11 days in Edinburgh, London & Amsterdam Itinerary

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Elie Beach and Gullane Beach. Edinburgh Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse will appeal to history buffs. There's much more to do: explore the striking landscape at Arthur's Seat, get great views at Calton Hill, see the interesting displays at Royal Yacht Britannia, and admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Edinburgh trip planner.

Portland, USA to Edinburgh is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is 8 hours. Traveling from Portland in May, things will get little chillier in Edinburgh: highs are around 17°C and lows about 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to fly to London.

Escape the urban bustle at BrakeAway Bike Tours and Speed Boats Tours. St. Paul's Cathedral and The British Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at Westminster Abbey, browse the range of quality goods at Harrods, don't miss a visit to Tower of London, and contemplate the long history of Buckingham Palace.

To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the London trip planner.

You can fly from Edinburgh to London in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In May in London, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Amsterdam.

Museum Het Rembrandthuis and De Duif will appeal to history buffs. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amsterdam: Haarlem (Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo) & Grote Markt) and The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery (in The Hague). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, take a stroll through The Jordaan, walk around Vondelpark, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience.

To see other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Amsterdam day trip site.

Traveling by flight from London to Amsterdam takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Amsterdam. In June, daily temperatures in Amsterdam can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. You'll have a few hours on the 4th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.