2-Week England Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 2-week England tour itineraries

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• 14 Days in England, incl. London and York

  This 14-day trip hits 21 spots from Windsor to Oxford, taking in Windsor Castle, Blenheim Palace, and Canterbury Cathedral. You'll see Stonehenge and Castle Howard, then head to the Lake District for some great scenery. Stay 13 nights at places like The Westminster London Curio Collection, try punting in Cambridge, and cruise Lake Windermere.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Windsor and The Cotswolds

    Get to Windsor by 2 PM to avoid afternoon crowds at Windsor Castle. "Get there early before the tour groups arrive - the State Apartments are much more enjoyable without the crowds," one traveler suggests. Spend your second day exploring the Cotswolds with its charming honey-colored villages like Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold. End your day in Bath and visit the Roman Baths in late afternoon when the lighting makes for great photos.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Stonehenge and South Coast

    Start at Stonehenge when it opens at 9:30 AM to catch the best morning light. Drive two hours to Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard and plan about 3 hours for the Mary Rose Museum. Stop at Winchester Cathedral on your way it's just as impressive as Canterbury but with fewer tourists.

    
  • Days 5-7

    Canterbury and London

    Start at Canterbury Cathedral after booking tickets online to skip the lines. Then spend two full days in London. "The Kensington Palace visit is best in the morning - grab coffee at the Palace café before the crowds arrive," according to a regular visitor. Take time to walk along the South Bank from Tower Bridge to Westminster.

    
  • Days 8-10

    Cambridge and York

    In Cambridge, let a professional handle the punting on the River Cam it's not as easy as it looks. When you get to York start with the Minster's tower at 9:30 AM before it gets too hot. A recent visitor notes: "The narrow streets of the Shambles get incredibly busy by midday - explore early morning or evening for the best experience."

    
  • Days 11-12

    Lake District and Liverpool

    Bring good walking shoes for the Lake District the paths can be slippery even in summer. Take an early morning Windermere cruise when the water is calmest. Later explore Liverpool's Albert Dock area in the evening when restaurants are open late.

    
  • Days 13-14

    Shakespeare Country and Oxford

    Visit Anne Hathaway's Cottage first thing for peaceful garden views. A local tip: "Oxford colleges often close for private events - check opening times online the day before to avoid disappointment."

    

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• Coasts & Countrysides of England with Edinburgh, Liverpool & London (Edinburgh to London)

  This 14-day trip takes you through 8 destinations across England, with stays at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood and Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa in Windermere. Walk around Liverpool's Georgian Quarter, tour the UNESCO-listed Roman Baths in Bath, and take coastal walks in St. Ives and along Cornwall's south coast peninsula while catching a Cornish Sea Shanty Band show.

  

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  • Edinburgh Scotland

    70 mi

  • Lanercost England

    41 mi

  • Windermere England

    11 mi

  • Lake District National Park England

    74 mi

  • Liverpool England

    49 mi

  • Shrewsbury England

    71 mi

  • Cotswolds England

    17 mi

  • Broadway England

    9 mi

  • Stow-on-the-Wold England

    14 mi

  • Cotswolds England

    33 mi

  • Bath England

    158 mi

  • St Ives England

    249 mi

  • London England

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• Elegance of Great Britain (Classic, Summer, Start London, 13 Days)

  This 13-day guided tour takes you through Scotland and England, stopping at 17 places along the way. You'll see the Honours of Scotland Crown Jewels at Edinburgh Castle, walk through the UNESCO-listed Roman Baths in Bath, and check out the 5,000-year-old monoliths at Stonehenge before cruising across Lake Windermere's waters.

  

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  • London England

    331 mi

  • Edinburgh Scotland

    64 mi

  • Ardgowan Scotland

    95 mi

  • Gretna Green Scotland

    35 mi

  • Lake District National Park England

    4 mi

  • Grasmere England

    7 mi

  • Windermere England

    54 mi
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  • Haworth England

    36 mi

  • York England

    125 mi

  • Stratford-upon-Avon England

    79 mi

  • Cardiff Wales

    55 mi

  • Cotswolds England

    27 mi

  • Woodstock England

    54 mi

  • Bath England

    26 mi

  • Stonehenge England

    7 mi

  • Salisbury England

    78 mi

  • London England

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