18 days in United Kingdom Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United Kingdom trip itinerary planner
Start: Cincinnati
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London
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Bath
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York
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Edinburgh
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Isle of Skye
— 4 nights
Bus to Inverness, Fly to Cincinnati
End: Cincinnati
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London — 4 nights
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The Square Mile
Attractions like St. Paul's Cathedral and Coca-Cola London Eye make great kid-friendly stops. Visiting BrakeAway Bike Tours and Speed Boats Tours will get you outdoors. Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, stroll around St. James's Park, admire the landmark architecture of Westminster Abbey, and make a trip to Big Ben.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our London trip maker site.
Cincinnati, USA to London is an approximately 14-hour flight. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from Cincinnati to London due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Cincinnati in May, things will get a bit cooler in London: highs are around 62°F and lows about 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to take a train to Bath.
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To find other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our London trip maker site.
Cincinnati, USA to London is an approximately 14-hour flight. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from Cincinnati to London due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Cincinnati in May, things will get a bit cooler in London: highs are around 62°F and lows about 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to take a train to Bath.
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Bath — 3 nights
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Queen of English Cities
Visit The Roman Baths and Bath Abbey for their historical value. Family-friendly places like Stand-Up Paddleboarding and Cotswold Way will thrill your kids. Venture out of the city with trips to Birdland (in Bourton-on-the-Water), Arctic Quest Sled Dog Adventures (in Tewkesbury) and St. Nicholas' Church (in Gloucester). The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at West of England Falconry and take in the awesome beauty at Lollover Hill.
For where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Bath road trip website.
Take a train from London to Bath in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can drive to York.
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For where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Bath road trip website.
Take a train from London to Bath in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can drive to York.
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York — 2 nights
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City of Festivals
On the 14th (Sun), trek along Wainwright's Coast-to-Coast Walk, identify plant and animal life at Beacon Alpacas, and then wander the streets of York Shambles. On your second day here, identify plant and animal life at York Bird of Prey Centre and then look for all kinds of wild species at National Centre for Birds of Prey.
To find maps, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the York travel route planning site.
You can drive from Bath to York in 4 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in York are 61°F, while nighttime lows are 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train to Edinburgh.
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To find maps, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the York travel route planning site.
You can drive from Bath to York in 4 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in York are 61°F, while nighttime lows are 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train to Edinburgh.
Side Trips
Wainwright's Coast-to-Coast Walk, Beacon Alpacas, York Bird of Prey Centre, National Centre for Birds of Prey
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Edinburgh — 4 nights
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Athens of the North
Edinburgh Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse will appeal to history buffs. Escape the urban bustle at Arthur's Seat and BobCat Alpacas. The adventure continues: take in the dramatic natural features at Calton Hill, wander the streets of Edinburgh Old Town, make a trip to The Royal Mile, and browse the exhibits of Royal Yacht Britannia.
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Getting from York to Edinburgh by train takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 58°F, and evening lows to 43°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can go by car to Isle of Skye.
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Getting from York to Edinburgh by train takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 58°F, and evening lows to 43°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can go by car to Isle of Skye.
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Isle of Skye — 4 nights
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Take a break from the city and head to Calum's Seal Trips and Loch Coruisk. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like The Quiraing and Camas Daraich. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Isle of Skye: Eilean Donan Castle (in Kyle of Lochalsh) and Plockton Harbour (in Plockton). There's much more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at The Old Man of Storr, explore the activities along Loch Portree, and take in the dramatic scenery at RHA Waterfall.
For traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Isle of Skye route maker app.
You can drive from Edinburgh to Isle of Skye in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. May in Isle of Skye sees daily highs of 56°F and lows of 44°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to travel back home.
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For traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Isle of Skye route maker app.
You can drive from Edinburgh to Isle of Skye in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. May in Isle of Skye sees daily highs of 56°F and lows of 44°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to travel back home.
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United Kingdom travel guide
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.
