4-Week England and Scotland Tour Packages
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27 Days in Great Britain, incl. London and Edinburgh
An immersive multi-week tour weaves through England and Scotland's most captivating sites. Linger in storied locations like Oxford, Lake District, and Edinburgh, where city charm meets highland grandeur, complemented by daily breakfasts and knowledgeable guides.
- Days 1-2
London & Salisbury
Arrive early in London and check into your hotel near Paddington or King's Cross station. Spend the afternoon seeing Westminster and Tower Bridge. Next day, take a 1.5-hour train to Salisbury. "Book an upper floor room at Premier Court Hotel - the cathedral view at sunset is spectacular." Visit Salisbury Cathedral around 3-4pm when it's less crowded.
- Days 3-5
Southwest England
Take a 2-hour morning train to Exeter to explore Dartmoor National Park. Bring sturdy hiking boots as the ground stays wet even in summer. Head to Penzance for days 4-5 to see Land's End and St Michael's Mount. Check tide schedules before visiting St Michael's Mount so you can use the causeway.
- Days 6-8
Cornwall & Return to London
Stay in Tintagel to see the castle. You'll need to be comfortable with steep paths to visit Merlin's Cave. Book an afternoon train back to London on Day 8 to avoid the busy holiday crowds.
- Days 9-11
Oxford & The Cotswolds
Take the quick hour train to Oxford. "Don't miss Christ Church College at 4pm when the choir practices - it's hauntingly beautiful." Use local buses instead of expensive taxis to visit Cotswolds villages.
- Days 12-14
Wales Adventure
Take the 2.5-hour scenic train to Cardiff. When you visit Snowdonia, bring layers since the weather changes quickly. Consider staying in Betws-y-Coed for a more local experience than tourist-heavy Bangor.
- Days 15-18
Liverpool & The Lakes
Spend at least 2 days in Liverpool seeing Beatles sites and museums. Stay in Windermere to explore the Lake District, including quiet spots like Wastwater Lake. The Mountain Goat bus service works better than driving on narrow local roads.
- Days 19-23
Scottish Highlands
Start your Highland journey from Edinburgh. Take the West Highland Line to Fort William and sit on the left for the best views. Book your Skye accommodation early, especially in Portree. A local tip: "The Quiraing walk is spectacular but start before 9am to avoid tour bus crowds."
- Days 24-27
Northern Scotland & Edinburgh Finale
Visit Inverness and Loch Ness before taking the east coast route back to Edinburgh. Spend 2 full days exploring Edinburgh - one for the Royal Mile and castle, another for local areas like Stockbridge. End with a sunset climb up Arthur's Seat.
- Days 1-3
London & Oxford Region
Start in London with an afternoon in Hyde Park and Knightsbridge. "The walk along the Serpentine is especially peaceful in late afternoon when the tour crowds thin out." On day 2, get to Oxford by 8:30 AM before the university tours begin. Visit Stratford-upon-Avon for Shakespeare's birthplace and explore the charming Cotswolds villages.
- Days 4-6
York & Edinburgh
Drive north to York (4 hours). Visit the Shambles early morning before crowds fill the narrow street. Plan two full days for Edinburgh. Get to Edinburgh Castle before 9:30 AM and book tickets online. Walking the Royal Mile takes about 2 hours. If you're visiting May through September, book the Military Tattoo well ahead as tickets sell quickly.
- Days 7-9
Scottish Highlands
Travel north through St. Andrews (2.5 hours from Edinburgh) and Aberdeen. Watch for narrow winding roads in the Highlands. Book a morning cruise on Loch Ness for the best photos. "Bring warm layers even in summer—the wind on deck is fierce." Book Isle of Skye accommodations at least 6 months ahead.
- Days 10-12
Northern Ireland & Donegal
Take the morning ferry to Northern Ireland (2 hours). Wear good walking shoes at Giant's Causeway. Walk Londonderry's city walls (1 hour) and stop at Belleek Pottery for a look at traditional craftsmanship.
- Days 13-15
Western Ireland
Start in Galway's medieval center before going to Limerick. Plan a full day for the Ring of Kerry drive (6 hours with stops). "Start early and drive counter-clockwise to avoid getting stuck behind tour buses." Stay in Killarney for 2-3 nights.
- Days 16-18
Eastern Ireland
Visit Blarney Castle at 9 AM opening to beat the crowds. Move on to medieval Kilkenny and Dublin. Book the first Guinness Storehouse tour at 9:30 AM. Spend a day exploring Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Georgian squares.
- Days 19-21
Wales & Western England
Take the ferry to Wales (3.5 hours) to see Conwy Castle. Spend a day in Liverpool visiting Beatles sites and the waterfront. Visit the Roman Baths in Bath early morning or after 4 PM when crowds are smaller.
- Days 22-24
Southern England
Visit Dartmoor National Park and Stonehenge. Get to Stonehenge at 9 AM opening or late afternoon to avoid crowds. End in London with shopping and any sightseeing you missed at the start.
- Days 1-2
London & The Cotswolds
Begin in London with morning visits to Hyde Park and Knightsbridge. Get to the Tower of London early. "The crowds thin considerably before 10 AM, especially around the Crown Jewels." On day two take a drive through the Cotswolds. Stop in Oxford and plan 2-3 hours for the Ashmolean Museum before finishing in Stratford-upon-Avon.
- Days 3-4
York & Lake District
The York drive takes 4 hours. Visit the Shambles first thing before crowds fill the narrow streets. "The narrow streets get extremely crowded by midday – do your shopping after 4 PM when most tour buses leave." Head north through Yorkshire Dales to reach the Lake District and stop at Wordsworth's Grasmere grave.
- Days 5-7
Edinburgh & Scottish Highlands
Plan two full days for Edinburgh. Get your castle tickets online to skip the lines. "The castle esplanade gets slippery when wet – wear proper shoes and enter via the less steep back route if mobility is a concern." Drive up to Aberdeen through St Andrews, then into the Highlands. Start your day early at Culloden battlefield for the best experience.
- Days 8-10
Orkney Islands & Isle of Skye
Take the 90-minute morning ferry to Orkney to see Skara Brae settlement and Ring of Brodgar stone circle. "Orkney's weather changes rapidly – pack layers and waterproofs." Head back to mainland Scotland and take the 5-hour scenic drive to Isle of Skye via Ullapool to Broadford.
- Days 11-13
Northern Ireland & Western Ireland
Visit Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. "Arrive by 9 AM before tour buses – the site gets extremely busy by mid-morning." Stop in Londonderry to walk the historic walls before crossing into Donegal. Visit Belleek Pottery on your way to Sligo Bay. You'll need about 3 hours to reach Galway.
- Days 14-16
Southern Ireland
Make Killarney your base for the Ring of Kerry. "Start the Ring clockwise early morning to avoid getting stuck behind tour buses going counter-clockwise." Visit Blarney Castle near Cork right when it opens at 9 AM to beat the lines for kissing the stone.
- Days 17-19
Dublin & Liverpool
Spend two nights in Dublin using the hop-on-hop-off bus to get around. "Book Guinness Storehouse tickets for first entry at 9:30 AM to avoid the crowds." Take the 3.5-hour ferry to Liverpool and stop at Conwy Castle in Wales along the way.
- Days 20-24
Wales & Southwest England
Travel south through Wales to Cardiff and continue into England's West Country. Book early morning entry to Bath's Roman Baths. Take a Plymouth harbor cruise if the weather's good. Visit Stonehenge on your way back to London. "Book the Stone Circle Access pass for dawn or dusk to get inside the inner circle – regular hours keep you at a distance."
