Want to Visit Western Europe

United Kingdom

Duration 10 days Season May-September Currency GBP (British Pound) USD 1 USD ≈ 0.79 GBP Lang English

“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.”

— Samuel Johnson

From London’s buzzing streets to the Scottish Highlands, Cotswolds villages to Welsh coastline. History and tradition blend with modern creativity.

Why I Want to Visit

World-class free museums, iconic landmarks, incredible food, and West End theatre in London. Beyond it, breathtaking countryside, castles, and cozy pubs.

Planned Itinerary

London (4 days) — Big Ben, Tower of London, British Museum, Borough Market, West End shows
Cotswolds (2 days) — Honey-stone villages, rolling green hills, traditional afternoon tea
Edinburgh (2 days) — Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Arthur’s Seat, whisky tasting
Scottish Highlands (2 days) — Loch Ness, Glen Coe, dramatic mountain landscapes

What I’m Most Excited About

British Museum and Tate Modern for free
Edinburgh’s cobblestone streets
Traditional English breakfast in a cozy London cafe
Driving through the Scottish Highlands

Where to Eat

Dishoom (London) — Popular Bombay-style cafe inspired by Mumbai’s Irani cafes.. 📍 Maps
The Palmerston (London) — Beloved East Dulwich gastropub with restaurant-quality food.. 📍 Maps
The Kitchin (Edinburgh) — Michelin-starred Leith restaurant celebrating Scottish produce with French technique.. 📍 Maps
Padella (London) — Always-queued Borough Market pasta bar with great value.. 📍 Maps
Oink (Edinburgh) — Street food legend on Victoria Street with hog roast carved to order.. 📍 Maps

Where to Stay

The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell ★★★★ (London) — Charming Georgian boutique hotel with vintage decor.. View →
Grassmarket Hotel ★★★ (Edinburgh) — Well-located beneath the castle ramparts.. View →
Point A Hotel London Kings Cross ★★★ (London) — Modern affordable hotel by King’s Cross.. View →
The Balmoral ★★★★★ (Edinburgh) — Iconic luxury landmark on Princes Street with castle views.. View →

Tours & Excursions

London Walking Tour: Westminster, Big Ben & Buckingham Palace — Westminster Abbey, Parliament, and Buckingham Palace with a guide. 2.5h. View →
Stonehenge & Bath Day Trip from London — Prehistoric Stonehenge and Georgian Bath with Roman Baths. 11h. View →
Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Vaults & Graveyards — Underground vaults. 1.5h. View →
Cotswolds Villages Day Trip from London — Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury, and Stow-on-the-Wold. 10h. View →
Warner Bros. Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter — Original sets, costumes, and props at Leavesden Studios. 7h. View →