3 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

3 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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Athens of the North

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.
Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Calton Hill, National Museum of Scotland and SANDEMANs NEW Europe - Edinburgh. Get some historical perspective at Edinburgh Castle and The Real Mary King's Close. Take a break from Edinburgh with a short trip to Rosslyn Chapel in Roslin, about 30 minutes away. It doesn't end there: explore the striking landscape at Arthur's Seat and appreciate the extensive heritage of The Royal Mile.

For ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Edinburgh vacation trip planner.

In August in Edinburgh, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.

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Rosslyn Chapel
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Edinburgh Castle ©
Edinburgh Castle
12:30pm, Wed Aug 23
Rosslyn Chapel ©
Rosslyn Chapel
9:30am, Thu Aug 24
The Real Mary King's Close ©
The Real Mary King's Close
1:00pm, Fri Aug 25

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