Twin cities - Edinburgh & Glasgow from London - 7 days

You'll leave London Euston station just before midnight, but if you want to get settled sooner, you can check into your private room on the train from around 10:30 PM.

The train will whisk you 300 miles north while you sleep, and you'll arrive refreshed in Edinburgh at around 7:30 in the morning.

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Arriving at Edinburgh Waverly station, you'll have a chance to freshen up in the Caledonian Sleeper lounge if you wish, before a private transfer brings you to your hotel. Whilst your room may not be ready this early in the morning, you'll be able to drop off your luggage and head out to explore the city.

If you'd like some inspiration, here's our destination guide to Edinburgh.

You can eat breakfast on the train, but you may prefer to enjoy a leisurely brunch in one of Edinburgh's many excellent cafes - we'll give you a guide to our favourites before you go.

Edinburgh is Scotland's largest and most populous city, with almost half a million people calling it home. There are a wealth of activities, sights and cultural experiences, and many excellent places to eat and drink that we barely know where to start. We'll always take the time to find find out your interests and preferences before we start, so we can help you plan an itinerary that suits you.

Suitably refreshed and refuelled, it's time to explore this historic city. A few unmissable things we recommend:

• Pay a visit to Edinburgh Castle
• Explore the treasures of the National Museum of Scotland or the Scottish National Gallery
• Grab a cake from Lovecrumbs
• Enjoy a cocktail at Bramble

Let us know if you'd like us to make dinner reservations, or if you'd prefer to explore yourselves.

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We can guarantee that you won't even have come close to exhausting all your options on day one, so day two gives you plenty of time to discover more of Edinburgh's many sights and activities.

How about:

• Taking a stroll in the Royal Botanic Gardens
• Walking up Calton Hill for the views
• Visiting St Giles' Cathedral
• Stepping back in time at Real Mary King's Close
• Having dinner at the Witchery or Number One at Balmoral

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We are sure you won't regret having another day to make the most of all that this wonderful city has to offer.

Today we recommend:

• Taking a walk up to Arthur's Seat to admire the views of the city
• Shopping in Grassmarket, Prince's Street or the Royal Mile
• Nipping into one of Edinburgh's many excellent independent bookshops
• Letting out your inner child at the Museum of Childhood
• Treating yourself to a cheese platter at Pickles

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The best thing about this longer city break is that it gives you time to explore outside the cities as well.

Your guide will collect you in the morning and take you on a private chauffeur-driven adventure to the edge of the Highlands in the historic county of Perthshire, before heading on to Glasgow.

We'll always customise this day to suit your particular interests, but our favourite tour goes something like this:

• Leave Edinburgh around 9am
• Head to Stirling to visit the spectacular castle and learn about its long and varied history, from the Romans to the present day
• Stop for lunch at the famous Gleneagles Hotel
• Take a tour of Glenturret Distillery, where they've been making whisky since 1763

You'll arrive in Glasgow in time for dinner at one of the city's many excellent restaurants.

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Today you'll have plenty of time to explore all that Glasgow has to offer. Our destination guide to Glasgow will help you with some ideas. We think you'll love:

• Visiting Glasgow Science Centre (and climbing the tower for amazing views!)
• Wandering around the architectural delights, including Charles Rennie MackIntosh's Lighthouse
• Shopping in the 'Style Mile'
• Craft beer at Drysdale Brewery

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Your final day in Glasgow is a chance to think outside the box and perhaps try something a little different. If there's an attraction you were keen to see before the end of your trip, now is the time! If you're stuck for ideas on what to do or where to go, remember our destination guide is here to help.

We suggest:

• Getting your nature fix by taking a short trip out to Pollok Country Park
• Visiting House for an Art Lover
• Treating yourself to a last night dinner at Two Fat Ladies at the Buttery

Finally, you'll board the Caledonian Sleeper in Glasgow Central Station. Your room on the train will be available from around 10pm and you'll arrive in London just after 7:00 the next morning.

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