16 days in United Kingdom Itinerary

Britain's second-largest city, Birmingham was known as the City of a Thousand Trades and the Workshop of the World in the Victorian era.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sat): see the interesting displays at West Midlands Police Museum, contemplate the long history of Soho House, and then wander the streets of Gas Street Basin. Keep things going the next day: stroll the grounds of German War Graves Commission, then get engrossed in the history at Pen Museum, and then see the interesting displays at National Motorcycle Museum.

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Johannesburg, South Africa to Birmingham is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of flight and train. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time (SAST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Johannesburg in February: high temperatures in Birmingham hover around 8°C and lows are around 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can go by car to Lincoln.

Lincoln is a cathedral city and the county town of Lincolnshire, within the East Midlands of England. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): get to know the fascinating history of Steep Hill, take an in-depth tour of David P J Ross Magna Carta Vault, then explore the historical opulence of Lincoln Castle, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene..

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You can drive from Birmingham to Lincoln in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. February in Lincoln sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can drive to York.

Situated on the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss, York has witnessed an abundance of major political events throughout its two millennia of existence.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Tue): admire the striking features of Merchant Adventurers' Hall, contemplate the long history of Treasurer's House, and then go for a walk through York City Walls. Keep things going the next day: take an in-depth tour of DIG, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Holy Trinity Church, then examine the collection at York Castle Museum, and finally wander the streets of York Shambles.

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You can drive from Lincoln to York in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can catch the train to Edinburgh.

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.

Get some cultural insight at Rosslyn Chapel and Edinburgh Castle. Get some historical perspective at Gilmerton Cove and Grassmarket. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at The Chocolatarium, brush up on your military savvy at National War Museum of Scotland, admire the masterpieces at Scottish National Portrait Gallery, and get a new perspective on nature at National Museum of Scotland.

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Traveling by train from York to Edinburgh takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Edinburgh can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to fly to Bath.

A World Heritage Site, Bath has been one of Europe’s most popular spa destinations since the Roman era.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Mon): take an in-depth tour of The Roman Baths, then view the masterpieces at 44AD artspace, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Bath Abbey, and finally explore the world behind art at Holburne Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Fashion Museum Bath, then walk around Royal Victoria Park, and then contemplate the long history of Bath Street.

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Traveling by flight from Edinburgh to Bath takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Salisbury.

Salisbury is a cathedral city in Wiltshire, England, and the only city within the county. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Wed): see the interesting displays at Boscombe Down Aviation Collection, explore the ancient world of Stonehenge, then pause for some serene contemplation at St Thomas’s Church, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Church. On the next day, get engrossed in the history at The Salisbury Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta, then steep yourself in history at The Close, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

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You can drive from Bath to Salisbury in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Salisbury are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can go by car to Oxford.

A busy, cosmopolitan city, Oxford is perhaps best known for its ancient university.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Pitt Rivers Museum, learn more about the world around you at Oxford University Museum of Natural History, then examine the collection at Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, and finally gain insight at Balliol College.

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Traveling by car from Salisbury to Oxford takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.