Festive Shopping Trip to Glasgow and Edinburgh from Belfast

3 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

Kick‑start the Christmas season in style with your Festive Shopping Trip to Glasgow & Edinburgh, from 4–6 December 2026. Enjoy luxury travel, a charming hotel stay and plenty of time to explore the world‑famous Edinburgh Christmas Markets.

On Friday, we stop in Glasgow’s vibrant, walkable city centre, home to everything from big‑name stores to designer boutiques — with plenty of space on your luxury minicoach for your shopping bags.

On Saturday, experience Edinburgh’s iconic Christmas Markets, filled with beautifully decorated chalets, unique gifts, festive flavours and sparkling sights. Soar above the stalls on the LNER Big Wheel or the 80m Around the World Starflyer for a magical view of the city.

From Glasgow’s high‑street favourites to Edinburgh’s festive charm, enjoy dedicated shopping time in both cities with all the comfort of travelling on your luxury 16 seater minicoach.

What's Included

Accommodation - use of leisure faciilties
Accommodation - 2 nights bed & breakfast rate
Complimentary bottled water and snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cost of return Ferry Travel
Lunch & evening meals

Meeting and pickup

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Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Belfast - Glasgow

    1 stop
  • 1
    Glasgow

    After setting off on the 7.30am Stena Ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan, we will arrive in Glasgow’s city centre which has a vibrant shopping scene, located within a walkable area. Discover a diverse range of shops, from big name stores to high-end designer boutiques. We have plenty of room on board your luxury minicoach for all of your shopping bags!

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Edinburgh - Shopping and Christmas Markets

    1 stop
  • 2
    Edinburgh

    On Saturday we will visit the City of Edinburgh. One of the most iconic Christmas Markets in Europe, Edinburgh regularly tops the best of lists. With beautifully decorated chalets selling one of a kind gifts, glittering decorations, the smells, tastes and sounds that fill even the biggest miser with Christmas spirit, everyone is sure to find something to delight them as they wander between the stalls, bars and food huts. Home to the LNER Big Wheel and the 80m Around the World Starflyer, visitors can soar above the Markets getting a glimpse of the renowned Edinburgh skyline from a Santa-in-his-sleigh eyed view. Passengers can also use this time to explore all that the City of Edinburgh has to offer; from the world renowned UNESCO site of Edinburgh Castle, to an exhilarating experience in the Dungeons - or simply time to explore the high street shops, boutiques, bars and restaurants in both the new and Old town

    10 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Return to Belfast

    1 stop
  • Belfast City Region (Pass by)

    Travel back to Belfast from Cairnryan on the 15:30 Stena Ferry crossing

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Nelson Signature Travel

Tags

Christmas
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
City Tours
Water Tours
Weddings & Celebrations

Cancellation Policy

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