12 days in London, Edinburgh & Kingston-upon-Hull Itinerary

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

Your inner history buff will appreciate Buckingham Palace and Wallace Collection. Discover out-of-the-way places like St. Paul's Cathedral and British Library. Change things up with these side-trips from London: Hampton Court Palace (in East Molesey) and St. George's Chapel (in Windsor). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, admire the landmark architecture of Houses of Parliament, don't miss a visit to Big Ben, and enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye.

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Alicante, Spain to London is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from Alicante to London, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In September, London is little chillier than Alicante - with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to travel to Edinburgh.

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

Popular historic sites such as Holyrood Abbey and The Real Mary King's Close are in your itinerary. Step off the beaten path and head to Scottish National Portrait Gallery and Inchcolm Abbey and Island. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Dean Village, learn more about the world around you at National Museum of Scotland, explore the different monuments and memorials at Greyfriars Kirk, and take in the dramatic natural features at Arthur's Seat.

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You can fly from London to Edinburgh in 4 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from London in September: highs in Edinburgh hover around 19°C, while lows dip to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can catch the train to Kingston-upon-Hull.

Enjoy a trip to Kingston-upon-Hull, a university town with a rich industrial past.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Streetlife Museum of Transport and Beverley Minster. Let the collections at Wilberforce House Museum and Ashworth Barracks Museum capture your imagination. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kingston-upon-Hull: Bolsover Castle (in Bolsover), Bondville Model Village (in Bridlington) and Flamborough Lighthouse (in Flamborough). There's still lots to do: brush up on your military savvy at Hull Maritime Museum and walk around West Park.

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Traveling by train from Edinburgh to Kingston-upon-Hull takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight, bus, and train. September in Kingston-upon-Hull sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Tue) to allow time for travel back home.