38 days in London & Edinburgh Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Get some cultural insight at Wallace Collection and Waddesdon Manor. Shop till you drop at Oxford Street and The Lanes. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around London: Tulleys Farm (in Turners Hill), Hever Castle & Gardens (in Hever) and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (in Kew). There's still lots to do: stroll through Anglesey Abbey, get a taste of the local shopping with Petworth House and Park, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Borough Market.

To see maps, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read London day trip planning app.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City Airport, London Luton Airport, London St. Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International Rail Station, South Cape (Zuid-Kaap) Airport (nonexistent / spam) and Ashford International Rail Station. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in December, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to fly to Edinburgh.

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): examine the collection at The Chocolatarium, then take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, then see the interesting displays at Surgeons' Hall Museums, and finally steep yourself in history at Gilmerton Cove. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Sat): step into the grandiose world of Edinburgh Castle, learn about all things military at National War Museum of Scotland, then view the masterpieces at Stills Gallery, and finally visit Edinburgh Old Town.

For ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read Edinburgh day trip site.

You can fly from London to Edinburgh in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In January, daily temperatures in Edinburgh can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 1°C.