View of Edinburgh city, with the Dugald Stewart Monument in the left forefront

UK Short Breaks Tours & Holidays

Escorted short breaks to the UK

Person sitting on steps overlooking the beach on the Jurassic Coast Dorset
Jurassic Coast, England

The UK boasts a stunning range of easy-to-reach slices of paradise. If you’ve got a few days, you’ve got all the time in the world!

You could search the world over for the perfect place, and yet there’s nothing quite like the comforting delights of being home. Or at least, close to home. If you are excited to explore more of the world, but perhaps venturing far out, or taking a plane, isn’t something your heart is set on - or your time and budget constraints! - there’s always the pleasure of taking a short break. Right here in the UK.

Spending a precious holiday in your home country does not need to be basic or uninspired. In fact, this small island we call home boasts such a magnificent, historic, and cultural range of sights and activities just waiting to be explored. Perhaps it’s summer, and you fancy a classic trip to the seaside. Or maybe it’s winter, and you fancy cosying up by a waterside pub. You could spend a good few days exploring Dorset and the UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast, including the beauty spots of Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, or perhaps you can journey over to Wales to explore the isle of Anglesey.

Lighthouse on the edge of a cliff, and the sea that it looks out on
Nest Point Lighthouse

Often find yourself settling into the couch with a historical documentary? Well, it’s time to live it. Take your passion for eras gone by into the field on a UK short holiday, and explore the rich tapestry of conflict, rule, trading, construction, and culture that makes up the UK. For that, we would recommend a stint in Kent, where you can discover a whole range of English Heritage sites, including Dover and Leeds castles, plus you can travel back in time at the Cinque Ports of Hythe and Rye or take an orientation walk of Canterbury, the birthplace of Christianity in England.

Perhaps a UK short break for you means immersing yourself in rugged natural surroundings. In that case, head up to the highlands. Scotland isn’t too far off, but it might as well be another world with its dramatic, glacially-carved peaks of the Hebrides and the dramatic valley passes of Glencoe. Wherever you choose to spend your short and sweet trip, just remember that the world doesn’t need to be your oyster, it can sometimes be your own backyard.

Our UK short breaks

Titanic Exhibition, Belfast
Belfast and the Titanic Experience
Northern Ireland
+ 3 More
  • Visit the spectacular Titanic Belfast exhibition
  • Enjoy a fascinating guided tour of Belfast's major landmarks
  • The chance to join an optional tour of the Antrim Coast and visit the extraordinary Giant's Causeway
  • 4 days from £481 pp

    was £565 pp

  • Dates Available

    February 2025 - December 2026

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    14 airports

  • Excursions

    2 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Red and black steam train heading towards the camera on a grassy hill on the coast of the Isle of Man, with a blue sky behind it
Historic Railways of The Isle of Man
United Kingdom
+ 2 More
  • Take a trip on the Snaefell Mountain Railway
  • Explore historic Laxey, home of the world’s largest working waterwheel
  • Journey on the narrow-gauge Isle of Man Steam Railway
  • 5 days from £912 pp

    was £959 pp

  • Dates Available

    April 2025 - October 2026

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    6 airports

  • Excursions

    3 included

  • Meals

    8 included

A Sprinter Mallaig Line train going along the railway in the Scottish Highlands
Scottish Highland Railways
Scotland
+ 4 More
  • Rail travel from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh - a truly spectacular ride through the remote northern Highlands and alongside Loch Carron
  • Cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct, as seen in the Harry Potter films, on a train ride from Fort William to Mallaig
  • Journey on the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway through unspoilt Highland scenery and alongside the River Spey
  • 5 days from £744 pp

    was £875 pp

  • Dates Available

    April 2025 - October 2025

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    7 airports

  • Excursions

    3 included

  • Meals

    8 included

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo lined up in formation infront of Edinburgh castle night time
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The Edinburgh Tattoo
Scotland
+ 4 More
  • Enjoy a reserved seat to observe the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
  • Experience a short orientation tour of Glasgow with some time for self-exploration
  • Join an optional boat trip across Loch Lomond and a tour of the beautiful Trossachs
  • 4 days from £718 pp

    was £755 pp

  • Dates Available

    August 2025

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    6 airports

  • Excursions

    2 included

  • Meals

    4 included

View of Edinburgh city, with the Dugald Stewart Monument in the left forefront
The Royal Caledonian
Scotland
+ 3 More
  • Stroll around the beautiful Victorian village of Ballater, located near Cairngorms National Park
  • Visit Inverness, a cultural capital, and the moving Culloden Battlefield
  • Make the most of a guided Edinburgh tour, ticking off the city’s historical highlights
  • 7 days from £1,198 pp

    was £1,409 pp

  • Dates Available

    April 2025 - October 2025

  • Duration

    7 days

  • Depart From

    1 station

  • Excursions

    14 included

  • Meals

    9 included

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