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DAY 1:

Departure from King’s Cross Station

You will need to be at King’s Cross Station at 6:30am with your train e-tickets for your outbound and inbound rail journeys. Your train will depart at 7:00am and arrive to Edinburgh at 11:22am.

Open Top Bus Tour

Delve into the Scottish capital’s rich history with a hop–on hop–off bus tour that takes in all the major sights: the Royal Mile, Greyfriars Bobby, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and atmospheric Edinburgh Castle. Ticket is valid for 24 hours so you will be able to use it on day 2.

Entry to Edinburgh Castle

Enjoy free admission to Edinburgh Castle, where you can marvel at the sparkling Scottish Crown Jewels and photograph breathtaking panoramic views of the city’s famous skyline.

Overnight Accommodation in 3* hotel.

Spend the night in a 3-star hotel in a centralized location in Edinburgh. There's no need to worry about where to stay when we've got you covered. With plenty to explore nearby, what more do you need?

DAY 2:

Edinburgh at Your Leisure

Explore Edinburgh at your leisure! Following breakfast, spend your day as you wish.

Return Journey

After a thrilling day spent discovering Edinburgh, your train departs at 5.31pm, arriving back in London at 10.09pm. (Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time).

First Class (optional) includes food and refreshments served at your seat.

Train Schedule:

Days of departure: Monday to Friday DAY 1: London to Edinburgh Departure from Kings Cross Station: 7:00am
Arrival at Edinburgh Waverly Station: 11:22am Meet your representative outside the ticket office in Kings Cross Station. Meeting time: 6:30am Departure from Kings Cross Station: 7:00am
Arrival at Edinburgh Waverly Station: 11:22am Journey time: 4hr 20min approx. DAY 2: Edinburgh to London Departure from Edinburgh Waverly Station: 5:30pm
Arrival at Kings Cross Station: 10:09pm Journey time: 4hr 40 min approx.

Hop-on Hop-off Edinburgh Schedule:

The Edinburgh Tour: 24 March 2024 – 29 June 2024 & 8 September 2024 – 2 November 2024 08:51 - 17:51 Every 12 Minutes 30 June 2024 – 7 September 2024 08:50 - 18:00 Every 10 Minutes 3 November 2024 – 5 April 2025 09:10 - 15:40 Every 30 Minutes Duration:  The full tour lasts around 70 minutes. The Regal Tour: 24 March 2024 – 2 November 2024 08:40 - 17:25 Every 15 Minutes 3 November 2024 – 5 April 2025 09:20 - 15:50 Every 30 Minutes Duration: The full tour lasts around 80 minutes. City Sightseeing Edinburgh: 24 March 2024 – 29 June 2024 & 8 September 2024 – 2 November 2024 08:45 - 17:57 Every 12 Minutes 30 June 2024 – 7 September 2024 08:45 - 18:05 Every 10 Minutes 3 November 2024 – 5 April 2025 09:00 - 16:00 Every 30 Minutes Duration: The full tour lasts around an hour. Tours runs every day except 25 December & 1 January. Please note timetables are subject to change. All Tours start from Waterloo Place (13 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3BG, UK).

Edinburgh Castle:

You will received a timed ticket for Edinburgh Castle for Day 1 of your tour. You should allow at least 2 hours to see all of the castle highlights. Summer (1 April to 30 Sep) Open 9.30am till 6pm Winter (1 Oct - 31 Mar) Open 9.30am to 5pm The castle is closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day (25 and 26 December) and New Year's Day (1 January).

Highlights

Reserved Return Seats on train.
Entry to Edinburgh Castle.
Open Top Bus Tour.
Accommodation at a Centrally Located 3* Hotel .
First Class (optional extra) includes food and refreshments served at your seat.

Inclusions

Reserved seats on Trains to/from Edinburgh
Open Top Bus Tour (Printed ticket needed)
Admissions to Edinburgh Castle
Accommodation at a centrally located 3* hotel

Exclusions

Gratuities (optional)
Food or drinks (unless stated otherwise)
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