7-Day City Experience Itinerary in the United Kingdom

• Day 1: London
  Estimated Time from Previous Location: 0 minutes, Distance: 0 miles

  Experience the city life in London by visiting the Westminster Abbey and watch the changing of guards at the Buckingham Palace. Explore the famous British Museum and have the view of London from the London Eye.

• Day 2: Edinburgh
  Estimated Time from Previous Location: 1 hour 30 minutes by Train, Distance: 392 miles

  Begin your day with a visit to the iconic Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Botanic Garden and walk the Royal Mile, which connects the castle with the palace. Enjoy the thrill of first-time ghost tour experience in Edinburgh's Old Town.

• Day 3: Manchester
  Estimated Time from Previous Location: 3 hours by Train, Distance: 220 miles

  Start your day by visiting the Manchester Art Gallery and the legendary ground of Old Trafford. Feel the energy of the city by experiencing the nightlife in Manchester's China Town.

• Day 4: Liverpool
  Estimated Time from Previous Location: 1 hour by Train, Distance: 35 miles

  Explore Liverpool's Historic Dockyard and discover the city's rich maritime history. Visit the Tate Liverpool, Beatles Story Museum, and the Anfield Stadium, the home of the Liverpool Football Club.

• Day 5: Bristol
  Estimated Time from Previous Location: 3 hours by Train, Distance: 167 miles

  Discover the vibrancy of Bristol by visiting the Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, and the Bristol Zoo Gardens. Have a camera in hand and take some colorful photos in Europe's biggest outdoor street art event, the Upfest Festival.

• Day 6: Cambridge
  Estimated Time from Previous Location: 2 hours by Train, Distance: 127 miles

  Visit the University of Cambridge, explore the different faculties, and learn about the history of this University. Take some punting with your friends at the The River Cam.

• Day 7: Oxford
  Estimated Time from Previous Location: 1 hour by Train, Distance: 62 miles

  End your trip with a visit to the Universities of Oxford, the oldest university in the English speaking world. Explore the Ashmolean Museum and the Radcliffe Camera with your friends and family. Take some photos in Botanic Garden and Cherwell boathouse.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Westminster Abbey (2 hours, £22.00)
• Buckingham Palace (2 hours, £28.00)
• British Museum (3 hours, Free Entry)
• London Eye (1.5 hours, £27.00)
• Edinburgh Castle (2 hours, £20.00)
• Royal Botanic Garden (1.5 hours, £8.00)
• Manchester Art Gallery (2 hours, Free Entry)
• Old Trafford (2 hours, £30.00)
• Liverpool's Historic Dockyard (2 hours, £20.00)
• Tate Liverpool (2 hours, Free Entry)
• Beatles Story Museum (2 hours, £18.00)
• Anfield Stadium (1.5 hours, £30.00)
• Bristol Zoo Gardens (3 hours, £23.00)
• Clifton Suspension Bridge (1 hour, Free Entry)
• Bristol Museum and Art Gallery (2 hours, Free Entry)
• Upfest Festival (2 hours, Free Entry)
• The University of Cambridge (2 hours, Free Entry)
• The University of Oxford (2 hours, Free Entry)
• Ashmolean Museum (2 hours, Free Entry)
• Radcliffe Camera (2 hours, Free Entry)
• Botanic Garden (1 hour, Free Entry)
• Cherwell boathouse (1 hour, £15.00)

Total Estimated Costs: £252.00

Transportation

For this itinerary, train travel is the best option. Consider purchasing a BritRail Pass to travel easily and cost-effectively throughout the UK. Driving in London & other cities can be challenging, so it is not recommended to rent a car.

Useful Tips

If you have more days, add Bath, York, and Newcastle to your itinerary. If you have less time, remove Cambridge, Liverpool, and Bristol from your itinerary.

Airports

The United Kingdom has several international airports. The busiest ones are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Manchester Airport (MAN). London Heathrow Airport is 14 miles (23 kilometres) west of central London. London Gatwick Airport is 29.5 miles (47.5 kilometres) south of central London. Manchester Airport is 9 miles (14 kilometres) south of central Manchester.