2-Week UK and Great Britain Tour Packages

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

Compiled by

SteffUK and Great Britain travel expert at TourRadar

• 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.

  

  View itineraryCompare 13 days itineraries
  • 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.

    

  View itinerary

• 14 Day Scotland & Ireland Itinerary, incl. Glasgow and Dublin

  This grand British circuit covers 29 destinations over 14 days. The route includes Edinburgh Castle, Loch Lomond cruise, and historic landmarks with expert guides, featuring premium stays at Dalhousie Castle with traditional evening entertainment.

  

  View itineraryCompare 14 days itineraries
  • Days 1-2

    Glasgow & Scottish Highlands

    Begin in Glasgow with a city tour highlighting Victorian architecture and Kelvingrove Art Gallery. "The Kelvingrove's collection was incredible - arrive before 10am to beat the crowds." Your second day features a Loch Lomond cruise and Inveraray Castle. Travel through Glencoe's dramatic landscape to stay overnight in Ballachulish.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Isle of Skye & Northern Scotland

    Take the "Road to the Isles" and ferry to Skye. "The Armadale Castle gardens were stunning but bring good walking shoes - the paths can get slippery." Visit Loch Ness and stay near Inverness. Next day includes Culloden Battlefield and a Highland farm sheepdog demonstration.

    
  • Days 5-7

    Perthshire & Edinburgh

    Visit Blair Castle and stop at Blair Athol Distillery for whisky tasting. "Book your distillery tour for the morning when the aromas are strongest." Move on to St Andrews before reaching Edinburgh. Explore the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle with free time to wander. If visiting in August you can see the Military Tattoo.

    
  • Days 8-9

    Belfast & Dublin

    Cross by ferry to Belfast to visit Titanic Belfast. Head to Dublin for city sightseeing, Dublin Castle and live music at the Merry Ploughboy Pub. "Use the Hop-On-Hop-Off bus first thing to get oriented before exploring deeper."

    
  • Days 10-11

    Southern Ireland

    Stop at Blarney Castle on your way to Killarney. "Get to Blarney early - by 10am the lines to kiss the stone can be 90+ minutes." The next day takes you around the Ring of Kerry with stops at the Gap of Dunloe and Skellig Experience. Watch Irish sheepdogs at work during another farm demonstration.

    
  • Days 12-14

    Western Ireland & Dublin

    See the Cliffs of Moher. "Visit mid-afternoon when tour buses thin out and light is best for photos." Take the Shannon River ferry and enjoy dinner at Bunratty Castle's medieval banquet. Walk through Galway before returning to Dublin for a final evening in Temple Bar.

    

  View itinerary

• 14 Days in Britain, incl. London and Edinburgh

  The 14-day British tour (total costs around $4,800) covers 23 cities. Major sites include Edinburgh Castle, Stonehenge, Roman Baths, and Shakespeare's Birthplace, with stays at Park Plaza Riverbank London and Leonardo Liverpool, featuring Edinburgh Military Tattoo access.

  

  View itineraryCompare 14 days itineraries
  • Days 1-2

    London

    Begin with a Local Specialist tour of major sites. Visit the Tower of London early - one traveler noted, "Getting there around 9 AM helped us beat the crowds and see the Crown Jewels with minimal wait." See Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, and Buckingham Palace in the morning for better photos. Book the London Eye for late afternoon to catch sunset views over the city.

    
  • Day 3

    Stonehenge & Bath

    Leave London at 7:30 AM to reach Stonehenge before the crowds. Drive 2 hours west through Wiltshire's countryside. Spend the afternoon in Bath exploring Roman Baths and Georgian architecture. Stay in Exeter for the night.

    
  • Day 4

    Devon & Cornwall

    Travel to Plymouth's historic waterfront and Mayflower Steps. Stop at Polperro fishing village. A visitor shared: "The steep walk down to the harbor is challenging but worth it. Wear good walking shoes and take it slow." Visit Buckfast Abbey to learn about monastery life.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Wales & Liverpool

    Head to Cardiff through Glastonbury. Next day, visit Tudor-era Ludlow and Chester's Roman walls before Liverpool. Take the Magical Mystery Tour at 6:30 PM from Albert Dock - it's a popular choice for Beatles fans.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Lake District & Scottish Highlands

    Drive through the Lake District, stopping at Lake Windermere. Continue to Glasgow. The next day, travel through Glencoe valley to Fort William. A visitor suggests: "The Commando Memorial viewpoint of Ben Nevis is best in morning light - arrive before 10 AM to avoid midday haze."

    
  • Days 9-10

    Isle of Skye & Northern Scotland

    Take the morning ferry to Skye to see the Cuillin Mountains. Visit Eilean Donan Castle on your return to the Highlands. Stop in Pitlochry next day before reaching St. Andrews and Edinburgh.

    
  • Days 11-12

    Edinburgh & York

    See Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile with a Local Specialist. A visitor advises: "Book Edinburgh Castle tickets online and arrive at 9:30 AM - you'll beat both cruise ship crowds and afternoon tour groups." Head to York the following day.

    
  • Days 13-14

    Shakespeare Country & London

    Start early at Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon. A recent visitor notes: "The town gets packed by midday - do the Shakespeare house first thing then explore the riverside paths later." Return to London for your final evening and consider a West End show.

    

  View itinerary