Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh Christmas Markets
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View of Edinburgh Castle and Christmas Market from the Scott Monument ©VisitScotland, Kenny Lam
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View of Edinburgh Castle and Christmas Market from the Scott Monument ©VisitScotland, Kenny Lam
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Edinburgh's Christmas Market in Princes Street Gardens ©VisitScotland, Kenny Lam
Enjoy the Edinburgh Christmas celebrations which start in late November and run until Christmas Eve. With the official switch-on of the Christmas lights the whole city gets into the swing of things. The city has an entire month packed with spectacular events, performances, fairground rides, and of course the Edinburgh Christmas Markets.
Dates
7th December 2025 - Last date remaining!
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh and check into your centrally located hotel. There is plenty of choice for dinner in the many city centre restaurants, or why not enjoy the German cuisine at one of the stalls on the market and really soak up the atmosphere.
Day 2
Christmas Markets
Today explore Edinburgh’s fantastic Christmas markets! The festivities begin in Princes St Gardens, and spread across the city. Attractions include ice skating, markets and rides, including the Big Wheel with breath-taking views over the city. Enjoy the unique Christmas shopping experience and pick up some gifts from the European and Scottish markets with its fair of crafters, artists, gift shops and gastronomic surprises.
Day 3
Depart Edinburgh
Before you depart Edinburgh why not visit one of its wonderful attractions. Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Royal Yacht Britannia are some of our favourites! (supplement on request).
Suggested Hotels
Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge ***
Located off the Royal Mile, this city centre hotel is an ideal base for exploring all the sights of Edinburgh. The hotel boasts 259 modern, well-equipped en-suite rooms. Facilities include a restaurant/bar, lift to all floors, corridors with flat access and Wi-Fi. Offsite parking available in Leith.
Cairn Hotel ***
The Cairn Hotel is 800 metres from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and the shops, theatres and nightlife of Princes Street. It offers free WiFi and has a breakfast room on the lower ground floor. All of the rooms have showers, TVs and tea/coffee. Hair dryers, irons and ironing boards are available on request. There is a comfortable bar area. The hotel does not have a lift. Coaches can drop off outside.
Moxy Hotel ****
Featuring a Rooftop Bar with terrace including views of Edinburgh Castle and cityscape. Moxy Edinburgh
Fountainbridge is set in Edinburgh less than 1 mile from Edinburgh Castle. Boasting family rooms, this
property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation offers a fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms are ensuite with a desk, a flat-screen TV. There is a lift to all floors. The hotel offers a continental breakfast with limited hot items available.
In recent times Christmas markets can unfortunately be subject to scheduling changes and can not be guaranteed to run. If the markets do not run we will suggest a new itinerary which my be subject to supplements.
Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge Hotel – Bed & Breakfast
| Dates | 3 days / 2 nights |
Single Supplement |
| 1st December 2024 | (SOLD) | |
| 7th December 2024 | (SOLD) | |
| 8th December 2024 | (SOLD) |
Moxy Hotel – Bed & Breakfast
| Dates | 3 days / 2 nights |
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| 1st December 2024 | (SOLD) |
Hotel – On Request
| Dates | 3 days / 2 nights |
Single Supplement |
| November & December 2025 | From £189.00 per person | On request |
