The United Kingdom is a country of opposites, of beautiful landscapes and unrivalled cultural treasures. In England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland everything can be different depnding on where you are - perhaps it would be better to talk of 1000 smaller or larger islands within the two main islands of the United Kingdom. The legends of the ancient Britons and Anglo-Saxons have grown around the world, and markers to global culture exist in the familiarity of King Arthur, Shakespeare, Drake or Churchill. The village pubs, hills, rivers and pre-historical monuments of Stonehenge and others are distinctive features of the English landscape. Then there are the big cities with crowded cultural programmes and activities. The United Kingdom is an exciting place for a visitor. Reserve your special offer Malev flight to London

Old Times and Modernity in London

London is one of the most popular and active cities in the world with more than 29 million visitors each year. It's a place where different eras, the modern and antique, click together. From a double-decker bus on a West End route you can have a moving panorama of the array of sights, from Buckingham Palace to Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and Westminster Abbey. For theatres, there are hundreds of offerings in the West End and a lively fringe beyond, whilst cinemas and events on the river are scattered around the diversity of London. There are few serious musicians who do not include London on their tour itineraries. A walk around Soho would be a great way to explore Leicester Square, Chinatown and the labyrinth network of streets of the West End.  London also plays host to a number of Premier League clubs - there's usually something for everyone. Click here to find out more about prices of flights to London

Britain's cities are Malev destinations

Edinburgh is certainly a contender for the most beautiful city in Europe. It's the capital city of Scotland, with a preserved Georgian New Town and many fine examples of Victorian architecture. Salisbury Crags is just one of the spots to overlook Edinburgh's distinctive panorama, and one of the many green areas in this city by the river Leith. The Royal Mile leads directly up to the 19th century Edinburgh Castle, whilst  Hollyrood dates from 300 years previously and has a medieval atmosphere.
 
Manchester was a Roman fort which emerged as a metropolis in the industrial 19th century. Many of the city's landmarks date from this period; the Town Hall, Free Trade Hall are built in the trademark red brick of the time. Today Manchester is, after London, the second financial centre of the UK. However, it is no copy of London and has a fiercely independent culture, with an arguably more vibrant cultural and social landscape than its rival. There are three famous and highly rated universities and a Central Reference Library which can claim to be among the best in the United Kingdom - and therefore, possibly, the world. Not forgetting the Premier League clubs, Manchester City and Manchester United. Reserve flights on Malev's Edinburgh or London routes.