Edinburgh and Glasgow
Overview
Spend a few days in Edinburgh and Glasgow, exploring each of their streets, museums, sites and attractions. This independent flexible package allows you to explore at your own pace with the comfort of everything pre-arranged.
The train tickets and hotel stays are included in the package, along with some meals and many other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy and unforgettable.
This itinerary features More Moments activities included with your package.
Format
Locations
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
Inclusions
- Round-trip flight to Edinburgh (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
- 7 nights of accommodation, 4 nights in Edinburgh, 3 nights in Glasgow
- Daily breakfast
- Round-trip airport taxi transfers in Edinburgh
- Round-trip standard train tickets between Edinburgh and Glasgow
- More Moments activities included:
- Day tour to St. Andrews from Edinburgh, excluding entrances (shared tour)
- Day tour to Oban and West Scotland from Glasgow, excluding entrances (shared tour)
- Scotch Whisky Experience Silver Tour in Edinburgh
- Entrance to Edinburgh Castle
- 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off Glasgow sightseeing bus pass
- Earn and redeem Aeroplan® points
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Edinburgh.
Day 2-4
Edinburgh
Upon arrival in Edinburgh, take a taxi transfer to your hotel and check in.
Spend the next three days exploring this fantastic city’s historic sites, museums and monuments.
More Moments Activities Included
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Day Tour to St. Andrews from Edinburgh, Excluding Entrances (Shared Tour)
Enjoy a charming day trip tour from Edinburgh. Start by crossing the iconic Forth Bridge into the territory of the ancient Kingdom of Fife, through fishing villages until reaching St. Andrews for lunch. Spend three hours of free time exploring its medieval buildings, famous cathedral, and university before heading back to Edinburgh through Falkland for a photo stop. Make one last stop at South Queensferry before returning to Edinburgh.
Actual days and times to be confirmed upon receipt of documents.
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Entrance to Edinburgh Castle
Embark on a self-guided tour of Edinburgh Castle, which has been occupied since the 12th century.
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Scotch Whisky Experience Silver Tour in Edinburgh
Experience some of the finest regional whiskies available with the help of your expert guide, then enter a vault filled with the world’s largest collection of Scotch whiskies and enjoy a guided tasting.
Meal(s): Breakfasts on day 3-4
Day 5-7
Edinburgh – Glasgow
Check out from your hotel and make your way to Edinburgh train station, where you’ll embark on a train to Glasgow. Head to your hotel in Glasgow and check in. Spend the next three days exploring the city and venturing out to the highlands.
(Approximately 67 km)
More Moments Activities Included
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24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off Glasgow Sightseeing Bus Pass
Enjoy this 24-hour sightseeing pass by open-top double-decker bus on a City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off tour. Discover the lively, cosmopolitan city at your own pace; listen to recorded commentary and disembark at several strategically placed stops to explore Glasgow.
Actual days and times to be confirmed upon receipt of documents.
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Day Tour to Oban and West Scotland
Go on a journey through the natural beauty of the West Highlands, enjoying views of its shimmering lochs, scenic mountain vistas, and historic castles. Visit the fishing town of Oban, picturesque Inveraray, and haunting Glencoe.
Meal(s): Breakfasts
Day 8
Glasgow – Edinburgh
Check out from your hotel and make your own way to Glasgow train station, where you’ll embark on a train to Edinburgh. Make your own way to your hotel and check in.
Enjoy your last day in Edinburgh at leisure.
(Approximately 67 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
Return to Canada
After breakfast, take a taxi transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (2 adults, or 2 adults and 1 infant)
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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Valid from:
- January 2 - December 31, 2024
- April 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
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Not included:
- Gratuities
- Meals, unless specified
- Additional tours and entrance fees not specified
- Personal expenses and insurance
- Train station transfers in Edinburgh and Glasgow
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The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package, but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day. The actual days and times will be confirmed upon receipt of travel documents prior to travel.
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The sequence of nights could vary per city.
Examples:
- 3 nights in Edinburgh, 3 nights in Glasgow and 1 night in Edinburgh
- 1 night in Edinburgh, 3 nights in Glasgow and 3 nights in Edinburgh
- 2 nights in Edinburgh, 3 nights in Glasgow and 2 nights in Edinburgh