10-Day England, Ireland and Scotland Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 10-day England, Ireland And Scotland tour itineraries

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

  This 10-day circuit through 9 cities across three nations features Edinburgh Castle, Trinity College Dublin, and Stratford-upon-Avon. Package includes centrally-located hotels, daily breakfasts, and traditional dinners.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    London & Southwest England

    Arrive in London and spend your first afternoon exploring at your leisure. One traveler suggests "Get to London a day early if possible - jet lag is real and you'll want energy for the packed schedule ahead." On day 2 take an early morning trip to Stonehenge about 2 hours from London. Continue to Bath where you'll find smaller crowds at the Roman Baths after 3 PM.

    
  • Day 3

    Wales & Irish Sea Crossing

    Drive to Cardiff (3 hours) for a tour of Cardiff Castle. A recent visitor noted: "The Welsh capital's 2,000-year history comes alive through the castle architecture." Take the afternoon ferry from Pembroke to Rosslare (4 hours). If you get seasick pack motion sickness medication.

    
  • Days 4-5

    Ireland's East Coast

    Start your morning at the Waterford Crystal factory. Book before 10 AM to avoid large tour groups. Continue to medieval Kilkenny. Spend two nights in Dublin to properly explore the city. Visit Trinity College's Book of Kells when it opens at 8:30 AM to avoid crowds. One traveler recommends: "Skip the tourist-heavy Temple Bar at night - try the local pubs in the Liberties area instead."

    
  • Days 6-7

    Northern Ireland & Scotland

    Stop briefly in Belfast before taking the ferry to Scotland (2.5 hours). Spend two nights in Edinburgh. "Edinburgh Castle gets extremely busy by midday," according to one reviewer. "Book your castle tour for 9:30 AM then explore the Royal Mile downhill." Planning to visit in August? Book Military Tattoo tickets several months in advance.

    
  • Day 8

    Yorkshire

    Travel south through Northumberland and stop at Hadrian's Wall. Explore York's medieval streets on foot. A traveler suggests: "The Shambles gets packed by midday - do your shopping early or late afternoon. The York Minster evensong at 5:15 PM is a peaceful way to experience the cathedral."

    
  • Days 9-10

    Shakespeare Country & London Return

    Visit Stratford-upon-Avon in the morning when Shakespeare's Birthplace is quieter. Return to London for your final night. One guest advises: "Book your airport transfer the night before. Morning London traffic can add 45 minutes to your journey."

    

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

  A memorable 10-day tour of England, Ireland, and Scotland spans 13 cities. Highlights include Edinburgh Castle, Guinness Storehouse, and Belfast sites. Package includes luxury coach travel, 9 breakfasts, and stays at Park Plaza Riverbank. Expert guides rated 4.9/5 from 50+ reviews.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    London to York

    Leave London early at 6:00 AM to avoid rush hour traffic. Drive 2 hours north to Stratford-upon-Avon to visit Shakespeare's Birthplace. "The timing worked perfectly - we arrived before the big tour groups and had plenty of space to explore the Tudor houses." Continue 3 hours to York to explore the medieval Shambles and York Minster. Stay overnight in the Victorian spa town of Harrogate. Make sure to bring comfortable walking shoes for York's old cobblestone streets.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Scottish Highlands & Edinburgh

    Travel through Lake District National Park and stop for photos at Lake Windermere. Enter Scotland through Gretna Green. Arrive in Glasgow for dinner with an optional Scottish dinner experience for $44. Spend the next day in Edinburgh. "Edinburgh Castle's morning tour was incredible - get there when it opens at 9:30 AM to avoid crowds and catch the best views over the city." Return to Glasgow for dinner at Mharsanta restaurant featuring local Scottish dishes.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Belfast & Dublin

    Start early at 5:00 AM for a 2.5-hour ferry to Belfast. Take a quick tour of the city including the Titanic Quarter before heading to Dublin. Use the next day to see Dublin's main sites like Trinity College and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Visit the Guinness Storehouse in late afternoon when it's less crowded.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Irish Coast to Welsh Countryside

    Visit the Irish National Stud farm and Kilkenny Castle on your way to Waterford. Watch crystal-making at the Waterford Crystal factory. Take a 4-hour ferry to Wales the next day. "The Welsh vineyard dinner was a trip highlight - such warm hospitality and amazing local food."

    
  • Days 9-10

    Bath & Stonehenge

    Visit the Roman Baths in Bath early morning. "The Roman Baths get slippery when wet - wear shoes with good grip." See Stonehenge before returning to London. The tour ends the next morning.

    

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• Great British and Irish Route

  This 10-day trip takes you through 20 spots across England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. You'll see Cambridge colleges and York Minster, then head north for a Loch Ness boat cruise from Urquhart Castle and tour Trinity College Dublin. Check out UNESCO sites like Durham Cathedral, Edinburgh's Old Town, Giant's Causeway's 60-million-year-old basalt columns, and Caernarfon Castle.

  

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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

    55 mi

  • Pitlochry Scotland

    56 mi
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  • Inverness Scotland

    16 mi

  • Loch Ness Scotland

    12 mi

  • Fort Augustus Scotland

    27 mi

  • Fort William Scotland

    73 mi

  • Glasgow Scotland

    109 mi

  • Belfast Northern Ireland

    43 mi

  • Ballycastle Northern Ireland

    10 mi

  • Bushmills Northern Ireland

    2 mi

  • Giants Causeway Northern Ireland

    35 mi

  • Londonderry Northern Ireland

    39 mi

  • Donegal Ireland

    86 mi

  • Belfast Northern Ireland

    87 mi

  • Dublin Ireland

    83 mi

  • Caernarfon Wales

    56 mi

  • Liverpool England

    99 mi

  • Stratford-upon-Avon England

    36 mi

  • Oxford England

    51 mi

  • London England

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