23 days in United Kingdom Itinerary
23 days in United Kingdom Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United Kingdom route planner
Start: Grand Rapids
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Edinburgh
— 4 nights
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Dundee
— 2 nights
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Pitlochry
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Inverness
— 4 nights
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Oban
— 3 nights
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Glasgow
— 3 nights
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London
— 4 nights
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End: Grand Rapids
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Edinburgh — 4 nights
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World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.Popular historic sites such as Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Old Town are in your itinerary. Get a sense of the local culture at Palace of Holyroodhouse and Holyrood Abbey. There's lots more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Giles' Cathedral, hit the sights you want to with Edinburgh Hop on Hop Off Tours, explore the striking landscape at Arthur's Seat, and make a trip to The Royal Mile.
To see maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Edinburgh trip planning tool.
Grand Rapids, USA to Edinburgh is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Grand Rapids to Edinburgh is 5 hours. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Grand Rapids in July, with highs in Edinburgh at 66°F and lows at 51°F. You'll have a few hours on the 30th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Dundee.
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Dundee — 2 nights
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Dundee, officially the City of Dundee, is the fourth-largest city in Scotland.On the 30th (Sun), explore the historical opulence of Midhope Castle, learn about all things military at The Black Watch Castle & Museum, then explore the historical opulence of Elcho Castle, and finally explore the historical opulence of Glamis Castle. On the next day, take in the spiritual surroundings of St Andrews Cathedral and then step into the grandiose world of St Andrews Castle.
To see traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Dundee online vacation planner.
You can drive from Edinburgh to Dundee in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Dundee can reach 67°F, while at night they dip to 56°F. On the 1st (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Pitlochry.
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Pitlochry — 1 night
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Pitlochry is a burgh in the county of Perthshire in Scotland, lying on the River Tummel. On the 1st (Tue), go for a walk through The Hermitage Woodland Walk, contemplate the long history of Croft Moraig Stone Circle, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Black Spout Wood, then make a trip to Queen's View Visitor Centre, and finally take in a show at The Enchanted Forest.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Pitlochry trip itinerary maker site.
Traveling by car from Dundee to Pitlochry takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. You'll have a few hours on the 2nd (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Inverness.
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To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Pitlochry trip itinerary maker site.
Traveling by car from Dundee to Pitlochry takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. You'll have a few hours on the 2nd (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Inverness.
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Inverness — 4 nights
Inverness, often described as the Gateway to the Highlands, is a thriving commercial and industrial center.Culloden Battlefield and Inverness Castle are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get some historical perspective at Fort George and Cawdor Castle. Change things up with these side-trips from Inverness: Cruise Loch Ness (in Fort Augustus), Zip Trek Park Aviemore (in Aviemore) and Chanonry Point (in Fortrose). Next up on the itinerary: delve into the distant past at Clava Cairns.
For photos, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Inverness online day trip planner.
Traveling by car from Pitlochry to Inverness takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Inverness can reach 65°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. On the 6th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Oban.
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Oban — 3 nights
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Oban is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland. For maps, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Oban trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Inverness to Oban takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. August in Oban sees daily highs of 61°F and lows of 52°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 9th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Glasgow.
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Traveling by car from Inverness to Oban takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. August in Oban sees daily highs of 61°F and lows of 52°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 9th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Glasgow.
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Glasgow — 3 nights
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Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is known for its cultural heritage and the friendliness of its people.Glasgow is known for museums, nightlife, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Finnich Glen.
For photos, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Glasgow travel route planning website.
Drive from Oban to Glasgow in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In August in Glasgow, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 50°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 12th (Sat) before leaving for London.
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London — 4 nights
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Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.Get some cultural insight at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. Popular historic sites such as Westminster Abbey and Tower of London are in your itinerary. And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Coca-Cola London Eye, explore the activities along Thames River, stroll around Hyde Park, and take in the views from Tower Bridge.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the London trip planning app.
Fly from Glasgow to London in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Glasgow in August, expect London to be somewhat warmer, temps between 72°F and 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to fly 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.
