Edinburgh The Royal City - Day Tour from London
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1 day
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Moderate
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Guided
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 Europe's most memorable and unique cities.
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'.
- Departure Station
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King's Cross Station, London, UK
- Edinburgh
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Fondly known as Auld Reekie, which means 'Old Smokey' in Scots, the Scottish capital is one of Europe's most memorable cities.
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'.
Visitors and locals pack the narrow-cobbled alleyways of Old Town, the medieval heart of Edinburgh filled with centuries-old buildings. Explore the traditional pubs, charming stores and casual eateries that line the 'Royal Mile', a historic street cutting through the heart of the city, and visit St Giles' Cathedral, the 900-year-old religious focal point of the city.
Your Rail Tour includes entrance to the mighty Edinburgh Castle, a 1,100-year-old fortress built on Castle Rock, a long-extinct volcano. Explore the long, bloody history of the castle, from its time as a military fortress, royal residence and prison of war.
- Optional Extras
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First Class
Upgrade your train travel to first class and travel in style with breakfast on your outbound journey and dinner upon your return.
Overnight – 1 or 2 nights
Edinburgh has a lot to offer. Why not stay an extra night or stay for 2 nights and take advantage of a trip up to the highlands?
Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Board your Hop-on Hop-off Guided Bus Tour and journey around some of Edinburgh's finest and culture-rich destinations. The Tour takes you to 14 fantastic locations, including Grassmarket, a historic marketplace with incredible views of Edinburgh Castle, John Knox House, a magnificent medieval building dating back to the 15th century and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Queen’s official residence in Edinburgh. The ticket is valid all day, so you can hop on and hop off as many times as you like.
- 3 Day/2 Nights' stay
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An amazing trip to Loch Ness and the chance to go Monster hunting! Heading north from Edinburgh we pass the imposing ramparts of Stirling Castle, skirt the Trossachs (Rob Roy country) before crossing the wilds of Rannoch Moor and onto dramatic Glencoe. Our tour takes us past Fort William and Britain’s highest mountain, the mighty Ben Nevis before following the Great Glen and stopping in the village of Fort Augustus by the shores of the mysterious Loch Ness.
You have the option to take a boat trip on Loch Ness, explore or simply relax in a gorgeous wee Highland village. Enjoy our free locally produced picnic lunch. Our return journey passes through ‘Monarch of the Glen’ country, south to Perthshire and the historic town of Dunkeld. We then view the spectacular Forth Bridges before arriving back in the Capital around 8:00 pm.
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London King’s Cross Station
Kings Cross Station is centrally located and easily accessible by underground, serviced by the Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Victoria and Northern Lines and is in Zone 1.
Operates: April - March, Monday to Saturday
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Outbound: Train departs London Kings Cross: 07:00 / Train arrives in Edinburgh: 11:20
- Return: Train departs Edinburgh: 17:30 / Train arrives at London Kings Cross: 22:10
- Your electronic tickets and vouchers will be sent to you one week prior to your scheduled departure date via email (or, if booked within one week, then within 24 hours of booking). We would recommend arriving at Kings Cross Station 30 minutes before your scheduled train departure time
- This Tour is unescorted
- We will make every effort to fulfil any requests you have for seating on the train, however, this cannot be guaranteed
- Please visit our Travel Health page for full details of our enhanced hygiene standards and protocols
PACKAGE OPTIONS
- Edinburgh The Royal City - Standard class£215.00
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Edinburgh The Royal City - Standard class - Scotland's capital is a veritable treasure trove of history. Visit historic castles and palaces, roam the higgledy-piggledy medieval streets of the Old Town, or admire the Georgian splendour of the New Town. Uncover the city's unique character on a fantastic full-day Rail Tour from London to Edinburgh.
- Edinburgh - The Royal City First Class£315.00
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Edinburgh - The Royal City First Class - Scotland's capital is a veritable treasure trove of history. Visit historic castles and palaces, roam the higgledy-piggledy medieval streets of the Old Town, or admire the Georgian splendour of the New Town. Uncover the city's unique character on a fantastic day trip from London to Edinburgh. Enjoy your First Class train journey with access to the Lounge in London, extra legroom and complimentary breakfast on the way to Edinburgh and dinner on the way back to London.
Highlights
- Round-trip train tickets to Edinburgh with reserved seats
- Hop-on hop-off Sightseeing Tour of Edinburgh
- Entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle
- A free city map and information booklet
- Optional Extras:
- First class return train travel
- Stay overnight in a centrally located 3-star hotel, bed and breakfast
- Stay two nights in a centrally located 3-star hotel, bed and breakfast and a day Tour to Loch Ness & the Highlands
What's Included
Round-trip train journey with reserved seats
Free Wi-Fi On Board the train
Entrance to Edinburgh Castle
Hop-on Hop off bus tour of Edinburgh
What's Excluded
Lunch
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
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BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE |
- No Cancellation Fees
- No Change Fees
- No Booking Fees
- Your Money is Protected - Free cancellation up to 7 days before the day of departure. Cancellations inside 7 days will be charged at 100%.
- Our team, including our guides and drivers, have been trained in our enhanced hygiene procedures; please refer to our Travel Health page for more information
For full terms, see Our Flexible Promise to You