London & Scotland
London's landmarks, then by train to Edinburgh's castle and Royal Mile and on into the Highlands for Loch Ness, Glencoe and Skye.
Trip at a glance
- Duration8 days / 7 nights
- Starts inLondon
- RouteLondon · Edinburgh · Scottish Highlands
- Places3 destinations
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- Ideal forCultural holidays
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-10HZFX
Best time to visit: May to September
Trip overview
London's landmarks, then by train to Edinburgh's castle and Royal Mile and on into the Highlands for Loch Ness, Glencoe and Skye.
The route spends 3 nights in London, 2 nights in Edinburgh and 2 nights in Scottish Highlands, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits cultural holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in London
- Arrive via Heathrow (LHR) and Gatwick (LGW) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Buckingham Palace: Changing of the Guard
Day 2London: British Museum and Borough Market food
- British Museum: World history, free entry
- Borough Market food
Day 3London: Tower of London and London Eye
- Tower of London: Crown Jewels
- London Eye: Observation wheel
Day 4London to Edinburgh
- Fly from London to Edinburgh (flight timings confirmed in your quote)
- Check in at your Edinburgh hotel
- Royal Mile: Medieval spine of the old town
Day 5Edinburgh: Palace of Holyroodhouse and Arthur's Seat
- Palace of Holyroodhouse: Royal residence
- Arthur's Seat: Hike with city views
Day 6Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands
- Travel from Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands by private vehicle, with stops on the way
- Check in at your Scottish Highlands hotel
- Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle: Famous loch
Day 7Scottish Highlands: Glencoe and Isle of Skye
- Glencoe: Dramatic glen
- Isle of Skye: Old Man of Storr and Fairy Pools
Day 8Depart from Scottish Highlands
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Inverness Airport (INV) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
- Timed tickets booked for sites that need them
- Craft, music or cooking experiences added where they fit
- Time built in to explore old quarters on foot
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- London: Use contactless cards on the Tube; daily fares are capped automatically.
- Edinburgh: Book August stays very early; the festival fills the city.
- Scottish Highlands: Book the Jacobite steam train months in advance.
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