UK Family Holiday
Four nights in London for the Harry Potter studios, the Natural History Museum and the London Eye, then Edinburgh's castle by train.
Trip at a glance
- Duration7 days / 6 nights
- Starts inLondon
- RouteLondon · Edinburgh
- Places2 destinations
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- Ideal forFamily holidays
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-1HVGE1
Best time to visit: May to September




Trip overview
Four nights in London for the Harry Potter studios, the Natural History Museum and the London Eye, then Edinburgh's castle by train.
The route spends 4 nights in London and 2 nights in Edinburgh, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits family 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: British Museum: World history, free entry
Day 2London: West End show and Tower of London
- West End show
- Tower of London: Crown Jewels
Day 3London: Buckingham Palace and London Eye
- Buckingham Palace: Changing of the Guard
- London Eye: Observation wheel
Day 4London: Westminster and Big Ben and Warner Bros. Studio Tour
- Westminster and Big Ben: Parliament and abbey
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour: Harry Potter studios
Day 5London 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 6Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat and Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Arthur's Seat: Hike with city views
- Palace of Holyroodhouse: Royal residence
Day 7Depart from Edinburgh
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Daily drives kept short, with stops for children
- Family rooms, connecting rooms or extra beds requested and confirmed in the quote
- One active day followed by a slower morning
- Child-friendly sights and meals noted for each stop
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.
Questions about this trip
Can I change this itinerary?
When is the best time for this trip?
How do I start the trip from Chennai?
How much does this package cost?
What documents do I need?
Similar itineraries
8D / 7NLondon · Edinburgh · Scottish HighlandsLondon & 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.
View itinerary →
6D / 5NLondonLondon Holiday
Five nights for the Tower, palaces, the London Eye, a West End show and the Harry Potter studios.
View itinerary →
8D / 7NLondon · ParisLondon & Paris Kids' Holiday
The Harry Potter studio tour, the Science and Natural History museums and the London Eye, then Eurostar to Paris for Disneyland Paris and the Eiffel Tower.
View itinerary →
9D / 8NLondon · Paris · NetherlandsLondon, Paris & Amsterdam
Three capitals connected by train: London's palaces, Paris's boulevards and Amsterdam's canals and museums in eight nights.
View itinerary →
6D / 5NEdinburgh · Scottish HighlandsScotland Highlands Road Trip
Edinburgh, Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Isle of Skye, with the Jacobite steam train.
View itinerary →
4D / 3NLondonLondon Short Break
Three nights for Westminster and Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, the British Museum and a Thames cruise.
View itinerary →Read more about each stop
United KingdomLondon
London combines royal landmarks like Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London with world-class free museums, West End theatre, markets and the London Eye.
United KingdomEdinburgh
Edinburgh is Scotland's capital, with a castle on a volcanic rock, the medieval Royal Mile, the Georgian New Town and the world's largest arts festival every August.
Ready for UK Family Holiday?
Share your dates and we send a quote with hotels and a price on WhatsApp.
Request a free quote →Chat on WhatsApp