United Kingdom tours discovery guide
From the sculpted coves of Southern England’s Jurassic Coast to the honeycombed columns of the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom’s beauty takes a different tint in each of its nations. Pour yourself a spot of tea and get acquainted—your next trip is here.
What to know before you go
About 56.5 million English, 5.5 million Scots, 3.25 million Welsh, and 2 million Northern Irish live in the United Kingdom, making it the third-most populous country in all of Europe. (And with an area roughly a third the size of Texas, no less.)
English is the official language of the United Kingdom and operates as a lingua franca in certain parts of the region. Depending on where you find yourself on a U.K. tour, you may read or hear one of three indigenous Celtic languages: Welsh, Irish, to Scottish Gaelic.
The U.K. is comprised of four countries, collectively called the Home Nations. England, Scotland, and Wales lie on the island of Great Britain, while Northern Ireland occupies the far reaches of the island of Ireland . All are part of the British Isles—the name given to the pairing.
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Highlights
of England,
Scotland & Ireland
Hit England and Scotland—and
test your tongue at pronouncing
Europe’s longest town name in
Wales—before striking out for
the Emerald Isle.
Landscapes
of Scotland
& Ireland
Go from Highlands to islands as
you survey Scotland’s
mesmerizing scenery. After,
cross the Irish Sea for a spell in
Northern Ireland’s coastal capital, Belfast.
Dublin,
Edinburgh
& London
Interested in more depth than
breadth? Begin in the Republic
of Ireland, then immerse
yourself in a pair of dignified
British capitals.
Grand Tour
of Great
Britain
Journey from Edinburgh to
Cardiff to London, stopping in
stoic castles and peaceful
villages, all on one
comprehensive U.K. tour.
Introducing the Isles
Inspire your United Kingdom tour—then book it
Signature experiences for your memory vault. Why don’t you...
Catch the whispers of ancients on a breeze
Stark Stonehenge has guarded the English countryside since the Bronze Age. Check it out on our Highlights of England, Scotland & Ireland tour.
Feast on sweet sights and savory food
Soar through the sky aboard the London Eye, then take to the streets for a proper pub meal on our Dublin, Edinburgh & London tour.
Trace the steps of a Northern Irish legend
One look at the Giant’s Causeway will have you believing its mythical origins. Take it in on our Landscapes of Scotland & Ireland tour.
Experience the serenity of the Scottish coast
Renaissance universities? Medieval ruins? You’ll find both in seaside St. Andrews on our Highlights of Scotland & England tour.
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Make for the mainland
With continental Europe so tantalizingly close, why not tack a few more places onto your United Kingdom tour?