11 days in Edinburgh & London Itinerary

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

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and National Museum of Scotland are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Head to Eddie's Seafood Market and Doodlesfor plenty of shopping. There's much more to do: take a stroll through Edinburgh Old Town, stop by Cadenhead's, see the interesting displays at Royal Yacht Britannia, and don't miss a visit to Palace of Holyroodhouse.

To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Edinburgh trip planning website.

Washington DC, USA to Edinburgh is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is 5 hours. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Washington DC in October, with highs in Edinburgh at 56°F and lows at 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): get engrossed in the history at The Charterhouse and then learn about all things military at Churchill War Rooms.

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Getting from Edinburgh to London by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 61°F in October, and nighttime lows around 48°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to travel to Edinburgh.

You'll explore and learn at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Scottish National Gallery. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Edinburgh Old Town and Gladstone's Land. See some other sides of Edinburgh: examine the collection at National Museum of Scotland, explore the historical opulence of Palace of Holyroodhouse, browse the exhibits of Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, and look for gifts at Eddie's Seafood Market.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Edinburgh road trip planner.

Fly from London to Edinburgh in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from London in October; daily highs in Edinburgh reach 56°F and lows reach 43°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can travel back home.