3-Week UK and Great Britain Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 3-week UK And Great Britain tour itineraries

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• 21 Days in UK & Ireland, incl. London and Edinburgh

  A grand 21-day tour showcases Britain's finest cities. Walk across London's Tower Bridge, wander York's medieval Shambles, and stroll Edinburgh's Royal Mile. The tour costs around $2,300 and includes stays in 8 cities, rail transport, and expert travel guides.

  

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  • Days 1-3

    London

    Start in Westminster where most major sites are within walking distance. Get to Westminster Abbey right when it opens at 9:30 AM to avoid the crowds. The Tube from Heathrow to central London takes about an hour. Buy an Oyster Card at the airport to save money. The Piccadilly Line is most direct but gets busy. If you're arriving during rush hour, consider taking the Heathrow Express instead.

    
  • Days 4-5

    York

    Take the 4-hour LNER train from London King's Cross to York. Choose an east-facing seat to enjoy the countryside views. The York City Walls walk takes about 2 hours. Start at Bootham Bar entrance and go clockwise. A recent visitor said: "The early evening ghost tour from The Shambles was actually historically fascinating, not just spooky stories. Dress warm - you're standing still a lot."

    
  • Days 6-8

    Edinburgh

    The 2.5-hour train ride goes along the coast. Sit on the right side to see the sea. Book Edinburgh Castle tickets online to avoid the entrance lines. The best time to hike Arthur's Seat is in the morning when the wind is calmer. The easiest way up is from the east side near Dunsapie Loch. Visit the Royal Mile before 10 AM or after 5 PM to avoid the crowds.

    
  • Days 9-10

    Glasgow

    It's just an hour by ScotRail from Edinburgh. The subway system is easy to use. A day ticket costs £4.50. Kelvingrove Museum is free but closes at 5 PM. Book your spot ahead of time for the Mackintosh at the Willow tearoom tour. It often sells out.

    
  • Days 11-12

    Belfast

    Take the ferry from Cairnryan after a coach transfer from Glasgow. The crossing takes about 2.5 hours. Bring motion sickness tablets if you need them. Plan at least 3 hours for the Titanic Museum. Book the 9 AM slot to avoid school groups.

    
  • Days 13-14

    Galway

    The train journey includes a change in Dublin. The Latin Quarter comes alive after 9 PM with traditional music. A visitor noted: "The walking tour from Eyre Square showed us hidden spots we'd never have found ourselves, worth doing on day one to get oriented."

    
  • Days 15-17

    Dublin

    The direct train from Galway takes 2.5 hours. Visit the Book of Kells at Trinity College first thing in the morning. The lines can get very long by midday. The Guinness Storehouse is less crowded after 3 PM. Stay in Temple Bar if you want nightlife. Choose Smithfield or Stoneybatter for quiet evenings.

    
  • Days 18-19

    Liverpool

    The ferry from Dublin takes about 3 hours plus a short train ride. Book Beatles Story museum tickets online to avoid the 2-hour waits. Albert Dock restaurants fill up quickly. Make reservations or eat early around 5:30 PM.

    
  • Days 20-21

    London

    The 2.5-hour train arrives at Euston Station. If you're flying out, remember the Heathrow Express runs late but Gatwick trains end earlier. Check the schedules. A Thames evening cruise is a nice way to end your trip. Sunset sailings are usually less crowded.

    

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• Stories and Legends: United Kingdom, Scotland, and Ireland with London

  This 20-day tour covers 33 destinations across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Ireland. Cruise on Loch Ness and see the Cliffs of Moher with O'Brien's Tower. You'll ride a traditional Jaunting Car through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle. The trip includes UNESCO sites like Giant's Causeway, Edinburgh's Old Town, and Liverpool's historic port district.

  

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  • London England

    20 mi

  • Windsor England

    20 mi

  • London England

    49 mi

  • Cambridge England

    131 mi

  • York England

    59 mi

  • Durham England

    44 mi

  • Alnwick England

    68 mi
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  • Edinburgh Scotland

    55 mi

  • Pitlochry Scotland

    61 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

    14 mi

  • Powerscourt Mountain Ireland

    54 mi

  • Kilkenny Ireland

    28 mi

  • Cashel Ireland

    49 mi

  • Cork Ireland

    13 mi

  • Kinsale Ireland

    48 mi

  • Killarney Ireland

    46 mi

  • Adare Ireland

    9 mi

  • Limerick Ireland

    8 mi

  • Bunratty Ireland

    31 mi

  • Cliffs of Moher Ireland

    19 mi

  • Burren Ireland

    8 mi

  • Galway Ireland

    20 mi

  • Cong Ireland

    55 mi

  • Clonmacnoise Ireland

    6 mi

  • Athlone Ireland

    69 mi

  • Dublin Ireland

    83 mi

  • Caernarfon Wales

    56 mi

  • Liverpool England

    15 mi

  • Chester England

    56 mi

  • Lichfield England

    13 mi

  • Birmingham England

    21 mi

  • Stratford-upon-Avon England

    18 mi

  • Stow-on-the-Wold England

    22 mi

  • Gloucester England

    34 mi

  • Bath England

    26 mi

  • Stonehenge England

    7 mi

  • Salisbury England

    78 mi

  • London England

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• London, the Highlands, Ireland, and Southern England

  A 20-day journey through 32 cities hits London, Edinburgh, Inverness, Dublin, and Bath. You'll tour Stirling Castle, Eilean Donan Castle, and Urquhart Castle, then try whisky tastings in Inverness and walk through Bunratty Folk Park. The trip includes a Loch Ness cruise plus guided tours in Edinburgh, Dublin, and Clonmacnoise.

  

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  • London England

    20 mi

  • Windsor England

    20 mi

  • London England

    49 mi

  • Cambridge England

    131 mi

  • York England

    59 mi

  • Durham England

    44 mi

  • Alnwick England

    68 mi
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  • Edinburgh Scotland

    31 mi

  • Stirling Scotland

    41 mi

  • Pitlochry Scotland

    56 mi

  • Culloden Scotland

    3 mi

  • Inverness Scotland

    50 mi

  • Dornie Scotland

    32 mi

  • Fort Augustus Scotland

    12 mi

  • Loch Ness Scotland

    16 mi

  • Inverness Scotland

    47 mi

  • Spean Bridge Scotland

    8 mi

  • Fort William Scotland

    40 mi

  • Inveraray Scotland

    20 mi

  • Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Scotland

    21 mi

  • Glasgow Scotland

    109 mi

  • Belfast Northern Ireland

    87 mi

  • Dublin Ireland

    14 mi

  • Powerscourt Mountain Ireland

    54 mi

  • Kilkenny Ireland

    28 mi

  • Cashel Ireland

    49 mi

  • Cork Ireland

    13 mi

  • Kinsale Ireland

    48 mi

  • Killarney Ireland

    46 mi

  • Adare Ireland

    9 mi

  • Limerick Ireland

    8 mi

  • Bunratty Ireland

    31 mi

  • Cliffs of Moher Ireland

    19 mi

  • Burren Ireland

    8 mi

  • Galway Ireland

    20 mi

  • Cong Ireland

    55 mi

  • Clonmacnoise Ireland

    6 mi

  • Athlone Ireland

    69 mi

  • Dublin Ireland

    83 mi

  • Caernarfon Wales

    56 mi

  • Liverpool England

    15 mi

  • Chester England

    56 mi

  • Lichfield England

    13 mi

  • Birmingham England

    21 mi

  • Stratford-upon-Avon England

    18 mi

  • Stow-on-the-Wold England

    22 mi

  • Gloucester England

    34 mi

  • Bath England

    26 mi

  • Stonehenge England

    7 mi

  • Salisbury England

    78 mi

  • London England

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