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London's Buckingham Palace in Westminster
Map of Luxury London, Edinburgh, & Dublin Tour - 10 Days
Luxury London, Edinburgh, & Dublin Tour - 10 Days

Featuring the United Kingdom's London and Edinburgh as well as the Republic of Ireland's Dublin, this 10-day luxury tour offers the perfect mix of history, culture, and rugged country scenery. You'll experience a broad range of tours covering the history, architecture, and ancient and current traditions at the hands of knowledgeable private guides, with free time to go at your own pace.

Twilight over London's River Thames
Map of Road Trip Through England & Scotland: From London to Loch Lomond  - 14 Days
Road Trip Through England & Scotland: From London to Loch Lomond - 14 Days

Discover more about England and Scotland's food scenes, history, and natural attractions on this 14-day, self-drive trip. Start with some London sightseeing, then head to the beautiful city of Bath and the surrounding villages of the Cotswolds. Fly north to Scotland to explore its handsome capital of Edinburgh, then it's time to take in the beautiful scenery of the Scottish countryside in and around Pitlochry, Inverness, Oban, and Loch Lomond.

Catch a sunset over historic Edinburgh
Map of Luxury Tour of London & Edinburgh - 10 Days
Luxury Tour of London & Edinburgh - 10 Days

London and Edinburgh are among the most cosmopolitan cities in the UK, offering a perfect blend of history, culture, and breathtaking scenery. Begin this 10-day luxury tour in London with day trips to Blenheim Palace and Bath before visiting Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands. Enjoy the convenience of private tours and knowledgeable guides as you visit ancient Roman ruins, historic castles, and legendary lochs.

Castle ruins
Map of Highlights of Britain's East Coast - 12 Days
Highlights of Britain's East Coast - 12 Days

Explore the ancient history and modern culture of northeast England. Visit medieval York, discover Roman ruins, and sample hearty English pub food in Tynemouth. See the impressive Durham Cathedral, 16th-century Lindisfarne, and the wild seascape of the Farne Islands. End your trip in Edinburgh—home to the Scottish monarchy, world-class whiskey, and the café where J.K. Rowling penned the first Harry Potter novel.

Wander York's atmospheric alleyway, known as The Shambles
Map of Highlights of England & Scotland - 14 Days
Highlights of England & Scotland - 14 Days

Discover some of England and Scotland's most fascinating cities and towns on this two-week, self-drive tour. Your trip starts in the university city of Oxford, where you'll peek into its libraries. Then, in northern England, take a historical tour of York. Over the border in Scotland, delve into Edinburgh's food scene and play golf in St Andrews before returning to England to explore the Lake District. A musical visit to Liverpool will be Beatles themed, and you'll end your tour relaxing in Bath's thermal waters.

The charming green countryside of the Lake District
Map of English Countryside by Rail & Road  - 10 Days
English Countryside by Rail & Road - 10 Days

Experience the best of England's natural wonders and historic highlights on an epic self-drive tour around the country. Over 10 event-filled days, you'll visit the most beautiful regions in northern and southern England, including the Lake District and Dorset County. Even better, you'll have the freedom to explore on your terms as you pick and choose which villages, sights, and landmarks to stop at along the way.

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Discover Scotland's Isle of Skye and its otherworldly Fairy Pools
Map of 2 Weeks in the United Kingdom - 4 Unique Itinerary Ideas
2 Weeks in the United Kingdom - 4 Unique Itinerary Ideas

With two weeks in the United Kingdom, you can embark on a self-drive tour and tick off the must-see sights of England and Scotland or split your trip between England and Wales to discover fairytale-like countrysides and enjoy time in Baths, Oxford, and London. Those who prefer quaint villages can embark on a nature and culture tour from London to Edinburgh, while more relaxed travelers will love a trip focused on discovering the traditions, cuisine, and history of England and Scotland.

Unspoiled Welsh landscapes in the Brecon Beacons
Map of England & Wales Road Trip: History, Culture & the Great Outdoors - 14 Days
England & Wales Road Trip: History, Culture & the Great Outdoors - 14 Days

Drive from southern to northern England, taking in Welsh highlights en route, on this scenic two-week road trip through the United Kingdom. You'll start off getting to know London with a food tour and river cruise before heading to the university city of Oxford to go punting. Discover some of England's prettiest spots in the Cotswolds and handsome Bath, cross the border into Wales to see its coast, castles, and rugged national parks, and end your tour in the energetic northern city of Manchester.

Explore England's Yorkshire's and Northumberland's history with a walk among the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey
Map of 5 Days in the United Kingdom - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
5 Days in the United Kingdom - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

In five days, you can get a good taste of the United Kingdom—if you move quickly. First-timers keen to pair London with the tranquility of the Cotswolds will enjoy the Classic tour. The mix of culinary and historical experiences on the Wales & England itinerary is perfect for foodies and those looking for variety. Nature lovers will enjoy outdoor adventures on the Scotland road trip, while history buffs and families will appreciate the castle tours and wildlife excursion on the Yorkshire & Northumberland itinerary.

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10 Days in The United Kingdom - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Stephen Molloy

Urbanist by training, he spent most of his twenties traveling and living overseas. Bitten by the bug, he lived in Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, California, Australia, DRC, Kenya, Pakistan...and...

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Travel specialist Jane Davey
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I grew up in the UK and developed a real passion for the great outdoors, which inspired me to work in travel. As a child, I spent my holidays in the UK with my parents and my brother. My dad used...

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I am your English-born, UK and French expert for all activity holidays in off-the-beaten track destinations in UK and France. I have lived, worked and traveled extensively in both the UK and...

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Trip Reviews for United Kingdom

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Awesome trip, well planned and perfectly executed.
United Kingdom | Aug 15 - Aug 24, 2024

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Suri P.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Sep 02, 2024
Awesome trip, well planned and perfectly executed, from the start, the day we arrived on the 15th in London to the last day the 24th in Edinburgh. The Wellington Hotel by Blue Orchid in London and Leonardo Royal Hotel in Edinburgh was perfect, centrally located, and walking distance from all the meeting points / attractions. The schedule was very well planned with plenty of downtime to enjoy family time and relaxed dinners.
Our trip included view the changing of the guards, the war museum,...
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Awesome trip, well planned and perfectly executed, from the start, the day we arrived on the 15th in London to the last day the 24th in Edinburgh. The Wellington Hotel by Blue Orchid in London and Leonardo Royal Hotel in Edinburgh was perfect, centrally located, and walking distance from all the meeting points / attractions. The schedule was very well planned with plenty of downtime to enjoy family time and relaxed dinners.
Our trip included view the changing of the guards, the war museum, was memorable. The private Jane Austen tour was fantastic, our guide Kevin was very knowledgeable provided unique insight. Our trip to the stone hedge, Dover castle, Canterbury, Cliffs and Kent was a lot of fun and got to see some of the less tourist traveled locations.

In Edinburgh, the visit to the Castle and watching the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo was the a great start on the first day. Planning a trip to Edinburgh again just to watch the Military Tattoo again soon. Our Whiskey tour with Graham (driver / guide) was amazing made the trip informative and very enjoyable. Trip to Lock Lomond and Stirling castle with Pete (driver / guide) was fantastic and got some great family pictures.
Overall, my family and I enjoyed the trip and created awesome family memories. Thank you Jane and Sarah for putting together a great travel itinerary and executing it flawlessly.

Hotel Reviews
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys Inn
Edinburgh,

Currently some parts of the hotel under construction, but still has a very good stay. Friendly staff.

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Centrally located and close to major attraction.
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Wellington Hotel by Blue Orchid
London

Good breakfast and very helpful and friendly staff.

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Centrally located and close to major attraction and at the same time tucked in a quite neighborhood.
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Activity Reviews
Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour
Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour
Edinburgh
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Ultimate Whisky Experience tour from Edinburgh
Ultimate Whisky Experience tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
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Edinburgh Castle Tickets
Edinburgh Castle Tickets
Edinburgh
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Small Group Canterbury, Dover Castle and Cliffs & Kent Villages Day Tour
Small Group Canterbury, Dover Castle and Cliffs & Kent Villages Day Tour
London
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Stonehenge half day tour from London
Stonehenge half day tour from London
London
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Visit Buckingham Palace
Visit Buckingham Palace
London
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Best of Royal London - including Tower of London and Westminster Walk
Best of Royal London - including Tower of London and Westminster Walk
London
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JANE AUSTEN PRIVATE TOUR BY CAR
JANE AUSTEN PRIVATE TOUR BY CAR
London
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Tickets to Westminster Abbey
Tickets to Westminster Abbey
London
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Churchill War Rooms Small-Group Walking (plus discovery of the area around Westminster) Tour
Churchill War Rooms Small-Group Walking (plus discovery of the area around Westminster) Tour
London
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Afternoon Tea at Harrods
Afternoon Tea at Harrods
London
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London Globe Theatre Tour
London Globe Theatre Tour
London
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Local specialist: Jane Davey
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Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Sep 09, 2024

Hi Suri

Just returned from my holiday today to find you took the time to review your holiday and provide some insightful feedback for the lodgings, tours and guides.

Sarah and I are so happy that you and your family had such a wonderful time, and it was a real pleasure to work with you.

We would love to assist you again to plan a return visit to Scotland, UK or Europe, so feel free to reach out.

Thanks again for taking the time to review your trip. It means a lot to myself and the team.

All the best, Jane & Sarah

Perfect Travel Planning
United Kingdom | Jul 17 - Jul 30, 2024

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jennifer l.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2024
This trip was a dream and planned absolutely perfectly. Aleksandra at KimKim planned the perfect activities for our group and made everything so smooth and easy for us. We literally just had to show up. She took the stress out of traveling. We went to England, Scotland and Ireland and loved it all. Our favorite was Scotland, particularly the Inverness area, and it's due to the best travel guide I've ever experienced -- Sandy. He was so knowledgeable and entertaining, I wish he could have... Read more

This trip was a dream and planned absolutely perfectly. Aleksandra at KimKim planned the perfect activities for our group and made everything so smooth and easy for us. We literally just had to show up. She took the stress out of traveling. We went to England, Scotland and Ireland and loved it all. Our favorite was Scotland, particularly the Inverness area, and it's due to the best travel guide I've ever experienced -- Sandy. He was so knowledgeable and entertaining, I wish he could have stayed on for the whole trip. ha.

I would 100% recommend KimKim, and have already spread the word to anyone who will listen. I'm planning another trip for next year and will absolutely use them again then and in the future.

Local specialist: Aleksandra Shebaltseva
Aleksandra
Aleksandra Shebaltseva
Local specialist in England | Replied on Aug 19, 2024
Dear Jennifer, Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! I’m thrilled to hear that your trip was stress-free and created warm memories for you and your family. I’ll be sure to let Sandy know how much his expertise contributed to making the Inverness area a highlight of your trip. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re excited about the possibility of working with you on your next adventure. We can’t wait to help make it just as amazing. If you have any specific destinations... Read more

Dear Jennifer,

Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! I’m thrilled to hear that your trip was stress-free and created warm memories for you and your family.

I’ll be sure to let Sandy know how much his expertise contributed to making the Inverness area a highlight of your trip.

Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re excited about the possibility of working with you on your next adventure. We can’t wait to help make it just as amazing.

If you have any specific destinations or ideas in mind for next year, please feel free to share them whenever you’re ready.

Sincerely,
Aleksandra

We had an amazing experience thanks to Jane a...
United Kingdom | Jul 8 - Jul 21, 2024

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Mary J.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024
We had an amazing experience thanks to Jane and her team! The team introduced us to experiences that we would never have thought of on our own and we will always cherish those memories. Whenever we experienced an issue or a question with our trip plan, we contacted the team and they responded immediately to resolve our issues. This was one of our priorities based on several friends’ experiences with other tour companies. Lessons learned: (1) Make sure that you understand what amenities... Read more

We had an amazing experience thanks to Jane and her team!

The team introduced us to experiences that we would never have thought of on our own and we will always cherish those memories. Whenever we experienced an issue or a question with our trip plan, we contacted the team and they responded immediately to resolve our issues. This was one of our priorities based on several friends’ experiences with other tour companies.

Lessons learned: (1) Make sure that you understand what amenities are offered at hotels. A couple of our accommodations did not provide lifts and it was difficult to get our luggage to and from our rooms. (2) Because the weather was unseasonably warm in London, it would have been nice to be aware whether the hotel had air conditioning.

We would definitely use KimKim again and recommend them to our friends and family.

Hotel Reviews
Georgian House Hotel
Pimlico

We should have asked more questions upfront before staying here. There was no air conditioning and no lift. However, the location was within walking of the metro station.

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Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
Glasgow

The room was small and did not have adequate space for our luggage and belongings. Compared to the other hotels we stayed in, the breakfast was disappointing.

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Fairmont hotel
St andrews

This was by far our favorite hotel. Breakfast was amazing! We would definitely stay here again!

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Although located outside of town, they offered regular shuttle service that was convenient and readily accessible.
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The Haymarket Hotel
Edinburgh

The room was very disappointing. It didn’t have the charm that I think it was selected to provide. Bed was uncomfortable to the point that it made sleeping difficult.

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The Grand, York
North Yorkshire

This was definitely one our favorites.

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The Head of the River
Oxford, Oxfordshire

We enjoyed the hotel’s character but it may not be for everyone. Location was good and the staff was very accommodating.

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Activity Reviews
Best of Royal London - including Tower of London and Changing of the Guard
Best of Royal London - including Tower of London and Changing of the Guard
London

This was not what we expected but still enjoyable. Feel that there was too much time spent at the Tower of London (90 minutes) and not enough time at other sights on the tour.

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Private transfer in town
Private transfer in town
Scotland

It was great having private transport! It was always on time and the vehicles were spotlessly maintained. In particular, our idrivers in St. Andrews were knowledgeable and enjoyed sharing their home with us.

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St Andrews Walking Tour of the Old Course
St Andrews Walking Tour of the Old Course
Scotland

This was a highlight of our trip that we will always remember.

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The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour and Tasting
The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour and Tasting
Edinburgh

We felt like this was a tourist trap but we enjoyed anyway.

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Edinburgh Food & Drink Tour
Edinburgh Food & Drink Tour
Edinburgh

What a great experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we were able to experience restaurants and local cuisines that we would not have done on our own.

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Afternoon Tea at the Edinburgh Castle
Afternoon Tea at the Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh

Again, we would never have booked this on our own but an experience we will definitely remember.

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Yorktour Evening Express: Small Group Early Evening Walking Tour
Yorktour Evening Express: Small Group Early Evening Walking Tour
York

Our guide was fabulous and since we were the only ones on the tour, she tailored her tour just for us. Definitely would recommend this for anyone visiting York for the first time.

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Punting chauffer in Oxford
Punting chauffer in Oxford
Oxford

Again, this is something we never would have done on our own and we’re so glad that we were able to experience.

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Bodleian Library Tour
Bodleian Library Tour
Oxford

This is something we never would have considered without the help of Jane and her team. The docent was fabulous and we learned a great deal about Oxford University.

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Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Jul 26, 2024

HI Mary
It has been an absolute pleasure working with you. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you and Doug, and exploring some of the wonderful activities and attractions that would create that memorable holiday for you.
The team and I really appreciate the 'traveler perspective' of your accommodation on board. This will be super helpful for the team for future recommendations.
If you are ever looking for future travel then we would be delighted to help.
All the best, Jane and The Team