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3-Day Adventure in Edinburgh: Exploring the Best of Scotland's Capital

Isadora Santos

11 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through Edinburgh, the vibrant capital of Scotland. Discover iconic landmarks like the Scott Monument and Edinburgh Castle, wander through enchanting gardens, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this captivating city.

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Day 1

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$98

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$ 10

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys Inn

Straightforward lodging with a relaxed restaurant and a cafe/bar, plus free Wi-Fi and meeting space.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

5 - 8 min

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Scott Monument

Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

6 - 8 min

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Princes Street Gardens

Green Flag park of geological/botanical interest, home to several public monuments and memorials.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Dean Village

Bucolic village abutting a tranquil stream, with gardens, 19th-century buildings & a museum.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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National Museum of Scotland

Bright, modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays & a cafe.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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St Giles' Cathedral

Grand, Gothic medieval building & Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

Angels with Bagpipes

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys Inn

Straightforward lodging with a relaxed restaurant and a cafe/bar, plus free Wi-Fi and meeting space.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 2

+

$163

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$ 10

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys Inn

Straightforward lodging with a relaxed restaurant and a cafe/bar, plus free Wi-Fi and meeting space.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Royal Mile Cafe

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

10 - 12 min

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Edinburgh Castle

An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$63

9 - 11 min

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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

3 - 4 min

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Nelson Monument

Towering monument to commemorate Nelson's victory at Trafalgar, designed by architect Robert Burn.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Howies

Howies Waterloo at the foot of Calton Hill. Informal. Set prices. Seasonal Scottish food. Lunch 2 courses £8.95 Al fresco dining, full wedding license, open 7 days a week. Booking at peak times a must.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$58

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys Inn

Straightforward lodging with a relaxed restaurant and a cafe/bar, plus free Wi-Fi and meeting space.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 3

+

$158

·

$ 14

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

~

Directions

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys Inn

Straightforward lodging with a relaxed restaurant and a cafe/bar, plus free Wi-Fi and meeting space.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Starbucks

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

25 - 30 min

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Royal Mile

Buzzing street linking Edinburgh Castle with Holyrood Palace, lined with quaint eateries & shops.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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Rosslyn Chapel

Intricately carved chapel built in 1446, featured in The Da Vinci Code movie, with history talks.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

7 - 9 min

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Holyrood Park

Parkland around the slopes & crags of Arthur's Seat, with walking & cycling paths & a loch.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Palace of Holyroodhouse

The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques & relics.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$50

Cafe at the Palace

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys Inn

Straightforward lodging with a relaxed restaurant and a cafe/bar, plus free Wi-Fi and meeting space.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Budget breakdown: $450 In total

Activities & Food:$418

Transport:$32