9 days in Edinburgh & London Itinerary

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

Edinburgh is known for historic sites, museums, nature, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Edinburgh Castle, make a trip to The Real Mary King's Close, step aboard Royal Yacht Britannia, and get to know the fascinating history of The Royal Mile.

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New Delhi, India to Edinburgh is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Traveling from New Delhi to Edinburgh, you'll gain 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from New Delhi in September: high temperatures in Edinburgh hover around 19°C and lows are around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to London.

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

London is known for museums, sightseeing, nightlife, shopping, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum, step into the grandiose world of Buckingham Palace, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, and admire the masterpieces at National Gallery.

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Traveling by flight from Edinburgh to London takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. September in London sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.