29 days in United Kingdom, Ireland & Alkmaar Itinerary
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Start: Stockholm, Sweden
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Kilkenny, Ireland
— 4 nights
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Carlow, Ireland
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Drive to Dublin Airport, Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Drive to Alkmaar
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Alkmaar, The Netherlands
— 2 nights
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Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Fly to Humberside Airport, Drive to Beverley
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Beverley, United Kingdom
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Leeds, United Kingdom
— 5 nights
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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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Birmingham, United Kingdom
— 5 nights
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Liverpool, United Kingdom
— 4 nights
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Kilkenny, Ireland — 4 nights
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Marble City
The country's smallest city in terms of population, Kilkenny boasts a rich cultural heritage and diverse tourist attractions that include well-preserved medieval architecture, exciting nightlife, a vibrant culinary scene, and abundant shopping opportunities.You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Hawkeye School of Falconry and Woodstock House and Gardens. Explore Kilkenny's surroundings by going to Clonea Beach (in Dungarvan) and Mayfield Birds of Prey (in Kilmacthomas). And it doesn't end there: trek along The Barrow Way, explore the world behind art at Butler Gallery, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. John the Evangelist Church, and pause for some serene contemplation at Kilfane Church.
To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Kilkenny trip itinerary maker site.
Stockholm, Sweden to Kilkenny is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Stockholm to Kilkenny, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. June in Kilkenny sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Carlow.
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Carlow, Ireland — 2 nights
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Discover out-of-the-way places like Delta Sensory Gardens and Maynooth Castle. Get out of town with these interesting Carlow side-trips: Huntington Castle (in Clonegal) and Wallaby Woods Donadea (in Kildare).
To find photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Carlow road trip site.
Traveling by car from Kilkenny to Carlow takes an hour. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Kilkenny in June since evenings lows in Carlow dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to drive to Alkmaar.
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To find photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Carlow road trip site.
Traveling by car from Kilkenny to Carlow takes an hour. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Kilkenny in June since evenings lows in Carlow dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to drive to Alkmaar.
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Alkmaar, The Netherlands — 2 nights
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Alkmaar is a municipality and a city in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. On the 9th (Fri), make a trip to Korenmolen 't Roode Hert, then walk around Alkmaarderhout en Westerhout, and then contemplate the long history of Klim Naar de Hemel.
To see reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Alkmaar trip itinerary maker app.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Carlow to Alkmaar. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In June, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to drive to Beverley.
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To see reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Alkmaar trip itinerary maker app.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Carlow to Alkmaar. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In June, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to drive to Beverley.
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Beverley, United Kingdom — 1 night
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Beverley is a market town, civil parish and the county town of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at The Wolds Way Owl Trust and then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Ethelburga, Great Givendale. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the exciting artwork at The Creative Lab, then go for a walk through Abbyo's Ice Cream Van, then steep yourself in history at North Bar, and finally admire the natural beauty at Coronation Garden.
To find maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Beverley road trip website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Alkmaar to Beverley. The time zone difference when traveling from Alkmaar to Beverley is minus 1 hour. In June, daily temperatures in Beverley can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can drive to Leeds.
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To find maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Beverley road trip website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Alkmaar to Beverley. The time zone difference when traveling from Alkmaar to Beverley is minus 1 hour. In June, daily temperatures in Beverley can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can drive to Leeds.
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Leeds, United Kingdom — 5 nights
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Capital of the North
One of the most cosmopolitan, innovative, and prosperous cities in the country, Leeds went from a run-down mill town to a hip 21st-century urban center in just a few decades.Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Markenfield Hall and RSPB St Aidan's nature park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Leeds: Shibden Park (in Halifax) and The Coldstones Cut (in Pateley Bridge). There's much more to do: make a trip to County Arcade, look for all kinds of wild species at Hope Pastures, walk around Wharfe Meadows Park Otley, and trek along Meanwood Valley Trail.
To see photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Leeds online trip itinerary maker.
Drive from Beverley to Leeds in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In June, daytime highs in Leeds are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can go by car to Sheffield.
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Sheffield, United Kingdom — 3 nights
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Greenest City in England
A major industrial and cultural center, Sheffield is renowned for its green open spaces, art galleries, and state-of-the-art sports facilities.You'll discover tucked-away gems like Ecclesall Woods and Bishops' House. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sheffield: Bakewell (River Wye & Bath Gardens) and Mam Tor (in Hope). There's still lots to do: stroll around Millhouses Park, contemplate the long history of Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral Church of St Marie.
To see reviews, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read Sheffield trip planner.
You can drive from Leeds to Sheffield in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Sheffield are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Birmingham.
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Birmingham, United Kingdom — 5 nights
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City of a Thousand Trades
Britain's second-largest city, Birmingham was known as the City of a Thousand Trades and the Workshop of the World in the Victorian era.Discover out-of-the-way places like West Midlands Police Museum and Hawkstone Brewery. When in Birmingham, make a side trip to see The Oxford Artisan Distillery in Oxford, approximately Oxford away. And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Brindleyplace, steep yourself in history at The Rest House, admire the natural beauty at Martineau Gardens, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.
To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Birmingham driving holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Sheffield to Birmingham takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Birmingham are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. On the 25th (Sun), you'll travel to Liverpool.
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Liverpool, United Kingdom — 4 nights
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Capital of Pop Music
Famous for being the birthplace of the Beatles, Liverpool is a vibrant city with an outstanding cultural heritage.Step off the beaten path and head to Williamson’s Tunnels – Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels and Calderstones Park. Next up on the itinerary: have some family-friendly fun at The Romans, see the interesting displays at Quirky Quarter, contemplate the long history of Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre, and admire the masterpieces at FACT Liverpool.
To see reviews, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Liverpool trip planning website.
You can drive from Birmingham to Liverpool in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Ireland travel guide
Emerald Isle
Gentle green hills, Guinness, leprechauns, and friendly folks characterize this small isle of a country. From the busy big city of Dublin to cozy countryside, the emerald isle harbors a varied natural landscape and is steeped in tradition. Visitors can immerse themselves in the native Irish language by visiting a Gaeltacht, or Irish-speaking region of the country, where traditional culture thrives. The Irish are known for being open and welcoming: from the moment you land to the moment you leave, you'll be greeted with "cead mile failte"--a hundred thousand welcomes.
United Kingdom travel guide
Home to an impressive 25 World Heritage sites, the United Kingdom, which includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, has hundreds of museums to explore, thousands of parks and gardens to stroll through, and tens of thousands of communities to discover. From Land’s End in the south to John O’Groats in the north, the country is packed with tourist attractions that can fill a range of itineraries. With nearly 30 million tourists visiting every year, the UK is ranked among the top ten holiday destinations in the world. Known for its royalty, this country also represents a diverse patchwork of native and immigrant cultures. Although Britannia no longer rules the waves, it possesses a captivating history and a dynamic modern culture, both of which remain hugely influential on the rest of the world.
