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United Kingdom

The United Kingdom -- composed of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland- - is a perennial favorite among world destinations, with its capital, London, ranking among the most visited cities. England is also home to the Thames River, the ancient ruins of Stonehenge and Hadrian's Wall, the cities of Bath and York, Windsor Castle and the Tower of London. Scotland and Wales have their own cultures, castles and incredible scenic beauty, while Northern Ireland boasts the Giants' Causeway, a remarkable natural formation producing basalt "steps" into the sea.

Top United Kingdom Experiences

Watching the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace in London, a daily (in summer) exercise in pomp and tradition.

Eyeing the British Crown Jewels in the Tower of London, once a notorious prison.

Taking a scenic boat ride up the Thames from London to Greenwich to stand on the Prime Meridian, the line marking zero degrees longitude and dividing the hemispheres.

Touring London’s Westminster Abbey, a 700-yard-old Gothic cathedral, to visit the graves of England’s noble and famous, and nearby Parliament for a look up at Big Ben, the world’s best-known clock.

Strolling through London’s Hyde Park and stopping to listen to self-proclaimed orators solve the problems of the world, or rant against them.

Viewing Stonehenge, the mysterious ring of stones near Salisbury that date back as long as 5,000 years.

Touring York, a city with a fascinating dual history of violence and architectural genius.

Visiting the town of Bath, known for its Roman-era baths.

Taking a walking tour through the stone-built villages of the Cotswolds, which define the word “quaint.”

Riding the Snowdon Mountain Railway in Snowdonia, Wales, to the top of Snowdon Peak for fantastic views.

Hiking out to Worm’s Head at the tip of Wales’ Gower Peninsula, one of the most hauntingly beautiful spots in all of Britain.

Climbing the hill up to Edinburgh Castle in Scotland for a tour of the historic fortress that overlooks the city on Castle Rock.

Keeping an eye out for Nessie, the alleged monster, at Scotland’s Loch Ness.

Playing a round of golf at legendary Scottish courses like St. Andrews or Gleneagles.

Clambering over some of the thousands of basalt columns at the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, a World Heritage Site and natural wonder.

Downing a pint of Guinness and listening to Irish folk music at a pub in Belfast.

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2024-03-24
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European Whirl End Paris
Awesome Experience Trip of a Lifetime
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2024-03-24
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European Whirl End Paris
non stop no time to relax..but covered a lot of interesting spots in the countries involved
Kevin Smith
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2024-03-24
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European Whirl End Paris
The whole trip was good. I think more detail should have been spent in England as is with the other cities.
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2024-03-24
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European Traveller by Trafalgar
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Take this trip especially if you have not traveled to Europe. Also traveling off season was awesome. Shorter lines and great hotels.
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European Traveller by Trafalgar
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Very quick trip and even though it was quick, it was very well planned and we got to see a ton!
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2024-03-23
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Best of Scotland
Well-planned trip with good balance between scheduled and casual time.

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