14 days in Edinburgh, London & Dublin Itinerary

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Edinburgh Castle and Craigmillar Castle. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Surgeons' Hall Museums. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Scottish National Portrait Gallery, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at The Scotch Whisky Experience, enjoy the sand and surf at Portobello Beach, and see the interesting displays at Museum On The Mound.

To find more things to do, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Edinburgh trip tool.

Chicago, USA to Edinburgh is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is 6 hours. In January, Edinburgh is a bit warmer than Chicago - with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to fly to London.

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Wallace Collection and The Courtauld Gallery. Visit St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey for their historical value. There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of Natural History Museum, stroll around Primrose Hill, don't miss a visit to Trafalgar Square, and sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting.

To see photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read London tour planning site.

You can fly from Edinburgh to London in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. January in London sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time to fly to Dublin.

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

Appreciate the collections at Guinness Storehouse and Kilmainham Gaol Museum. Explore hidden gems such as Croke Park Stadium Tour & GAA Museum and Dublinia. Step out of Dublin to go to Glendalough Village and see Wicklow Mountains National Park, which is approximately 1h 15 min away. There's still lots to do: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Teeling Whiskey Distillery, see the interesting displays at Bram Stoker's Castle Dracula Dublin, and take a stroll through Temple Bar.

For photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Dublin route planning site.

You can fly from London to Dublin in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in February, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.