Top United Kingdom Trips & Tours in May 2027

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Wild Scotland

Edinburgh - Aberdeen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Explore Edinburgh’s historic sites
• Discover Troon’s charming coast
• Marvel at Orkney’s ancient wonders
• Visit St Kilda’s seabird colonies

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Edinburgh / Aberdeen

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Small Ship Sailing

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Set sail on a 12-day cruise from Edinburgh to Aberdeen aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring Scotland's untamed islands. Discover the ancient Hebrides and lush Orkney Islands, encounter wildlife along scenic coastlines, and experience local culture in charming villages while enjoying Scotland's renowned whisky.

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from $11,995

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Scotland and Faroes: Isles and Wonders

Aberdeen - Troon/Glasgow - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Explore Kirkwall’s historic sites
• Watch Fair Isle seabirds
• Discover Papa Stour caves
• Tour Faroe Islands landscapes

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Aberdeen / Glasgow

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Whale Watching

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Discover Scotland and the Hebrides on a 13-day voyage from Aberdeen to Troon aboard Ocean Victory. Visit Kirkwall, Fair Isle, Foula, Papa Stour, the Faroe Islands, Stornoway, St. Kilda, Isle of Skye, Iona, Staffa, and Islay. Experience coastal villages, ancient monuments, wildlife, cultural heritage, nature, and maritime tradition.

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from $6,940

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Celtic Voyage: The Hebrides and the Irish Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

London - Glasgow - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot

• Explore London’s vibrant landmarks
• Visit Dover's iconic cliffs
• Discover Cowes' scenic coast
• Wander Canterbury Gothic cathedral

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London / Glasgow

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Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard Le Bellot, exploring iconic landmarks, historic castles, and scenic coasts around the Irish Sea. Highlights include Dover Castle, the Giant’s Causeway, Tresco Gardens, and the Hebrides before ending near Glasgow.

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Ancient Isles: England, Ireland and Scotland

12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Explore Celtic and Viking culture
• Sail around Skellig Michael
• Zodiac cruise in Scotland
• Visit giant seabird colonies

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Windsor / Edinburgh

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Embark on a 12-day cruise from Portsmouth to Edinburgh aboard the National Geographic Explorer. Explore Britain's, Ireland's, and Scotland's lesser-known wonders. Discover ancient megaliths, mysterious sea caves, historic dockyards, and lush botanical gardens.

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from $7,060

$1000 SBC

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Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys

Glasgow, Scotland - Bergen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse

• Explore Glasgow’s vibrant charm
• Experience Portree’s scenic beauty
• Visit Kirkwall’s historic treasures
• Marvel at Olden’s glacial wonders

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Glasgow / Bergen

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Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Laperouse to explore Scotland’s rugged isles and Norway’s stunning fjords. Highlights include the Isle of Skye, the Briksdal Glacier, and UNESCO sites like Orkney’s Standing Stones and Bergen’s Bryggen Wharf.

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Scottish Isles & Norwegian Arctic

Glasgow - Tromso - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Visit Staffa's basalt columns
• Discover St Kilda seabird colonies
• Walk the Callanish Stones moor
• Explore Mousa Broch Iron Age tower

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Glasgow / Tromso

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Embark on a 10-day cruise from Glasgow to Tromso aboard Aqua Lares, exploring Iona, St Kilda’s UNESCO site, and the Shetland Islands. Experience wildlife, cultural landmarks, and stunning coastal scenery across Scotland and Norway.

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from $9,595

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North Atlantic Wonders

Edinburgh - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Edinburgh historic streets
• Visit Bass Rock colony
• Tour Kirkwall and Orkney
• Explore Torshavn Viking heritage

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Edinburgh / Reykjavik

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Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Photography Seminars

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Sail on a 14-day cruise aboard Sea Spirit from Edinburgh to Reykjavík. Visit Bass Rock, Isle of May, Kirkwall, Fair Isle, Faroe Islands, Seyðisfjörður, Djúpivogur, Vestmannaeyjar, and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. See wildlife, volcanic landscapes, waterfalls, historic villages, and Iceland’s geothermal pools while exploring the Faroe Islands and Iceland.

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from $6,770

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Celtic Panoramas

Glasgow to Dublin - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Explore vibrant streets in Glasgow
• Sail scenic waters of Loch Linnhe
• Walk historic paths on Clare Island
• Hike coastal trails at Greencastle

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Glasgow / Dublin

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Variable

Sail 10 days aboard Le Lyrial exploring Celtic landscapes. Visit Glasgow, the Scottish Highlands, Isle of Mull, Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, Galway, Donegal, the Giant Causeway, and the Isle of Man. Experience dramatic coastlines, historic towns, and sheltered ports with stunning scenery and cultural sites along the way.

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from $6,995

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Ireland and the Celtic Shores: Wildlife, Culture & Coastal Wonder

Glasgow Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Explore Isle of Man
• Walk Pembrokeshire Coast
• Visit Killarney National Park
• See Giant’s Causeway

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Glasgow / Glasgow

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Kayaking

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Spend 9 days aboard Ocean Victory from Glasgow, visiting Scotland, Isle of Man, Wales, and Ireland. Discover cultural heritage, coastal landscapes, historic towns, and UNESCO sites including Giant’s Causeway and Killarney National Park. Enjoy wildlife, local traditions, and the Atlantic’s natural beauty.

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from $26,730

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Wild lands of Scotland, the Faroe Islands and Iceland

Glasgow to Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot

• See Giant’s Causeway columns
• Visit Glencoe mountain valleys
• Hike Faroese mountains
• See Heimaey volcanic landscapes

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Glasgow / Reykjavik

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Hiking

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Embark on an 11-day cruise from Glasgow to Reykjavík aboard Le Bellot. Explore Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Hebrides, Faroe Islands, and Iceland through guided hikes, cultural sites, wildlife cruises, and volcanic landscapes. Experience remote islands, basalt cliffs, and historic towns.

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from $8,890

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Britain Sampler with Paris to Normandy

London to Paris - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Tapestry II

• Explore Westminster Abbey
• Visit Stonehenge monument
• Explore Edinburgh Castle
• See Normandy Beaches

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London / Paris

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Biking, Land & Sea Exploration

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Discover Britain and France on a 16-day Britain Sampler with Paris to Normandy cruise aboard Avalon Tapestry II. Explore London, Stonehenge, Bath, Edinburgh Castle, York, and Stratford-upon-Avon. Then sail the Seine from Paris to Normandy, visiting Monet’s Giverny, Rouen, Auvers-sur-Oise, and the historic Normandy beaches.

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from $29,820

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Scottish Isles, Arctic Circles & Svalbard

Glasgow - Longyearbyen - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Explore Iona landscapes
• Discover Staffa and sea caves
• Visit Callanish Stones site
• Admire Alesund's coastal views

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Glasgow / Longyearbyen

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Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard the Aqua Lares through Scotland, Norway, and Svalbard, visiting historic sites and wildlife-rich areas. Experience the beauty of remote landscapes and Arctic wildlife while enjoying expert-guided excursions and small-ship comfort.

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from $11,180

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From Scotland to Spitsbergen

Glasgow to Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Walk Glasgow's historic center
• View Callanish standing stones
• See Tromso Arctic Cathedral
• Spot belugas near Spitsbergen

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Glasgow / Longyearbyen

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Urban Exploration

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Sail from Glasgow to Longyearbyen on a 14-day Arctic expedition aboard Le Lyrial. Explore the Scottish Isles, Viking-era ruins, Arctic fjords, and glacial landscapes. Visit Iona, Callanish, Mousa, Tromso, and Spitsbergen. Observe seabirds, seals, and whales while navigating Norway’s Trollfjorden and remote polar waters.

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Isles of the North Atlantic

Troon - Reykjavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Visit Iona Abbey
• Observe Lunga puffins
• Explore Callanish Stones
• Discover St Kilda

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Iona / Reykjavik

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Local Market Visits, Spa Relaxation, Citizen Science

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Embark on a 10-day Voyage from Troon, Scotland to Reykjavik, Iceland aboard Ocean Victory. Discover Iona Abbey, puffin colonies on Lunga, the Callanish Stones in Lewis, St Kilda’s abandoned village, and the Faroe Islands’ landscapes. Explore Icelandic fjords, black sand beaches, volcanic fields, and unique culture along the North Atlantic route.

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from $13,395

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Scotland to Spitsbergen: Puffins, Sea Ice and Wildlife

Aberdeen, Scotland - Helsinki - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore Orkney Neolithic Ruins
• Cruise Norwegian Arctic Fjords
• Discover Shetland Viking Sites
• Observe Bear Island Birds

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Aberdeen / Helsinki

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Sail on 17 days aboard Ultramarine from Aberdeen to Longyearbyen. Explore Orkney and Shetland’s Neolithic ruins, Norwegian fjords, and Svalbard’s glaciers, ice, seabird colonies, and Arctic wildlife. Participate in Zodiac cruises, hikes, and cultural encounters while observing polar bears, walrus, whales, and Arctic birds in their natural habitats.

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from $3,300

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Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Explore Aberdeen’s Granite City
• Discover Fair Isle seabirds
• Witness Mt. Beerenberg
• Search for Spitsbergen’s wildlife

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Aberdeen / Longyearbyen

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Set sail on a 10-day cruise from Aberdeen to Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius, spotting orcas and exploring Fair Isle's seabird colonies and grey seals. Continue to Jan Mayen and search for polar bears and whales near the sea ice.

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Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

Aberdeen -Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

• Cruise along the edge of sea-ice
• Visit the volcanic Jan Mayen island
• Observe orca and minke whales
• Tour ancient circular stone towers

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Search for whales, and other Arctic wildlife of the land, sea, and air on a 10-day adventurous voyage from the Scottish port of Aberdeen to the Arctic island group aboard MV Hondius.

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