3 Day Scotland Tour from London
Our 3 day Scotland Tour from London takes you to the best of the region including Edinburgh, the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness. Highlights of the trip include seeing the dramatic countryside in
Our 3 day Scotland Tour from London takes you to the best of the region including Edinburgh, the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness. Highlights of the trip include seeing the dramatic countryside in the Northern region of Scotland, exploring the city of Edinburgh, visiting Edinburgh Castle, admiring Loch Ness, and more. It includes 2 nights accommodation with breakfast and return train ticket. The tour is available every day except Sundays, starting and ending in Central London.
tour highlights & itinerary
Day 1:

Edinburgh Castle
- 7:00 am Depart King’s Cross Station on a high-speed train with reserved standard-class seating. Choose to upgrade to First Class, which includes breakfast on your outbound journey, dinner upon your return, and seats with extra legroom.
- Enjoy a relaxing train journey through the English and Scottish countryside, arriving in Edinburgh at 11.15 am.
- Enjoy a Hop-On-Hop-Off bus tour of Edinburgh with a live guide passing iconic sights such as Edinburgh Castle, The Palace of Holyrood House, Carlton Hill, and the Royal Mile.
- Visit Edinburgh Castle with entry tickets included in the tour. This medieval fortress perched overlooking Edinburgh with its splendid views offers much to explore, including its museum.
- Check-in to your hotel in the afternoon
- Free time in the afternoon to explore the city. You can continue using the hop-on-hop-off bus as many times as you wish.
- Overnight in Edinburgh
Day 2:

Glencoe
- Breakfast in hotel
- Depart Edinburgh and head into the dramatic Scottish Highland countryside on a fully guided day tour, passing stunning mountains and valleys and seeing the local wildlife.
- Stop to take in the dramatic views at Rannoch Moor and Ben Nevis, Scotland’s highest mountain.
- Enjoy an optional boat cruise along Loch Ness, and keep a lookout for the monster!
- The tour includes a locally produced picnic lunch on the shores of Loch Ness
- See the site of Glencoe, where the legendary battle once took place
- Return and overnight in Edinburgh
Day 3:

The Palace of Holyrood House. The Official Residence of Charles III in Scotland
- The day is free to explore Edinburgh at your leisure.
- Popular choices include visiting the National Museum of Scotland (entry is free), the Palace of Holyrood House, which is King Charles III’s official residence in Scotland, the Edinburgh Underground Vaults, a stroll through the Old Town with its many shops and pubs, or a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia.
- 5:30 pm: Depart Edinburgh by train, arriving in London’s King’s Cross Station at 10.10 pm
accommodation:
- Accommodation is included in a centrally located 3* hotel, in a twin or double room.
- Breakfast is included
- Prices stated are per person, based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single travelers pay a single occupancy rate.
more info:
- The tour includes Standard Class rail tickets to and from London
- Optional upgrade to 1st class. This includes extra-wide seats with additional legroom, free wifi and USB chargers. It includes breakfast on the outbound journey and dinner on the return. It also includes the use of the 1st class lounge at Waverley Station, Edinburgh.
- Your electronic tickets and vouchers will be emailed to you one week before your scheduled departure date (or if booked within one week, within 24 hours of booking).
- We recommend arriving at Kings Cross Station at 6.30 am, which is 30 minutes before your scheduled train departure time.
- Kings Cross Station is centrally located and easily accessible by underground, serviced by the Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Victoria and Northern Lines, and is in Zone 1.
- Hop-On-Hop-Off bus
- Entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle
- Fully guided Day tour to Loch Ness, Glencoe, and The Highlands, including a picnic lunch
Further Details:
- You will receive your e-ticket and information pack 7-days before your departure date. If you book this tour within 7 days of departure, you will receive your e-ticket within 24 hours.
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before travel date
- The tour is not suitable for children under the age of 5
- The tour is self-guided on Days 1 & 3. On Day 2, you will have a fully guided tour
- The hop on hop off bus is valid for Day 1. You can hop on and off as much as you like during this time period. A city map is included
- We will make every effort to fulfill any requests you have for seating on the train. However, this cannot be guaranteed.
Loch Ness & Highlands Trip
Our Loch Ness & Highlands trip is a great addition to your 3 Day Scotland tour from London. You’ll leave Edinburgh and head into an area of rugged and wild Scottish countryside known as The Highlands. Take in the spectacular scenery and wildlife as we head towards Loch Ness. We’ll stop at iconic locations including Glencoe. This dramatic site has been used as a filming location in Harry Potter and James Bond films. Loch Ness is one of the most famous places to visit in Scotland and home to the legends of Nessie the Loch Ness monster. Enjoy a boat cruise along the cruise where you can take in this spectacular landscape, followed by a visit to the ruins of Urquhart Castle.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and is where you will find the Scottish parliament. Our 3 Day Scotland Tour gives you the flexibility to explore as much of Edinburgh as you want. The formal side of the package includes a panoramic sightseeing tour of the capital where you will get an overview of the city. You will also have free time to explore the city on day 3, and the whole of day 2 if you decide not to join the Loch Ness & Highlands trip.
Edinburgh is a very beautiful city with impressive architecture and a vibrant nightlife. Highlights include the Royal Mile which is the main street in the Old Town and nearby Grassmarket, the historic marketplace. Edinburgh Castle is one of the most visited attractions which dominates the skyline. It is home to the Scottish Crown Jewels (the Honours of Scotland) and the Coronation Stone.
terms and conditions
Booking is subject to terms and conditions of the tour operator. All passengers are advised to arrange travel insurance..