United Kingdom Itinerary
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How long do you have? Pick a plan below for 3, 5, 7 or 10 days in United Kingdom. Each one is built so you can follow it as it is or mix days from different plans.
Best time to go: May to September for the longest days, though the weather is changeable all year.
Getting around: The Tube, buses and walking in London. Trains link the major cities.
Book ahead: Tower of London, a West End show, Windsor Castle and long-distance trains.
3-Day United Kingdom Itinerary
Day 1 — Westminster
See Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, then stroll St James’s Park and finish with a classic pub dinner.
Day 2 — The Tower & the South Bank
Visit the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, eat at Borough Market, then walk the South Bank past Tate Modern to the London Eye.
Day 3 — Museums & the West End
Spend the morning at the British Museum, which has free entry. Wander Covent Garden in the afternoon and catch a West End show in the evening.
5-Day United Kingdom Itinerary
Day 1 — Westminster
See Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, then stroll St James’s Park and finish with a classic pub dinner.
Day 2 — The Tower & the South Bank
Visit the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, eat at Borough Market, then walk the South Bank past Tate Modern to the London Eye.
Day 3 — Museums & the West End
Spend the morning at the British Museum, which has free entry. Wander Covent Garden in the afternoon and catch a West End show in the evening.
Day 4 — Windsor Day Trip
Take the train to Windsor, tour the castle and walk through the town. Return to London for dinner.
Day 5 — Greenwich & Markets
Visit Greenwich for the Royal Observatory and the park views, then browse Camden Market or Notting Hill in the afternoon.
7-Day United Kingdom Itinerary
Day 1 — Westminster
See Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, then stroll St James’s Park and finish with a classic pub dinner.
Day 2 — The Tower & the South Bank
Visit the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, eat at Borough Market, then walk the South Bank past Tate Modern to the London Eye.
Day 3 — Museums & the West End
Spend the morning at the British Museum, which has free entry. Wander Covent Garden in the afternoon and catch a West End show in the evening.
Day 4 — Windsor Day Trip
Take the train to Windsor, tour the castle and walk through the town. Return to London for dinner.
Day 5 — Greenwich & Markets
Visit Greenwich for the Royal Observatory and the park views, then browse Camden Market or Notting Hill in the afternoon.
Day 6 — Bath & Stonehenge
Join a day tour (or go by train and bus) to the Roman Baths in Bath and the prehistoric stones at Stonehenge.
Day 7 — Oxford Day Trip
Take the train to Oxford (about an hour) to see the colleges, the Bodleian Library and the covered market.
10-Day United Kingdom Itinerary
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Day 1 — Westminster
See Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, then stroll St James’s Park and finish with a classic pub dinner.
Day 2 — The Tower & the South Bank
Visit the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, eat at Borough Market, then walk the South Bank past Tate Modern to the London Eye.
Day 3 — Museums & the West End
Spend the morning at the British Museum, which has free entry. Wander Covent Garden in the afternoon and catch a West End show in the evening.
Day 4 — Windsor Day Trip
Take the train to Windsor, tour the castle and walk through the town. Return to London for dinner.
Day 5 — Greenwich & Markets
Visit Greenwich for the Royal Observatory and the park views, then browse Camden Market or Notting Hill in the afternoon.
Day 6 — Train to Edinburgh
Ride the train north (about 4.5 hours) and walk the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle.
Day 7 — Edinburgh Old Town & Arthur’s Seat
Visit Holyrood Palace, wander the Old Town, and climb Arthur’s Seat for the city view.
Day 8 — Highlands Day Tour
Join a day tour into the Scottish Highlands, often including Loch Ness and Glencoe.
Day 9 — Train to York
Travel to York (about 2.5 hours) and walk its medieval walls, the Minster and the Shambles.
Day 10 — Back to London
Return to London by train (about 2 hours) for a farewell dinner.
Opening times, ticket rules, travel times and prices change, so check each detail before you book.
See the full trip breakdown in our United Kingdom travel guide.
