3-Week UK and Great Britain Tour Packages
Ever thought about strolling London's historic streets, exploring medieval York and its ghost tours, hiking to Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, discovering Belfast's Titanic history, and enjoying live music in Dublin's Temple Bar? The UK and Ireland are small in comparison to other places, but they certainly don't lack things to see and do or history in abundance!
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.
- 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.
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.
London England
20 miWindsor England
20 miLondon England
49 miCambridge England
131 miYork England
59 miDurham England
44 miAlnwick England
68 miShow 34 more
Edinburgh Scotland
55 miPitlochry Scotland
61 miGlasgow Scotland
109 miBelfast Northern Ireland
43 miBallycastle Northern Ireland
10 miBushmills Northern Ireland
2 miGiants Causeway Northern Ireland
35 miLondonderry Northern Ireland
39 miDonegal Ireland
86 miBelfast Northern Ireland
87 miDublin Ireland
14 miPowerscourt Mountain Ireland
54 miKilkenny Ireland
28 miCashel Ireland
49 miCork Ireland
13 miKinsale Ireland
48 miKillarney Ireland
46 miAdare 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
15 miChester England
56 miLichfield England
13 miBirmingham England
21 miStratford-upon-Avon England
18 miStow-on-the-Wold England
22 miGloucester England
34 miBath England
26 miStonehenge England
7 miSalisbury England
78 miLondon England
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.
London England
20 miWindsor England
20 miLondon England
49 miCambridge England
131 miYork England
59 miDurham England
44 miAlnwick England
68 miShow 39 more
Edinburgh Scotland
31 miStirling Scotland
41 miPitlochry Scotland
56 miCulloden Scotland
3 miInverness Scotland
50 miDornie Scotland
32 miFort Augustus Scotland
12 miLoch Ness Scotland
16 miInverness Scotland
47 miSpean Bridge Scotland
8 miFort William Scotland
40 miInveraray Scotland
20 miLoch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Scotland
21 miGlasgow Scotland
109 miBelfast Northern Ireland
87 miDublin Ireland
14 miPowerscourt Mountain Ireland
54 miKilkenny Ireland
28 miCashel Ireland
49 miCork Ireland
13 miKinsale Ireland
48 miKillarney Ireland
46 miAdare 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
15 miChester England
56 miLichfield England
13 miBirmingham England
21 miStratford-upon-Avon England
18 miStow-on-the-Wold England
22 miGloucester England
34 miBath England
26 miStonehenge England
7 miSalisbury England
78 miLondon England
UK and Great Britain 21 Day Tour Packages You'll Love
Best of the UK & Ireland - Self Guided Rail Tour
Stories and Legends: United Kingdom, Scotland, and Ireland with London
London, the Highlands, Ireland, and Southern England
Romantic Britain & Ireland (Classic, Summer, 20 Days)
Britain and Ireland Panorama - Signature
Majestic Britain and Ireland
Romantic Britain and Ireland - Premium (Classic)
UK & Ireland: Panoramas & Pubs
Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland
Britain and Ireland Panorama (London Overnights)
What people love about 3-week UK and Great Britain tours
- Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland
This trip was absolutely AMAZING! PROS: Tour guide was phenomenal!! Extremely knowledgeable! I would only asked that she would focus on what is going on on that day! Don’t incorporate the itinitery of future days because it can become very confusion! She was extremely friendly and funny; the driver was great, although he could have SMILED a little more. He was simply laser focus on his job; majority of hotels were in the city center or not very far from public transportation and easy access to places of interest CONS; Lousy food except for street food; mediocre hotels, but I was ok with that; Carrying your own luggage 95% of the trip to include up and down stairs; not enough time in great places such as Tramore, Galway and Liverpool! We could have alleviated other places in order to enjoy more time in other places such as Tramore, Liverpool, Killnary, Galway, etc. One of the most important things lacking on this trip was PERSONAL HYGIENE! People could have used better hygiene when sneezing, coughing and even yearning! Because of this lack of hygiene, people were getting sick like crazy! The tour guides should emphasize the importance of hygience in order for ever to enjoy the trip they paid for! I felt so sorry for the elderly people who struggle due to illness and stayed behind multiple times. Please reinforce good traveling hygiene on a charter bus! A lot of time is spent on the bus, but now I understand why. Overall it allowed us all to get necessary REST due to the time zone difference. Even though I have cons, I rated this trip on the overall picture that was worth my money!
- UK & Ireland: Panoramas & Pubs
Did this tour in 2019 and loved it b. I was able to see everything I wanted and even more that I never knew about The guide was amazing. She had handouts that detailed what we would see every day and would give a background on everything I was super impressed and intend to do other tours with this company
- Britain and Ireland Panorama (London Overnights)
Tour was fabulous...hit many highlights on our bucket list for these 4 countries. Pace was good...tiring but necessary to cover the miles. Would travel again with Travalgar.