Overview
School Trip to Edinburgh
Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland is renowned for its heritage, culture and festivals. A School trip to Edinburgh are a great experience for children and teachers wishing to visit as it’s steeped in history and cultural attractions have made it the United Kingdom’s second most popular tourist destination after London.
To the south the view is dominated by Edinburgh Castle, built high on the castle rock, and the long sweep of the Old Town descending towards Holyrood Palace. Other historic sites in Edinburgh include the churches of St. Giles, Greyfriars and the Canongate, and the extensive Georgian New Town, built in the 18th century.
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More to see
- Holyrood House
- Scottish Parliament
- Museum of Scotland
- Scottish Portrait Gallery
- Scottish National Gallery
- Edinburgh Zoo
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Pricing
Price detail
based on 40 students and 4 free teachers
Duration
5 days 4 nights
We include
- Transport
- Quality Accommodation
- Entry to attractions
- Evening meals
- Packed lunches
- FREE teacher places
- Information packs
- Personal guides available
- Risk assessments
- 24 hour support
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart school and journey to Edinburgh. Depending upon your route and choice of transport, we break the journey with a visit to Lindisfarne and a walk around the island. Arrive at your accommodation in Edinburgh last afternoon where there is time to sort out rooms before dinner and a briefing on the week ahead.
Day 2
Morning visit to Edinburgh Castle which has stunning views across the city. After a tour of the castle and lunch, walk to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. From inside the mysterious rooftop chamber, you will see live moving images of Edinburgh and can play with them using the array of mirrors and lenses.
Then walk to Real Mary King’s Close Edinburgh’s deepest secret: a warren of hidden ‘closes’ where real people lived, worked and died. After an early dinner, we continue learning about Edinburgh’s colourful past by joining a ghost walk around the city.
Day 3
Step aboard the Queen’s former floating Palace HMS Britannia. Britannia has consistently been rated Scotland’s Best Attraction and is one of the most famous ships in the world.
You will have access to the Royal Apartments, Engine Room and Crew’s Quarters. It is an interesting and informative tour and a real insight into the Royal Family.
Leith, where Britannia is situated is an interesting area to explore before heading back into the city with independent cafes and interesting shops. In the afternoon work off some energy by climbing King Arthur’s Seat for magical views of Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth before descending and walking back to our hotel.
Day 4
Morning visit to the National Museum of Scotland – with 16 galleries of dinosaurs, world cultures, technology, innovations, art and lots more, all housed in a Victorian listed building, it is one of the most popular museums in Britain.
You can book Tours and Experiences as well as take in the variety of exhibition offers. After lunch there is an opportunity to explore the Royal Mile and do a spot of shopping before we head back to our accommodation.
Day 5
Time to gather your bags and say goodbye to Edinburgh and head back to school and if time permits stop off enroute at Alnwick Castle to explore the medieval grounds and the lavish State Rooms. Guided tours are available as well as specialised workshops. Continue your journey home after lunch.
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Here at School Trips UK our dedicated school trip team have over 20 years’ experience in the travel industry and we pride ourselves in delivering bespoke tips that make learning fun and engaging.
At the start of your enquiry we will research the best accommodation for your chosen destination as well as transport providers if required, and one agent will keep in touch with you throughout the process to ensure you are happy and kept in the loop right to the end of your visit.
All trips can be arranged around a particular subject or subjects and we can include workshops, talks, company visits and other relevant activities accordingly. Everything for your trip would be individually sourced, from local restaurants for your meals to evening activities such as ghost walks or ten pin bowling.
Before you depart on your trip you’ll be provided with detailed itineraries, all booking information, travle maps if required and 24 hour emergency contact details.
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