Set majestically along the banks of the meandering River Thames, the UK's bustling, cosmopolitan capital is one of the greatest cities on the planet. It would take a lifetime to fully explore, but you can tick off a few of its most iconic sights in a couple of days with our London Explorer trip. These include Big Ben, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament and the big-hitter of the bunch, Buckingham Palace. Get a bird's eye view of the lot with a ride on the London Eye or a trip up The Shard, Europe's highest skyscraper.

This ancient ring of gigantic standing stones is one of the most awe-inspiring sights in the UK. It was built around 4000-5000 years ago, and its origins are shrouded in myth, mystery and legend. Many of the larger stones are 9m in height and weigh in at a whopping 25 tons, and are thought to have been dragged here from a distance of around 20 miles. No one knows how. Or why.

New Year's Eve is celebrated enthusiastically throughout the UK, but nowhere more so than in Scotland, where it's known as Hogmanay. Excitement reaches a fever pitch in Edinburgh, host to the country's largest and most spectacular New Year’s Eve party. With our Hogmanay trip, you can expect live music, fireworks, processions, and an inimitable festival atmosphere as the clock strikes 12.