{"id":861319,"date":"2022-04-06T15:01:30","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T14:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/editors-pick-where-to-escape-to-next-half-term-in-7-days-or-less\/"},"modified":"2025-03-04T11:05:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T10:05:33","slug":"editors-pick-where-to-escape-to-next-half-term-in-7-days-or-less","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/editors-pick-where-to-escape-to-next-half-term-in-7-days-or-less\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to travel next half term in 7 days or less"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The half term holidays may only be 7 days &#8211; but that\u2019s plenty of time for a family getaway! If you\u2019re wondering where to escape to next half term in under a week, we\u2019ve got the answer. From the United Kingdom and Ireland to Jordan and Iceland, here are our top half term travel destinations and family tours that are 7 days or less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-real-britain-6-days\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/tours\/real-britain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Real Britain<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; 6 days<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/04\/lacock-abbey-england-1-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Lacock Abbey England\" class=\"wp-image-858126\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering where to escape to next half term? This six-day tour will show you the icons of Britain from the buzzing cities of London, Liverpool, Cardiff, Edinburgh and York, to the spectacular countryside with rolling hills and green fields. See the mysterious Stonehenge, soak in the Roman baths in the famous spa town of Bath, and see where the Beatles got their start in their home town of Liverpool.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you want to cruise Lake Windermere in the stunning Lake District, trace the history of the Roman Empire at Hadrian\u2019s Wall, or walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon, this half term holiday will be enriching and fun for the whole family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/places-to-visit-england\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15 of the prettiest places to visit in England<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-of-devon-and-cornwall-6-days\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/tours\/best-of-devon-and-cornwall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Best of Devon and Cornwall<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; 6 days<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/04\/st-michaels-mount-harbour-cornwall-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"St Michaels Mount Cornwall England\" class=\"wp-image-858121\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for half term travel destinations that are close to home? You can\u2019t miss Devon and Cornwall in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/europe\/england\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">England<\/a>! This six-day tour will show you the highlights of these gorgeous regions and iconic cities like Bath, Bristol and London. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both kids and adults will love exploring ancient castles and lavish stately homes, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.english-heritage.org.uk\/visit\/places\/tintagel-castle\/history-and-legend\/history\/#:~:text=In%20about%201480%20the%20antiquary,local%20folklore%20and%20literary%20legends.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tintagel Castle<\/a>, the legendary birthplace of King Arthur. You can also see the filming locations of Harry Potter and Downton Abbey in the charming village of Lacock and stretch your legs in the scenic Dartmoor National Park. Whether you want to relax on the golden beaches of St. Ives or indulge in Cornish pasties, your family will return from this half term holiday feeling totally refreshed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/5-unmissable-sights-cornwall-devon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 unmissable sights for a quintessentially British holiday in Cornwall and Devon<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iceland-including-the-blue-lagoon-6-days\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/tours\/iceland-including-the-blue-lagoon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Iceland including the Blue Lagoon<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; 6 days<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/04\/blue-lagoon-steam-iceland-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Blue Lagoon Iceland\" class=\"wp-image-858123\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to make the most of your holidays but you\u2019re wondering where to escape to next half term, you\u2019ve got to put <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/europe\/iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iceland<\/a> on your bucket list. You can fly from London to the capital Reykjavik in just three hours, meaning you\u2019ve got more time to enjoy your trip. This amazing six-day Iceland tour will hit all the highlights, from Deildartunguhver, Europe\u2019s highest-flowing hot spring, to the soul-stirring waterfalls of Hraunfoss and Barnafoss.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your family will also love exploring the ancient Thingvellir National Park, and the glaciers, waterfalls, volcanoes, and lava fields of the stunning Sn\u00e6fellsnes Peninsula. Whether you want to sample Viking \u2018sushi\u2019 or soak in the milky waters of the Blue Lagoon, this will be a half term holiday your family will cherish forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/facts-about-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13 strange and interesting facts about Iceland<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jordan-experience-6-days\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/tours\/jordan-experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Jordan Experience<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; 6 days<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/04\/petra-rose-city-jordan-1-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Rose City of Petra Jordan\" class=\"wp-image-858124\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to switch things up with your half term travel experience? Take a journey to the Middle East with our 6-day <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/africa-the-middle-east\/jordan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jordan<\/a> tour. Kids and adults alike will be amazed by Jordan\u2019s ancient treasures, from the desert castles and holy sites to the rose-red fa\u00e7ades of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also get to connect with the locals as you enjoy a meal with the Khzoz family in Amman and enjoy a traditional dinner with a Bedouin tribe. You\u2019ll even spend an enchanting night sleeping under the starry sky of the Wadi Rum desert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/a-beginners-guide-to-jordan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Jordan<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-irish-highlights-7-days\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/tours\/irish-highlights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Irish Highlights<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; 7 days<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/04\/cliffs-of-moher-ireland-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Cliffs of Moher Ireland\" class=\"wp-image-858125\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering where to travel for 7 days on your half term holidays, we\u2019ve got the perfect trip. 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