An A+ company rated by BBB
Book with Tripmasters.com to enjoy mobile app during your trip.

Call US 7 days a week

from 8AM to Midnight ET

1-800-430-0484
Chat
Home Manage Bookings Top Deals Reviews Recently Viewed0
Destinations

⚠ Announcement

Europeandestinations.com is Tripmasters.com now.
Ownership, management, and activity remain the same. All existing bookings will be serviced as always.

Edinburgh - the Scottish Borders - the Lothians (Self Drive)
7 to 10+ Nigths from $2,687*
This sample price: priced within the past 7 days for arrival on 7/29/2025, departure from New York City NYC (All Airports) (NY), US. Choose your own departure city, cabin type and dates.
Overview
Itinerary
Hotels
Tours
Map
Country Info
Feedbacks
Click for larger image or other views
See all the images
This is a suggested independent itinerary that you customize. Please select the best flights, hotels, trains, activities, transportation and number of nights in each destination to fit your needs.
History and Adventure are abundant in this Self-Drive package. The lands to south of Edinburgh along The Scottish Borders and in The Lothians offer visitors glimpses into the country`s proud heritage, from battlefields to castles, as well as plenty of opportunity to take on activities such as trekking, swimming, kayaking and more from its rugged coastline to the forests farther inland!.

What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different?
Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning
Choose your preferred flight cabin class
Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay
Pick from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more)
Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation
Live phone and chat support
This 7 night sample itinerary includes:
  • Flight into and out of Edinburgh
  • Hotel for 3 nights in Edinburgh
  • Rental a Car for 5 days
  • Hotel for 2 nights in The Scottish Borders Area
  • Hotel for 2 nights in The Lothians Area

  • Driving Time
    Edinburgh - Scottish Borders Area: 1 hr. 40 mins - 2 hrs. approx.
    Scottish Borders Area - The Lothians Area: 1 hr. - 1 hr. 40 35 mins. approx.
    The Lothians Area - Edinburgh Airport: 40 mins. - 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.

Related Itineraries:
Related Cities:
Edinburgh (91)     The Lothians (4)     The Scottish Borders (6)    
Customize and Book
With Int'l Flight     Without Int'l Flight
From:
Cabin:
Destination
Arrival date
Stay
1. Edinburgh
  140 hotels
2. The Scottish Borders
   (33 hotels)
3. The Lothians
   (59 hotels)
Guest:
Please contact us for any special arrangements such as more than three rooms and partial stays.
View Price
Trip Summary
3 nights in Edinburgh

Edinburgh has an almost fairy-tale setting and every step is a revelation. Its magnificent architecture shifts from the proud tenements of its medieval Old Town, to the grace and geometric precision of the Georgian New Town. Above it all stands Edinburgh Castle perched high on its volcanic rock looking down on a city where medieval lanes and elegant, sweeping terraces hold over ten centuries of history, mystery, and tradition.

Enjoy the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, Calton Hill, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Princes Street Gardens, St Giles' Cathedral, Scott Monument and so much more!



2 nights in The Scottish Borders

The Scottish Borders is a hilly and largely rural area, a place of captivating natural beauty, on the borders between Scotland and England. It's truly a place of exuberant allurement with plenty of hiking trails, nature parks, tranquil valleys and magnificent ruined Medieval abbeys. Here you can enjoy rugby (the famous Rugby Sevens game was invented in the Borders town of Melrose in the 1880s), kayaking, surfing, horseback riding (every year the region plays host to the world’s oldest and largest equestrian festival: The Common Ridings) and more. Throughout the year, the region also hosts a variety of events, including the Borders Book Festival in Melrose, the Innerleithen Music festival and horse racing highlights like Buccleuch Cup Day, to name just a few.

Visit the Abbey Ruins, Rugby Sevens, The Common Ridings, Borders Book Festival in Melrose, the Innerleithen Music festival, Buccleuch Cup Day.



2 nights in The Lothians

The Lothians, home to Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh, is a remarkable region. From historic properties to striking architecture, stunning scenery, fascinating wildlife, fine food, world-class golf, and plenty of other stimulating activities, this bustling area never lacks excitement!

Popular destinations in the region include Bonnyrigg, Kirknewton, Uphall, North Berwick, Roslin, and more!



Book This Package
Flexible Itinerary
Edinburgh
Day 1
Arrive to Edinburgh
Overnight in Edinburgh   140 hotels offered
Optional   416 Things to do
Day 2
Overnight in Edinburgh   140 hotels offered
Optional   416 Things to do
Day 3
Overnight in Edinburgh   140 hotels offered
Optional   416 Things to do
Day 4
Departing from Edinburgh
Transportation to next city by: By Car
The Scottish Borders
Day 4
Arrive to The Scottish Borders
Overnight in The Scottish Borders   33 hotels offered
Day 5
Overnight in The Scottish Borders   33 hotels offered
Day 6
Departing from The Scottish Borders
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air
The Lothians
Day 6
Arrive to The Lothians
Overnight in The Lothians   59 hotels offered
Day 7
Overnight in The Lothians   59 hotels offered
Day 8
Departing from The Lothians
Book This Package

Loading ...
Edinburgh Hotels (140 total)
›
The Scottish Borders Hotels (33 total)
›
The Lothians Hotels (59 total)
›


Loading ..
Tours in Edinburgh (416 total)
›


Loading ...
Package Map Picture
Scotland

A vacation to the isle of Britain would be incomplete without stopping in Scotland. Edinburgh and Glasgow are some of the most cosmopolitan cities in the United Kingdom, set in an urban landscape with many historic buildings dating from the Victorian era and even earlier, impressive considering Scotland was not spared from the Blitz of World War II. Further afield, rivers flow through beautiful valleys that reach the peaks of the Highlands, an area with its own authentic cultural traditions. Whether you are in mainland Scotland or on one of the offshore islands, this nation offers so many charming experiences for the traveler, from fairytale castles to abbeys in ruins to picturesque villages.
Scotland
1324 Customer Feedbacks
Customer Reviews
Share your thoughts with other travelers
Write a Review
Share your thoughts with other travelersWrite a Review
Close [x]
Photo
Edinburgh - the Scottish Borders - the Lothians (Self Drive)
Photos
Map
Edinburgh
Edinburgh has an almost fairy-tale setting and every step is a revelation. Its magnificent architecture shifts from the proud tenements of its medieval Old Town, to the grace and geometric precision of the Georgian New Town. Above it all stands Edinburgh Castle perched high on its volcanic rock looking down on a city where medieval lanes and elegant, sweeping terraces hold over ten centuries of history, mystery, and tradition.

Enjoy the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, Calton Hill, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Princes Street Gardens, St Giles' Cathedral, Scott Monument and so much more!
The Scottish Borders
The Scottish Borders is a hilly and largely rural area, a place of captivating natural beauty, on the borders between Scotland and England. It's truly a place of exuberant allurement with plenty of hiking trails, nature parks, tranquil valleys and magnificent ruined Medieval abbeys. Here you can enjoy rugby (the famous Rugby Sevens game was invented in the Borders town of Melrose in the 1880s), kayaking, surfing, horseback riding (every year the region plays host to the world’s oldest and largest equestrian festival: The Common Ridings) and more. Throughout the year, the region also hosts a variety of events, including the Borders Book Festival in Melrose, the Innerleithen Music festival and horse racing highlights like Buccleuch Cup Day, to name just a few.

Visit the Abbey Ruins, Rugby Sevens, The Common Ridings, Borders Book Festival in Melrose, the Innerleithen Music festival, Buccleuch Cup Day.
The Lothians
The Lothians, home to Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh, is a remarkable region. From historic properties to striking architecture, stunning scenery, fascinating wildlife, fine food, world-class golf, and plenty of other stimulating activities, this bustling area never lacks excitement!

Popular destinations in the region include Bonnyrigg, Kirknewton, Uphall, North Berwick, Roslin, and more!

close [X]

close [X]

close [X]