11 days in Edinburgh & London Itinerary

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

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Royal Yacht Britannia are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Head to Robert Graham 1874 Whisky & Cigars and Doodlesfor plenty of shopping. There's much more to do: take a stroll through Edinburgh Old Town, stop by Cadenhead's, get a new perspective on nature at National Museum of Scotland, and don't miss a visit to Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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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 Royal Yacht Britannia. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Edinburgh Old Town and Palace of Holyroodhouse. See even more of Edinburgh: see the interesting displays at National Museum of Scotland, explore the world behind art at Scottish National Gallery, look for gifts at Doodles, and explore the galleries of Camera Obscura and World of Illusions.

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Getting from London to Edinburgh by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from London in October, with highs in Edinburgh at 56°F and lows at 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.