Edinburgh - The Royal City rail tour from London with Overnight Stay

Day 1: Edinburgh

1. Edinburgh
   5h
   Discover one of the most memorable and unique cities in all of Europe, Edinburgh. Explore the city, where a sense of history is around every corner.
   Fondly known as Auld Reekie, which means 'Old Smokey' in Scots, the Scottish capital is one of the most memorable and unique cities in all of Europe.
   
   A sense of history is around every corner of this beautiful city. Underground vaults and hidden passageways, relics of construction from a bygone era, are located in and around its historic town centre, known as 'Old Town'.
2. Edinburgh Castle
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age, although the nature of the early settlement is unclear.
3. Holyrood Park
   Pass by
   Curved around its sprawling namesake park, historic Holyrood edges the city centre and Old Town. The Palace of Holyroodhouse royal residence lies at the foot of the Royal Mile, an iconic stretch of road that also features the Scottish Parliament Building, the Museum of Edinburgh and the ruins of Holyrood Abbey.
4. Pass by
   Princes Street is one of the major thoroughfares in central Edinburgh, Scotland and the main shopping street in the capital. It is the southernmost street of Edinburgh's New Town, stretching around 1.2 km from Lothian Road in the west, to Leith Street in the east.

Day 2: Edinburgh

1. Edinburgh
   6h
   Full day free at leisure - Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to a train time to London Kings Cross Station in the evening.
2. Edinburgh Old Town
   Pass by
   Visitors pack the Old Town, a bustling area of centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys. At its heart, perched on an extinct volcano, Edinburgh Castle is home to Scotland’s crown jewels. The Royal Mile, a steep street lined with traditional pubs, casual eateries, souvenir shops and small museums, runs from the castle to the Scottish Parliament and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s Scottish residence.
3. Saint Andrew Square
   Pass by
   St Andrew Square is a garden square in Edinburgh, Scotland located at the east end of George Street. The gardens, part of the collection of New Town Gardens, are owned by a number of private owners, managed by Essential Edinburgh and opened to the public in 2008.
4. Grassmarket
   Pass by
   Venture back to 1477 when the Grassmarket was one of the most predominant marketplaces in Edinburgh. A large portion of its happenings entailed the buying and selling of cattle and horses. Apparently, the name 'Grassmarket' derives from the animals' grass and pens, which were located at the western end.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please note this is an unescorted tour
• Outbound Day 1: Train departs London Kings Cross: 07:00 / train arrives in Edinburgh: 11:20 (11:28 on Saturdays)
• Return Day 2: Train departs Edinburgh: 17:30 / train arrives at London Kings Cross: 22:09
• Your electronic tickets and vouchers will be sent to you one week prior to your scheduled departure date via email (or if booked within one week then within 24 hours of booking). We would recommend getting to the station 30 minutes before your scheduled train departure time
• Overnight accommodation: Prices stated are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room (Single travellers pay single occupancy rate)
• Child age: 3-11 yrs. inclusive
• We will make every effort to fulfil any requests you have for seating on the train however this cannot be guaranteed
• Please do not wait to meet our staff at the train station as we do not conduct in-person departures