21 days in Edinburgh, Glasgow & London Itinerary

Edinburgh is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Edinburgh Castle, engage your brain at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, examine the collection at Royal Yacht Britannia, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

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If you are flying in from Algeria, the closest major aiports are Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. In December in Edinburgh, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 2°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can go by car to Glasgow.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Glasgow: Stirling (Stirling Distillery, Stirling Castle, &more), Robert Burns Birthplace Museum (in Ayr) and Greenock (Old West Kirk & Ginger the Horse). There's lots more to do: join the crowd at Glasgow Tigers Speedway, explore the world behind art at The Burrell Collection, examine the collection at The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel, and walk around Pollok Country Park.

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Traveling by car from Edinburgh to Glasgow takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In December in Glasgow, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) to allow time to fly to London.

London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye, make a trip to Tower of London, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral.

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Fly from Glasgow to London in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In January, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 2°C.