UNITED KINGDOM
Britain's best.
The 12 most popular 5-day experiences in the UK. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what it costs to book.
A small-group 5-day coach trip from London to Winchester, Stonehenge, Exeter, Dartmoor, and Cornwall’s coast, castles, and film-set towns.
“We loved the amount of freedom this tour provided to go our own way as we reached each destination.”
From Edinburgh, tour Loch Lomond, Glen Coe, Skye, and Loch Ness with an English-speaking guide, B&B nights, and optional castles.
“I just finished a 5-day Highlands bus tour and it was one of the most unique experiences I've ever had. The destinations were beautiful, and the BnBs we stayed in were all lovely, but what really made it unforgettable was our driver/guide, Ben. He was patient, funny, and always went the extra mile. He adapted…”
5 days from Edinburgh with a small-group Highlands loop: Loch Ness, Skye’s Trotternish, Bealach na Ba, Glencoe, and photo stops.
“This was a fabulous tour and allowed you to visit places you just couldn’t/wouldn’t on your own. The small group and small bus was a great way to get around and the accommodation provided was excellent. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made sure we were looked after. Highly recommend.”
5-day small-group Wales tour from London: Snowdonia, Harlech Castle, Tenby and Pembrokeshire. Luxury mini-coach and B&B breakfast.
“Our tour guide Jack is the best. Not only he has a great sense of humor he is knowledgeable in history and has good choice of music. He is also a gentleman. When asked who were his worst passengers, he had none. Haha…Just be aware that one lodging only has hot water between 6pm and…”
5-day small-group tour from Edinburgh to Orkney and Scotland’s far north: Viking Kirkwall, Skara Brae, Loch Ness, Culloden, coast views.
“Alister was AMAZING!! Itinerary was great. Many many opportunities were given to truly experience Scotland.”
A 5-day small-group west coast circuit from Edinburgh: Mull, Iona and Staffa, Skye and Quiraing, Eilean Donan, and Loch Ness.
“Tolle Rundreise mit einem überragenden Guide! George war super! Danke!”
5 days north from Edinburgh to Orkney’s Neolithic sites, cathedral views, and Highland stops, with ferry and guided history.
“Great tour .Stefan was very knowledgeable and everything went like clockwork. Highly recommend it”
A comfort-first 5-day Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye tour from Glasgow, with Loch Ness, Glen Coe, Kilmartin Glen, and more.
“Außergewöhnlich gut”
A 5-day small-group Scottish trip packing Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Isle of Skye, the Highlands, Oban, and St Andrews into one smooth route.
“it was an excellent experience with King ova North! my dilemma was if I should've drive that route on my own - answer is NO. - I would've not seen that much of a country side - I've couldn't that much of enjoyment in whiskies and beers”
5 days from Edinburgh to Lewis, Harris and the Highlands with ferries, white-sand Luskentyre, Loch Ness and Scone Palace in a small group.
“Bra tur, bra guide och inte turistigt vilket var vad jag ville ha.”
5 days along Ireland and Northern Ireland’s North Atlantic coast: Belfast to Donegal to Connemara, plus Giant’s Causeway and Achill.
“Magnifique excursion avec lle meilleur guide que vous pouvez trouver en Irlande. Merci pour tout Gabriel ce fut un réel plaisir de vous rencontrer et de passer 5 magnifiques jours avec vous !”
5-day small-group tour from Edinburgh: Roman sites, Northumberland castles, Yorkshire Dales and lakes, ending with Hadrian’s Wall views.
“What a great tour! Kevin was our guide. Kind, helpful, kept us on track, was patient, interactive, knowledgeable, humorous, safe, and an overall pleasure! His guidance made the trip so much more! We packed so much in 5 days!!! My highlights… Berwick- walled town and beautiful Bamburgh castle- amazing history York- could’ve stayed for days.…”
