Edinburgh 3 Days Tour

Edinburgh, Loch Ness and Highlands by train - 3 days愛丁堡，蘇格蘭尼斯湖快車！

• The number 1 weekend tour to Scotland from London and South East England
  

• The best train times - giving you more time in Scotland
  

• The best guides - many years of experience and knowledge
  

• The best value central accommodation
  

• More sightseeing options than all other weekend tours to Edinburgh

• Extra - enjoy Edinburgh’s nightlife with our guides

Tour Highlights
Hear the history of Holyrood Palace and the story of Mary Queen of Scots, walk along the Royal Mile, see Edinburgh Castle and the new Scottish Parliament building, experience the breathtaking scenery of the Scottish Highlands* and see if you can spot the mysterious Loch Ness* Monster.
* Highlands and Loch Ness day trip (Tour B option)

Edinburgh is less than 5 hours away by high speed train from London. This tour gives you the chance to see Scotland’s capital and even the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness - all in a weekend. Feedback from our clients for this tour has been nothing short of outstanding for the past 6 years. We have also noticed than many of the people who travel to Edinburgh with us, book becuase the tour was recommended by their friends. We promise that you will not be disappointed.

Day one:
We travel north to arrive in Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh by 11.15 am. The normal journey time from London is just under 5 hours, which means you can have breakfast in England and Lunch in Scotland!
On arrival in Edinburgh we will take a guided tour of the city with our local Scottish guide before checking into our accommodation.
You may wish to join us for some casual drinks close to your hotel in the evening - we promise you will enjoy our evenings just as much as the sightseeing! Coming away on a tour like this is also a great way of meeting people from all over the world.

Day Two:
If you are travelling on our tour into the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness (tour B), prepare to see some amazing scenery. The landscape is rugged, wild and very different to other parts of Britain - it’s simply breathtaking. The tour leaves from the hotel at 8am and arrives back at 7.30pm. Please note that we only have a limited number of places on this tour and you should inform us at the time of booking if you would like to join.
If you are taking our Edinburgh “Free & Easy” option (tour A), you will have the day free to explore Edinburgh independently. Your Edinburgh guide is full of knowledge on the city and will be happy to give you lots of information so you can make the most of the day.
Day Three:
A full day to enjoy Edinburgh’s city sites, before we take our train back to London at 5pm.

subject to availability & fare may change without prior notice

Family Run Guest House/Hotel Accommodation
All accommodation on this tour is based on staying in a centrally located traditional Scottish family run hotel/guest house in rooms with private shower, toilet, television and tea/coffee making facilities. During peak travel dates (August), accommodation options may vary, please call for more details).
For travellers who would like to get the most out of their budget, we offer shared accommodation in multi-bedded rooms, ranging from 4 to 8 people. If you select this option, you can avoid paying room supplements, regardless of how many people are travelling. All room shares are arranged on a male or female basis and we do not mix male and female in the same room. However if you are travelling with a group of friends or as a family, please contact us, as we can often allocate the correct size room for your party and keeping you in the same room.
Room Upgrades (Private Twin and Single Rooms)
If you would like to request a twin room (2 beds in 1 room), a double room (1 bed for 2 people ) or a single room (1 bed for 1 person), we offer special rates - see the orange box on the top right of this page for prices. All prices quoted as per person, per tour and are subject to availability. If we are unable to offer your requested room, we will give you the option of an alternative room or a full refund, shortly after your booking has been made.

Travel to Edinburgh:
Travel to Edinburgh by comfortable high-speed train from London with a journey time of just under 5 hours.
Northbound Train (first day)
Depart London Kings Cross 06.15am
Arrive Edinburgh Waverley 11.14am

Southbound Train (last day)
Depart Edinburgh Waverley 16.30pm Arrive London Kings Cross 22.26pm

We also offer minibus transport to join this tour from the following locations:

• Cambridge Parkside (outside Police Station) 04.15am (all dates)

• Ramsgate Train Station 03.10am (selected dates)

• Canterbury East Train Station 03.45am (selected dates)

Return transport to the above locations is also provided and coincides with the return train.

Option to make your own travel arrangements to Edinburgh - Save £30 per person
If you would like to make your own travel arrangements to Edinburgh but still join this tour, we offer a £30 per adult or child reduction for not taking the train that is otherwise included in this package. If you would like to take up this option, please contact our office by email or telephone.

THIS TOUR INCLUDES:

Tour A (Free & Easy)

• A two hour profesionally guided tour of Edinburgh

• Traditional Scottish Guest house/hotel accommodation in central Edinburgh with breakfast

• Services of Tour Manager for entire duration of the tour with Mandarin language support and translation, if required

• Return travel in standard class from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh by train

Tour B (Loch Ness & Highlands)

• Same as Tour A but also including a 1 day tour into the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness with an experienced driver/guide

THIS TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Food, except breakfast at your hotel/guest house
Entrance fees to attractions (unless otherwise stated)