3 Days in Edinburgh: The Perfect Itinerary
3-day balanced trip to Edinburgh for two travelers with general interests.
Day 1 — Arrival & Historic Old Town
- 08:00 — Flight (Start Airport → Edinburgh Airport)
- 09:30 — Collect Luggage & Transfer (Edinburgh Airport → City Centre (Tram/Bus))
- 10:00 — Check-in at Hotel (Old Town Hotel)
- 11:00 — Royal Mile Walk (Royal Mile)
- 12:30 — Lunch (The Whiski Rooms)
- 13:30 — Edinburgh Castle (Castlehill)
- 15:00 — Coffee Break (The Elephant House)
- 15:30 — St Giles' Cathedral & Views (Royal Mile)
- 17:00 — Free Time / Shopping (Royal Mile / Victoria Street)
- 18:30 — Dinner (The Devil's Advocate)
- 20:00 — Rest (Hotel)
Day 2 — Castle Views & New Town
- 08:00 — Breakfast (Hotel)
- 09:00 — Calton Hill Sunrise (Calton Hill)
- 10:30 — Walk to New Town (Calton Hill → George Street)
- 11:00 — National Gallery & Princes Street Gardens (The Mound)
- 12:30 — Lunch (The Dome)
- 13:30 — Shopping on George Street (George Street)
- 15:00 — Scott Monument & Writers' Museum (Princes Street Gardens)
- 16:30 — Lunch at a well-rated local restaurant (Edinburgh)
- 17:30 — Leith Walk & Shore (Leith)
- 19:00 — Dinner (The Ship on the Shore)
- 20:30 — Rest (Hotel)
Day 3 — Departure
- 08:00 — Breakfast (Hotel)
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