57 days in United Kingdom & Ireland Itinerary
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Start: New York City, United States
Fly to Shannon, Bus to Galway
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Galway, Ireland
— 3 nights
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Doolin, Ireland
— 5 nights
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Dublin, Ireland
— 5 nights
Drive
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Belfast, United Kingdom
— 5 nights
Fly
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Inverness, United Kingdom
— 16 nights
Drive
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
— 5 nights
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
— 4 nights
Drive
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
— 6 nights
Fly
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London, United Kingdom
— 5 nights
Drive
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Southampton, United Kingdom
Drive to London Gatwick Airport, Fly to Richmond
End: Richmond, United States
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Galway, Ireland — 3 nights

City of the Tribes
On the 15th (Mon), hike along The Wormhole, then look for all kinds of wild species at Burren Nature Sanctuary, and then explore the ancient world of Kilmacduagh Tower. On your second day here, take in the spiritual surroundings of Ross Errily Friary, contemplate the long history of Royal Abbey of Cong, then contemplate the long history of Monk's Fishing House, and finally make a trip to Statue of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara.
To see reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Galway trip maker site.
New York City, USA to Galway is an approximately 12.5-hour combination of flight and bus. Traveling from New York City to Galway, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in April, things will get little chillier in Galway: highs are around 51°F and lows about 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to drive to Doolin.
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To see reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Galway trip maker site.
New York City, USA to Galway is an approximately 12.5-hour combination of flight and bus. Traveling from New York City to Galway, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in April, things will get little chillier in Galway: highs are around 51°F and lows about 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to drive to Doolin.
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Doolin, Ireland — 5 nights

Explore hidden gems such as Beauty Of The Burren Walks and Doolin Pitch & Putt. Get a sense of the local culture at Burren Exposure and Corcomroe Abbey. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Cliffs of Moher, admire the natural beauty at Doolin Garden and Nursery, identify plant and animal life at Burren Birds of Prey Centre, and trek along Hag's Head.
For ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Doolin trip planner.
Traveling by car from Galway to Doolin takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April in Doolin, expect temperatures between 55°F during the day and 41°F at night. On the 22nd (Mon), you'll travel to Dublin.
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For ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Doolin trip planner.
Traveling by car from Galway to Doolin takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April in Doolin, expect temperatures between 55°F during the day and 41°F at night. On the 22nd (Mon), you'll travel to Dublin.
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Dublin, Ireland — 5 nights

Fair City
Guinness Storehouse and Dublinia will appeal to museum buffs. Discover out-of-the-way places like Kilkenny Castle and Croke Park Stadium Tour & GAA Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Dublin side-trips: Kilkenny (Smithwick's Experience & Medieval Mile Museum) and Malahide Castle (in Malahide). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Kilmainham Gaol Museum, take an in-depth tour of 14 Henrietta Street, sample the fine beverages at Teeling Whiskey Distillery, and wander the streets of Temple Bar.
To see ratings, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Dublin trip planner.
Getting from Doolin to Dublin by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Dublin can reach 53°F, while at night they dip to 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Belfast.
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To see ratings, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Dublin trip planner.
Getting from Doolin to Dublin by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Dublin can reach 53°F, while at night they dip to 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Belfast.
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Belfast, United Kingdom — 5 nights

Ulster Museum and Seamus Heaney HomePlace will appeal to museum buffs. Crumlin Road Gaol and Ulster Aviation Society are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Belfast: The Spa Dunamoy (in Ballyclare) and World of Owls (in Randalstown). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Titanic Belfast, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Malachy's Church, steep yourself in history at Scrabo Tower, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
To find photos, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read Belfast online trip maker.
You can drive from Dublin to Belfast in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In April in Belfast, expect temperatures between 53°F during the day and 42°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) to allow time to fly to Inverness.
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To find photos, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read Belfast online trip maker.
You can drive from Dublin to Belfast in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In April in Belfast, expect temperatures between 53°F during the day and 42°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) to allow time to fly to Inverness.
Side Trips
Scrabo Tower, Ulster Aviation Society, WWT Castle Espie, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Seamus Heaney HomePlace
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Inverness, United Kingdom — 16 nights
Gateway to the Highlands
You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Findhorn Beach and Lossiemouth East Beach. Visit Urquhart Castle and Fort George for their historical value. Venture out of the city with trips to Elgin (Elgin Museum, Elgin Cathedral, &more), Forres (Benromach & The Tolbooth) and Rogie Falls (in Contin). There's much more to do: witness the site of a historic battle at Culloden Battlefield, identify plant and animal life at Loch Garten Nature Reserve, gain some tasty knowledge on a distillery tour, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Glen Ord Distillery Visitor Centre & Whisky Shop.
For traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Inverness trip planning tool.
You can fly from Belfast to Inverness in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and train. Traveling from Belfast in May, plan for slightly colder nights in Inverness, with lows around 41°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Aberdeen.
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For traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Inverness trip planning tool.
You can fly from Belfast to Inverness in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and train. Traveling from Belfast in May, plan for slightly colder nights in Inverness, with lows around 41°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom — 5 nights

Flower of Scotland
We've included these beaches for you: Newburgh Seals Beach and Lunan Bay. Step off the beaten path and head to Dunnottar Castle and The Tolbooth Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Ellon (Tolquhon Castle & Haddo House), RSPB Fowlsheugh (in Stonehaven) and Montrose (Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre & Montrose Basin Visitor Centre & Wildlife Reserve). There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at North East Falconry Centre, tee off at Cruden Bay Golf Club, examine the collection at Blairs Museum, and explore the historical opulence of Edzell Castle and Garden.
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Traveling by car from Inverness to Aberdeen takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Aberdeen are 57°F, while nighttime lows are 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Edinburgh.
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Traveling by car from Inverness to Aberdeen takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Aberdeen are 57°F, while nighttime lows are 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom — 4 nights
Athens of the North
Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Rosslyn Chapel and Greyfriars Kirk. Museum-lovers will get to explore National Galleries Scotland: Portrait and Royal Yacht Britannia. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Holyrood Abbey, make a trip to Craigmillar Castle, take an in-depth tour of John Knox House Museum, and explore the historical opulence of Edinburgh Castle.
To find reviews, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Edinburgh holiday maker website.
Drive from Aberdeen to Edinburgh in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. May in Edinburgh sees daily highs of 58°F and lows of 43°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to drive to Glasgow.
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Drive from Aberdeen to Edinburgh in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. May in Edinburgh sees daily highs of 58°F and lows of 43°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to drive to Glasgow.
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Glasgow, United Kingdom — 6 nights
Scotland's Style Capital
Take a break from the city and head to Strathblane Falconry and Three Lochs Forest Drive. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Stirling Castle and The Tall Ship Glenlee. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Glasgow: Dumbarton Castle (in Dumbarton), Stirling (Church of the Holy Rude & Stirling Bridge) and Inchmahome Priory (in Port of Menteith). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel, steep yourself in history at Provand's Lordship, wander the streets of Glasgow West End, and explore the world behind art at The Burrell Collection.
To see photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Glasgow online driving holiday planner.
Drive from Edinburgh to Glasgow in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Glasgow are 59°F, while nighttime lows are 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to fly to London.
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To see photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Glasgow online driving holiday planner.
Drive from Edinburgh to Glasgow in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Glasgow are 59°F, while nighttime lows are 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to fly to London.
Side Trips
Stirling, Dumbarton Castle, Strathblane Falconry, Three Lochs Forest Drive, Summerlee - Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
Find places to stay May 27 — Jun 3:
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London, United Kingdom — 5 nights

The Square Mile
Step off the beaten path and head to Greenwich and Wallace Collection. Get some cultural insight at The British Museum and Natural History Museum. There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at National Gallery, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, learn about all things military at HMS Belfast, and examine the collection at Cutty Sark.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the London trip app.
You can fly from Glasgow to London in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In June, daily temperatures in London can reach 68°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Southampton.
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To see more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the London trip app.
You can fly from Glasgow to London in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In June, daily temperatures in London can reach 68°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Southampton.
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To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Southampton day trip planner.
You can drive from London to Southampton in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 66°F, and evening lows to 51°F. You will leave for home on the 8th (Sat).
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You can drive from London to Southampton in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 66°F, and evening lows to 51°F. You will leave for home on the 8th (Sat).
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Emerald Isle
Gentle green hills, Guinness, leprechauns, and friendly folks characterize this small isle of a country. From the busy big city of Dublin to cozy countryside, the emerald isle harbors a varied natural landscape and is steeped in tradition. Visitors can immerse themselves in the native Irish language by visiting a Gaeltacht, or Irish-speaking region of the country, where traditional culture thrives. The Irish are known for being open and welcoming: from the moment you land to the moment you leave, you'll be greeted with "cead mile failte"--a hundred thousand welcomes.
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.