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London, York, and Edinburgh

7-day UK rail trip through London, York, and Edinburgh

Illustration of London, York, and Edinburgh

Railbookers operates this 7-day, 6-night rail vacation across the United Kingdom, from London through York to Edinburgh. The first three nights in London mix free time to explore with a secret food tour on day 2, sampling traditional British food, cheeses, and a mystery dish, and a London Eye ride on day 3 for views over the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. On day 4, the train continues to York for one night, where a York Pass covers the walled medieval city and York Minster, a 13th-century Gothic cathedral. Day 5 crosses the Scottish border through rolling countryside to Edinburgh for two nights, where day 6 combines a walk up Arthur's Seat with a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia and skip-the-line entrance to Edinburgh Castle. This suits travelers who want their UK rail connections handled while mixing a food tour, a historic cathedral city, and one of Edinburgh's more physical outings into a single week.

What to know before you look closer

  • The hotels are listed as 18 accommodation OPTIONS across different tiers and cities, for example the Kimpton Fitzroy London or the London Hilton on Park Lane in London, and The Grand York or the Du Vin Bistro York in York, so the exact hotel and standard depend on the tier and city option you choose.
  • Day 6's walk up Arthur's Seat is more physically demanding than the rest of the itinerary, which is otherwise city sightseeing.
  • This evidence pack lists no current departure dates for the package.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: London

    Your Journey Begins in London

    Welcome to London! Arrive in the history-steeped, cosmopolitan throngs of the English capital and check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city.

  2. Day 2overnight: London

    London

    Have a light breakfast as this morning is your secret food tour, where you will have the opportunity to try traditional British food, sample tasters from street food vendors, enjoy English cheeses paired with local beer and cider and try classic British Dessert alongside a Fresh Pot of Tea. Plus, there is our Secret Dish, which you can only find out about on the day.

  3. Day 3overnight: London

    London

    Continue exploring the city at your own pace, then enjoy an unforgettable ride on the iconic London Eye. Step into your glass capsule and take in unobstructed, panoramic views of London's most famous landmarks, from the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben to the Shard and St. Paul's Cathedral.

  4. Day 4railovernight: York

    London to York

    After breakfast this morning, take the train from London to York and check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. Set about exploring the medieval, walled city with your York Pass, taking in the exquisite architecture, including the imposing 13th-century Gothic cathedral, York Minster, and a wealth of other historic attractions.

  5. Day 5overnight: Edinburgh

    York to Edinburgh

    Travel through the lush, rolling countryside north today, crossing the Scottish border and arriving in Edinburgh. Make your way to your hotel and check-in for a two-night stay.

  6. Day 6overnight: Edinburgh

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh is certainly a treat to explore! Fill your lungs full of fresh air on a scenic walk up to Arthur's Seat, visit HMY Britannia - a massive ocean liner used by Britain's royal family, and enjoy skip-the-line entrance to Edinburgh Castle included with your journey. This amazing, historic fortress dates back to the 12th century, and dominates Edinburgh's skyline.

  7. Day 7rail

    Depart Edinburgh

    After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels. If you wish to extend your journey, perhaps with an additional day in a different city, one of our Rail Specialists would be happy to help you with all the details.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A secret food tour through London sampling traditional British food, street food vendors, English cheeses with beer and cider, and a secret dish revealed on the day.
  • Day 3A ride in a glass capsule on the London Eye, with panoramic views of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the Shard, and St. Paul's Cathedral.
  • Day 4The York Pass unlocks the walled medieval city and York Minster, a 13th-century Gothic cathedral.
  • Day 6A scenic walk up Arthur's Seat, a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia, and skip-the-line entrance to Edinburgh Castle.

Included

  • Rail travel in standard class throughout
  • 3 nights' hotel accommodations with breakfast in London
  • 1 night hotel accommodations with breakfast in York
  • 2 nights' hotel accommodations with breakfast in Edinburgh
  • Secret Food Tour in London
  • Skip the Line: London Eye
  • The York Pass including hop-on, hop-off tour
  • Skip the Line: Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Yacht Britannia entrance tickets

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Rail travel in standard class is included throughout, with train journeys from London to York and from York to Edinburgh.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
London days 1 and 3 leave time to explore at your own pace, alongside included elements such as the secret food tour, the London Eye, the York Pass hop-on, hop-off tour, and skip-the-line Edinburgh Castle entrance.
What does the York stop include?
An overnight stay with a York Pass covering a hop-on, hop-off tour, the walled medieval city, and York Minster, a 13th-century Gothic cathedral.
What is included in Edinburgh?
Skip-the-line entrance tickets to Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and the Royal Yacht Britannia, plus a scenic walk up Arthur's Seat.
How long is the trip?
7 days and 6 nights.
What does it cost?
Prices start from 1,139 US dollars per person, about 163 US dollars per day.

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