16 days in United Kingdom Itinerary

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London
— 3 nights
Train
2
Llandudno
— 2 nights
Drive
3
Fort William
— 2 nights
Drive
4
Isle of Skye
— 2 nights
Drive
5
Edinburgh
— 3 nights
Train
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Alnwick
— 3 nights
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London — 3 nights

The Square Mile

Kids will appreciate attractions like St. Paul's Cathedral and National Gallery. Get a sense of the local culture at Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at The British Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Westminster Abbey, don't miss a visit to Big Ben, and take in panoramic vistas at Coca-Cola London Eye.

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Cincinnati, USA to London is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is 5 hours. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Cincinnati in May: high temperatures in London hover around 62°F and lows are around 46°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to catch the train to Llandudno.
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Llandudno — 2 nights

On the 11th (Thu), step into the grandiose world of Conwy Castle, don't miss a visit to Conwy Town Walls, and then explore the striking landscape at Great Orme. On the next day, get engrossed in the history at National Slate Museum and then explore the historical opulence of Caernarfon Castle.

To see ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Llandudno journey maker tool.

Take a train from London to Llandudno in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and train. In May in Llandudno, expect temperatures between 58°F during the day and 47°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Fort William.
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Fort William — 2 nights

On the 13th (Sat), take in the views from Glenfinnan Viaduct and then take in the awesome beauty at Ben Nevis. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Neptune's Staircase, take in the awesome beauty at Nevis Range Mountain Resort, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Steall Waterfall.

To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Fort William holiday builder.

Traveling by car from Llandudno to Fort William takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of train, flight, and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Isle of Skye.
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Isle of Skye — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): take in the dramatic scenery at The Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle, Isle of Skye, then experience rural life at The Oyster Shed, and then don't miss a visit to Neist Point. On your second day here, explore the striking landscape at The Quiraing and then take in the dramatic natural features at The Old Man of Storr.

For maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Isle of Skye online journey planner.

Traveling by car from Fort William to Isle of Skye takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Isle of Skye are 56°F, while nighttime lows are 44°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh — 3 nights

Athens of the North

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Edinburgh Castle and St Giles' Cathedral. Get outdoors at Calton Hill and Arthur's Seat. Step out of Edinburgh with an excursion to Stirling Castle in Stirling--about 1h 10 min away. There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Rosslyn Chapel, steep yourself in history at Palace of Holyroodhouse, make a trip to The Real Mary King's Close, and examine the collection at Royal Yacht Britannia.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read Edinburgh trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by car from Isle of Skye to Edinburgh takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In May, daily temperatures in Edinburgh can reach 58°F, while at night they dip to 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to take a train to Alnwick.
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Alnwick — 3 nights

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Alnwick Castle and Boat Tours & Water Sports. Kids will appreciate attractions like The Alnwick Garden and Bamburgh Castle. Step out of Alnwick with an excursion to Lindisfarne Priory in Holy Island--about 42 minutes away.

For traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Alnwick day trip planning app.

Take a train from Edinburgh to Alnwick in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. May in Alnwick sees daily highs of 56°F and lows of 44°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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United Kingdom travel guide

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Nightlife · Specialty Museums · Castles
Home to an impressive 25 World Heritage sites, the United Kingdom, which includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, has hundreds of museums to explore, thousands of parks and gardens to stroll through, and tens of thousands of communities to discover. From Land’s End in the south to John O’Groats in the north, the country is packed with tourist attractions that can fill a range of itineraries. With nearly 30 million tourists visiting every year, the UK is ranked among the top ten holiday destinations in the world. Known for its royalty, this country also represents a diverse patchwork of native and immigrant cultures. Although Britannia no longer rules the waves, it possesses a captivating history and a dynamic modern culture, both of which remain hugely influential on the rest of the world.
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