14 days in United Kingdom, Brussels & Amsterdam Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Europe travel route planner
Start: Newark, United States
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Manchester, United Kingdom
— 3 nights
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London, United Kingdom
— 4 nights
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Brussels, Belgium
— 2 nights
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
— 3 nights
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End: Newark, United States
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Manchester, United Kingdom — 3 nights
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Capital of the North
Unofficially dubbed the Capital of the North, Manchester is known for its influence on industry and music, as well as its world-renowned connection to sports.Get some cultural insight at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House and Hardwick Hall and Gardens. Museum-lovers will appreciate Lakeland Motor Museum and National Coal Mining Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Manchester: Orrest Head (in Windermere), Alton Towers Resort (in Alton) and York (York Minster, York Shambles, &more).
For where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Manchester trip itinerary planning site.
Newark, USA to Manchester is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is usually a 5 hour difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Newark in July; daily highs in Manchester reach 69°F and lows reach 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to London.
Side Trips
York, Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House, Orrest Head, Alton Towers Resort, National Coal Mining Museum
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London, United Kingdom — 4 nights
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The Square Mile
Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.Get some cultural insight at National Gallery and Natural History Museum. You'll explore and learn at The British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. There's still lots to do: make a trip to Buckingham Palace, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Westminster Abbey, learn about all things military at Churchill War Rooms, and ponder the world of politics at Houses of Parliament.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the London trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Manchester to London takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 73°F, and evening lows to 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train to Brussels.
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Brussels, Belgium — 2 nights
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Capital of Europe
The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.Museum-lovers will get to explore Musical Instruments Museum (MIM) and Atomium. Grand Place and St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule) will appeal to history buffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Brussels: Ghent (Patershol & Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)), Domaine Viticole du Chenoy (in Emines) and Golf de Rigenee (in Villers-la-ville). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at René Magritte Museum and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Cantillon Brewery.
For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Brussels itinerary builder site.
Getting from London to Brussels by train takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of car and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Brussels due to the time zone difference. July in Brussels sees daily highs of 73°F and lows of 56°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands — 3 nights
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Venice of the North
Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.Discover out-of-the-way places like The Jordaan and Begijnhof. You'll explore and learn at Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at De Duif, take an in-depth tour of Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum, and get to know the resident critters at ARTIS.
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You can drive from Brussels to Amsterdam in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In July in Amsterdam, expect temperatures between 73°F during the day and 57°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.
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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.
