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Britain by galleries and rail

Two bases with one hotel change

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Britain by galleries and rail · Two bases with one hotel change

  1. Day 1

    London

    Europe/London
    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags citizenM Tower of London
    2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel St Katharine Docks, London

      Skip this block if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Tower Hill, London
    OvernightcitizenM Tower of LondonLondon
  2. Day 2

    London

    Europe/London
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Tower Hill Tower Hill, London
    2. to · Activity Walk around the Tower moat and find the entrance Tower of London, London
    3. to · Activity Visit the Tower of London Tower of London, London

      Allow time for the Crown Jewels, White Tower, and a Yeoman Warder talk if one fits. Reserve admission for a morning slot that matches the official opening calendar. If you take the optional Viator tour, use its actual start and end times and replace the separate Tower Bridge walk with the bridge visit included in the tour.

    4. to · Meal Lunch by St Katharine Docks St Katharine Docks, London
    5. to · Activity Cross Tower Bridge on foot Tower Bridge, London

      The street-level crossing is enough for this route. If you want the paid exhibition, use some of the next block.

    6. to · Activity Follow the riverside to More London and Hay’s Galleria Hay’s Galleria, London

      Look back across the Thames to the Tower and leave room for a coffee break.

    7. to · Meal Dinner around London Bridge London Bridge, London
    OvernightcitizenM Tower of LondonLondon
  3. Day 3

    London

    Europe/London
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around Tower Hill Tower Hill, London
    2. to · Ground transport Take the Underground toward Trafalgar Square Charing Cross, London

      Use the route planner for your dates.

    3. to · Activity See a focused selection at the National Gallery National Gallery, London

      Pick a few rooms or painters and check which galleries are open.

    4. to · Meal Lunch in Chinatown or Soho Chinatown, London
    5. to · Activity Browse the streets and shops around Seven Dials Seven Dials, London
    6. to · Activity Pause in Covent Garden Covent Garden, London

      This is the easiest block to cut if you choose a matinee.

    7. to · Meal Early dinner within walking distance of the theater West End, London
    8. to · Activity See a West End performance West End, London

      Suggested evening block. Move dinner and the theater block to your actual curtain time, and arrive early.

    OvernightcitizenM Tower of LondonLondon
  4. Day 4

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Tower Hill, London
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach the departure point citizenM Tower of London
    3. to · Rail Travel from London to Edinburgh London King’s Cross

      Check the departure station and reserve seats if available. Carry lunch or plan for food on the train. Use the confirmed times for the journey you book.

    4. to · Lodging Check in after you reach the new base ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge

      Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel South Bridge, Edinburgh
    Overnightibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
  5. Day 5

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
    2. to · Activity Walk to Lady Stair’s Close Lady Stair’s Close, Edinburgh
    3. to · Activity Visit the Writers’ Museum The Writers’ Museum, Edinburgh

      Check the museum calendar before going.

    4. to · Activity Browse the bookshops around the Old Town Old Town, Edinburgh

      Use this block for one or two shops rather than crisscrossing the city.

    5. to · Meal Lunch around George IV Bridge George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
    6. to · Activity See the current exhibition at the National Library of Scotland National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

      Check the current exhibition and opening times.

    7. to · Activity Walk to Greyfriars Kirkyard and George Square Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh
    8. to · Meal Dinner in the Southside Southside, Edinburgh
    Overnightibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
  6. Day 6

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Leith waterfront The Shore, Edinburgh

      Compare the tram and bus routes for your dates.

    3. to · Activity Walk The Shore and the Water of Leith The Shore, Edinburgh

      Keep to a waterfront loop so lunch stays nearby.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around The Shore The Shore, Edinburgh
    5. to · Ground transport Continue to Stockbridge Stockbridge, Edinburgh

      Take a bus or set aside more time if walking.

    6. to · Activity Explore Stockbridge and pause for coffee Stockbridge, Edinburgh

      Use the time for a short neighborhood walk and stop at a cafe rather than adding another ticketed visit.

    7. to · Meal Dinner around Stockbridge Stockbridge, Edinburgh
    Overnightibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
  7. Day 7

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
    2. to · Activity Walk down the Royal Mile to the Scottish Parliament Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
    3. to · Activity Walk a signed Holyrood Park route Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

      Check route closures and conditions on the park page. If a path near Salisbury Crags is closed, stay on the open lower routes. If conditions are poor, swap in an indoor museum.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the Canongate Canongate, Edinburgh
    5. to · Activity Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse if open Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh

      Check the day’s hours and reserve a suitable slot. The National Museum of Scotland is an indoor alternative.

    6. to · Activity Walk back through Canongate and stop for coffee Canongate, Edinburgh
    7. to · Meal Dinner around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
    Overnightibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
  8. Day 8

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel South Bridge, Edinburgh
    2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Royal Mile, Edinburgh

      Skip the walk if you have an early departure.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
    4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel South Bridge, Edinburgh

      Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.