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Everyone knows the famous travel destinations in the UK, but have you ever considered the fantastic day trips you can take from different parts of this country? Here are six of the best for you:

6. Da Vinci Day and Scottish Borders Day Tour of Edinburgh

If Scotland's history and architecture inspire you, you'll love this one-day trip, which depends on the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. It takes approximately six hours to visit the famous Rosslyn Chapel, the center of Da Vinci Code history, and Melrose Abbey.

The tour starts early in the morning in the center of the city; the first stop is the magnificent view of Scott. This superb viewpoint offers views of the Eildon Hills, the Tweed Valley, and the ancient Roman ruins. A short way further on is Melrose, a former colony on the banks of the Tweed River. One of the highlights of the stop is the possibility of exploring the 12th-century abbey, which means connected to the Knights Templar.

From Melrose, another 45 minutes by car will take you to Rosslyn Chapel. This Catholic chapel remained built in the 15th century. It is said to have links with the Knights Templar, the Holy Grail, and Freemasonry. Make sure you take a closer look while you explore the chapel; You can only recognize some things from the Da Vinci Code movie. The return to Edinburgh takes you through incredible Scottish landscapes.

5. Day trip to London to Leeds Castle, Dover Cliffs, and Canterbury

London is perfect for a wide range of day trips, but one of the most interesting is undoubtedly the one that takes you to places like Leeds Castle, the White Cliffs of Dover and the holy city of Canterbury. On the way, you will see some of England's most important historical sites, as well as some of its most beautiful landscapes.

Start the day in London with a private bus to Leeds Castle. The tour will include a detailed commentary during your trip to help you discover more about the fantastic places you will see during the trip. From the window, you can see the view of Greenwich and the Royal Observatory of the eighteenth century. Upon arrival in Kent, the castle of Leeds will be visible. Do not forget to take a look after the stop: there is an uninterrupted trench, incredible textiles, and furniture in the beautifully maintained private rooms and gardens.

The next on the road is Canterbury, which has been a religious center for more than a millennium. During the day you can take a private tour of the Cathedral, built in the 6th century. Another short walk along the coast will take you to the beautiful white cliffs of Dover. On a glorious celebration, you can see the other side of the road from Dover to France. Another highlight of this one-day trip is a visit to the Battle of Britain Monument, which you will visit before returning to London through the scenic Kent countryside.

4. Visit the Scottish castles of Edinburgh

If you like movies, beautiful landscapes or photos, this tour from Edinburgh is for you. The first part of the trip includes a trip through the Scottish plains to Stirling Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots was born. William Wallace also stormed this castle during the Battle of Stirling Bridge. The tour also takes you to the Castle of Doune, which features scenes from Monty Python, The Holy Grail, and the television series Outlanders.

You will also enjoy the stunning scenery on the way to your next stop while learning about the history of the area, with stories of Scottish legends and even legends. Lush Oy, also, Kitchen, Fort, Nukha, the second group, because of, the profile, highlighted, on the road.

If you reach the shores of Lake Finn, you will show the Inveraray Castle, where you will have the opportunity to take an annual tour or explore the park yourself. The last hours of the trip will take you to some of the best views of Scotland, overlooking the Loch Lomond and the Alpine Arthur.

3rd day at Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands

Some of the most beautiful places in Scotland can continue discovered on this excursion, which also departs from Edinburgh. At first, you drive to Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands. There is much to see on the trip, with attractions such as Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument and the Linlithgow Palace on the way. Glencoe is famous for its fantastic trails and performances in Hollywood movies such as Harry Potter and James Bond.

On this tour, you can also explore Fort William, located at the foot of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the United Kingdom. The famous Loch Ness comes next, and when the weather is beautiful, you can take a boat trip on the lake.

After exploring the so-called Loch Ness Monster House, continue through the Cairngorms National Park and admire the views of Craig Meagaidh and Loch Laggan. The day ends in Pitlochry, a charming Victorian city before returning to Edinburgh.

2nd day of travel from London to Oxford, Cotswolds and Warwick Castle

The home of the most famous dramatist in the world, the oldest university in the English-speaking world and an incredible castle, you can enjoy this tour. The first stop is Oxford, a city also known as the City of Dreaming Towers. One of the highlights, of course, is the University of Oxford, where many of the brightest people in the history of England have lived, worked and studied.

Then you will cross the beautiful Cotswolds and admire some of the most beautiful landscapes in the United Kingdom. Before you know it, Stratford-upon-Avon will appear. The Crucial industrial city has streets lined with thatched roofs, as the one William Shakespeare lived. You can choose to enjoy a traditional lunch in a thatched café or stroll through the city.

Last but not limited is a stop at Warwick Castle. This magnificent fort held initially built of wood, but in the twelfth century was rebuilt in stone. One advantage is that the castle is utterly open to the public so you can explore it on their terms. These include towers and climbing towers, as well as castle dungeons!

1 day of travel from London to Stonehenge, Day trips to Windsor Castle and Bath

Windsor Castle and Bath in one day? If it sounds good, this tour is for you. At the beginning of the trip, undertake an hour drive to Windsor Castle where the British royal family has lived for over 1000 years. You also have the opportunity to see inside. Other sites of interest include St. George's Chapel and luxurious state apartments.

The County of Wiltshire can be enjoyed on the way to your next stop, the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge. The vast and ancient circular monoliths have a significant religious, cultural and historical significance and represent an emblematic part of the British heritage.

Bath is a famous spa town, both Roman and Georgian. At the last stop of this visit, you will see several important cultural sites. The impressive abbey and Roman baths are particularly exceptional, as is the magnificent Pulteney Bridge.

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Mary Queen of Scots was born in Linlithgow Palace, and you uploaded a photo of Stirling Castle and not Edinburgh. Nice recommendations though, nice places to visit! :)

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