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Luxury United Kingdom Tours made for you

United Kingdom holiday itineraries, crafted just for you

Luxury United Kingdom tours with culture, history and stunning landscapes

The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and each country has distinct regional identities and landscapes that shift dramatically within a few hours. On your luxury UK tour, you will have breakfast in London, lunch at a Cotswolds pub, and dinner on the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales.

Travel with your car and driver, or experience luxury British train journeys – the Caledonian Sleeper from London to Scotland’s east and west coasts, or a multi-night rail tour through the stunning Scottish Highlands on the Belmond Royal Scotsman. You can also speak to your expert travel designer heritage railways such as the Bodmin railway in Cornwall’s countryside, or Scotland’s West Coast and Islands Jacobite steam train (better known as Harry Potter’s Hogwarts Express).

Our travel designers have real insight into this part of the world, and a tremendous amount of first-hand experience. They know which are the best luxury charters for cruising Ullswater in the Lake District and how to time your visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh’s Leith to avoid the crowds.

Enjoy the United Kingdom’s culinary scene, shaped by tradition, regional and global influences.  Devour delicate afternoon tea at the Ritz in London and dine at the finest acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurants. Breathe in the fresh sea air on coast, finding the best seafood shacks that serve the freshest oysters. Sip fine wines in England and take private tastings at the most interesting whisky distilleries.

Get in touch with our UK specialists, who will craft you a custom-designed itinerary, personalised to you.

Highlights

Journey through Scotland and the Scottish Highlands by rail on the opulent Belmond Royal Scotsman

Immerse yourself in the tranquil Lake District countryside and enjoy a private tour of the mystical Castlerigg stone circle

On a family-friendly UK tour, visit London, the Cotswolds and Scotland to discover iconic Harry Potter filming locations

Enjoy a delectable day trip to Malton, Yorkshire’s Food Capital, to sample the finest local produce

Travel to Northern Ireland’s dramatic Causeway Coast, which features the UNESCO World Heritage Giant’s Causeway

What’s wonderful about the United Kingdom is how modern life – restaurants, hotels, pubs, universities, shops – merges completely with castles, Georgian terraces, abbey ruins and honey-coloured Cotswolds cottages. There are centuries of history everywhere you look.

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Murray Mitchell

Senior Travel Designer

Why book with Jacada?

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Personalised design

We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

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Authentic experiences

Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

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Responsible travel

Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

Luxury accommodation in the United Kingdom

There are many incredible places to stay in the United Kingdom. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:
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Whatever you want from your United Kingdom tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

Where to go in the United Kingdom

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Aberdeen

The coastal city of Aberdeen is, despite its far-flung position, a bustling, international hub with a diverse population that has historically drawn its wealth from the sea and, more recently, offshore oil.

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Bath

Bath’s wellness heritage stretches back to Roman times, when elaborate bathing complexes were built around natural hot springs that still steam today. The city’s honey-coloured Georgian terraces remain extraordinarily intact, while Jane Austen’s former residences offer glimpses into Regency life.

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Devon and Cornwall

Devon and Cornwall blend moorland, pasture and a rugged southwest England coastline. Devon offers two national parks with exceptional hiking, while Cornwall delivers dramatic cliffs, tucked-away coves and working fishing harbours serving some of Britain’s finest seafood.

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Donegal and the Causeway Coast

Neighbouring regions along the wild Donegal-Northern Ireland coastline – the Causeway Coast has a remarkable collection of historical and geological treasures.

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Edinburgh

Built across a series of extinct volcanoes and rocky outcrops and positioned between the Firth of Forth and the gentle Lothian plains, capital Edinburgh is Scotland’s most architecturally distinguished city.

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English Lake District

Britain’s largest national park earned UNESCO World Heritage status for its glaciated valleys, interconnected waters and literary associations. England’s highest peak, Scafell Pike, rises above the lakes, while walking routes traverse landscapes that inspired Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.

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Glasgow

Scotland’s largest city is an energetic metropolis known for its culture and distinctive style. It houses world-class museums and galleries, a thriving arts community and some of the country’s best shops and nightlife.

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London

England’s capital layers ancient and modern with remarkable ease. The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and Parliament’s clock tower anchor a city of royal palaces, world-class museums, busy food markets and atmospheric pubs.

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Oxford

This university city showcases centuries of architectural ambition, from medieval college quads to the Bodleian Library. Ancient museums and world-renowned academic institutions create a remarkably concentrated cultural landscape.

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Scottish Highlands

The Scottish Highlands offer a powerful landscape of lochs, mountains and woodland, with a serpentine coastline marked by deserted beaches and far-flung fishing settlements.

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Scottish Lowlands

The Lowlands cover the southern portion of Scotland stretching from the Highlands down to the English border, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Aberdeen.

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Southern England

Southern England unfolds in stately homes, historic gardens and gentle countryside, where modern vineyards now produce some of England’s most accomplished sparkling wines.

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The Cotswolds

Honey-stone villages in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where rolling hills meet ancient woodland and medieval churches stand remarkably preserved. The Cotswolds represent a particularly English vision of rural grace.

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West Coast and Islands

The coastline running between Cape Wrath and Loch Linnhe is Britain’s most breathtaking terrain. Exposed granite peaks are covered with heather moorland scattered with mountain tarns, while narrow single-track roads trace sea inlets and white sand beaches.

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Yorkshire

England’s largest historic county carries centuries of occupation – Roman, Viking, Medieval and Tudor – visible in ruins, fortifications and archaeological sites. Once the nation’s northern capital, the city of York bears witness to centuries of shifting power.

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When to visit the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom rewards visitors throughout the year, though spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) offer particularly appealing conditions. In spring and early summer gardens burst into bloom across England, and Scottish wildflowers reach their peak, then as summer fades, trees turn amber and Scotland’s highlands are carpeted in purple heather. These shoulder seasons conveniently avoid the domestic holiday crowds that arrive in high summer.

Rain features in every season – from brief showers to sometimes significant rainfall in the last few months of the year – but rarely derails well-planned itineraries. Winter brings cold temperatures but also Christmas markets, Christmas lights, and Hogmanay in Edinburgh. The key is matching your destination to the season: countryside and coast in warmer months, and urban culture year-round.

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City sightseeing

Year-round

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Spring Flowers and Chelsea Flower Show

March–May

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Christmas and Hogmanay

December–New Year

When Is the Best Time to Visit England?

When Is the Best Time to Visit England?

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Plan your trip to the United Kingdom

Your trip, your story

We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.

Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.

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