🏨 Where to Stay
London: Covent Garden, South Bank, or Kensington.
Oxford & Cotswolds: Boutique inns or countryside manors.
Bath: City centre Georgian townhouses.
Cardiff: Hotels near Cardiff Castle or Cardiff Bay.
Liverpool: City Centre (Albert Dock or Ropewalks).
Edinburgh: Old Town or New Town for history and walkability.
Scottish Highlands: Inverness or Fort William lodges.
York: City walls area for charm and accessibility.
Trains: Efficient and scenic (London to Edinburgh, Bath, York, etc.).
Oyster Card/Contactless: Best for London public transport.
Car Rental: Ideal for exploring Cotswolds, Highlands, and rural Wales.
Domestic Flights: Optional but trains are preferred for environmental reasons.
Buses & Coaches: Budget-friendly intercity options (National Express, Megabus).
Day 1: Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, London Eye.
Day 2: Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Borough Market.
Day 3: British Museum, Covent Garden, Soho, West End theatre show.
Day 4: Day trip to Windsor Castle or Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour.
Explore Oxford University colleges, Bodleian Library.
Afternoon drive through the Cotswolds: Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury, and Stow-on-the-Wold.
Morning visit to Stonehenge.
Afternoon in Bath: Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, Royal Crescent.
Cardiff Castle, Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Bay.
Evening Welsh cultural dinner show (if available).
Day 8: The Beatles Story, Albert Dock, Cavern Club.
Day 9: Liverpool Cathedral, Anfield Stadium tour, Tate Liverpool.
Walk the medieval city walls, York Minster, The Shambles.
York Castle Museum and afternoon tea at Bettys.
Day 12: Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace.
Day 13: Arthur’s Seat hike, National Museum of Scotland, Dean Village.
Day 14: Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Inverness.
Day 15: Glencoe Valley, scenic drive to Fort William, ending at Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Best Time to Visit: Late spring (May-June) or early autumn (September) for mild weather and fewer tourists.
Weather: Always carry an umbrella or waterproof jacket.
Rail Passes: Consider a BritRail Pass for unlimited train travel.
Driving: Remember to drive on the left side; narrow roads in the countryside.
Currency: British Pound (£), credit/debit cards widely accepted.
Cultural Etiquette: Queue politely, mind your "please" and "thank you", and avoid loud public conversations.
Pub Culture: Try a Sunday roast or fish & chips in a traditional pub.