18 days in United Kingdom Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United Kingdom travel planner
Start: Cincinnati
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Inverness
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Bourton-on-the-Water
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Bath
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London
— 4 nights
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Windermere
— 2 nights
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Edinburgh
— 4 nights
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End: Cincinnati
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Inverness — 3 nights
Gateway to the Highlands
Change things up with these side-trips from Inverness: Dornoch (The Carnegie Whisky Cellars & Janet Horne Memorial Stone), Dunrobin Castle and Gardens (in Golspie) and Highland Wildlife & Birdwatch Safaris (in Aviemore). There's much more to do: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, witness the site of a historic battle at Culloden Battlefield, explore the activities along River Ness, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.
To see other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Inverness trip planner.
Cincinnati, USA to Inverness is an approximately 15-hour flight. Traveling from Cincinnati to Inverness, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. In May, Inverness is a bit cooler than Cincinnati - with highs of 58°F and lows of 41°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Bourton-on-the-Water.
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To see other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Inverness trip planner.
Cincinnati, USA to Inverness is an approximately 15-hour flight. Traveling from Cincinnati to Inverness, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. In May, Inverness is a bit cooler than Cincinnati - with highs of 58°F and lows of 41°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Bourton-on-the-Water.
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Bourton-on-the-Water — 3 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Hidcote Manor Garden (in Chipping Campden) and Tetbury (Highgrove Gardens & Chavenage House).
To see traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Bourton-on-the-Water itinerary builder tool.
Getting from Inverness to Bourton-on-the-Water by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 62°F, and evening lows to 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can drive to Bath.
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Getting from Inverness to Bourton-on-the-Water by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 62°F, and evening lows to 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can drive to Bath.
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Bath — 1 night
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Queen of English Cities
Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): explore the world behind art at American Museum & Gardens, look for all kinds of wild species at West of England Falconry, then examine the collection at The Jane Austen Centre, then take an in-depth tour of The Roman Baths, and finally steep yourself in history at Bath Abbey.
For other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Bath travel route planner.
Traveling by car from Bourton-on-the-Water to Bath takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to take a train to London.
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For other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Bath travel route planner.
Traveling by car from Bourton-on-the-Water to Bath takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to take a train to London.
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London — 4 nights
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The Square Mile
London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye, steep yourself in history at Houses of Parliament, don't miss a visit to Buckingham Palace, and take an in-depth tour of Natural History Museum.
For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the London itinerary planner.
Traveling by train from Bath to London takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in London are 62°F, while nighttime lows are 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can take a train to Windermere.
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For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the London itinerary planner.
Traveling by train from Bath to London takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in London are 62°F, while nighttime lows are 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can take a train to Windermere.
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Windermere — 2 nights
Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): take some stellar pictures from Orrest Head, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then have fun and explore at The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, and finally don't miss a visit to Lake Grasmere. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the activities along Lake Windermere, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Jesus Church, then take in nature's colorful creations at Holehird Gardens, and finally skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Windermere journey site.
Traveling by train from London to Windermere takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Edinburgh.
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To see other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Windermere journey site.
Traveling by train from London to Windermere takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh — 4 nights
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Athens of the North
Edinburgh is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Edinburgh Castle, take some stellar pictures from Calton Hill, learn more about the world around you at National Museum of Scotland, and take in the dramatic natural features at Arthur's Seat.
For more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Edinburgh trip builder site.
Traveling by car from Windermere to Edinburgh takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. May in Edinburgh sees daily highs of 58°F and lows of 43°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time for the flight back home.
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For more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Edinburgh trip builder site.
Traveling by car from Windermere to Edinburgh takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. May in Edinburgh sees daily highs of 58°F and lows of 43°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time for the flight 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.
