Considering an Edinburgh holiday? Nice choice. Where else can you perch atop an extinct volcano while overlooking a city that once played host to epic battles, housing forts, weapons and armies long before the Roman times? Now the ancient volcano, otherwise known as Arthur's Seat, provides breathtaking views of a city packed with world-class entertainment and dining experiences. Take a stroll down Prince Street for a spot of shopping, snap pics along High Street and Castle Hill as part of the Royal Mile, spend hours wising up on history at the National Museum of Scotland and add a little culture to your travels with a trip to the Scottish National Gallery. Of course, no visit to the Scottish capital is complete without a trip to the famous fortress on Castle Rock or a chance to sample Edinburgh's specialty beers, whisky and gin. Thirsty? We thought so. Book your Edinburgh holiday package with the Flight Centre travel experts and prepare your senses for the ultimate Scottish experience today.
- What to take on holiday to Edinburgh?
When packing for a trip to Edinburgh, don't forget the essentials like your visa, passport, chargers, camera, some GBP and the correct power adaptor. Clothing wise, check out the seasonality guides and pack to suit the conditions - aka plenty of layers for winter and lighter options for summer. Other necessities include a raincoat, walking shoes, hat, and sunglasses. We also recommend doing some bicep curls in preparation for all the beer, whisky and gin samples you’ll no doubt be lifting throughout your stay.
- When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
While Edinburgh isn’t winning any prizes for year-round sunshine, it does give travellers the chance to experience all four seasons. Summer offers the hottest temps and long, sunny days between June and August, while winter will bring the cold, fog and snow between December and February. If you’re not a fan of the cold and are keen to make the most of your days in Scotland, we recommend visiting between March and August.
- Where to go on holiday in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is an incredibly walkable city, so you shouldn’t have any issues navigating all the sites. With this in mind, travellers generally opt to stay in Old Town, New Town, Stockbridge, Leith and Dean Village.
- What is there to do in Edinburgh?
Beyond sampling haggis and shopping for your next kilt, Edinburgh packs a mighty punch when it comes to holiday activities. Take your pick from days spent wising up at history at the National Museum of Scotland, exploring the fortress on Castle Rock, enjoying a spot of shopping on Prince Street and sampling any of the city’s specialty beers, whisky and gin.
- How do I go about cancelling my Edinburgh holiday package?
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- How to find the best holiday package to Edinburgh?
Flight Centre's travel experts are well versed in the art of decoding thick Scottish accents, and have worked hard to curate the best Edinburgh holiday packages on the market. Sign up to get the hottest deals sent straight to your phone & emails here. You can also check out our deals online, or speak to one of our Travel Experts.
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