5 days in United Kingdom Itinerary
5 days in United Kingdom Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United Kingdom trip itinerary planner
Start: London
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Edinburgh
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End: London
Mon, Apr 5 - Fri, Apr 9
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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.London is known for museums, nightlife, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, explore the world behind art at The British Museum, and stroll around Hyde Park.
To find reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our London day trip planning website.
The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to London. In April, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Edinburgh.
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Athens of the North
World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.Kick off your visit on the 8th (Thu): take in the local highlights with Walking tours, step into the grandiose world of Edinburgh Castle, then sample the fine beverages at The Scotch Whisky Experience, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Royal Yacht Britannia, take in the dramatic natural features at Arthur's Seat, then step into the grandiose world of Palace of Holyroodhouse, and finally take some stellar pictures from Calton Hill.
For more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Edinburgh day trip website.
Fly from London to Edinburgh in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In April, daily temperatures in Edinburgh can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) to allow time to 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.
