Viewed by 112 travelers

A Relaxing 7-day UK Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Bath
    1 hour 50 minutes (115 miles) from Heathrow Airport

    Unwind in Bath's natural hot springs. Take a stroll around Roman Baths and shop at the artisanal Guildhall Market.

  2. Day 2: Oxford
    1 hour 20 minutes (70 miles) from Bath

    Explore the picturesque city of Oxford, visit the prestigious Oxford University, and relax in the Botanical Gardens.

  3. Day 3: Lake District
    4 hours (245 miles) from Oxford

    Take a scenic drive to Lake District National Park. Enjoy a picnic next to Lake Windermere, and hike in the surrounding mountains.

  4. Day 4: York
    4 hours (225 miles) from Lake District

    Visit the impressive York Minster, walk along the medieval walls, and discover the city's history at the Jorvik Viking Centre.

  5. Day 5: Edinburgh
    3 hours (195 miles) from York

    Stroll around the Royal Mile, take a tour of Edinburgh Castle and enjoy the panoramic view of the city.

  6. Day 6: Glasgow
    1 hour (42 miles) from Edinburgh

    Fill up on brunch at Pot Luck Café and enjoy a peaceful walk around Glasgow's Botanic Gardens.

  7. Day 7: London
    5 hours (345 miles) from Glasgow

    Finish off the trip with a relaxing day in the city. Take a soothing walk in Hyde Park, visit the National Gallery, and have afternoon tea at the Ritz.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Bath Spa (2 hours, £35)
  • Roman Baths (1.5 hours, £20)
  • Oxford University (2 hours, £12)
  • Botanic Gardens (2.5 hours, £8)
  • Lake Windermere (3 hours, Free)
  • York Minster (1 hour, £11)
  • Edinburgh Castle (2.5 hours, £20)
  • Pot Luck Café (2 hours, £10)
  • Botanic Gardens (2 hours, Free)
  • National Gallery (2 hours, Free)
  • Afternoon Tea at the Ritz (2 hours, £58)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £204

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, consider visiting the picturesque Cotswolds, or take a detour to the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. If you have less time, skip Glasgow and head straight to London.

When are you going?
Add your start date and we'll check in at two weeks out, one week out, and the day before — bookings, packing, and a day-one brief. Reply to any of them if plans change.
Like this trip? Make your own version.
A free, personalized itinerary in seconds — sign up to save and edit it.
Create my version