🏰 Edinburgh Adventure 🌊

Lana S

19 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the captivating city of Edinburgh. Discover historic landmarks, stunning natural beauty, and indulge in the vibrant culture. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Edinburgh

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Sandy Shores and Breathtaking Views

$ 7

Traditional seaside pursuits on the prom with sandy stretches of beach overlooking the Forth.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 2Majestic Peaks and Royal Residences

$75

$ 7

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$75

Day 3Strolling Through History and Nautical Grandeur

$57

$ 7

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$56

Day 4Botanical Wonders and Enigmatic Secrets

$87

$ 7

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

12 - 15 min

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Walking tours through the maze of hidden streets below the city, with tales by costumed guides.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$56

Day 5Serene Gardens and Artistic Treasures

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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National Galleries of Scotland: National

National collection including European masterpieces & Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Uncover Scotland's Rich Heritage and Portraits

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait

Scots history & celebrity portraits in a grand, red-stone Victorian gallery with a shop & cafe.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Mystical Chapels, Gothic Splendor, and Riverside Charm

$83

$ 14

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$45

24 - 29 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

8 - 10 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Conquer the Mighty Edinburgh Castle

$94

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$94

Day 9Optical Illusions and Whisky Delights

$132

Long-standing tower with 5 floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$56

3 - 4 min

Directions

Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$75

Day 10Wildlife Encounters and Aquatic Wonders

$124

$ 7

Large parkland zoo offering keeper talks, hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$68

29 - 35 min

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Sea life aquarium with seal enclosure and shark tank with 112-metre walk-through acrylic tunnel.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$56

Budget breakdown: $697 In total

Activities & Food:$649

Transport:$48