3-Week UK and Great Britain Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 3-week UK And Great Britain tour itineraries

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

  A grand 21-day tour showcases Britain's finest cities. Walk across London's Tower Bridge, wander York's medieval Shambles, and stroll Edinburgh's Royal Mile. The tour costs around $2,300 and includes stays in 8 cities, rail transport, and expert travel guides.

  

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  • Days 1-3

    London

    Start in Westminster where most major sites are within walking distance. Get to Westminster Abbey right when it opens at 9:30 AM to avoid the crowds. The Tube from Heathrow to central London takes about an hour. Buy an Oyster Card at the airport to save money. The Piccadilly Line is most direct but gets busy. If you're arriving during rush hour, consider taking the Heathrow Express instead.

    
  • Days 4-5

    York

    Take the 4-hour LNER train from London King's Cross to York. Choose an east-facing seat to enjoy the countryside views. The York City Walls walk takes about 2 hours. Start at Bootham Bar entrance and go clockwise. A recent visitor said: "The early evening ghost tour from The Shambles was actually historically fascinating, not just spooky stories. Dress warm - you're standing still a lot."

    
  • Days 6-8

    Edinburgh

    The 2.5-hour train ride goes along the coast. Sit on the right side to see the sea. Book Edinburgh Castle tickets online to avoid the entrance lines. The best time to hike Arthur's Seat is in the morning when the wind is calmer. The easiest way up is from the east side near Dunsapie Loch. Visit the Royal Mile before 10 AM or after 5 PM to avoid the crowds.

    
  • Days 9-10

    Glasgow

    It's just an hour by ScotRail from Edinburgh. The subway system is easy to use. A day ticket costs £4.50. Kelvingrove Museum is free but closes at 5 PM. Book your spot ahead of time for the Mackintosh at the Willow tearoom tour. It often sells out.

    
  • Days 11-12

    Belfast

    Take the ferry from Cairnryan after a coach transfer from Glasgow. The crossing takes about 2.5 hours. Bring motion sickness tablets if you need them. Plan at least 3 hours for the Titanic Museum. Book the 9 AM slot to avoid school groups.

    
  • Days 13-14

    Galway

    The train journey includes a change in Dublin. The Latin Quarter comes alive after 9 PM with traditional music. A visitor noted: "The walking tour from Eyre Square showed us hidden spots we'd never have found ourselves, worth doing on day one to get oriented."

    
  • Days 15-17

    Dublin

    The direct train from Galway takes 2.5 hours. Visit the Book of Kells at Trinity College first thing in the morning. The lines can get very long by midday. The Guinness Storehouse is less crowded after 3 PM. Stay in Temple Bar if you want nightlife. Choose Smithfield or Stoneybatter for quiet evenings.

    
  • Days 18-19

    Liverpool

    The ferry from Dublin takes about 3 hours plus a short train ride. Book Beatles Story museum tickets online to avoid the 2-hour waits. Albert Dock restaurants fill up quickly. Make reservations or eat early around 5:30 PM.

    
  • Days 20-21

    London

    The 2.5-hour train arrives at Euston Station. If you're flying out, remember the Heathrow Express runs late but Gatwick trains end earlier. Check the schedules. A Thames evening cruise is a nice way to end your trip. Sunset sailings are usually less crowded.

    

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• Romantic Britain & Ireland (Small Groups, Summer, 20 Days)

  British heritage spans 20 days across 28 cities from London to Edinburgh. Wandering through York's medieval Shambles, Edinburgh Castle, and Cardiff's highlights. Includes 19 nights' accommodation and afternoon tea at Atholl Palace.

  

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  • London England

    51 mi

  • Oxford England

    36 mi

  • Stratford-upon-Avon England

    29 mi

  • Cotswolds England

    116 mi

  • Lincoln England

    55 mi

  • York England

    160 mi

  • Edinburgh Scotland

    101 mi
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  • Lake District National Park England

    4 mi

  • Grasmere England

    37 mi

  • Gretna Green Scotland

    177 mi

  • Inverness Scotland

    94 mi

  • Fife Scotland

    39 mi

  • Pitlochry Scotland

    48 mi

  • Loch Ness Scotland

    38 mi

  • Eilean Donan England

    108 mi

  • Glasgow Scotland

    70 mi

  • Ben Nevis Scotland

    4 mi

  • Fort William Scotland

    9 mi

  • Glencoe Scotland

    147 mi

  • Belfast Northern Ireland

    110 mi

  • Glendalough Ireland

    23 mi

  • Dublin Ireland

    115 mi

  • Galway Ireland

    25 mi

  • Cliffs of Moher Ireland

    39 mi

  • Limerick Ireland

    38 mi

  • Burren Ireland

    31 mi

  • Shannon Ireland

    70 mi

  • Dingle Ireland

    33 mi

  • Killarney Ireland

    16 mi

  • Tralee Ireland

    19 mi

  • Ring of Kerry Ireland

    59 mi

  • Blarney Ireland

    65 mi

  • Waterford Ireland

    176 mi

  • Cardiff Wales

    75 mi

  • Pembroke Wales

    111 mi

  • Bath England

    22 mi

  • Glastonbury England

    59 mi

  • Torquay England

    18 mi

  • Dartmoor National Park England

    16 mi

  • Plymouth England

    113 mi

  • Salisbury England

    7 mi

  • Stonehenge England

    76 mi

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• London, the Highlands, Ireland, and Southern England (34 destinations)

  

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  • London England

    49 mi

  • Cambridge England

    131 mi

  • York England

    59 mi

  • Durham England

    44 mi

  • Alnwick England

    68 mi

  • Edinburgh Scotland

    31 mi

  • Stirling Scotland

    41 mi
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  • Pitlochry Scotland

    56 mi

  • Culloden Scotland

    3 mi

  • Inverness Scotland

    56 mi

  • Fort William Scotland

    40 mi

  • Inveraray Scotland

    40 mi

  • Glasgow Scotland

    109 mi

  • Belfast Northern Ireland

    87 mi

  • Dublin Ireland

    63 mi

  • Kilkenny Ireland

    28 mi

  • Cashel Ireland

    49 mi

  • Cork Ireland

    13 mi

  • Kinsale Ireland

    48 mi

  • Killarney Ireland

    55 mi

  • Limerick Ireland

    39 mi

  • Cliffs of Moher Ireland

    25 mi

  • Galway Ireland

    44 mi

  • Clonmacnoise Ireland

    71 mi

  • Dublin Ireland

    83 mi

  • Caernarfon Wales

    56 mi

  • Liverpool England

    15 mi

  • Chester England

    56 mi

  • Lichfield England

    13 mi

  • Birmingham England

    79 mi

  • Bath England

    26 mi

  • Stonehenge England

    7 mi

  • Salisbury England

    78 mi

  • London England

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