2-Week UK and Great Britain Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 2-week UK And Great Britain tour itineraries

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• 13 Days in UK & Ireland, incl. London and Edinburgh

  British history comes alive through 23 cities over 13 days including Bath, Liverpool, and Edinburgh. Accommodations include Park Inn Cardiff and Holiday Inn Leeds-Garforth, with 4.8/5 rated expert guides leading walks through historic towns.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Southern England & Wales

    Leave London early to avoid M4 traffic. Visit Stonehenge before 10 AM to skip the crowds, then head to Bath. The Roman Baths get crowded after 2 PM. A visitor tip: "The Roman baths are fascinating but wear non-slip shoes - those ancient stones get slippery!" Sleep in Cardiff. On day 2, visit Stratford-upon-Avon and Liverpool. Book The Beatles Story museum tickets online to avoid long waits.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Dublin & Eastern Ireland

    Take the 3-hour morning ferry to Dublin. A visitor suggests: "The Guinness Storehouse tour is worth it, but go late afternoon when crowds thin out." Day 4 is open for Dublin exploring. Start at Trinity College early, visit Dublin Castle (90-minute tour), and enjoy Temple Bar after 7 PM when it comes alive.

    
  • Days 5-7

    Western Ireland

    Travel to Waterford, then Blarney Castle. Get there by 9 AM to avoid long lines at the Blarney Stone. Stay in Killarney to explore the Ring of Kerry. A guest shares: "The Killarney jaunting car rides are fun but book through your hotel - street prices are higher." Visit the Cliffs of Moher in the morning for the best visibility.

    
  • Days 8-9

    Northern Ireland & Scottish Highlands

    Stop at Derry and the Giant's Causeway on your way to Belfast. Plan 2-3 hours for the Titanic Belfast Experience. Take the 2-hour ferry to Scotland. Previous visitors note: "The Highland roads are winding - take motion sickness pills if needed." Stay near Loch Ness.

    
  • Days 10-11

    Edinburgh

    Stop for photos at Glencoe before reaching Edinburgh. Visit the castle right at opening (9:30 AM). A traveler recommends: "Book a pre-dinner ghost tour - the vaults are spookier before dark." Take day 11 to explore freely. The Royal Mile tour takes about 2 hours.

    
  • Days 12-13

    Northern England & Cambridge

    See Alnwick Castle (from Harry Potter) and historic York. One visitor shares: "York Minster's tower climb is worth it but there are 275 steps!" End your trip in Cambridge with some punting (45 minutes) before returning to London.

    

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• 14 Day British Isles Itinerary, incl. London and Dublin

  British heritage spans 18 cities over 14 days, from London's Parliament to Edinburgh's Royal Mile. The route includes Cambridge colleges, York's cathedral, and Liverpool's historic port, with stays at IBIS London Excel Docklands and Novotel Edinburgh Park.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    London

    Begin your journey in London. Get to Westminster and Parliament by 8:30 AM to beat the crowds. Book a Windsor Castle visit for late afternoon since morning traffic leaving London can be difficult. In the evening, walk through Soho and Leicester Square. Wear good walking shoes as London's old streets can be rough.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Northern England to Edinburgh

    Leave London early before rush hour and drive to Cambridge (2.5 hours). Continue to York where you'll need about 3 hours to see the medieval walls and York Minster. The Durham Cathedral visit requires climbing steep steps. Visit Alnwick Castle the next day at 10 AM opening time to avoid school groups if you're interested in Harry Potter filming locations.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Scottish Highlands to Belfast

    Visit Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle on your Highland route. Note that winter visits from November to February switch to Stirling Castle and a whisky distillery because of shorter days. Take the ferry to Belfast (3.5 hours). Pack motion sickness medication if needed as the Irish Sea can get rough.

    
  • Days 7-9

    Ireland's East Coast

    Spend two full days in Dublin. Start at Trinity College early to avoid crowds. When traveling to Cork, stop at the Rock of Cashel for about an hour. Bring water as facilities are limited. Pack a light jacket for the jaunting car tour in Killarney National Park.

    
  • Days 10-11

    Western Ireland

    Visit the Cliffs of Moher in the morning for better visibility before fog comes in. Plan about 2 hours for Bunratty Folk Park and wear waterproof shoes if it's wet. The drive from Galway to Clonmacnoise takes about 90 minutes on country roads.

    
  • Days 12-14

    Wales to London

    The Dublin to Wales ferry takes about 3.5 hours. Eat before boarding as food options are limited onboard. After exploring Liverpool's Beatles sites, it's a 3-hour drive to Stratford-upon-Avon. The trip ends with a drive through Oxford back to London.

    

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• 14 Day Great Britain & Ireland Itinerary, incl. London and Edinburgh

  

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  • Days 1-3

    London

    Take three full days to explore London and recover from jet lag. Start at Westminster and Parliament before exploring the City. For dinner in Soho and Chinatown, get there before 7 PM to avoid packed restaurants. On day three set your own pace. Visit the Tower of London right when it opens at 9 AM to skip the long lines.

    
  • Days 4-5

    Northern England & Edinburgh

    Head north through Cambridge where you'll need 2 hours for college visits. Make sure to reach York by 2 PM to see York Minster before it closes. Don't miss Durham's cathedral and castle. In Edinburgh, take the morning tour to avoid massive castle crowds after 10 AM. Stay in the Old Town to be close to everything.

    
  • Days 6-7

    Scottish Highlands & Belfast

    Drive through the Highlands stopping at Pitlochry for morning coffee at 8 AM, then continue to Inverness and Loch Ness. Between November and February take the Stirling Castle route instead because of shorter days. The Belfast ferry takes 2 hours. Sit on the port side for the best views of the coast. Book your Titanic Museum tickets online to save time.

    
  • Days 8-9

    Northern Ireland

    Start at Giant's Causeway before the midday crowds arrive. The rocks can get slippery so wear good shoes and bring a windbreaker. Take an hour to walk the full city walls in Derry. If you're visiting Marble Arch Caves during peak season book ahead.

    
  • Days 10-11

    Dublin

    Spend two days exploring Irish culture in Dublin. Book the 9:30 AM entry at Trinity College's Book of Kells to avoid the usual 2-hour wait. Walk along the River Liffey in the morning light. "Temple Bar is lively but tourist-heavy. For authentic Dublin pubs try the side streets off Grafton Street instead," one traveler suggests.

    
  • Days 12-14

    Wales & Return to London

    Visit Caernarfon Castle before the tour buses arrive at 10 AM then head to Liverpool. Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon gets busy at midday so go early or late. Check opening times for Oxford colleges before visiting. The drive back to London takes 2-3 hours depending on M40 traffic.

    

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