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  1. Tourist destination of Great Britain

The Great Britain boasts a long, rich and vibrant history, making it one of the top tourist destinations in the world.

All countries share the past, and their histories are intermingled. Villages, towns, and cities have much to interest the tourist and travelers. Historic buildings, castles, and museums abound. Great Britain It comprises three countries : England .Wales .Scotland.

England, one of the most popular British Touristdestinations , offers you to visit many places during British Tours. The rich collection of antiques at the British Museum located in England is a great place to peep in the history of Britain. Places like Victoria and Albert Museum, One of London's most interesting museums has a large collection of over 4 million pieces. Founded in 1852, the museum's diverse exhibits focus mostly on decorative arts and design.Windsor Castle is the largest inhabited castle in the world, and the oldest in continuous occupation (over 900 years). It is one of the Queen's three official residences, and is often said to be her favourite. , National Gallery are worth visiting in England.

London

London, the capital of England is a house to various British Tourist Sites, the most famous of the lot is the official London residence of The Queen, Buckingham Palace is the Queen's official London residence and is used to receive and entertain guests on state, ceremonial and official occasions for the Royal Family. The palace was originally built in 1705 for the Duke of Buckingham..The London Eye was formally opened by the then Prime Minister, Tony Blair, on 31 December 1999. Since its opening, the Eye has become a major landmark and tourist attraction one of the iconic sights of London.

.Westminster Abbey is located in London just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. The Abbey is a living church where worship still takes place today and it is also the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English monarchs.

Houses of Parliament The business of Parliament takes place in two places, the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Parliament exists to challenge the work of government, approve new laws and debate government policy and current issues.

The famous MadameTussauds Museum is an astonishing place that is located in London. This museum houses a rich collection of realistic wax figures of famous personalities like superstars, politicians and sportsmen. .

Trafalgar Square is a square in the centre of London and is named after the battle of Trafalgar. The focal point of Trafalgar Square is Nelson's Column which towers 151ft above the square with an 18ft statue of Nelson on top.

Scotland

Dating back to the 12th century, Edinburgh Castle is a beautiful architectural masterpiece offering stunning views of Scotland. Edinburgh Castle is a formidable fort that was built by David I on an extinct volcano is Scotland's capital. Originally built in 1130 the Castle represents over 800 years of Scottish history and is a World Heritage site.