UK Tour Packages From India

There’s nothing like a grand trip to the United Kingdom that’s made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. From bustling cities, where you can enjoy your afternoon tea to the rolling green countryside or discovering stately homes and historical mansions, there’s enough and more to explore in a UK tour package from India. Our UK package holidays promise to take you through an age of glorious history while offering lots of fun and leisure opportunities

Best Time to Visit the United Kingdom

Spring, Summer and Autumn are the best time to visit the UK as the weather remains fairly dry. Summers can be hot with clear skies. The warm months means you could go on hikes or cycle rides and enjoy a picnic. Spring season too would bring a lot of colour to nature, like cherry blossoms.

Flights for UK Trip from India

Flights that travel from India to London are Air India, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Oman Air, Etihad Airways and Emirates. On average, flights take 9 hours and 30 minutes to reach The United Kingdom.

Visa Application

If you are a tourist, you should apply for a Standard Visitor visa. A Standard Visitor visa costs £95. Complete the application form online, schedule the visa appointment after you collect the required documents. After the scheduled visa interview, the processing takes a period of three weeks to 3 months.

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Best Places to visit in the UK

1. London

It is difficult to give one reason or even a dozen reasons why you should visit London. It is one of the world’s greatest cities. London is cosmopolitan, young, buzzing and ever colourful – from world-class museums and art galleries, from fashion hotspots to the greats of stage and theatre, from food, shopping and the meandering Thames, the choices you will have as a tourist are endless. From the British Museum to Natural History, from TATE Modern to the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace – you just turn up and enjoy.

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Things to Do

Cruise on the River Thames

Picnic at Hyde Park

Get enchanted with the virtual world of magic at Warner Bros Museum

Head to Stratford Upon Avon to watch a Shakespearean play

Bird’s eye view of Britain’s cityscape from the London eye

Watch Change of Guards at Buckingham Palace

Watch a cricket match at Lords

Hotels

Amba Hotel, Marble Arch- Avg. price INR 19600/ night

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge- Avg. Price INR 14800/ night

Assembly Hotel, London- Avg. Price INR 13090/ night

Grand Royale London Hyde Park- Avg. price INR 10200/ night

Park Grand Paddington Court Lodge- Avg. price INR 9,060

Popular Restaurants

Amrutha Lounge- From crispy pakoras to stir-fry noddles and delicious desserts like lemon-blueberry cheesecakes, Amrutha Lounge is a great place to dine out.

The Ledbury- A Michelin Star restaurant, popular items in the menu include squid and barley risotto, pumpkin tart and chicory ice-cream

Bar 61 Restaurant- One of the best tapas restaurant at Streatham, popular for its soft interior apart from the food

Westerns Laundry- Famous for a varied selection of wine, vermouth and gin that accompanies delicious seafood

Luca- With an amazing array of food and wine, popular items here includes parmesan chips, squid ink pasta and delicious crab items.

St John- A smokehouse, now whitewashed and serves simple British fares.

2. Edinburgh

When you arrive in Edinburgh, have a hearty breakfast of Full Scottish, ditch any fancy footwear and put on some good walking shoes. For Edinburgh is all about walking, discovering and falling in love. From the historic narrow wynds of the Old Town that houses the Royal Mile to the sweeping Georgian elegance of the New Town, the city is buzzing, captivating and festive whatever the season. So we will start right from the top. Make your way up the Royal Mile and come face to face with Edinburgh Castle. The beautiful Edinburgh is filled with many cafes, restaurants, stores and art galleries.

Things to Do

Visit the grand Edinburgh Castle

Hike up to Carlton Hill for the sweeping experience of the Edinburgh skyline and the royal castle
Visit the Greyfriars Kirkyard and learn the tale of Bobby, the loyal dog

Enjoy whiskey sampling at the Edinburgh Whiskey Experience

Go hiking up Arthur’s Seat

Stroll through the Royal Miles

Enjoy a picnic on the meadows close to Edinburgh University

Hotels

Waldorf Astoria, Edinburgh- Avg. price INR 16,500/ night
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton- Avg. price INR 12,300/ night
The Angels Share Hotels and Bar- Avg. price INR 11,300/ night
Courtyard by Marriott, Edinburgh- Avg. price INR 8400/ night
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh- Avg. price INR 14,500/ night

Popular Restaurants

The Magnum Restaurant, Albany Street- A haven for Scottish cuisines with good service

The Table- A small quaint restaurant for 10 people, served by a solitary chef who excels in modern European cuisines

Forage & Chatter- Another restaurant where you would find an abundance of Sottish delight and amazing starters
Aizle- Serving modern European delicacy by adept chefs

New Chapter- A family-run restaurant in Edinburgh with great starters, main courses and unforgettable cocktails

3. Bath

The first city in England to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, Bath is special for many reasons. The city boasts the famous Roman Baths that inspired its name – natural hot springs that were once used for public bathing – and beautiful Georgian architecture – from the 15th century Bath Abbey to the romantic Pulteney Bridge. You will also visit the Pump Room and have the opportunity to sip the waters in this enchanting neo-classical salon. Sitting on the scenic slopes of the River Avon, it’s easy to see why Bath draws so many visitors each year!

Take a dip in Thermae Spa
Take a walk around the Royal Crescent

Visit the Pulteney Bridge, take some out for lunch at one of the restaurants inside the bridge. There are only four bridges in the world like this.

Climb up Bath’s Abbey Tower

Enjoy eating out at the pump room restaurants

Shop at Bath’s Christmas market

Hotels

The Gainsborough Bath Spa- Avg. price INR 18050/night

Harington’s Hotel- Avg. price INR 11000/ night

Francis Hotel Bath- Avg. price INR 10000/ night

The Bird Bath- Avg. price INR 10,000/ night

Apex City of Bath Hotel- Avg. price INR 9900/ night

Popular Restaurants

Sotto Sotto- Vaulted cellars, lit with candles for a perfect ambience
Must try: Herb-crusted lamb in a rich red wine sauce, and sweet potato gnocchi with fresh sea bass.

Menu Gordon Jones- An array of global wines and delectable European multicuisine food
The Circus Restaurant- Georgian décor and serves amazing British food

4. Stonehenge and Salisbury

Our next stop is a world heritage site – the Stonehenge! These curiously placed towering rocks have stood on the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire for over 5,000 years and still baffle people today as to how they got there. Is it a religious temple? An astronomical clock? The clues are there for you
to unravel another mystery.

Salisbury is 16 kilometres from Bath and home to the Little Salisbury hill and cathedrals dating back to 12206.

Hotels-Salisbury

Mercure Salisbury White Heart Hotel- Avg. price INR 8000/ night

Best Western The Red Lion Hotel- Avg. price INR 10,050

Popular Restaurants- Salisbury

Côte Brasserie- All-day French brasserie serving authentic French cuisines

Prezzo Italian Restaurant- Popular with youngsters, this joint is famed for their fresh-baked pizzas and pasta

Byron- Serves great American snacks like burgers

Things to do (Stonehenge and Salisbury)

Get amazed by the Magna Carta

Take a walk to the stunning Lamer Tree Gardens in Salisbury to find exotic peacock, pheasants and other exotic birds

Enjoy being a witness to Salisbury International Arts Festival in Spring through orchestras, lectures and film screenings and recitals

Take a safari across Salisbury Plains

Take the Salisbury Cathedral tour

Visit the Amesbury History centre at Stonehenge

Travel through the Stonehenge Public Footpath

Hotels-Stonehenge

Stonehenge Cottages- Avg. price INR 9000/ night

Cricket Field House- Avg. price INR 9050/ night

Stonehenge Inn- Avg. price INR 7600/ night

Popular Restaurants-Stonehenge

Agora- Excellent Mediterranean and Turkish delicacies
Piazza- Great Italian meals, with great service

La Lupa- Offers delicious vegetarian and gluten-free options

5. Cotswolds

Close to The Bath and Windsor, lies this picturesque district. Travel back in time as you journey through Cotswolds.

Things to Do

Walk the Cotswolds Way, an amazing nature trail

Do visit the ‘Lower Slaughter’ village as it is known as the ‘Most Romantic Village of Britain’. If you have time, enjoy some bread making at the Old Mill.
Explore the 1000 years old Sudeley Castle and it’s adjoining gardens
Spend a day in pretty Blockley village or visit the Warwick castle

Hunt for antiques in Cotswolds’ Cirencester
Go shopping in Cheltenham

Hotels- Cotswolds

Barnsley House- INR 24,400/ night

Wheatsheaf Inn- INR 13,200/ night

The Frogmill- Avg. price INR 10,500/night

The Porch House- Avg. price INR 9000/ night

Popular Restaurants- Cotswolds

The Inn at Fossebridge- Georgian themed rooms, free breakfast
Rose Tree- Traditional British cuisine and drinks

6. Lake District

The Lake District National Park is in the northwest corner of England, has beautiful mountains, valleys, villages, towns, coastline and of course lakes!

It is a popular vacation destination, and once you are here, you have a choice between Coniston, Buttermere, the Hill Top and the Honister Slate Mine.

Things to Do

Go stargazing at Lake District’s Low Gillerthwaite
Try eating a Grasmere gingerbread invented by Sarah Nelson
Take a stroll around Lake Buttermere
Climb up a fell at Orrest Head
Take a bike trip or walk to explore UK’s Whinlatter mountain forest
Pay a visit to Wordsworth’s home at Dove Cottage
Try electric biking by the lake banks or explore the Castelrigg Stone Circle

Hotels- Lake District

Low wood Bay Resort- INR 14,300/ night
Castle Green Hotel- INR 8,400/ nights

Popular Restaurants- Lake District

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House- Charming country House hotel serving delicious food with wine
Fellinis- A cosy cafe serving comfort staple food alongside cocktails & coffee

7. York

As one of the most popular tourist attractions in the UK, you can click photographs to cherish while travelling through York. With stained glass windows enveloping this Gothic city, York is home to some of the best cathedrals of ancient times.

Things to Do

Sunbathe at St. Mary’s Abbey and Botanical Gardens

Take a quiet walk around river Ouse
Visit the city walls to get the best views of Yorkshire

Visit the York Mister for free with a York card and have a look around the ancient libraries in the city

Get a spectacular view below from Clifford’s Tower
Enjoy tea & scones from Betty’s Cafe tea rooms
Picnic at Rowntree National Park

Shop at Shambles

Hotels

The Judge’s Lodging- Avg. price INR 11,000/ night

The Grand York- Avg. price INR 10,450/night

Park Inn by Radisson- Avg. price INR 8000/ night

Popular Restaurants

Melton’s Restaurant- An upscale restaurant with modern British cuisines. Do try their cured duck liver parfait
Skosh- Modern British cuisines which include New Yorkshire tasting menu
Buongiorno York- Cosy Sardinian restaurant, with good wine

8. Oxford

This age-old University city beckons you to be a witness to it’s silent, erudite charm.

Walk through the city to immerse yourself into the 12t^h-century royalty.

Things to Do

Take a trip atop Carfax Tower, offering fine views of the city centre
Get photographed at the iconic Radcliffe Square
Visit the Botanic Garden with more than 6000 kinds of plants

Take a tour of the Harry Potter school premises around Oxford University
Enjoy a gig at the Jericho Tavern

Visit Harcourt Arboretum from the University premises if you wish to watch bluebells in full bloom
Enjoy yourself at the famous ice-cream café of George and Davis
Take a movie break at the Ultimate Picture Palace

Hotels

The Old Black Horse- Avg. price INR 11,800

The Burlington House- Avg. price INR 9600

Jury’s Inn, Oxford– Avg. price INR 7800

Popular Restaurants

Oli’s Thai- Cozy restaurant serving delicious Thai cuisines

Spiced Roots Restaurant- A classic Caribbean restaurant, with a large array of rum and cocktail
Pierre Victoire- French bistro serving conventional European and fine French cuisines

9. Cambridge

Named after the river Cam, like Oxford, this too is a prestigious University City, reflecting her erudite side to her visitors.

Things to Do

Visit King’s College Chapel for her fascinating indoor artistry

Enjoy a guided cruise along river Cam (punting) and get a nice view of the University areas

Stroll through Botanical Garden

Relax at the Grantchester garden

Take a university tour around the prestigious Cambridge

Enjoy delicious homemade cakes at Fitzbillies

Go shopping at the local market square

Visit the marvellous Bridge of Sighs, Queen Victoria’s favourite spot

Take a tour of St. John’s College or Corpus Christi College

Enjoy the barbecue ribs at Smokeworks

Hotels

Double Tree Suites by Hilton Hotel, Boston- Avg. price INR 11000/ night

Kimpton Marlowe Hotel- Avg. price INR 10,300/ night

Holiday Inn Express and Suites, Boston- Avg. price INR 9300/ night

Popular Restaurants

Trinity Restaurant- Contemporary seafood and meat with amazing cocktails
Restaurant 22- A pretty Victorian fine-dining restaurant
Midsummer House- Victorian riverside restaurant serving French fare

10. Liverpool

A splendid maritime city, Liverpool is also the home of Beatles. Travel through this stylish cityscape and explore her grandeur.

Things to Do

Take a trip to the museum, The Beatles Story, in Liverpool o Take a stadium tour of Anfield, home of Liverpool FC

Visit the Crosby and the Formby beaches

Spend some time at Albert dock

Climb on the Mercy Ferry to enjoy some time on the river

Climb atop the observation deck of Radio City Tower for a bird’s eye view below

Visit the picturesque Sefton Park for a day out

Go shopping on Bold Street

Enjoy live music at the legendary Cavern Club where the Beatles played once

From stunning startups to great street food, a trip to the Baltic Triangle assures you of great fun

Hotels

The Shanky Hotel- Avg. price INR 8,300/ night

Liverpool Marriott Hotel City Centre- Avg. price INR 7500/ night
Hilton Liverpool City Center- Avg. price INR 7400/night

Popular Restaurants

Rosky- This unique grey-toned eatery is famed for unique dishes like tamarind treacle fries or disco cauli

Maray Liverpool- Famed for their exotic dishes and cocktails

The Art School Restaurant- A fine-dining restaurant, with tastefully decorated interiors

11. Manchester

The rich industrial city in the Northwest of England, Manchester was once famed for her thriving business in textiles. Known once as the second city in England, the city is now a happening hub of culture and art.

Things to Do

Don’t miss visiting one of the most popular night out destinations in the world, The Warehouse Project

Visit the popular Pankhurst Centre, the socio-political hub of women suffragettes

Meet the country’s best stand up comedians at Frog and Bucket

Fix a visit to the Manchester Art Gallery and the Whitworth Art Gallery between your trip

Grab some coffee and croffin (a cross between croissant and muffin) at Pollen in Ancoats. Plus there are a host of cafes, bars and pizzerias here for you to choose from in Ancoats

Learn some art skills or take home a souvenir from the Manchester Crafts and Design Centre

Take a stadium tour of the Old Trafford

Go gin tasting, offered by the Manchester Gin

Hotels

Manchester Piccadilly- Avg. price 12,000/ night

Ibis Styles Manchester Portland- Avg. price INR 11,700/ night

The Midland- Avg. price INR 8,400/night

Popular Restaurants

James Martin, Manchester- Modern European cuisines with a casino

Goucho Manchester- An argentine restaurant with superb steaks and desserts

Fazenda Manchester- A well known Brazilian restaurant, famed for their meat delicacies

Must-Try Cuisines in the UK

Fish and Chips– We would begin our list with this staple snack- Battered fried fish with fried chips, commonly called Fish and Chips, popular throughout the country.

Complete English Breakfast- A complete English breakfast consists of bacon, sausages, baked beans, eggs, toast, mushrooms, tomatoes, hash browns and black puddings.

Sunday Roast- The famous meal consists of roasted meat and potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, vegetables (broccoli, sprouts, parsnips, beans or cauliflower) and gravy

Shepherd’s Pie/ Cottage Pie- A favourite dish of the Brits, minced lamb/ beef along with potatoes, carrots, tomatoes and onions which are placed on top of the meat pie like fillings.

Steak and Kidney Pie- Last but never the least, this is a Must-Try dish while you are in the UK. This is an extremely delicious pie filled with beef, kidney, gravy and fried onion.

2 Weeks Relaxed Itinerary for UK Trip

Day 1- London

Stop 1: Spend an hour on Tower Bridge, London across the Thames

Stop 2: Take a short walk from the south bank to visit the historic HMS Belfast

Stop 3: Climb up the 95 storey skyscraper, The Shard for a bird’s-eye view of London

Stop 4: Take a cruise towards the Westminster Pier ( Parliament)

Stop 5: Travel to the famous burial site, Westminster Abbey

Stop 6: Enter the famous Churchill War Rooms, from where Winston Churchill directed Britain during World War II.

Stop 7: Head towards No. 10 Downing Street, the home of the British Prime Minister.

Stop 8: Pay a visit to one of the most iconic landmarks of London, Trafalgar Square

Stop 9: Afternoon High Tea at Berkeley

Day 2- London

Stop 1: Tour through the Staterooms of Kensington Palace, the royal residence.

Stop 2: Enjoy some quality time at the Royal Albert concert hall.

Stop 3: Take a look at ancient artefacts, at the world’s largest museum of decorative art, Victoria and Albert Museum

Stop 4: Finally, a witness for the Change of Guards ceremony at the Royal Buckingham Palace

Day 3 and 4 – Oxford and the Cotswolds

Day 3- Oxford

Stop 1: Take a tour through this building segment of Bodleian Library, The Radcliffe Camera

Stop 2: Take time to visit the famous Oxford Castle and Prison. Climbing up St. George’s tower for a magnificent view of the city of Oxford. See the remains of St. George’s castles town by taking an underground route.

Stop 3: Stop to photograph the Bridge of Sighs, connecting Hertford College and New College Lane.

Stop 4: Stop to admire the greenery of the Botanical Garden at the University

Stop 5: Take a wellness walk around the lush Port Meadow and you can find grazing ponies too.

Overnight at Oxford

Day 4- Cotswolds

Stop 1: Bourton-on-the-Water is touted as the most scenic village of Cotswolds. Hence, don’t miss stopping at ‘The Venice of Cotswolds’.

Stop 2- Pay a visit to Stow-on-the-Wold, the largest village of Cotswolds. There is a quaint church apart from boutique stores to historic stokes meant for punishment Stop 3- Tour the small market town of Chedworth

Day 5- Manchester

Stop 1: Take a trip to the gothic, Manchester Cathedral

Stop 2: Stop to visit the legendary National Football Museum

Stop 3: Get acquainted with ancient English literature at John Ryland Library

Stop 4: Take a guided tour around the People’s History Museum to know about British political history.

Overnight at Manchester

Day 6- York

Get the York City to pass for travelling through the day

Stop 1: Take a guided tour of the heritage York Minster

Stop 2: Enjoy a chocolate tasting at York’s Chocolate Shop

Stop 3: Stroll around Shambles or go shopping

Stop 4: Explore the ruins of Clifford’s Tower

Stop 5: Get to know about the history of Vikings at Jorvik

Stop 6: Enjoy a fun tour at York Dungeon

Overnight at York

Day 7- Windermere

Stop 1: Stop to paddle on the lake at Brockhole

Stop 2: Enjoy a picnic at Fell Foot Park

Stop 3: Visit Lakes Aquarium, UK’s largest collection of freshwater fishes

Stop 4: Take a tour of the residence of the famous author, Beatrix Potter

Stop 5: End your day with a visit to the spacious Wray Castle

Day 8- Lake District

Stop 1: Get scintillating natural views from Casteriggs Stone Circle

Stop 2: Cruise on Lake

Stop 3: Enjoy lunch in the village of Keswick

Day 9- Edinburgh

Stop 1: Take a royal tour around the ancient Edinburgh Castle

Stop 2: The Royal Mile is the bustling road running from the castle towards Hollyrood. Stop here for a quick bite.

Stop 3: Stop at the majestic St. Giles Cathedral

Stop 4: Travel around Tron Kirk, the now malfunctioned church

Stop 5: Visit the Palace of the Scottish Queen at the Holyrood Castle and the ruins of Holyrood Abbey

Stop 6: Visit the National Museum of Scotland

Overnight at Edinburgh

Day 10- Liverpool

Stop 1: Explore the Beatles’ Story

Stop 2: Visit the Museum of Liverpool to explore her ancient heritage

Stop 3: Stop at Pier Head to view the iconic Liver Building

Stop 4: End with shopping at Liverpool

Overnight at Liverpool

Day 11- Cardiff

Stop 1: Cardiff Bay

Stop 2: Caerphilly Castle

Stop 3: St. Fagan’s National History Museum

Stop 4: Barry Island

Stop 5: Whitmore Bay

Day 12-13 Bristol and Bath

Stop 1: Visit casinos or go skating at the Millennium Square

Stop 2: Discover Bristol’s history at the M’SHED museum

Stop 3: Visit Bristol Cathedral and Bristol Museum

Stop 4: Clifton Village (Visit the Suspension Bridge, Giant Cave and Observatory)

Day 13- Bath

Stop 1: Visit Bath Abbey, an amazing 400+-year-old architectural art with amazing stained glass artistry indoors

Stop 2: Pulteney Bridge is majestic with cafes and restaurants to rest in between

Stop 3: Admire the architecture of Royal Crescent

Stop 4: Enter the Fashion Museum for a sneak-peek into the history of fashion

Stop 5: Visit the Assembly Rooms Ballroom

Stop 6: Bath Street Food market in the evening

Day 14- Stonehenge and Salisbury

Stop 1: A trip to the Salisbury Cathedral

Stop 2: Pay a visit to the Magna Carta Chapter House, preserving one of the 4 Magna Carta, the most famous symbols of justice and human rights in the world

Stop 3: Visit Cathedral Close, the largest cathedral in Britain

Stop 4: Lunch at the Haunch of Venison Restaurant

Stop 5: Walking around Salisbury High Street and shopping at Salisbury Charter Market

Stop 6: Afternoon at the gardens of Queen Elizabeth Park

Stop 7: Enjoy a fun-filled nightlife and dinner at The Chapel Nightclub

Day 15- Back to London

Checklist to Travel to the UK

Windproof Umbrella and Rain jackets- These come handy to protect yourself during a drizzle or heavy rains in the country.

3-Pin Power Adapter especially for UK- Compared to the United States, UK consumes more power and thus devices need an adapter for stability.

Good VPN (Virtual Private Network)- This adds a layer of encryption to your data and protects your data. You can use NordVPN to protect your private data from being stolen.

Nice and Comfortable Flat Shoes for Women- A pair of nice flats can help you travel with ease on the cobbled streets or brick lanes.

Neck Wallets to Guard against Pickpockets- This wallet, worn underneath a shirt, can protect documents and valuables against pickpockets or theft.

Lipstick-sized Portable Chargers- Portable chargers can carry multiple charges to help you recharge your devices several times before having to replenish its power supply

Solid Shampoos to avoid Mess- You can easily carry them in your suitcases without fear of leakage

Rolling Suitcases for easy Transport through Cobbled Streets- This easy the difficulty of your luggage transportation from the rough cobbled terrains of London to your hotels

Packing Cubes for organised storage- These are nylon boxes that come in various sizes to effectively pack your clothing and accessories.

FAQs for UK Travel

1. What should I do If my luggage is stolen or lost en-route?

You can visit Primark to buy articles of clothing at good discount rates in that case.

2. Can you suggest some good day-trips from London?

You can travel to Oxford, Cambridge, Bath, Brighton, Glastonbury, Wales, Stonehenge and Brighton as these are popular areas for a day trip from London.

3. Can I travel on Sundays?

The main areas of sightseeing in London are open on Sundays and are less crowded than on weekdays.

The other tourist areas, which are covered during day trips from London are open on Sundays.

Just to notify you that access to St. Paul’s Cathedral or Westminster Abbey are completely restricted due to church services on Sunday.

Address of Indian Embassy, The United Kingdom

India House, Aldwych, London WC2B 4NA, United
Kingdom Phone: +44 20 8629 5950

Address of Indian Embassy in Scotland

Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2BB
Phone: +44-131-229214

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