5 days in Glasgow & Edinburgh Itinerary
5 days in Glasgow & Edinburgh Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Scotland Trip Planner
Start: Edinburgh
Drive
1
Glasgow
— 1 night
Drive
2
Edinburgh
— 3 nights
End: Edinburgh
Sun, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 13
Edit
S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
See full calendar
1
night
1
night

Scotland's Style Capital
Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is known for its cultural heritage and the friendliness of its people.Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): stroll the grounds of The Necropolis, take in the exciting artwork at The Glasgow School of Art, then take in nature's colorful creations at Glasgow Botanic Gardens, and finally deepen your understanding at University of Glasgow.
For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Glasgow online trip itinerary planner.
Edinburgh to Glasgow is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Glasgow can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Edinburgh.
Things to do in Glasgow
Side Trip
Find places to stay Oct 8 — 10:
Highlights from your trip
3
nights
3
nights

Athens of the North
World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.You'll discover tucked-away gems like Rosslyn Chapel and Holyrood Park. Next up on the itinerary: walk around Princes Street Gardens, steep yourself in history at The Real Mary King's Close, admire the masterpieces at Scottish National Gallery, and pause for some serene contemplation at St Giles' Cathedral.
To see ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Edinburgh online trip itinerary builder.
Traveling by car from Glasgow to Edinburgh takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. October in Edinburgh sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.
Things to do in Edinburgh
Side Trip
Find places to stay Oct 10 — 13:
Highlights from your trip
Similar trips
6 days in Edinburgh
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
Edinburgh Old Town
·
The Scotch Whisky Experience
·
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
3 days in Edinburgh
BY A USER FROM GERMANY
Edinburgh Old Town
·
Princes Street Gardens
·
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
3 days in Edinburgh
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
Edinburgh Old Town
·
The Scotch Whisky Experience
·
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
4 days in Edinburgh
BY A USER FROM IRELAND
Edinburgh Castle
·
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
·
The Royal Mile
3 days in Edinburgh
BY A USER FROM GERMANY
National Museum of Scotland
·
Edinburgh Castle
·
Royal Yacht Britannia
4 days in Edinburgh
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
Edinburgh Old Town
·
National Museum of Scotland
·
Eddie's Seafood Market
3 days in Edinburgh
BY A USER FROM MEXICO
Edinburgh Castle
·
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
·
Arthur's Seat
3 days in Glasgow & Edinburgh
BY A USER FROM INDONESIA
Glasgow
·
Edinburgh
6 days in Edinburgh
BY A USER FROM ITALY
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
·
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
·
Edinburgh Castle
13 days in United Kingdom
BY A USER FROM INDONESIA
London
·
Glasgow
·
Edinburgh
13 days in United Kingdom
BY A USER FROM INDONESIA
London
·
Bath
·
York
2 days in Edinburgh
BY A USER FROM IRELAND
The Real Mary King's Close
·
Edinburgh Old Town
·
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
See more trips