England 15-Day Self-Drive Tours & Itineraries

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Tunworth cheeses at Borough Market, London's vast foodie heaven
Map of England & Scotland for Foodies: Afternoon Teas, Craft Beer Tours & Whisky Tastings - 15 Days
England & Scotland for Foodies: Afternoon Teas, Craft Beer Tours & Whisky Tastings - 15 Days

This gastronomy-focused highlights tour of England and Scotland starts in London, where you'll wind through historic streets and sample international and local eats. Then, pick up your rental car for a voyage through whimsical Oxford and the Cotswolds en route to the buzzing foodie cities of Chester and Manchester. Fly to Scotland, and you'll hit the road once more as you drive east to west through the Highlands for whisky tastings, artisanal chocolate, and plenty of Scottish history.

A sign advertising Welsh cakes, which you'll taste on a gourmet tour of Cardiff
Map of Food, History & Culture Across England & Wales - 15 Days
Food, History & Culture Across England & Wales - 15 Days

Spend just over two weeks feasting your way from the streets of London to the rugged coasts of North Wales with this 15-day trip that weaves together food tours, history, and culture. You'll start with elegant afternoon tea at The Savoy before seeing royal sights and getting to grips with the capital's pub culture. Then, grab your car keys and explore the Cotswolds and Shakespeare's birthplace before descending upon the northwest for the best in local food and drink.

See a slice of England in 15 days, from the Beatles' Liverpool haunts to the wilds of the Lake District
Map of England's Cities, Culture & Countryside: London to the Lake District - 15 Days
England's Cities, Culture & Countryside: London to the Lake District - 15 Days

This scenic trip across England takes you from London to the Lake District in 15 eventful days. It kicks off with tea service and e-scooter rides around the capital, followed by a trip to Stratford-upon-Avon and a spin around the postcard-worthy Cotswolds countryside. Then it's off to the north for a week of outdoor adventures in Lake District National Park sandwiched between city tours of Liverpool and Manchester.

Tenby's beautiful pastel houses and sandy seafront make for a popular destination
Map of Relaxed Southern England & Wales Road Trip: Cities, Countryside, Castles & Coast - 15 Days
Relaxed Southern England & Wales Road Trip: Cities, Countryside, Castles & Coast - 15 Days

This 15-day road trip combines the vibrant capital cities of London and Cardiff with leisurely explorations of the rolling English countryside and the sweeping Welsh coast. It begins with cocktails and tasty bites in Soho before moving on to a visual feast of honey-colored villages and rolling hills in middle England's Cotswolds. Head west into Wales to chart the scenic Pembrokeshire coast before looping back to London via the soaring ruins of Tintern Abbey and a stint among Bath's elegant Georgian architecture.

Step into the Lost Gardens of Heligan on a day trip in Cornwall
Map of Art, History & Culture in London & the West Country - 15 Days
Art, History & Culture in London & the West Country - 15 Days

Discover off-the-beaten-path London and England's southwest on this 15-day trip that begins with a stylish afternoon tea in Mayfair and a pedal around the capital's hidden gems by vintage bike. Then, hit the road for a trip to Cornwall via the elegant terraces of Bath. Over eight days on the Cornish coast, you'll visit lost gardens, sip wine in vineyards near artsy St Ives, and cruise to the Scilly Isles. Refreshed from your coastal adventures, you'll return for a final night in London to sample Soho's dining scene.

Spend your adventure with four days days of canoeing, paddleboarding, hiking, and horseback riding around England's Lake District
Map of Outdoor Adventures in the English Lake District & Scottish Highlands - 15 Days
Outdoor Adventures in the English Lake District & Scottish Highlands - 15 Days

Scotland and the north of England are packed with wonders, both human-made and natural, and you'll spend just over two weeks discovering them with this outdoor-oriented adventure that begins with canoeing and horseback riding around the unspoiled Lake District. After hiking along the ancient Roman landmark of Hadrian's Wall, you'll head into Scotland to e-bike your way through the Highlands, kayak on famous lochs, sip whisky on the Isle of Skye, and more.

Other durations: 11 days · 12 days · 13 days · 15 days