Visit Edinburgh economically with this short stay. Edinburgh is a wonderful city to explore - from the numerous historical sights to the great highstreet shopping and vibrant night life. With your 24 hour ticket, you can enjoy the freedom to HOP ON & HOP OFF until the same time the following day. The bus makes stops at several different sites throughout Edinburgh. Take a shared tour on your second day to the litle town of Dunkeld with its ancient cathedral. You will also enjoy a forest walk amongst spectacular waterfalls, and visit a scotch distillery, before returning past Stirling Castle to Edinburgh. In your free time, immerse yourself in the cosmopolitan feel of Edinburgh and consider any number of optional torus and activities. Soak up the atmosphere in a typical scottish pub talking with the friendly locals. If you get lucky, you may also get the opportunity to hear a local break out his bagpipes! Soak in the history as you stroll down the royal mile and visit Edinburgh castle. A blend of shared activities and time to explore on your own makes this the perfect "wee" vacation.

Day 1
Edinburgh
Avail of a private transfer to the airport from your hotel in Edinburgh with a private vehicle and chaffeur. A welcome package with your vouchers, a city map, train tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Edinburgh is a wonderful city to explore - from its historical sights to the highstreet shopping possibilites. With your 24 HOUR hop on hop off bus ticket you can enjoy the freedom to HOP ON & HOP OFF until the same time the following day. The route goes by the following places - stop off at the ones that you are interested in and hop on the next bus once you are finished: Waverley Bridge, Princes Street, Lothian Road, Bread Street, West Port, Grassmarket, Victoria Street, George IV Bridge, Chambers Street, South Bridge, High Street, Canongate, Horse Wynd, Queens Drive, Holyrood Gait, Our Dynamic Earth turning circle, Holyrood Gait, Queens Drive, Horse Wynd, Abbeyhill, Abbeymount, Regent Road, Waterloo Place, Princes Street, South St David Street, George Street, Hanover Street, Queen Street Gardens East, Heriot Row, Queen Street Gardens West, Frederick Street, The Mound, Market Street, and Waverley Bridge. Join the Tour At: Waverley Bridge, Lothian Road, Grassmarket, Royal Mile, Princess Street, or the Princes Mall.
Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). In the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, Jurys Inn Edinburgh offers modern, excellent value accommodation. Waverley rail station is a 5-minute walk away. Just off the Royal Mile, Jurys Inn Edinburgh offers spacious, contemporary rooms with satellite TV. The onsite Innfusion restaurant and bar is a stylish place to dine or enjoy a drink. The International Conference Centre (EICC) and Edinburgh Castle are close by. Many shops, bars and restaurants are within easy walking distance.
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, and considered one of the most charming cities on Earth. Regardless of the time of year, there is plenty to see and do. The city is breathtakingly beautiful, on multiple levels with storeyed buildings in brooding grey granite. Eclectic bars, fine dining, and national art collections and museums can be found all over the city. The vast student population keeps the atmosphere upbeat and vibrant, even in the downpours that periodically soak the city.

Day 2
Edinburgh
Depart Edinburgh at 9.30am, on board a top of the range minicoach as you embark on a full day's shared tour taking in many of the great sights outside of Edinburgh. You will travel over the Forth Road Bridge to the little town of Dunkeld with its ancient cathedral. From here it is a short distance to the Hermitage in Macbeths Birnam Wood for a forest walk amongst spectacular waterfalls and some of the tallest trees in the country. Then journey north for lunch in Pitlochry (not included) before travelling to the Queens View above Loch Tummel. Continue through the mountains to majestic Loch Tay and the pretty village of Kenmore in an area abundant with ancient stone circles. From here we cross the hills again to the world oldest Scotch Whisky distillery at Glenturret where you can take a tour and tasting before returning past Stirling Castle to Edinburgh. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Jury's Inn (3*).

Day 3
Edinburgh
Avail of any of the optional tours available in the thriving city of Edinburgh. Consider a private tour with your own Licensed Guide and private vehicle if you have any interest in a certain aspect of the city such as the architecture or history - or if you just want to get a great indepth introduction to the city. Consider doing a guided walking tour - one of the best ways to see the city. If you feel like venturing out of the city, there are lots of places of interest such as Blair castle, Perth, whiskey distilleries, Cairngorm National Park - for a Lough ness themed tour, and the majestic Sterling castle sitting on its high volcanic rock, visible for many miles in every direction. Please speak to your Kensington Tours Sales Advisor if any of these options are of interest. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax in your hotel. Enjoy a Scottish banquet in the Thistle Edinburgh hotel with unlimited wine during the meal, followed by laughter, songs, dancing & music, performed by some of Scotland's most accomplished artists. The meal consists of traditional Scottish fare, including a choice of 2 options for each course such favourites as Scotch broth, Salmon, Beef or Chicken for main course. (Transfer to and from event not included). Overnight at Jury's Inn (3*).

Day 4
Edinburgh
Transfer using a local taxi (easily available and economical). Kensington Tours donates a portion of our proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities. Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.