Holiday ideas to the United Kingdom
Introduction
The United Kingdom offers everything from luxurious rail journeys to scenic cruises – without the need to fly. Skip the airport queues and travel a little closer to home, making the most of the scenery and experiences on your doorstep.
Whether it's speeding through the Highlands on the Belmond Royal Scotsman, or driving the winding coastal roads of Northern Ireland, there's a United Kingdom holiday for everyone. And, don't forget our travel specialists are on hand to help tailor all aspects of your holiday to meet your precise needs. To start planning your trip, just call one of our destination specialists on 020 7590 0618, or browse our itinerary ideas below.
List of itineraries

Travel straight into the heart of the Scottish Highlands, visiting enchanting sites of natural beauty and making the most of the thrilling outdoor activities.

A superb introduction to the Scottish Highlands, this no-fly holiday includes train travel from London aboard the Caledonian Sleeper as well as car hire and stays in Inverness, Cairngorms National Park and Fort William.

Skip the airport with this no-fly self-drive holiday to some of Northern Ireland's most beautiful locations. And, as you make your way through lush glens and along windswept coast roads, you'll pause to stay in historic properties along the way.

Put simply, the west of Scotland encapsulates some of the country’s most arresting scenery, from wild coastlines and Hebridean islands to mighty Highland fells and rivers. This is the best introduction to it and your chance to see it all in the fine tradition of yesteryear.

In amongst spectacular coastal and Highlands scenery, this route will see you enjoy everything from centuries-old castles and whisky distilleries to clay pigeon shoots in national-park estates and a boat trip to a seal colony.

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Sail from Southampton to contrast the dramatic landscapes of Iceland with the warm Celtic welcome in Cork on board Celebrity Apex.