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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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.
Ireland, the United Kingdom and Paris (28 destinations)
Welsh castles and English landmarks fill this 8-day tour from Caernarfon Castle to London's Westminster. The journey includes Liverpool's historic port, Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon, and Oxford's prestigious university, with stays at Novotel Liverpool Centre.
Dublin Ireland
14 miPowerscourt Mountain Ireland
54 miKilkenny Ireland
28 miCashel Ireland
49 miCork Ireland
13 miKinsale Ireland
48 miKillarney Ireland
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Adare Ireland
9 miLimerick Ireland
8 miBunratty Ireland
31 miCliffs of Moher Ireland
19 miBurren Ireland
8 miGalway Ireland
20 miCong Ireland
55 miClonmacnoise Ireland
6 miAthlone Ireland
69 miDublin Ireland
83 miCaernarfon Wales
56 miLiverpool England
99 miStratford-upon-Avon England
36 miOxford England
51 miLondon England
20 miWindsor England
20 miLondon England
153 miAmiens France
71 miParis France
10 miVersailles France
10 miParis France
UK and Great Britain 14 Day Tour Packages You'll Love
Best of UK & Ireland
Best of Britain (London Overnights)
Ireland, the United Kingdom and Paris (28 destinations)
THE GREAT BRITAIN TOUR
Leisurely United Kingdom (27 destinations)
Celtic Highlights
Taste of Britain & Ireland - 14 Days/13 Nights (24 destinations)
Best of Ireland & Scotland - Small Group (Small Groups)
Best of Ireland & Scotland (Classic)
Best of Ireland & Scotland - Premium (Classic)
What people love about 2-week UK and Great Britain tours
- Best of UK & Ireland
Outstanding tour guide & sites visited. When Tour Radar replied the 3-part Dublin excursion was sold out, I was under the impression all other optional excursions on this tour might be as well. Thus, I went about booking most of the other listed excursions on my own via Trip Advisor. I was able cancel and get refunded for 5 of the 6 I booked on my own. One dinner, music, dance event I Dublin wouldn’t let me cancel, so I was out over $100. I wish someone would have made it clear most all optional excursions are usually booked via the tour guide after the tour starts.
- Best of Britain (London Overnights)
This was a very good tour for people like us who wanted to see a range of territory (much of Great Britain) that we had never seen before in a fairly short period of time (two weeks). Several said now they know which places they want to come back to. It was not too exhausting for "old people "(us), plenty of time to rest on the coach as we saw for the first time beautiful areas of English and Scottish countryside, spritely walks around towns and cities. Very professional tour leader and coach driver. Tour leader spoke clearly, shared interesting history details in a very clear and sometimes humorous manner.
- Celtic Highlights
Great tour. Would just have liked a little more time in a few spots. For example, in Belfast would have loved to see the new Titanic exhibit.