Overview
Coast through rolling hills, ferry across legendary waterways, and skip down cobblestone...read more streets to discover the wonders of Stonehenge, Waterford, York, and more on this essential tour of Britain and Ireland. Along the way, you’ll drink in the sights of fairytale castles and storybook settings as well as the locally brewed ales, strong Irish coffees, and perfectly aged scotch whiskeys passionately poured in every pub. Factor in time to shop for bits and bobs and taste local favourites like fish and chips, and you’d be off your trolley not to come along!
Coast through rolling hills, ferry across legendary waterways, and skip down cobblestone...read more streets to discover the wonders of Stonehenge, Waterford, York, and more on this essential tour of Britain and Ireland. Along the way, you’ll drink in the sights of fairytale castles and storybook settings as well as the locally brewed ales, strong Irish coffees, and perfectly aged scotch whiskeys passionately poured in every pub. Factor in time to shop for bits and bobs and taste local favourites like fish and chips, and you’d be off your trolley not to come along!
Itinerary
Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in London with A Taste of London excursion with dinner, followed by a guided illuminations cruise on the Thames River. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyACCOUNT. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
LONDON: Meet your Tour Director and travelling companions at 8 am and drive to Stonehenge.
STONEHENGE: Guided visit.
BATH: Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths. 164 mi / 264 km (B/D)
CARDIFF: Morning orientation drive features Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, and the stately civic buildings.
PEMBROKE: Ferry crossing across St. George's Channel to Rosslare.
WATERFORD: An Irish coffee demonstration after dinner. 168 mi / 271 km (B/D)
WATERFORD: Guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal.
KILKENNY: See one of Ireland's prettiest towns with medieval cobblestones. Visit Kilkenny Castle and gardens. 115 mi / 195 km (B)
DUBLIN: Afternoon orientation drive to see O'Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time this afternoon. (B)
Boyne River crossing and drive past the Mountains of Mourne.
BELFAST: Orientation drive before ferry crossing on the North Channel to Scotland's Cairnryan. 234 mi / 376 km (B)
EDINBURGH: Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland's Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon.
EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO: Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance. (Departures July 30 through August 20 only). (B)
JEDBURGH: Photo stop at the Augustinian abbey ruins. Drive into Northumberland National Park and see a section of Hadrian's Wall.
YORK: See York Minster on a guided walk through The Shambles. 198 mi / 318 km (B/D)
AVON: FORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway's Cottage and visit Shakespeare's Birthplace. 260 mi / 418 km (B)
LONDON: Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in London with A Taste of London excursion with dinner, followed by a guided illuminations cruise on the Thames River. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyACCOUNT. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
LONDON: Meet your Tour Director and travelling companions at 8 am and drive to Stonehenge.
STONEHENGE: Guided visit.
BATH: Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths. 164 mi / 264 km (B/D)
CARDIFF: Morning orientation drive features Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, and the stately civic buildings.
PEMBROKE: Ferry crossing across St. George's Channel to Rosslare.
WATERFORD: An Irish coffee demonstration after dinner. 168 mi / 271 km (B/D)
WATERFORD: Guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal.
KILKENNY: See one of Ireland's prettiest towns with medieval cobblestones. Visit Kilkenny Castle and gardens. 115 mi / 195 km (B)
DUBLIN: Afternoon orientation drive to see O'Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time this afternoon. (B)
Boyne River crossing and drive past the Mountains of Mourne.
BELFAST: Orientation drive before ferry crossing on the North Channel to Scotland's Cairnryan. 234 mi / 376 km (B)
EDINBURGH: Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland's Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon.
EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO: Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance. (Departures July 30 through August 20 only). (B)
JEDBURGH: Photo stop at the Augustinian abbey ruins. Drive into Northumberland National Park and see a section of Hadrian's Wall.
YORK: See York Minster on a guided walk through The Shambles. 198 mi / 318 km (B/D)
AVON: FORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway's Cottage and visit Shakespeare's Birthplace. 260 mi / 418 km (B)
LONDON: Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 9 Breakfasts
- 3 Dinners
- London Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (Superior First-Class)
- London Park Plaza Waterloo (Superior First-Class)
- Newport-Gwent The Coldra Court by Celtic Manor (First-Class)
- Waterford Tower Hotel (First-Class)
- Dublin 1 Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House (First-Class)
- Edinburgh Marriott Courtyard (Superior First-Class)
- York DoubleTree by Hilton York (Superior First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- 9 Breakfasts
- 3 Dinners
- London Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (Superior First-Class)
- London Park Plaza Waterloo (Superior First-Class)
- Newport-Gwent The Coldra Court by Celtic Manor (First-Class)
- Waterford Tower Hotel (First-Class)
- Dublin 1 Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House (First-Class)
- Edinburgh Marriott Courtyard (Superior First-Class)
- York DoubleTree by Hilton York (Superior First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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