18 days in United Kingdom Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United Kingdom sightseeing planner
Start: Toronto
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Edinburgh
— 3 nights
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Falkirk
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Stirling
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Glencoe
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Isle of Skye
— 5 nights
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Inverness
— 1 night
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Edinburgh
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London
— 4 nights
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End: Toronto
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Edinburgh — 3 nights
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Athens of the North
World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.Your day by day itinerary now includes The Royal Mile as well as Scottish National Gallery. Step out of the city life by going to Arthur's Seat and Gullane Beach. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Edinburgh Castle and St Giles' Cathedral. There's still lots to do: stop by Edinburgh Old Town, get a new perspective on nature at National Museum of Scotland, contemplate the long history of The Real Mary King's Close, and get great views at Calton Hill.
To see photos, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Edinburgh trip itinerary builder site.
Toronto, Canada to Edinburgh is an approximately 10-hour flight. Traveling from Toronto to Edinburgh, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Toronto in May, things will get slightly colder in Edinburgh: highs are around 17°C and lows about 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can go by car to Falkirk.
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Falkirk is a large town in the Central Lowlands of Scotland, historically within the county of Stirlingshire. Your day by day itinerary now includes Falls of Clyde. Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): pause for some photo ops at The Kelpies & The Helix and then look for all kinds of wild species at Falls of Clyde.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Falkirk trip itinerary planner.
Drive from Edinburgh to Falkirk in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 7°C. On the 13th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Stirling.
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To find where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Falkirk trip itinerary planner.
Drive from Edinburgh to Falkirk in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 7°C. On the 13th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Stirling.
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Stirling is a city in central Scotland. You've now added Dumyat Path to your itinerary. On the 13th (Sat), get to know the fascinating history of Dumyat Path and then stroll the grounds of Old Town Cemetery.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Stirling trip planner.
Stirling is just a stone's throw from Falkirk. May in Stirling sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Glencoe.
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To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Stirling trip planner.
Stirling is just a stone's throw from Falkirk. May in Stirling sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Glencoe.
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Glencoe — 2 nights
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Glencoe or Glencoe Village is the main settlement in Glen Coe in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): take in the awesome beauty at The Three Sisters, hike along West Highland Way, then tee off at The Golf Course @ Woodlands Glencoe, and finally trek along Glencoe Lochan.
To see photos, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read our Glencoe trip website.
Drive from Stirling to Glencoe in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can drive to Isle of Skye.
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To see photos, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read our Glencoe trip website.
Drive from Stirling to Glencoe in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can drive to Isle of Skye.
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Isle of Skye — 5 nights
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Blessed with picturesque lochs and a dramatic, rocky coastline, the far-flung Isle of Skye remains one of Scotland's most beloved destinations.Relax by the water at Talisker Beach and Claigan Coral Beach. Your inner history buff will appreciate Eilean Donan Castle and Dunvegan Castle & Gardens. Venture out of the city with trips to Calum's Seal Trips (in Plockton) and See The Highlands (in Lochcarron). And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Loch Coruisk, stop by Wheatear Textiles, take in the dramatic scenery at The Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle, Isle of Skye, and take in the views from Sligachan Old Bridge.
To find ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Isle of Skye trip app.
Drive from Glencoe to Isle of Skye in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can drive to Inverness.
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Inverness — 1 night
Gateway to the Highlands
Inverness, often described as the Gateway to the Highlands, is a thriving commercial and industrial center.Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sat): get a dose of the wild on Highland Tour Guide, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then go for a walk through Greig Street Bridge, and finally admire the striking features of Free North Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Nairn Beach, take in the history at Culloden Battlefield, and then contemplate the waterfront views at River Ness.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Inverness journey builder website.
Drive from Isle of Skye to Inverness in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to drive to Edinburgh.
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To find other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Edinburgh online vacation planner.
You can drive from Inverness to Edinburgh in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. You will leave for London on the 21st (Sun).
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You can drive from Inverness to Edinburgh in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. You will leave for London on the 21st (Sun).
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London — 4 nights
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The Square Mile
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 outdoors at BrakeAway Bike Tours and Thames River. Your inner history buff will appreciate Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's Cathedral. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Buckingham Palace, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum, walk around Hyde Park, and take in panoramic vistas at Coca-Cola London Eye.
To see reviews, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our London tour itinerary planner.
Fly from Edinburgh to London in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In May in London, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 9°C at night. On the 26th (Fri), you'll 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.
