgrade, enjoy tours of the Royal Mile and Loch Ness!
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Edinburgh (EDI)
- 3 nights in Edinburgh at Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - Royal Terrace
- Breakfast daily
Plus!
- Edinburgh City Panoramic Tour
- Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Tour
Great Ways to Explore
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Treat yourself to a pint at Scotland's oldest pub, the Sheep Heid Inn!
- See if you can spot Loch Ness' most famous resident - Nessie - during your included day tour.
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Hike up to Arthur's Seat in Holyrood Park for sweeping views of the city.
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Make it to Edinburgh Castle in time for the 1 o'clock gun fires!
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Explore Holyrood Park and its breathtaking scenery, medieval ruins, and prehistoric forts.
Scotland's hilly capital is calling! Enjoy three nights exploring the splendors of Edinburgh city, from the imposing Edinburgh Castle which sits perched atop a volcano to the modern New Town, with its monuments, museums, and royal highlights.
Spend days exploring medieval highlights, shopping in local boutiques, and sampling the flavors Scotland is known for - from scotch whiskey to haggis - to your heart's content.
Included in your upgrade are two unique tours to take your Scotland experience to the next level. Enjoy a special City Panorama Tour in Edinburgh, where you'll follow the path of some of history's greats in the medieval city. The next day you'll embark on a day tour to some of Scotland's most scenic wonders. See Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the majestic Scottish Highlands - who knows, maybe you'll even spot Loch Ness' most famous resident: Nessie!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Edinburgh (EDI)
- 3 nights in Edinburgh at Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - Royal Terrace
- Breakfast daily
Plus!
- Edinburgh City Panoramic Tour
- Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Tour
-
Treat yourself to a pint at Scotland's oldest pub, the Sheep Heid Inn!
- See if you can spot Loch Ness' most famous resident - Nessie - during your included day tour.
-
Hike up to Arthur's Seat in Holyrood Park for sweeping views of the city.
-
Make it to Edinburgh Castle in time for the 1 o'clock gun fires!
-
Explore Holyrood Park and its breathtaking scenery, medieval ruins, and prehistoric forts.
Scotland's hilly capital is calling! Enjoy three nights exploring the splendors of Edinburgh city, from the imposing Edinburgh Castle which sits perched atop a volcano to the modern New Town, with its monuments, museums, and royal highlights.
Spend days exploring medieval highlights, shopping in local boutiques, and sampling the flavors Scotland is known for - from scotch whiskey to haggis - to your heart's content.
Included in your upgrade are two unique tours to take your Scotland experience to the next level. Enjoy a special City Panorama Tour in Edinburgh, where you'll follow the path of some of history's greats in the medieval city. The next day you'll embark on a day tour to some of Scotland's most scenic wonders. See Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the majestic Scottish Highlands - who knows, maybe you'll even spot Loch Ness' most famous resident: Nessie!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to Edinburgh!
Arrive in Edinburgh Airport and make your way to your accommodation. Start your Scotland adventure with a short hike up to Edinburgh Castle, which sits atop the remains of an extinct volcano. Enjoy scenic views of Old Town below, then consider exploring the inside exhibits which include the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny.
After you've finished discovering this Edinburgh highlight, begin your adventure across the Royal Mile! Pop into local boutiques, pass by chilling buildings, and maybe make a stop at one of the many restaurants along the way.
Check-in - Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - Royal Terrace
Stay at the Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - Royal Terrace for a quiet, modern hotel experience! Rooms include free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Grab a snack at the Terrace Brasserie, or work out in the modern Techno gym. You’ll be close to landmarks like Calton Hill and Waterloo Place, and about 7 miles from Edinburgh Airport.
Day 2. Edinburgh
Start the day off with your included Secrets of the Royal Mile Tour. Now that you've gotten well acquainted with Old Town, why not explore New Town?
Start with a stroll down Princes Street, making a stop at the famous Scott’s Monument. If you'd like to take a deeper dive into Scotland's art scene consider exploring Edinburgh's two main Scottish art galleries, the Royal Scottish Academy and the National Gallery of Scotland.
You can also explore the finer thingstake a stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens or explore the Queen's former floating residence at the Royal Yacht Britannia - the choice is yours!
Edinburgh City Panoramic Tour
Your Edinburgh City Panoramic Tour will start at Waterloo Place in central Edinburgh. From here, you travel along Princes Street and past Scott’s Monument, dedicated to the famous poet and writer Sir Walter Scott. Continuing along Princes Street under the impressive Edinburgh Castle, you’ll hear about the famous building itself and the gorgeous gardens that sit below it. You then head to the Grassmarket, with its array of small boutique shops, traditional Scottish pubs, and restaurants. It functioned both as a lively market place and a notorious place of execution. Back in the day, Edinburgh’s criminals were granted one last whisky in the Last Drop pub before being strung up near-by. You learn about Edinburgh’s most famous dog, Greyfriars Bobby and travel around Edinburgh’s central university area. The buildings here are stunning and there’s the chance to spot some of the magical places that inspired the Harry Potter books. The guide will point out the ‘birthplace’ of Harry Potter, The Elephant House Café on George IV Bridge, where JK Rowling is said to have written some of the books.
The tour will then work its way up to Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile with a short introduction to the Old Town. Meandering back down towards the New Town, you will venture past the Bank of Scotland headquarters and the National Gallery of Scotland. Here you’ll learn about the Scottish pioneers, poets, and writers who once lived in these beautiful Georgian buildings. Next, you head off the beaten track across the Dean Bridge and into Edinburgh’s quaint Dean Village. This residential zone was once a separate village and is packed full of charming cobbled lanes. The tour will continue exploring the area, where you’ll get a view of Stewart’s Melville College and the Galleries of Modern Art. It‘s here where you will hear more about Edinburgh as a backdrop for various films and television productions, including Trainspotting, Sunshine on Leith, and Inspector Rebus.
Back towards the city center, you pass the impressive St Mary’s Cathedral, one of three cathedrals in Edinburgh. Passing through Edinburgh’s prominent business district, Melville Street, you will then travel along George Street and Queen Street before taking you up past Calton Hill. With its classically influenced architecture, it offers one of the best views of the city. From here, you will head down towards the foot of Arthur’s Seat, past the Burns monument to Holyrood Park where the regal Holyrood Palace is located. The last leg of the journey takes you up through the Canongate, past the John Knox House and Scottish Storytelling Centre before heading back to Waterloo Place for the end of the tour.
Day 3. Edinburgh
Adventure to some of Scotland's most impressive natural wonders on your day trip today.
Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands (From Edinburgh)
See the gems of Scotland on this day tour! Experience the magnificent beauty of Rannoch Moor, Glencoe, the Great Glen, Loch Ness and Highland Perthshire - and is recommended for those who are short on time and want to get a great sample of the Highlands!
Steep yourself in the history of dramatic Glencoe, and take your chances on seeing the iconic "Nessie"! You will pass through magnificent Glencoe, scene of the clan massacre of the MacDonalds by the Campbells in 1692.
From there you will travel on through Fort William, the beginning of the “Great Glen” and the Caledonian Canal, which you’ll follow up to Fort Augustus, nestling on the banks of Loch Ness. Here you can enjoy your lunch and an optional boat trip (in season), or wander along the lochside, with its spectacular views. You’ll return to Edinburgh via “Monarch of the Glen” country, stopping in Pitlochry along the way.
Day 4. Depart Scotland
In accordance with your departure flight, make your way back to Edinburgh airport (EDI).
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