Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Edinburgh
You'll gather in London and board the coach for the drive through the English countryside heading into Scotland. The route takes you toward Edinburgh, and once you arrive, you'll get an orientation tour that passes through the city's historic areas. Your guide will fill you in on Edinburgh's heritage and background as you head to your accommodation. By evening, you're settled in and ready for what's coming next with the Hogmanay celebrations.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Edinburgh (or similar))
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from London to Edinburgh
- City orientation of Edinburgh
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle 
- Day 2
Edinburgh (New Year's Eve)
New Year's Eve arrives, and there's no need to rush this morning. You'll have time for a good breakfast and can wander around enjoying the winter atmosphere throughout the city. Later, as evening approaches, the Hogmanay festivities kick off and your included ticket gets you access to the celebrations. Thousands of people gather for fireworks, live music, ice-skating, carnival rides, and dancing that goes all night long. It's quite the party atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Edinburgh (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hogmanay Festival ticket
- Ice-skating
- Carnival rides
- Live music and dancing at Hogmanay
- Day 3
Edinburgh
After the late night celebrating, you'll want to take this day slow. Sleep in and have a leisurely breakfast whenever you're ready. Then you can explore Edinburgh at your own pace, whether that means browsing through shops, giving your feet a rest, or if you're feeling up to it, hiking up Arthur's Seat for views across the whole city. No set schedule, just doing what feels right after last night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Edinburgh (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Stroll to Arthur's Seat for city views
- City shopping
- Leisure exploration of Edinburgh
Landmarks Arthur's Seat - Day 4
Edinburgh
This morning you can take a walk down Prince's Street and the Royal Mile, checking out the different shops and sights along the way. Later, head over to Edinburgh Castle for a proper look around. This evening is optional, but the group is gathering for dinner with a show that includes local bagpiper performances and traditional Scottish food if you'd like to join in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A&O Edinburgh (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stroll down Prince's Street
- Visit the Royal Mile
- Edinburgh Castle visit
Optional Activities
- Dinner and show with bagpiper performance
Landmarks Royal Mile Prince's Street Edinburgh Castle - Day 5
Edinburgh to London
Your last morning in Edinburgh comes after the Hogmanay celebrations. You'll have your final included breakfast at the hotel, then spend some time saying goodbye to people you've met over the trip. After that, it's a coach journey back down to London. This gives you a chance to reflect on the New Year's Eve experience and everything that happened during your stay before heading south.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Edinburgh with Trip Manager covering Prince's Street to Royal Mile
- Access to Hogmanay festivities including ice-skating, carnival rides, and dancing
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Murrayfield, home of Scottish Rugby (£33.50)
Landmarks Prince's Street Royal Mile Murrayfield
