4 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.

Popular historic sites such as Edinburgh Old Town and The Royal Mile are in your itinerary. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Castle are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's still lots to do: take in the awesome beauty at Arthur's Seat, get great views at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, steep yourself in history at The Real Mary King's Close, and take in the exciting artwork at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Edinburgh travel itinerary creator.

Galway, Ireland to Edinburgh is an approximately 7-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and flight. Expect slightly colder evenings in Edinburgh when traveling from Galway in September, with lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.