Edinburgh and Inverness
Overview
The capital city of Edinburgh offers history and culture to immerse yourselves in, while the Scottish Highlands at Inverness offer scenic vistas of the lochs for you to enjoy. It’s the perfect combination of the city’s hustle and bustle, and the pastoral life of the countryside.
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
- Inverness
Inclusions
- Round-trip flight to Edinburgh (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
- 7 nights of accommodation, 4 nights in Edinburgh and 3 nights in Inverness
- Daily breakfast
- Round-trip airport taxi transfers in Edinburgh
- Round-trip standard train tickets between Edinburgh and Inverness
- More Moments activities included:
- Day tour to St. Andrews from Edinburgh, excluding entrances (shared tour)
- Day tour to Loch Ness including cruise and Urquhart Castle, from Inverness (shared tour)
- Scotch Whisky Experience Silver Tour in Edinburgh
- Entrance to Edinburgh Castle
- 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off Inverness sightseeing bus pass (does not operate October to December)
- 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. Then, 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): Breakfast on day 3-4
Day 5
Edinburgh – Inverness
Check out from your hotel and make your way to the train station, where you’ll board a train to Inverness. Make your way to the hotel and check in before spending the next three days exploring the city and the highlands.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6-7
Inverness
More Moments Activities Included
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24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass
Take advantage of this Hop-On Hop-Off bus pass and discover the quaint city of Inverness at your own pace while listening to recorded commentary before hopping off at several strategically placed stops.
Actual days and times to be confirmed upon receipt of documents.
Does not operate October to December.
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Day Trip to Loch Ness
Cruise the Loch and visit a castle on this coach and boat tour that transports you direct from Inverness to the legendary Loch Ness. Learn about the famous past of the Loch’s shores on the guided coach tour, then hop on a cruise across its famous waters, including a one-hour visit to see the ruins of Urquhart Castle. Afterwards, sit back and relax on your way back to Inverness.
Meal(s): Breakfasts
Day 8
Inverness – Edinburgh
Check out from your hotel and make your way to the train station, where you’ll board the train to Edinburgh. Make your way to your hotel in Edinburgh and check in to enjoy your last day at leisure.
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:
- August 7 - December 31, 2024
- April 1 - 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 Inverness
- 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off Inverness sightseeing bus pass (not included from January to March and October to December)
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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 times. 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 Inverness and 1 night in Edinburgh
- 1 night in Edinburgh, 3 nights in Inverness and 3 nights in Edinburgh
- 2 nights in Edinburgh, 3 nights in Inverness and 2 nights in Edinburgh