10-Day UK and Great Britain Tour Packages
Ready for Britain and Ireland’s major highlight? From Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh Castle, Irish coffee demonstrations to Shakespeare birthplace in Stratford. Head to Windsor Castle, Tower of London, Stonehenge, Bath, and the Lake District. You’ll experience history layers thick, castles everywhere, and gorgeous countryside.
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10 Days in Britain & Ireland, incl. London and Edinburgh
This grand 10-day circuit through 13 cities crosses 4 countries, beginning and ending in London. Marvel at UNESCO-listed Stonehenge, Cardiff Castle in Wales, and Edinburgh Castle's Crown Jewels. Features centrally-located hotels, with guided tours of House of Waterford Crystal and Shakespeare's Birthplace.
- Days 1-2
London & Southern England
Start your London visit with a morning tour of the main sites. "Our morning orientation gave us the perfect overview - but book afternoon activities since London morning traffic can be intense." On day 2 visit Stonehenge before 10 AM to avoid the crowds. Travel to Bath to see the Roman Baths. A practical note: The limestone steps at the baths can get slippery so wear shoes with good grip.
- Days 3-4
Wales & Ireland
Visit Cardiff Castle in Wales before taking the 4-hour ferry from Pembroke to Rosslare Ireland. Start your next day at Waterford's crystal factory. A visitor suggested: "The morning demonstrations are less crowded and you can really see the craftsmen at work." Next stop is historic Kilkenny before heading to Dublin.
- Day 5
Dublin
Spend your day exploring Trinity College St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Georgian squares. A visitor shared: "The hop-on-hop-off bus was perfect for orientation but walking the cobbled streets of Temple Bar in the evening gave us the real Dublin experience." Make dinner reservations ahead of time since good restaurants fill up quickly.
- Day 6
Northern Ireland & Scotland
Drive to Belfast in the morning about 2 hours from Dublin and stop for photos at City Hall. Take the afternoon ferry to Cairnryan Scotland which takes about 2.5 hours. You'll arrive in Edinburgh by evening. Bring motion sickness medicine the North Channel crossing can be rough.
- Days 7-8
Edinburgh & Northern England
Spend day 7 in Edinburgh starting at the castle. A recent visitor advised: "Get to the castle right at opening (9:30 AM) - by 11 AM the Royal Mile gets incredibly busy." On day 8 travel south through Northumberland to see Hadrian's Wall on your way to York. Visit York's Shambles after 4 PM when most tourists have left.
- Days 9-10
Shakespeare Country & London
Visit Shakespeare's birthplace and Anne Hathaway's cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon. A good tip from a visitor: "Book theatre tickets well in advance if you want to see a Royal Shakespeare Company performance." Head back to London for your final evening. The tour ends the next morning.
London England
82 miStratford-upon-Avon England
125 miYork England
29 miBradford England
61 miWindermere England
42 miGretna Green Scotland
75 miGlasgow Scotland
41 miShow 6 more
Edinburgh Scotland
31 miStirling Scotland
21 miGlasgow Scotland
109 miBelfast Northern Ireland
87 miDublin Ireland
63 miKilkenny Ireland
28 miWaterford Ireland
176 miCardiff Wales
36 miBath England
75 miWindsor England
20 miLondon England
10 Days in Britain & Ireland, incl. London and Edinburgh
A remarkable 10-day tour through 13 cities showcases Edinburgh Castle, Cardiff landmarks, and UNESCO Bath. Includes luxury coach travel, 9 breakfasts, and stays at Park Plaza Riverbank. Guide rating: 4.9/5.
- Days 1-2
London & Shakespeare Country
Start your British adventure in London. Visit the Royal Parks and explore the historic center. On day 2, travel north to Stratford-upon-Avon to see Shakespeare's birthplace. "The Tudor houses and Shakespeare's birthplace were like stepping back in time - arrive before 10am to beat the tour groups." End your day with an evening walk through York's medieval Shambles district.
- Days 3-4
Scottish Highlands & Edinburgh
Travel through the beautiful Lake District National Park into Scotland. The drive takes about 5 hours with stops. Pack some snacks and make sure you have offline entertainment ready. When you reach Edinburgh spend a full day exploring the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. "Book your castle tickets online and enter right when it opens at 9:30am - the Crown Jewels exhibit gets very crowded by midday."
- Days 5-6
Belfast & Dublin
Take the 2.5-hour ferry from Scotland to Belfast. Remember to plan extra time for immigration. Visit Belfast's historic shipyards before heading to Dublin. On day 6 explore Dublin's main attractions like Trinity College and the Guinness Storehouse. "The Gravity Bar at Guinness gets packed - go right when they open at 11:30am for the best views over Dublin."
- Day 7
Irish Heritage
Start at the Irish National Stud farm in County Kildare to learn about Ireland's thoroughbred traditions. Visit medieval Kilkenny next before reaching Waterford with its famous crystal craftsmanship. "The crystal workshop tour is fascinating but books up quickly - reserve your spot at least a day ahead."
- Day 8
Wales & Cardiff
The ferry to Wales takes about 4 hours. Be ready for potentially rough seas if traveling in winter. Once in Cardiff check out the revitalized waterfront and historic castle. Finish your day with a traditional Welsh dinner at a local vineyard. "Pack a light jacket even in summer - the Welsh evenings can get quite chilly during the outdoor vineyard tours."
- Days 9-10
Bath, Stonehenge & London
Visit the Roman Baths first thing in the morning to avoid crowds, then head to Stonehenge. "The audio guide is excellent - allow at least 2 hours to walk the full site." Spend your final evening back in London with a walk along the South Bank at sunset.
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What people love about 10-day UK and Great Britain tours
- Essential Britain & Ireland
Wonderful trip. Great guide and driver.
- Britain and Ireland Delight (2026 Onwards, 10 Days)
It was very busy and on the go . Long days and lot to see and visit.
- Britain and Ireland Highlights (London Overnights)
Greg is INCREDIBLE. I haven’t travelled much so had no idea what to expect, but Greg made it so easy for me to plan what I could with the knowledge that everything else was sorted. The sad thing about this particular trip is that it involves a lot of time sitting on a coach, but there’s only so much these guys can do about the to be able to fit in all the adventures in the time we have. Even so, I would do this trip with Greg again in a heartbeat. I had the best time and I’m so thankful for everything he did!