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Home/Destinations/Edinburgh/Edinburgh in 2 days
2 days · Edinburgh itinerary

Edinburgh in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Edinburgh lets you pair the city with a Highlands day trip. This 2-day Edinburgh itinerary covers the capital on day one and Loch Ness on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Castle & Old Town
  2. 2Ghost tour
  3. 3Day 2: Highlands & Loch Ness
  4. 4Whisky evening

Day 1: the city

Tour Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, with a ghost or vaults tour after dark.

Day 2: the Highlands

Take a day trip to Glencoe, the Highlands and Loch Ness, with a monster-hunting cruise.

Evening: whisky

Back in Edinburgh, enjoy a tutored Scotch whisky tasting.

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Edinburgh in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Edinburgh?
Two days covers Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and a ghost tour on day one and a Highlands and Loch Ness day trip on day two, with whisky in the evenings.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and Old Town, an underground vaults or ghost tour, a whisky tasting and a Highlands and Loch Ness day trip.
Is a Loch Ness day trip worth it from Edinburgh?
Yes — although it’s a long day, the drive through Glencoe and the Highlands, plus the Loch Ness cruise and legend, makes it a spectacular and memorable trip.

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