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Explore remote villages on one of the below 49 unique United Kingdom cultural experiences for 2026 or 2027. Visit the local village, meet the people, experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Local Market Visits, and Kayaking and cost from $5,095 for experiences of 7 to 16 days. Tell us about your ideal United Kingdom cultural trip and our United Kingdom experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.

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Bronze Age Clava Cairn near Inverness, Scotland
from $11,500
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Scotland's Highlands and Islands

Westbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Lord of the Glens
  • See Eilean Donan Castle
  • Discover Oban whisky town
  • Explore Clava Cairns stones
  • Cruise Caledonian Canal Scotland
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Inverness / Inverness
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Variable
Sail through Scotland’s Highlands on an 8-day cruise aboard Lord of the Glens. Cruise the Caledonian Canal, cross Loch Ness, and visit Culloden, Glenfinnan, Oban, Mull, Iona, and Skye. Explore castles, historic battlefields, remote villages, and coastal wildlife while navigating scenic lochs and canals.
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Grass covers the houses of the Faroe Islands, blending them into the landscape.
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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Kayaking
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Variable
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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St. Peter Port harbor, lighthouse, and town, Guernsey, Channel Islands
from $10,500
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British Isles, Ireland & Scotland Expedition

Portsmouth to Glasgow - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Discoverer
  • Explore remote St Kilda
  • See the Giant's Causeway
  • Visit Iona's ancient church
  • Wander at car-free Sark
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London / Glasgow
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
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Variable
A 12-day expedition cruise aboard Heritage Discoverer, linking remote islands of England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland. Visit UNESCO-listed St Kilda, cruise past the Giant's Causeway, and sample whisky on Islay. Fits travelers seeking lesser-visited corners of the British Isles via Zodiac landings, not big port stops.
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Colorful sunset over the Scottish Highlands
from $11,500
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Scotland's Highlands and Islands

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Lord of the Glens
  • Explore Eilean Donan Castle
  • Taste whisky in Tobermory
  • Visit Sacred Iona Island
  • Transit locks at Neptune’s Staircas
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Inverness / Inverness
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day Scottish Highlands cruise aboard Lord of the Glens, exploring iconic lochs, historic castles, and sacred islands such as Iona. Discover charming towns like Oban and Tobermory through guided walks, whisky tastings, and wildlife encounters surrounded by Highland scenery.
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Eilan Donan Castle
from $6,850
10% OFF
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Classic Cruise – Scotland

Banavie - Muirtown - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Spirit of Scotland
  • Explore Dalwhinnie Distillery
  • Admire iconic Eilean Donan Castle
  • Stroll scenic Loch Oich
  • Pass beneath Urquhart Castle
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Banavie / Muirtown
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Variable
Experience a 7-day cruise from Banavie to Muirtown on the Spirit of Scotland, featuring a champagne welcome and visits to Caledonian highlights like Dalwhinnie Distillery, Eilean Donan Castle, and Culloden Moor. Enjoy excursions with cultural landmarks, wildlife encounters, and whisky tastings along the scenic journey.
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England Old Bell
from $6,790
20% OFF
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Classic Cruise – England

7 Day Itinerary aboard Magna Carta
  • Taste the English Cream Tea
  • Explore Hampton Court Palace
  • Experience British Royalty
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Experience a 7-day cruise on the Magna Carta, starting with English Cream Tea in London. Explore historic sites such as Hampton Court Palace, Windsor Castle, and the Stanley Spencer Gallery, while enjoying unique excursions and taking in stunning views.
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Eilan Donan Castle
from $75,500
20% OFF
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Private Charter - Classic Cruise - Scotland

Banavie - Muirtown - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Spirit of Scotland
  • Explore Dalwhinnie Distillery
  • Stroll scenic Loch Oich
  • Pass beneath Urquhart Castle
  • Admire iconic Eilean Donan Castle
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Banavie / Muirtown
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 7-day private cruise from Banavie to Muirtown on the Spirit of Scotland, featuring a champagne welcome and visits to Caledonian highlights like Dalwhinnie Distillery, Eilean Donan Castle, and Culloden Moor. Enjoy excursions with cultural landmarks, wildlife encounters, and whisky tastings along the scenic journey.
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Visit Neolithic sites of the Orkney islands
from $8,795
25% Off
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Best of British Isles

Portsmouth - Edinburgh - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Portsmouth’s historic docks
  • Discover Tresco Abbey Garden
  • Tour Waterford Crystal Factory
  • Observe Gannets Bass Rock
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Portsmouth / Edinburgh
Activities
Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 13-day British Isles cruise aboard Sea Spirit from London to Edinburgh. Visit Portsmouth, Tresco, Dunmore East, Llandudno, Portrush, Hebrides, Orkneys, Fair Isle, and Isle of May. Explore castles, abbeys, and bird sanctuaries, witness unique wildlife, and enjoy guided tours of historic towns and scenic landscapes.
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Visit colorful Portree
from $5,720
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Wild Scotland and Mythical Islands

Glasgow Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Explore historic Glasgow landmarks
  • Visit Callanish Standing Stones
  • Discover Gaelic culture
  • Sail Scotland's west coast
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Glasgow / Glasgow
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Variable
Explore Scotland on an 8-day cruise on Le Laperouse, visiting Glasgow, Oban, Stornoway, Stromness, Portree, and Tobermory. Discover prehistoric sites, Viking heritage, colorful harbors, museums, and Highland scenery. Visit the Hebrides, Orkney and the Isle of Mull while experiencing Scotland's rich history, culture, and coastal landscapes.
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Pastel homes on Isle of Skye
from $5,660
No SS
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Mythical islands and wild landscapes of the Hebrides

Glasgow Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Visit Lunga to see puffins and seal
  • Hike near Loch Coruisk
  • Spot historical sites and seabirds
  • Portree harbor views
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Glasgow / Glasgow
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark in Glasgow and sail Scotland’s Hebrides on a 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain. Explore the Treshnish Isles, Skye’s Loch Scavaig, Canna, Callanish Stones, Ullapool, Portree, and Tobermory. Spot puffins, seals, and seabirds, and learn local history in museums and cultural centers
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Golden hour on the coast
from $16,995
EBD
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A United Kingdom: The Crown and the Clans

London - Edinburgh - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Discover iconic palaces in London
  • Explore timeless Guernsey
  • Wander maritime sites in Plymouth
  • Visit the dockyard in Belfast
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London / Edinburgh
Activities
Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration, Land & Sea Exploration
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Variable
Join a 15-day cruise on the Douglas Mawson, exploring the historic rivalry between Scotland and England through key figures and events. Discover ancient castles and battlefields that reveal Scotland's quest for sovereignty under English monarchy.
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Cross the River Liffey while exploring Dublin
from $5,095
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The Jewels of Scotland

Dublin to Aberdeen - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Dublin’s historic landmarks
  • Visit Dunluce Castle ruins
  • Walk Giant’s Causeway stones
  • Observe Rathlin Island seabirds
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Dublin / Aberdeen
Activities
Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 7-day journey aboard Ocean Victory from Dublin to Aberdeen. Visit Dublin’s landmarks, the Giant’s Causeway, Tobermory, St Kilda, Kirkwall, and Invergordon. Discover cultural sites, historic towns, natural wonders, and wildlife along the coasts of Ireland and Scotland.
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