Seven Days -- What Can't I Miss?
 

I'm currently planning a trip to England, Ireland and Scotland. The plan is to fly into London and rent a car. <BR> <BR>I'm definitely interested in the Macallan distillery, Stonehenge, Lochness, Dublin (and the Guinness Brewery) in addition to favorite castles and cathedrals. <BR> <BR>Does anyone have a suggested route that would allow me to see the best of both countryside and cities? <BR> <BR>Thanks!

No way can you see England, Ireland and Scotland in seven days. You might want to consider one or at the most two area's. Perhaps a few days in and around Bath, York or London. I would not try either Ireland or Scotland this time around but rather, save those for another trip. Have fun. <BR>

Are you CRAZY??? Do you plan on getting out of the car and seeing all these places or just driving by to say you've been? <BR> <BR>As Roger said -- pick one or two spots. Or do a week in one now and a week each in the others later.

Concentrating on breweries and distilleries while on a first time 1 week trip by car(!) seems a bit too much for me. A shorter more well planned trip would seem more appropriate.

Well, a week will leave you longing to come back. But, it is possible to see the main highlights of London and a little of Scotland. I suggest you leave out the car rental, it will take up too much of your time in travel. Contact a good tour company in London (suggest Evans Evans)and take 1-day Countryside Tour which involves Stonehenge, Salisbury & Bath, and also the 1-day London City Tour which involves Chg of Guard,Tower, Royal Albert Hall, etc. Then . . buy a round trip train ticket at Waterloo Station to Waverley Station (4-hrs one-way) and spend a couple of nights in Edinburgh - tour the Castle and be sure to Walk the Royal Mile. Edinburgh has an open-top double decker bus tour that's great! You won't see any distilleries, but you can buy a great 18 or 20-yr old bottle of Scotch to take home! I saw all this and much more in 8 days! Have Fun!!