Your itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: London to Edinburgh
Gather in London and travel by coach through the English countryside to Edinburgh. On arrival, take an orientation tour of the city, passing castles and cobbled lanes.
Day 2
Day 2: Edinburgh
Enjoy a late start before Edinburgh’s New Year’s Eve festivities. An included ticket gives you access to the celebrations, with live music, fireworks, dancing, ice-skating and carnival rides.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Day 3: Edinburgh
Spend New Year’s Day as you wish. Options include a late breakfast, a city stroll, shopping or a walk to Arthur’s Seat for views of Edinburgh.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
Day 4: Edinburgh
Consider a stroll along Prince’s Street and the Royal Mile, with a chance to visit Edinburgh Castle. In the evening, you can join the group for dinner featuring local food.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
Day 5: Edinburgh to London
Enjoy a final included hotel breakfast, pack your bags and travel back to London, where you say goodbye to the group.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s included
What’s not included
Additional information
Dining Summary
- 4 Breakfast (B)
FAQs
- London: You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)From?January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through border control in the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an?Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)?before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.
- London: Your Trip Manager will advise you on who you’ll share your room with. On this trip, you’ll stay in a multi-share room with other travellers of the same sex.
- London: You’ll stay in a Twin share room (meaning you’ll be paired with a fellow traveller of the same gender, and will have two separate beds). If you’re booking your trip with a friend/travel companion – just let us know, so we can join your bookings and ensure you share a room. Need a lil’ more privacy? You’re welcome to opt for a single supplement if you like.
Included Experience
- Edinburgh: From Prince’s Street to the Royal Mile, we’ll get to grips with Edinburgh with our Trip Manager to answer all our questions.
- Edinburgh: Your included ticket to the festivities is exactly what you need to start the night off on the right foot. Ice-skating, carnival rides, and dancing anyone? We say yes.
Edinburgh Castle Admission & Crown Jewels
Visit Castle Rock’s legendary fortress and step inside Edinburgh Castle for commanding views across the city. Explore the Crown Room to see the Honours of Scotland (Crown Jewels) and the revered Stone of Destiny, then survey battlements and Half Moon Battery views stretching to the Firth of Forth.
Wander the 12th-century St Margaret’s Chapel, the Great Hall and the mighty Mons Meg cannon while learning how the stronghold shaped Scottish history. This optional excursion is at additional cost and bookable on tour; entry times may vary with seasonal demand.
Scottish Ceilidh Dinner & Bagpipes Show
Join the group for an evening of music and Highland spirit as you join a traditional ceilidh. Feast on Scottish flavours—think haggis, neeps and tatties—while the skirl of the bagpipes fills the room, and sample a wee dram of whisky to round out the palate.
Musicians and performers share the stories behind the tunes and tartans, with lively rhythms that might tempt you to try a simple step or two. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; venues and set menus vary by season.
Edinburgh Hogmanay Street Party & Winter Festival Access
Celebrate with your included ticket to Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party, joining revellers for live music stages, DJs and street performers. As midnight nears, dance in the streets beneath the castle before the sky erupts with midnight fireworks above Edinburgh Castle, lighting the Old Town’s rooftops and spires.
Beyond the countdown, embrace seasonal fun with an ice-skating rink and festive rides set amid twinkling lights. Expect the warm thrum of Scottish cheer—singalongs, tartan scarves, and that crisp winter air—while the city’s grand squares and historic closes turn into one vast open-air celebration.
Edinburgh Orientation Walk: Princes Street to the Royal Mile
Explore the Scottish capital on foot as you join a guided orientation with your Trip Manager, tracing a path along Princes Street and the Royal Mile. Get your bearings amid the gardens, closes and wynds, pause by St Giles’ Cathedral, and soak up the castle-topped skyline that crowns the Old Town.
Hear practical tips and local stories that bring this UNESCO-listed cityscape to life—from medieval lanes to Georgian squares. This concise overview helps you navigate the best coffee spots, cosy pubs and photo viewpoints during your time in Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns.
