2-Week UK and Great Britain Tour Packages
What if two weeks meant staying in Highland manors and exploring Skye's rugged landscapes? Edinburgh's royal history and hidden closes fill mornings, afternoons let you wander independently. Routes span Scottish Highlands through English countryside into Irish territories where guidance balances with personal time throughout these islands where centuries show their presence at every corner.
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14 Day Scotland & Ireland Itinerary, incl. Glasgow and Dublin
This grand British circuit covers 29 destinations over 14 days. The route includes Edinburgh Castle, Loch Lomond cruise, and historic landmarks with expert guides, featuring premium stays at Dalhousie Castle with traditional evening entertainment.
- Days 1-2
Glasgow & Scottish Highlands
Begin in Glasgow with a city tour highlighting Victorian architecture and Kelvingrove Art Gallery. "The Kelvingrove's collection was incredible - arrive before 10am to beat the crowds." Your second day features a Loch Lomond cruise and Inveraray Castle. Travel through Glencoe's dramatic landscape to stay overnight in Ballachulish.
- Days 3-4
Isle of Skye & Northern Scotland
Take the "Road to the Isles" and ferry to Skye. "The Armadale Castle gardens were stunning but bring good walking shoes - the paths can get slippery." Visit Loch Ness and stay near Inverness. Next day includes Culloden Battlefield and a Highland farm sheepdog demonstration.
- Days 5-7
Perthshire & Edinburgh
Visit Blair Castle and stop at Blair Athol Distillery for whisky tasting. "Book your distillery tour for the morning when the aromas are strongest." Move on to St Andrews before reaching Edinburgh. Explore the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle with free time to wander. If visiting in August you can see the Military Tattoo.
- Days 8-9
Belfast & Dublin
Cross by ferry to Belfast to visit Titanic Belfast. Head to Dublin for city sightseeing, Dublin Castle and live music at the Merry Ploughboy Pub. "Use the Hop-On-Hop-Off bus first thing to get oriented before exploring deeper."
- Days 10-11
Southern Ireland
Stop at Blarney Castle on your way to Killarney. "Get to Blarney early - by 10am the lines to kiss the stone can be 90+ minutes." The next day takes you around the Ring of Kerry with stops at the Gap of Dunloe and Skellig Experience. Watch Irish sheepdogs at work during another farm demonstration.
- Days 12-14
Western Ireland & Dublin
See the Cliffs of Moher. "Visit mid-afternoon when tour buses thin out and light is best for photos." Take the Shannon River ferry and enjoy dinner at Bunratty Castle's medieval banquet. Walk through Galway before returning to Dublin for a final evening in Temple Bar.
13 Days in UK & Ireland, incl. London and Edinburgh
British history comes alive through 23 cities over 13 days including Bath, Liverpool, and Edinburgh. Accommodations include Park Inn Cardiff and Holiday Inn Leeds-Garforth, with 4.8/5 rated expert guides leading walks through historic towns.
- Days 1-2
Southern England & Wales
Leave London early to avoid M4 traffic. Visit Stonehenge before 10 AM to skip the crowds, then head to Bath. The Roman Baths get crowded after 2 PM. A visitor tip: "The Roman baths are fascinating but wear non-slip shoes - those ancient stones get slippery!" Sleep in Cardiff. On day 2, visit Stratford-upon-Avon and Liverpool. Book The Beatles Story museum tickets online to avoid long waits.
- Days 3-4
Dublin & Eastern Ireland
Take the 3-hour morning ferry to Dublin. A visitor suggests: "The Guinness Storehouse tour is worth it, but go late afternoon when crowds thin out." Day 4 is open for Dublin exploring. Start at Trinity College early, visit Dublin Castle (90-minute tour), and enjoy Temple Bar after 7 PM when it comes alive.
- Days 5-7
Western Ireland
Travel to Waterford, then Blarney Castle. Get there by 9 AM to avoid long lines at the Blarney Stone. Stay in Killarney to explore the Ring of Kerry. A guest shares: "The Killarney jaunting car rides are fun but book through your hotel - street prices are higher." Visit the Cliffs of Moher in the morning for the best visibility.
- Days 8-9
Northern Ireland & Scottish Highlands
Stop at Derry and the Giant's Causeway on your way to Belfast. Plan 2-3 hours for the Titanic Belfast Experience. Take the 2-hour ferry to Scotland. Previous visitors note: "The Highland roads are winding - take motion sickness pills if needed." Stay near Loch Ness.
- Days 10-11
Edinburgh
Stop for photos at Glencoe before reaching Edinburgh. Visit the castle right at opening (9:30 AM). A traveler recommends: "Book a pre-dinner ghost tour - the vaults are spookier before dark." Take day 11 to explore freely. The Royal Mile tour takes about 2 hours.
- Days 12-13
Northern England & Cambridge
See Alnwick Castle (from Harry Potter) and historic York. One visitor shares: "York Minster's tower climb is worth it but there are 275 steps!" End your trip in Cambridge with some punting (45 minutes) before returning to London.
14 Days in Britain, incl. London and Edinburgh
The 14-day British tour (total costs around $4,800) covers 23 cities. Major sites include Edinburgh Castle, Stonehenge, Roman Baths, and Shakespeare's Birthplace, with stays at Park Plaza Riverbank London and Leonardo Liverpool, featuring Edinburgh Military Tattoo access.
- Days 1-2
London
Begin with a Local Specialist tour of major sites. Visit the Tower of London early - one traveler noted, "Getting there around 9 AM helped us beat the crowds and see the Crown Jewels with minimal wait." See Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, and Buckingham Palace in the morning for better photos. Book the London Eye for late afternoon to catch sunset views over the city.
- Day 3
Stonehenge & Bath
Leave London at 7:30 AM to reach Stonehenge before the crowds. Drive 2 hours west through Wiltshire's countryside. Spend the afternoon in Bath exploring Roman Baths and Georgian architecture. Stay in Exeter for the night.
- Day 4
Devon & Cornwall
Travel to Plymouth's historic waterfront and Mayflower Steps. Stop at Polperro fishing village. A visitor shared: "The steep walk down to the harbor is challenging but worth it. Wear good walking shoes and take it slow." Visit Buckfast Abbey to learn about monastery life.
- Days 5-6
Wales & Liverpool
Head to Cardiff through Glastonbury. Next day, visit Tudor-era Ludlow and Chester's Roman walls before Liverpool. Take the Magical Mystery Tour at 6:30 PM from Albert Dock - it's a popular choice for Beatles fans.
- Days 7-8
Lake District & Scottish Highlands
Drive through the Lake District, stopping at Lake Windermere. Continue to Glasgow. The next day, travel through Glencoe valley to Fort William. A visitor suggests: "The Commando Memorial viewpoint of Ben Nevis is best in morning light - arrive before 10 AM to avoid midday haze."
- Days 9-10
Isle of Skye & Northern Scotland
Take the morning ferry to Skye to see the Cuillin Mountains. Visit Eilean Donan Castle on your return to the Highlands. Stop in Pitlochry next day before reaching St. Andrews and Edinburgh.
- Days 11-12
Edinburgh & York
See Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile with a Local Specialist. A visitor advises: "Book Edinburgh Castle tickets online and arrive at 9:30 AM - you'll beat both cruise ship crowds and afternoon tour groups." Head to York the following day.
- Days 13-14
Shakespeare Country & London
Start early at Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon. A recent visitor notes: "The town gets packed by midday - do the Shakespeare house first thing then explore the riverside paths later." Return to London for your final evening and consider a West End show.
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What people love about 2-week UK and Great Britain tours
- Scottish & Irish Dream - 14 Days/13 Nights (27 destinations)
We rate the Scotland portion of the journey as EXCELLENT! The Irish portion of the journey was not as good. We should have ended the tour in Limerick and flown out of Shannon. The entire last day was a waste of time.
- Best of UK & Ireland
Lee was an outstanding guide. He manages to keep a wide range of personalties organized , safe and welcomed. He made the long hours on the bus pass by with lots of down to earth history talks and stories. His pride for his country really shines through.His love of taking great photos and sharing them was an added bonus. Our bus driver Rob was also outstanding. A skilled driver with a shining personality. Most of the itinerary was great with only a couple of exceptions. Cardiff is definitely an unnecessary stop. We arrived at supper time only to leave early the next morning. There was no time to explore this city. It seems like a wasted stop just to say you visited Wales. This time could have been better spent by allowing more time in Bath. We had two hours which is barely enough time to visit the Roman Baths. Often times when we were given some free time, there was time to eat or time to explore-not both. The hotel choices were mainly wonderful but a couple of them were on the outskirts of town making getting into the city difficult (walking a mile to get to the transit stop along busy highways). A list of the accommodations should be sent out much earlier than 2 weeks before the trip as it made it difficult to plan activities for our free days (due to not knowing how far away we might be from hotel to excursion). The list of optionals was good (although hard to find on the page, I had to inquire via chat). Sometimes a better description would be helpful (eg. Stonehenge and Loch Ness. It was unclear what you could do if you didn’t sign up in advance for these optionals). Overall the trip was beautiful. The scenery is outstanding. The Ring of Kerry and Killarney were one of the highlights as was The Giant’s Causeway. May was an ideal time to go-the weather was comfortable and the crowds not as busy as say August. Be prepared for long hours on the bus but incredible scenery and the chance to meet new friends from all over the world sitting right next to you
- Best of Britain (London Overnights)
The tour director and driver were amazing.