UK Palaces, Castles and Cathedrals Tour

The UK is steeped in history and is home to some of the most beautiful castles and Medieval buildings. As well as historic castles that allow you to imagine ancient Britannia, there are many magnificent palaces that you can enjoy on a UK custom tour, several of which remain homes to members of the Royal Family. With pretty gardens, rare marble statues and stunning water fountains, English palaces are a delight to experience. We can also not forget the breath-taking UK cathedrals that were accomplished by some of the finest architects and artists. These spiritual buildings have been decorated with precious stained-glass windows and ancient paintings, and have a glorious atmosphere that helps you connect deeply with your faith.

This custom-made UK palaces, castles and cathedrals tour is for those who love history, beautiful buildings and stunning gardens. Our UK architecture tour gives you ample time to soak up the majesty of the ancient castles, royal palaces and stunning cathedrals that the UK has to offer. This UK vacation includes hotel accommodation and all transportation, with the option to add in VIP excursions, meaning you can relax and enjoy the splendor of the UK. In addition, this tour is entirely customizable, so you can choose the number of nights, hotels and excursions to suit your preferences for the perfect tailor-made UK vacation. To find out more, please call us on 1-347-594-5500 or click here to send an online inquiry.

Trip Highlights

• Completely customized UK architecture tour, uniquely created for you
• Private airport transfers included as standard
• Entry to the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace
• Visit to St Paul's Cathedral
• High-speed train transfer between London and Cambridge
• Private guided tour of the stunning Cambridge University buildings
• Day trip to Ely to see the glorious Cathedral
• Train transfer from Cambridge to Edinburgh
• Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle
• Reserved entry to Holyrood Palace

Detailed Description

Places visited: London (3 nights), Cambridge (3 nights), Edinburgh (3 nights)

Departure dates and prices: Dates are flexible and customizable for private departures. Prices vary depending on the season and star of accommodation chosen, and prices start from $2999 per person - please contact us for a personalized quote

Best for... Architecture / History / Culture / City Sights

Detailed itinerary:

London: Your UK palaces, castles and cathedrals tour begins in the iconic city of London, where we will treat you to a special visit to the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace. This decadent building boasts a stunning collection of Royal memorabilia and is a place where you can learn more about the British Royal Family and even walk in the Queen's footsteps through her favorite rooms. There will also be time to witness the prestigious Changing of the Guard and, as a special part of our service, we can also arrange reserved entry to St Paul's Cathedral, where Princess Diana married Prince Charles in 1981.*

Cambridge: Next on this UK palaces, castles and cathedrals tour, we take you to the charming city of Cambridge, which is known across the world as a prestigious university city. Here, you can explore the glorious university buildings, including King's College, with a local guide, who will tell you all about the city's history and about some of the famous people who have studied at Cambridge University. As a part of our expert UK travel service, we will also arrange a day trip to Ely, where you can explore the stunning Cathedral, which dates back to 672 and is one of the UK's most beautiful religious buildings.

Edinburgh: Finally, we take you to Scotland, where you can discover the history of Edinburgh with a guided tour of the iconic Castle, which stands guard over the city from its hill-top position on Castle Rock. Here, you can see the historic Portcullis Gate and Argyle Tower, as well as Crown Square, where you will find the ancient Royal Apartments. As a part of our expert UK travel service, we will also arrange reserved entry to Holyrood Palace - the official residence of the Queen when she visits Scotland.

*Note that Buckingham Palace is only open to the public at specific times of the year and entry tickets sell out well in advance. To guarantee your Buckingham Palace tour, this UK vacation must be booked well in advance of travel. To find out more, please contact us.

Recommended Trip Itinerary at a Glance

We tailor all our UK architecture vacations to your exact needs, which means that anything is possible on a UK palaces, castles and cathedrals tour booked through us. Below, you will find an example itinerary for this UK vacation, which can be customized in any way to suit your needs. Please contact a member of our team on 1-347-594-5500 or click here to send us an inquiry for a personalized quote:

UK Palaces, Castles and Cathedrals

• Airport transfers included as standard
• 3 nights in London: choose from 3, 4 or 5 star hotels in city-center locations
• Entry to the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace (note the Palace is open seasonally)
• Reserved entry to St Paul's Cathedral (where Princess Diana and Prince Charles were married)
• Train transfer to Cambridge (first class train tickets are available)
• 3 nights in Cambridge: choose from 3, 4 or 5 star hotels in city-center locations
• Private guided tour of the Cambridge University buildings, including King's College
• Day trip to Ely Cathedral
• Train transfer to Edinburgh (first class train tickets are available)
• 3 nights in Edinburgh: choose from 3, 4 or 5 star hotels in city-center locations
• Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle
• Reserved entry to Holyrood Palace

Other day trips can be included to UK towns and cities, such as Oxford, Bristol or Bath, or to famous UK landmarks, including Stonehenge. We can even arrange overnight trips to other European cities, such as Paris. The possibilities with us are endless so simply let us know where you want to go or what you want to experience and we will put together a tailor-made UK vacation quote just for you!

For a customized quote, contact our team on 1-347-594-5500 or click here to send us an inquiry.