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New Year’s in Edinburgh: London & Scotland Escape (Plus)

8 days, 2 cities20
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Aerial view of a city at night with fireworks in the distance
Aerial view of a city at night with fireworks in the distance
A table covered in pastries and fine china next to large windows looking out onto the front of another building
A long green bridge with a bus and people traveling on top of it and many tall ornate gold buildings in the background
A row of colorful townhouses
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Why go?

This New Year's, dive into Britain to see what all the Great is about. Get things off to a royal start with London’s iconic sights and world-class pubs before moving on to medieval Edinburgh, where storybook castles and the Scottish Highlands will capture your imagination.

Picture yourself

  • Looking out at Big Ben from high atop the London Eye

  • Hiking through the picturesque Scottish Highlands

  • Feeling like royalty as you explore Edinburgh Castle

  • Walking Abbey Road, harnessing your inner Beatle

What you'll get

  • Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)

  • 6 nights in handpicked accommodations

  • 6 breakfasts

  • 3 dinners

  • Expert Tour Director

  • 24/7 Support

  • 2 insider tours with a local guide

  • Entrance to Edinburgh Castle

  • Entry to Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party on New Year’s Eve

Map for the New Year’s in Edinburgh: London & Scotland Escape (Plus) tour
Full trip itinerary

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Overnight Flight

    Board your overnight flight, bound for Europe.

  • Day 2: Arrive in London + Welcome Dinner

    Welcome to London! It’s huge, it’s cosmopolitan, and it’s brimming with famous sights, fun pubs, great music venues and endless things to do. Arrive at your accommodations to meet up with your Tour Director and fellow travelers.

    In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with fellow travelers at an authentic local spot. Afterwards, you’re free to take the party elsewhere!

  • Day 3: Sightseeing Tour of London + Optional London Eye & Tea

    Hit the highlights of London with an expert local guide giving you all the inside info. Most of the tour will be on a bus ride around the city—you'll see the famous sights like Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. You'll also get a chance to walk around and explore on foot. If you're lucky you might even catch the Changing of the Guard, a classic London moment.

    Free time in London (night)
    Top 3 nightlife suggestions:
    1. Ministry of Sound – This club is an institution in London’s club scene, pumping out American house music on what’s been voted the World’s Best Sound System.
    2. Polo Bar – Open 24/7, Polo Bar is the place to get your breakfast on—morning or night. They’ve been serving fry-ups for almost 50 years.
    3. Hampstead Heath – The highest spot in central London, this park was founded in the 900s (no, that’s not a typo) and is one of the best places for stargazing.

    London Eye & Tea (extra cost)

    Ride Europe’s tallest Ferris wheel for panoramic views before enjoying a traditional English tea.

    This excursion is pre-book only; if your trip is less than fourteen days away, please call 800-766-2645 to purchase.

  • Day 4: Free Time in London

    Enjoy a free day in London.

    Free time suggestions

    Covent Garden: Seek out bargains at this bustling covered market; souvenirs, clothes, crafts and much more.
    Tower of London: Trace England’s bloody history and see the legendary Crown Jewels.
    Abbey Road: Probably the world's most famous crosswalk, this storied spot is a must-see for even the most casual Beatles fan.

  • Day 5: Travel to Edinburgh

    Hop a train to Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city where old meets new. Its bright green hills (two extinct volcanoes!) are home to medieval stone buildings and taverns. Get lost in this city that celebrates art, music, and comedy.

    Introduction to Edinburgh
    Your Tour Director will take you on a quick walk to get to know the area.

    Free time in Edinburgh (Night)
    Top 3 nightlife suggestions:
    1. Sandy Bell – A lively old world pub, Sandy Bell is a popular local spot for folk and traditional Celtic music where the whole bar is known to join in singing and playing.
    ***2. Whiski ***– Traditional and fully stocked, this whisky bar on the Royal Mile offers more than 300 whiskies for your tasting pleasure and music every night of the week.
    3. Electric Circus – Part club, part gig venue, part karaoke bar (with seven private rooms specifically for it), this place is in a league of its own. Who knew hen nights and hip-hop gigs could coexist?

  • Day 6: Explore Edinburgh + New Year’s Eve celebration

    Get an in-depth look at Scottish history and modern-day life on a tour of the city. Then—time to celebrate! Throw on your sparkliest ’fit and ring in the new year at a massive street party in the center of Edinburgh.

    Today's highlights:

    • See the Scottish Crown Jewels in Edinburgh Castle and take in the city views.
    • Walk the Great Hall and see the armor, swords, and medieval decor that line the walls.
    • Visit the Elephant House Cafe, where the first Harry Potter book was written.
    • Count down to midnight at Hogmanay Street with live music, dancing, fireworks, and 40,000 other revelers.
  • Day 7: Free Day in Edinburgh

    Free time suggestions

    Brew Lab: This specialty shop serves up delicious artisanal coffee. It’s also the perfect place to sample the wares of some other indie Edinburgh icons, including soup from Union of Genius and cakes from Lovecrumbs.
    Arthur’s Seat: Visible from pretty much everywhere in the city, this extinct volcanic peak is a relatively easy hike with a killer view.
    Old Town: Walk the winding streets lined with everything from candy-colored shops to local pubs to souvenir shops.

  • Day 8: Fly Home

    Goodbye, friends!
    Your next destination awaits—home. Before you head to the airport, enjoy your last few moments together. Take one more group photo. Grab that final drink. (Fine, maybe a couple of drinks.) But this isn’t goodbye. It’s “See you later.” The only question is, where?

    –OR–

    EXTEND YOUR TRIP 2 WAYS

    1. Double the fun
    A lot of our trips line up back to back! Give us a call—we can help you add another and save big while you're at it.

    2. Go ahead or stay behind
    Extending your trip is easy! During checkout, you'll have the option to fly to (or from) the gateway of your choice for an additional fee. We'll adjust your flights accordingly, but you'll be responsible to take care of your transportation, hotels, and other logistics outside of tour.

    Note: Depending on your desired gateways, additional fees may apply.

Reviews


Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5
Based on 20 authentic traveler reviews
  • Once in a lifetime NYE

      Amy, traveled Dec. 2023

    Overall, an amazing trip! Our tour director, Julia, was BEYOND fabulous! She made me feel comfortable and confident on my first ever trip to Europe/ first EF trip. I thoroughly enjoyed this trip. There was so much to see and explore. LOVED the Oyster card (public transportation pass)- it was undoubtedly the most useful tool in London! Edinburgh NYE was defi... See more

  • Amazing

      Anonymous, traveled Dec. 2023

    Amazing trip tour guides were amazing and met a lot of nice people.

  • AMAZING TRIP!

      Anonymous, traveled Dec. 2023

    This was such an amazing trip. I had Gavin as my tour director and he was amazing! It’s such a chaotic time to travel during after Christmas to new years time and he did such a fantastic job with coordinating an AMAZING trip. We saw Harry Potter locations on our London tour too. Edinburgh was a dream, you MUST spend your NYE there at least once! Beautiful ar... See more

  • A fun way to spend the holiday season!

      Macarena, traveled Dec. 2023

    I had a great time. Going to Scotland and England around Christmas time definitely has a magical feel to it--even when the sun sets at like 4pm! I met really wonderful people and keep in mind that this itinerary has a lot of open flexibility--meaning that if you want every detail planned for you that's not it here. I did like that it had flexibility to do wh... See more

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Dates: Dec. 26, 2024 – Jan. 2, 2025December 26, 2024 – January 2, 2025
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