The Journey β day by day
βοΈ Flight Β· SaudiaSat 25 Jul 2026
Riyadh β London
SV111 Β· King Khalid Intl β Heathrow
02:35
RUH
Terminal 2
SV1115h 00m overnight
07:35
LHR
Terminal 4
π¨ Stay Β· London25 β 30 Jul Β· 5 nights
Sheraton Grand London Park Lane
Mayfair, Central London
π Train Β· LNER 1st ClassThu 30 Jul 2026
London β Edinburgh
London Kings Cross β Edinburgh Waverley
13:30
KGX
Kings Cross
4h 08mLNER
17:38
EDB
Edinburgh
π¨ Stay Β· Edinburgh30 Jul β 06 Aug Β· 7 nights
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh
Evening check-in after 17:38 train arrival
βοΈ Flight Β· Air FranceThu 06 Aug 2026
Edinburgh β Paris
AF1487 Β· Economy
17:25
EDI
Edinburgh
AF14871h 55m
20:20
CDG
Terminal 2E
π° Stay Β· Disneyland Paris06 β 09 Aug Β· 3 nights
Disneyland Hotel
Marne-la-VallΓ©e Β· transfer from CDG on arrival
π² Stay Β· Center Parcs07 β 14 Aug Β· 7 nights
Center Parcs β Villages Nature Paris
Route de Villeneuve, 77700 Bailly-Romainvilliers
π¨ Stay Β· Paris14 β 15 Aug Β· 1 night
Last night in Paris β to be booked
Bridge night between Center Parcs checkout and the morning flight home
βοΈ Flight Β· SaudiaSat 15 Aug 2026
Paris β Riyadh
SV144 Β· Charles de Gaulle β King Khalid Intl
11:30
CDG
Terminal 1
SV1446h 15m
18:45
RUH
Terminal 2
Travelers
5 travelers Β· all 5 train seats together in Coach K
Suggested Program Β· family-friendly
π¬π§ London 25 β 30 Jul Β· 5 days
Base: Sheraton Grand, Park Lane (Mayfair) β walkable to Hyde Park & Green Park.
β³ Heads-up: the Harry Potter Studio Tour is out in Watford (~1 hr each way) β plan it as its own full day with an early start.
Rough day-by-day
Fri
25 Jul
25 Jul
Arrival & settle β land 07:35, check in, relaxed afternoon in Hyde Park next door, early dinner to beat jet lag.
Sat
26 Jul
26 Jul
Museums day β Natural History Museum + Science Museum (side by side in South Kensington).
Sun
27 Jul
27 Jul
Royal & river β Tower of London & Crown Jewels, a Thames cruise, and the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.
Mon
28 Jul
28 Jul
Harry Potter Studio Tour β full day out in Watford (far β ~1 hr each way). Book a morning slot and go early.
Tue
29 Jul
29 Jul
West End & shops β a matinee show, then Covent Garden, Hamleys & Oxford Street.
Wed
30 Jul
30 Jul
Depart to Edinburgh β easy morning, pack & check out, head to Kings Cross for the 13:30 train.
Ideas & attractions
π¦
Natural History MuseumDinosaurs & the giant blue whale β a winner for all three girls. Free entry.
πͺ
Warner Bros. Studio Tour β Harry PotterThe real film sets & Platform 9ΒΎ β perfect for the 12 & 15 yo.
Book aheadπ¬
Science MuseumHands-on Wonderlab galleries β right next to the NHM.
π
Tower of LondonCrown Jewels, the ravens & Beefeater tours by the river.
π‘
London Eye + Thames cruiseSkyline views, then a relaxed boat down the river.
Book aheadπ
Buckingham PalaceChanging of the Guard β check the ceremony days before going.
π
Hyde Park & Diana Memorial PlaygroundIdeal for the 5 yo β steps from your hotel.
π
West End showThe Lion King or Frozen β a matinee suits younger kids.
Book aheadπ§Έ
Covent Garden & HamleysStreet performers, the famous toy store & easy lunch spots.
π°
Day trip: Windsor / LegolandOptional β Legoland Windsor is a big hit for the 5β12 range.
π΄ Edinburgh 30 Jul β 06 Aug Β· 7 days
β¨ Your stay overlaps the start of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (early Aug) β the Royal Mile fills with free street performers. Great family fun.
β³ Note: the Jacobite "Harry Potter" steam train departs from Fort William (far β best done as a full Highlands day tour, or swap for closer Stirling Castle).
Rough day-by-day
Thu
30 Jul
30 Jul
Arrival evening β train in at 17:38, check in, dinner near the hotel.
Fri
31 Jul
31 Jul
Old Town β Edinburgh Castle, walk the Royal Mile, Camera Obscura & World of Illusions.
Sat
01 Aug
01 Aug
Museum + Fringe β National Museum of Scotland (free) & Dynamic Earth; evening street shows on the Royal Mile.
Sun
02 Aug
02 Aug
Hills & harbour β morning Arthur's Seat walk + Holyrood, afternoon Royal Yacht Britannia at Leith.
Mon
03 Aug
03 Aug
Day trip β Stirling Castle, or a full-day Highlands / Loch Ness tour.
Tue
04 Aug
04 Aug
Zoo & shopping β Edinburgh Zoo (penguins) in the morning, Princes Street & Dean Village after.
Wed
05 Aug
05 Aug
Flex day β a Fringe show, anything you missed, or a relaxed pace.
Thu
06 Aug
06 Aug
Depart to Paris β free morning & pack, leave the city ~14:30 for the 17:25 flight.
Ideas & attractions
π°
Edinburgh CastleThe city icon on the volcanic rock β panoramic views over town.
Book aheadπͺ
Royal Mile during the FringeFree street shows, jugglers & performers all along the mile.
ποΈ
National Museum of ScotlandBrilliant, free & hands-on β see Dolly the sheep. Rainy-day proof.
π
Camera Obscura & World of IllusionsMirror maze & optical illusions β kids love this one.
β°οΈ
Arthur's SeatAn easy family hill walk with the best views of the city.
πΌ
Edinburgh ZooPenguin parade & more β a full, easy day for the little one.
π
Jacobite Steam Train (Glenfinnan Viaduct)The "Harry Potter train" over the famous viaduct β bucket-list day trip.
Book earlyπ₯οΈ
Royal Yacht BritanniaTour the royal family's former yacht down at Leith.
π
Dynamic EarthInteractive journey through the planet β good for all ages.
ποΈ
Day trip: Highlands / Loch Ness or Stirling CastleLochs, castles & scenery β a memorable full-day out.
π₯
Royal Edinburgh Military TattooOptional evening spectacle at the castle (August season).
Book aheadπ«π· Paris 06 β 15 Aug Β· Disney + Center Parcs
Most of Paris is at the two resorts. Central Paris is ~45 min away by RER A if you want a city day.
Rough day-by-day
Thu
06 Aug
06 Aug
Arrive Paris β land CDG 20:20, transfer to Disneyland Hotel, sleep.
Fri
07 Aug
07 Aug
Disneyland Park β rides, the castle, the parade & evening fireworks.
Sat
08 Aug
08 Aug
Walt Disney Studios β Avengers Campus & Ratatouille; a character dining meal.
Sun
09 Aug
09 Aug
Move to Center Parcs β check out of Disney hotel, settle in, first swim at Aqualagon.
Mon
10 Aug
10 Aug
Center Parcs β full day at Aqualagon water park + outdoor activities.
Tue
11 Aug
11 Aug
Paris city day (optional) β RER A into town for the Eiffel Tower & a Seine cruise.
Wed
12 Aug
12 Aug
Center Parcs β treetop adventure, the farm, bike rides & relax.
Thu
13 Aug
13 Aug
Flex / 2nd Paris day β Louvre & Jardin du Luxembourg, or more Center Parcs.
Fri
14 Aug
14 Aug
Last night β check out Center Parcs by 10:00, move to a hotel near CDG, pack & relax.
Sat
15 Aug
15 Aug
Fly home β early start to CDG Terminal 1, SV144 departs 11:30.
Ideas & attractions
π°
Disneyland ParkClassic rides, the castle, the parade & evening fireworks β magic for all three.
π¬
Walt Disney Studios ParkAvengers Campus & Ratatouille ride β the newer, second park.
π½οΈ
Character dining & meet-upsBreakfast with the characters β unforgettable for the 5 yo.
Book aheadπ
Disney VillageEvening dining, shops & entertainment just outside the parks.
π
Center Parcs β AqualagonHuge indoor/outdoor water park with slides & wave lagoon β the resort's star.
π³
Center Parcs β outdoor activitiesBaoBab farm, treetop adventure, bikes & nightly kids' activities.
πΌ
Eiffel TowerIf you do a city day β go up, or picnic on the Champ de Mars.
Book aheadπΌοΈ
Louvre & the TuileriesThe pyramid & gardens; keep it short & sweet with young kids.
β΅
Seine river cruiseThe easy, sit-down way to see the landmarks from the water.
β²
Jardin du LuxembourgToy sailboats & a great playground β a lovely stop for the 5 yo.