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Britain & Ireland in Depth
Britain & Ireland in Depth
Britain & Ireland in Depth

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Read 24 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on Globus 24 Day Britain & Ireland in Depth. The drawbridges are down. The silver is polished. The tea is brewing. One lump or two? How about five?! Showing you the sweet sights of five captivating countries over 24 days, our most in-depth tour of Britain and Ireland truly pours on the charm. Royals and writers, artists and architects, real-life warriors and fictional spies — you’ll walk in the footsteps of them all throughout the legendary cities, seaside villages, and quaint countryside hamlets of England, Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland, and read more Scotland. Coast to coast, castle to castle, and pub to pub, you’ll drink in the classic landmarks and landscapes, the famous rivers and ruins, the breathtaking islands and Highlands, and the celebrated stories behind them all. From Abbey Road to Penny Lane and Stonehenge to Clava Cairns, this is the rock star of all Britain and Ireland vacations.PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Stratford-upon-Avon so you can plan your day your way.
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Trip Length
Trip Length

24 Days

Trip Starts
Trip Starts

London

Trip Ends
Trip Ends

London

Operator
Operator
Globus
Trip Reviews
24 Trip Reviews
Avg. Rating: 4.5/5
Trip Style
Trip Style

Classic

Accommodation
Accommodation

4 - 4.5 Star

Budget
Budget

Premium

Age Range
Age Range

5-99 Years

Max. Group Size
Max. Group Size

45

Guide Style
Guide Style

Fully Guided

Tour Code
Tour Code

GT

Itinerary

Welcome to London!

Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.

The Royal Treatment

Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, the Prime Minister's Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral (except Sundays). (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - HISTORIC SITES: See the legendary landmarks of England's historic capital city. Walk where voices have rung out for centuries in Parliament Square and where chimes rise high above you with the ringing of Big Ben's quarter bells. See Westminster Abbey, where royal coronations, weddings, and funerals have made history.

Prehistoric Finds & Pub Food

Meet your Tour Director and travel companions, to depart London at 8 am. Try to unravel the mystery of prehistoric Stonehenge. Explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions, then take time to view the monument up close. Head to the quaint market town of Ilminster for a welcome lunch at a local pub. Round off the day with a cruise on Plymouth Sound, one of the world's great natural harbors, and view the Mayflower Steps. (B/L) 221 mi / 356 km.

LOCAL FAVORITE - EPIC RIDE: Cruise the deep natural inlet of Plymouth Sound, the harbor from where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail on the Mayflower bound for the New World in 1620. The wealth of history to be found in the Sound includes Sir Francis Drake's expeditions, Napoleon's imprisonment in 1815, and Charles Darwin's 1831 embarkation on the HMS Beagle – to name a few!

Legends of Land & Sea

Poldark's Cornwall is today's highlight as a scenic drive takes you through the West Country. There's time for a photo stop at St. Michael's Mount before a visit to the popular seaside resort of St. Ives. Return to Plymouth and enjoy free time this evening. (B) 161 mi / 255 km.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - EPIC RIDE: Breathtaking views of Cornwall, including the setting of Winston Graham's ‘Poldark' saga of Cornish life in the 18th century, will leave you breathless on a scenic drive through the stunning West Country.

Timeless Kings & Thermal Springs

At Glastonbury, hear about the legend of King Arthur and the Holy Grail, and then head to the Georgian city of Bath to visit the amazing excavations of the Roman Baths with time to explore this fascinating city on your own. Stay the night in Cardiff, the Welsh capital. (B) 180 mi / 288 km.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - CULTURAL GEMS: The traditions of one ancient Roman ritual are in full flow in Bath. Amid the remarkable Roman and Georgian architecture and the best-preserved Roman Baths of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a good spa day is never hard to find in one of the “Best Spa Towns in Europe.” The city of Bath sits above geothermal springs that bubble up from the limestone below. Bath also turns up the heat with some of Britain's grandest Georgian buildings, a mecca for elite 18th-century society.

Strait to Ireland

Your journey through South Wales takes you to Fishguard. Cross St. George's Channel to Rosslare in Ireland and proceed to Waterford, a stronghold founded by the Danish Vikings in 853. 159 mi / 255 km (B/D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - EPIC RIDE: St. George's Channel connects the British territory of Wales in the east and the southeastern part of Ireland in the west. It is named in honor of St. George, England's patron saint, who had traveled to England by sea from the Byzantine Empire and approached the British Isles from this channel.

Fine Crystal & The Gift of Gab

Visit the House of Waterford Crystal for a fascinating tour and witness the highly skilled master craftsmen at work. At Blarney, renowned for its magical Kissing Stone, take the opportunity to walk up to the castle, or shop for traditional Irish handicrafts. Your overnight stay is in the historic town and fishing port of Kinsale, famous for its multi-hued streets. You will have time to explore this evening. (B/D) 105 mi / 168 km.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - LEGENDS & LORE: Cut the blarney and hear the history of how telling tales is forever linked to the 15th-century castle and the village below in Blarney. One of the last estate villages that remain standing in Ireland, Blarney was built by an 18th-century landlord to house the castle workers there. It's true!

Beauties in County Kerry

The breathtaking beauty of Ireland awaits with a drive around part of Ireland's southwestern peninsular, the spectacular Ring of Kerry. Have your camera ready for photos of sparkling seascapes and mountains dotted with brightly colored farmhouses. Tonight enjoy a dinner with traditional Irish music in a local restaurant. (B/D) 154 mi / 247 km.

LOCAL FAVORITE - LOCAL TASTES: Join the locals of Killarney for an Irish dinner of traditional and modern dishes with festive Gaelic tunes in the heart of this historic Irish town.


Traditional Dishes & Ditties

A full day in Killarney to experience and explore this vibrant town. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - NATURAL WONDERS: County Kerry is home to the exquisite natural beauty of a rugged and mountainous expanse in Killarney National Park. Nestled at the foot of these mountains, the Lake of Killarney's shores of woodlands share this magical place with waterfalls and dramatic skies above Ross Castle.


Irish Eyes & Cheeky Rhymes

A drive around the Dingle Peninsula includes a stop at the Blasket Islands Centre. Learn about the way of life on the remote islands, evacuated by their inhabitants in 1953. Later, stop at the quaint village of Adare and admire its pretty thatched cottages before arriving in Limerick. (B) 160 mi / 257 km.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - PHOTO OPS: There once was a town called Adare, with charm that was beyond compare.. Adare's charming thatched-roof cottages create visual poetry, earning this village in County Limerick, some say the prettiest village in Ireland.

Notes Above High Sea

At the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, rising 668 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, step on to the edge of the world to admire awe-inspiring views. Via the limestone plateau of The Burren, reach Galway, a popular seaside destination with a buzzing center of colorful shops and a busy café and bar culture. Spend the night in the coastal seaport of Sligo. (B/D) 179 mi / 288 km.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - PICTURE PERFECT: Feast your eyes on a stunning spectacle of sea and sky at the Cliffs of Moher on the Wild Atlantic Way. Try to resist the inspiration that has moved artists, poets, and scientists throughout the ages as you stand on the edge of 320 million years of geologic perfection on the rugged coastline of County Clare.

Derry Girls & Daring Giants

Visit Derry today, the second largest city in Northern Ireland and one of the finest examples of a walled city. Follow in the legendary footsteps of Finn McCool, as you admire the Giant's Causeway, composed of 40,000 basalt columns formed millions of years ago. Stay in Belfast tonight, Northern Ireland's seat of government. (B/D) 200 mi / 322 km.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - LEGENDS & LORE: Follow in the legendary footsteps of giants at the foot of the cliffs along the coast of Northern Ireland, where 40,000 massive black basalt columns jut out of the sea. Hear the legendary myth of two battling giants that caused the magnificent geological wonder of Giant's Causeway, which actually evolved through volcanic activity 50–60 million years ago.

An Unsinkable Legend

This morning's orientation drive includes City Hall, the Albert Memorial Clock Tower, and Queen's University. Then complete your visit to Belfast with a fascinating visit to the Titanic Experience, learn about the doomed ship's maiden voyage, and the tragic events of April 14, 1912. Cross back across the Irish border and visit Carlingford, a charming seaside town, situated on the Cooley Peninsula, before arriving in Dublin. (B) 128 mi / 206 km.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - HISTORIC SPOT: Explore the fascinating Titanic Belfast Experience for an in-depth look at the history and mystery of the legendary ocean liner. See artifacts and amazing accounts of Belfast's boom in shipping and those who built her. Learn about the courage and loss of all involved on a fateful night in April 1912. Get an immersive look at the launch, sinking, and final resting place of the doomed ship, with myths and reality revealed.

Ireland's Capital City

Take a morning orientation drive to see O'Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College. The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy this vibrant city. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - CITY SIGHTS: “In Dublin's fair city where girls are so pretty,” you'll also find great personality and charm. The charisma of Dubliners and the bounty of pubs here is matched only by the gorgeous Georgian Squares, 12th-century St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College.

Welsh Word Challenge

Board your ferry which takes you to North Wales. Stop for a photo in the tongue-twisting town of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll before enjoying a scenic drive through north Wales to Liverpool. There's free time this evening. (B) 98 mi / 158 km.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - PHOTO OP: The village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll may be impossible to pronounce, but its English translation is no walk in the park, meaning “St. Mary's Church in the hollow of white hazel near a rapid whirlpool and the Church of St. Tysilio near the red cave.” Nevertheless, this small Welsh town with the big name is a quaint coastal spot in North Wales.

Songs, Sonnets, and Secret Vows

Start the day with a visit to The Beatles Story, for a fascinating journey into the life and music of the “Fab Four.” Take a scenic drive through the tranquil Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a break in Wordsworth's beloved Grasmere and try original Grasmere Gingerbread. Head north to the Scottish border and stop at Gretna Green, where the blacksmith performed weddings for runaway young couples. (B/D) 238 mi / 382 km.

LOCAL FAVORITE - TIMELESS TRADITIONS: Sweeten the day with classic gingerbread and hear about Sarah Nelson, a Victorian cook who invented it in 1854.

Spectacular in Scotland

Follow the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond, then proceed via Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe, and Fort William, and follow the “Road to the Isles” to Mallaig, where you board your ferry for the crossing to the Isle of Skye. Visit the Museum of the Isles. Return to the mainland and follow the shores of Loch Ness on the way to Inverness. (B/D) 251 mi / 404 km.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - LEGENDS & LORE: Survey the shores of famed Loch Ness for the chance to catch a glimpse of its mysterious Nessie. Hear of the folklore and firm believers in the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, which is said to swim in the shimmering waters.

The Bronze Age & Brave Battles

Today's excursion includes a visit to the Bronze-Age chamber tomb site of Clava Cairns, featured in the popular TV series Outlander. At Culloden battlefield and visitor centre hear the story of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charlie's Scottish clans. Return to Inverness for some free time in the capital of the Highlands. (B) 30 mi / 48 km.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - HISTORIC SPOT: Inverness boasts a rich history of historic sites including Inverness Castle and St Andrew's Cathedral yet today is a lively city with a range of restaurants, bars, and shops. Discover the covered Victorian Market where independent traders have been selling their wares since the 19th century.

Mulligans & Military Music

Start the day with a walk through the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry. Visit St. Andrews, a famous university town and whose Royal and Ancient Golf Club has given us the rules of golf before traveling over the elegant Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh. (B) 202 mi / 326 km.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO: Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on select departures.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ICONIC FOOTSTEPS: See the fairways and greens at the birthplace of golf, where legendary players of the Scottish game made history in the university town of St. Andrews.

Crown Jewels & Castle Views

Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town” and the famous scientists, inventors, and novelists who lived there. In the “Old Town,” visit Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland's Crown Jewels. The afternoon is free to enjoy the Scottish capital at your own pace. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - HISTORIC SPOT: Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with a 1,100-year history as "the most besieged place in Great Britain." Here, you'll find the royal regalia and Scotland's Crown Jewels.

Castle Heirs & English Fare

This morning, visit Floors Castle, the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe's family home and the largest inhabited castle in Scotland. Make your way to York, England's most complete medieval city. Admire the great structure of the Minster and follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles. (B) 203 mi / 327 km.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - CULTURAL GEMS: The Roxburghe Estate of Floors Castle has been the home of the Innes-Ker family since it was built for the 1st Duke of Roxburghe in 1721. Surrounded by fine Victorian gardens, this historic stately home is known as the gem of the Scottish borders spanning 52,000 acres that are also home to sheep, cattle, and Cheviot lamb.

Spend your day your way in Stratford-upon-Avon

Depart Yorkshire, setting of author James Herriot's beloved “All Creatures Great and Small,” and head to Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon. Take pictures of Anne Hathaway's Cottage and explore more of the town with your choice of included Globus Choice Excursions.

  • THE PLAY'S THE THING! - To be or not to be in Stratford-Upon-Avon? There's no question when it comes to visiting the birthplace and family home of Shakespeare-where the legendary bard grew up and lived the first years of his married life.
  • THE ABC'S OF SHAKESPEARE - Find your seat during a fun visit to the schoolroom where a young William Shakespeare studied in the 1570s. Also discover Stratford¿s Guildhall where he attended plays performed by the finest actors of the day.

Later, a enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful Cotswolds followed by dinner at a local pub. (B/D) 162 mi / 260 km.

Churchill's Beginnings

Today's highlight is the visit to magnificent Blenheim Place, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. There's also time to explore the beautifully landscaped parklands. You will return to London at around 3.30 pm. (B) 98 mi / 159 km.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - LEGENDS SLEPT HERE: Home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoys a fascinating history. Built as a gift in 1704 from Queen Anne to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, this massive and magnificent masterpiece of English Baroque architecture is also home to exquisite artwork and gardens.

Safe travels until we meet again!

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Guided sightseeing in London with visit to St. Paul's Cathedral
  • Guided sightseeing in Edinburgh with visit to Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Crown Jewels
  • Admission to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (2026: July 21, 28 and August 1, 4 and 11 departures)
  • Globus Choice Excursion in Stratford-upon-Avon – included in your tour with your choice of visit to Shakespeare's Birthplace or a visit to Shakespeare's Schoolroom and Stratford's Guildhall
  • Visit to Stonehenge
  • Lunch at a local pub in Ilminster
  • Scenic cruise on the Plymouth Sound
  • Visit to Bath, featuring the Roman Baths
  • Guided tour and visit to the House of Waterford Crystal
  • Dinner with traditional Irish Music in Killarney
  • Visit to the Blasket Islands Centre
  • Visit to the Cliffs of Moher
  • Visit to the Giant's Causeway
  • Orientation drive in Belfast
  • Visit to the Titanic Experience
  • Orientation drive in Dublin
  • Visit to the Beatles Story in Liverpool
  • Grasmere Gingerbread tasting
  • Visit to the Museum of the Isles on the Isle of Skye
  • Visit to the Bronze-Age burial site of Clava Cairns
  • Visit to Culloden Moor Visitor Centre and battlefield
  • Visit to Floors Castle
  • Guided walking tour of medieval York, including The Shambles
  • Scenic Cotswolds drive including dinner in a local pub
  • Visit to Blenheim Palace
  • Visit Blarney village
  • Panoramic drive around the Ring of Kerry

  • 22 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 8 Dinner

  • London: Park Plaza Waterloo (Superior First-Class):
    The 494-room property is situated within walking distance of top London attractions, including the London Eye, the London Dungeons and the Imperial War Museum. The Florentine Restaurant serves a Brasserie-style menu; the bar features the best of British bubbles and craft beers as well as a range of signature cocktails; and for a relaxing cup of coffee, head to the illy Caffè bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness centre and a heated swimming pool. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guests throughout the hotel.
  • London: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (Superior First-Class):
    Situated opposite Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge places guests at the heart of central London. Dining option include Brasserie Joël, Ichi Sushi & Sashimi, 1WB Lounge & Patisserie, and Primo Bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness center with a 15-meter pool and Mandara Spa. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guests throughout the hotel.
  • Plymouth: Crowne Plaza Plymouth (Superior First-Class):
    A modern hotel with sea views overlooking Plymouth Hoe. Thanks to Sleep Advantage® programme, guests enjoy a good night's rest, with premium bedding, quiet zones and a guaranteed wake up call. There is Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill with sea views and Drakes Bar and Lounge. Guests can workout in the gym or wind down in the heated pool. There's also an outdoor garden for those who prefer to enjoy the fresh air.
  • Cardiff: Radisson Blu Cardiff (Superior First-Class):
    Welcome to Radisson Blu Hotel, Cardiff. Our hotel features stunning floor-to-ceiling windows offering unrivaled views of the city skyline. Located in the heart of the city with great transport links, we're the perfect base for business travelers or anyone looking to explore Cardiff's many attractions including Cardiff Castle, Bute Park, Principality Stadium, and Cardiff Bay. This hotel's convenient location puts you within walking distance of several bus and train stations and is just 24 kilometers from Cardiff International Airport (CWL).
  • Waterford: Granville Hotel (Superior First-Class):
    The Granville, a boutique hotel in the center of Waterford's historic and shopping district, overlooking the marina. Dating back to the early 1700's, The Granville is one of Ireland's most historic hotels. Stained glass, tapestries, and wood panelling lend to the charm of it. There are standard modern amenities in all bedrooms such as flat screen TVs, 24 hour room service, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. There is an AA Rosette awarded Bianconi Restaurant to sample delicious local food.
  • Kinsale: Trident (Superior First-Class):
    The Trident is four star hotel, spectacularly located on the water's edge overlooking Kinsale Harbour. The hotel has 75 bedrooms all with beautiful sea views. The Pier One Restaurant is a member of the famous Kinsale Good Food Circle and is one of the only restaurants in Kinsale with water views and guests can choose from an extensive menu including the freshest of locally caught seafood and other local produce.
  • Killarney: Scotts Hotel Kilarney (First-Class):
    Located in the heart of Killarney town centre, they is access to Scotts Hotel from East Avenue Road and College Street. It is within walking distance to Killarney National Park, restaurants, shops and bars.
  • Limerick: Clayton Hotel Limerick (Superior First-Class):
    Experience what Limerick has to offer first hand at Clayton Hotel Limerick - the friendliness of the people, the vibrancy of the riverside City, the sporting passion, the history, the rural majesty of County Limerick and lots more.
  • Sligo: Radisson Blu Sligo (Superior First-Class):
    The newly refurbished 4 star Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo is nestled between the beautiful vistas of Sligo Bay and Benbulben Mountain and sits along the Wild Atlantic Way. The hotel is just 3km from the bustling centre of Sligo and close by the seaside village of Rosses Point. The hotel has 132 light and airy guest rooms complete with black-out curtains, free high-speed WiFi and Satelitte Television. The elegantly stylish AA Rosette accredited Classiebawn Restaurant offers the very best of locally sourced ingedients. Benwisken Bar also offers an extensive bar selection.
  • Belfast: Stormont Hotel (Superior First-Class):
    The 4 star Stormont Hotel Belfast is located just minutes away from Belfast city center and overlooking the beautiful grounds of the Stormont Estate making it an ideal base for business or leisure. In addition to an excellent reputation for professionalism and exceptional hospitality, this hotel boasts superb facilities to assure the ultimate in comfort and style and the friendly and professional staff will ensure you have everything you need and much more during your stay.
  • Dublin: Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre (First-Class):
    The hotel is walking distance from the Temple Bar neighborhood, Irish Whiskey Museum, Trinity College, O'Connell Street, and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. Guests can enjoy all-day restaurant and fitness center. All bedrooms have complimentary WIFI, 40-inch TV, mini-fridge, work desk with ergonomic chair and the Suite Dreams® by Serta bed.
  • Liverpool: Pullman Liverpool (Superior First-Class):
    Guests will enjoy the conveniences of this central hotel and its bar, lounge, and Marco Pierre White Wheelers of St. James Oyster Bar & Grill Room. All guestrooms are bright, modern, and luxurious, and come with blackout curtains, minibar with complimentary mineral water, 55" TV with SKY TV channels, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, robe and slippers, waterfall shower, and luxury toiletries. There is free 5G Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
  • Glasgow: Clayton Hotel Glasgow (Superior First-Class):
    The hotel is situated on Clyde Street overlooking the beautiful River Clyde and just a 10 minutes' walk from George Square, and Glasgow's main shopping streets, art galleries, bars and restaurants. All rooms are air-conditioned and include King Koil mattresses for an enhanced sleep experience, HD TVs with Chromecast, WIFI and complimentary use of fitness suite.
  • Inverness: Mercure Inverness Hotel (First-Class):
    Enjoy warm Highland hospitality in Old Town Inverness at Mercure Inverness Hotel. Rebuilt on the site of the original Caledonian Hotel, the modern hotel is just 200 meters from Inverness train station and a caber toss from the city's numerous pubs and restaurants. All 121 guest bedrooms have HD TV and complimentary high speed WiFi. Enjoy panoramic views of the River Ness in the hotel's riverside restaurant or explore The 33 Church Street Bar & Brasserie signature menue.
  • Edinburgh: Marriott Courtyard (Superior First-Class):
    Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh is the newest edition to the Scottish capital, combining heritage and style with an innovative design and locally inspired furnishings. The hotel has a prime location, just a five-minute walk from Princes Street and Waverley Station. Spacious, modern hotel rooms include quality amenities, such as a selection of in-room entertainment, plush bedding, and a work desk. Meals are served in The Lantern Room and the lobby offers an innovative and sophisticated space for working and relaxing.
  • York: DoubleTree by Hilton York (First-Class):
    The DoubleTree by Hilton York is located in the heart of York, overlooking the City Walls and just a 5-minute walk from York Minster. Guestroom features include a 49-inch HDTV, feather duvet and pillows (hypoallergenic available on request), seating area and desk, and amenities tray with mineral water. All guestrooms are fully air-conditioned. Other guest facilities include a laptop safe and USB port.
  • Stratford - upon - Avon: Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon (Superior First-Class):
    Set in 5 acres of landscaped gardens alongside the banks of the River Avon, the hotel is ideal for both business or leisure guest.

  • 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.
  • This tour requires some uphill walking on rough terrain at Edinburgh Castle which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. Some walking involved back to the hotel after the Edinburgh Tattoo for departures that include the Tattoo.
    We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice Excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability.
  • Headsets available on tour except for London.

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Wonderful tour of UK and Southern Ireland with Globus   0 , VIC, Australia, Sep 2025
We had a trouble free tour of UK and Southern Ireland in late September into October. Weather was fine with only 2 wet days for whole tour. Our guide Oshan was excellent with fantastic knowledge of places we visited and history of countries we visited, he showed passion and humour which made travelling with him easy and fun. Tour was well planned and read more bus driver added to the journey with his knowledge and driving skills. Hotels were excellent and meals provided a high standard. Nothing was to much trouble for Oshan and Myrion we appreciated how they looked after us. Thank you Globus for a well planned and delivered tour.
Wonderful tour of Britain & Ireland 0 , VIC, Australia, Jul 2025
This tour was booked with Hannah Campbell (Senior Travel Consultant) at Global Journeys around April 2024. The tour at that stage was a 'planned departure', however, Hannah kept monitoring the tour & was very quick to inform us once the tour converted to a 'definite departure'. This allowed us to book our airfares. Hannah also kept us abreast with any read more minor tour changes & provided us with all the documentation for the tour, including all the 'optionals' & their prices, about 5 weeks before the tour commenced. The level of customer service was par excellence & is why we are return travellers to various tours facilitated by Global Journeys. All potential travellers to all parts of the world, please do not hesitate to contact Hannah Campbell at Global Journeys for a well-priced quote incorporating all available discounts, followed by superior customer service.
Great Britian & Ireland 24 day in Depth Tour 2 , NSW, Australia, May 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our Great Britain & Ireland tour. What an amazing experience with a lot packed into the tour as expected after studying the Itinerary & information provided. Booking the trip online through Tracey at Global Journeys was absolutely hassle free and highly professional with all expectations met "highly recommended". Our Globus tour read more and guide were well organized and very professional. However, at the start there was not a meet and greet organized for the group and as such it took a couple of days for the group to gell and the same with the last night dinner, The group had to organize our own, very poor cost cutting on Globus's behalf! Mostly the accommodation was at a good quality standard but needs to be updated in some locations. The fellow travellers comradeship on our tour was excellent with ALL getting along fabulously.
Excellent tour   3 , VIC, Australia, Jul 2022
This was booked by Georgie. We loved the tour. There was a great group of people and we all got along well. We did everything including all of the extras. It was well organised and I would recommend this tour to anyone. Overall the accommodation was pretty good only one place it could have been better. Well worth it and I would do it again.
Fantastic UK and Ireland Tour 4 , VIC, Australia, Jul 2019
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Britain and Ireland. A lot was packed into the tour, but that was what we expected from studying the tour itinerary and information provided on the website. All expectations were met, except the trip to Isle of Skye due to a time glitch. The Tour Director was very knowledgeable and presented lots of history and local read more facts in an interesting manner. Our coach driver was excellent and at no time caused any anxiety. The optional excursions were excellent and a must to get the full value from the tour. The tour highlight was the Military Tattoo in Edinburgh - it's not to be missed! Only post tour problem is sorting through all the photos!
Brilliant Britain and Ireland In Depth   8 , VIC, Australia, Jul 2019
What an amazing experience. We went not really knowing what to expect, and to expect the unexpected. What we received exceeded our expectations. Booking this tour online was hassle free. Everyone was so helpful and prompt with all my questions and gave me the best of service... would recommend this to anyone. Our tour leader was a welsh girl, Nicci. read more She was just amazing with her knowledge base and her interpersonal skills. Nothing was too much trouble and she would go over and beyond what we would expect. Our driver, John, was so helpful and an expert with his driving skills... we felt so safe how he negotiated those narrow Irish roads with precision.

The tour was such an experience, we loved it, the scenery was to die for and we would definitely travel with Globus again. My only negative comment is in regard to a hotel in Glasgow. I thought it was sub standard with no air flow and the carpet was loose on the floor and not very clean.. A hotel that I think probably should not be in the group, though in saying that the meal provided by this hotel was very nice with good service. Maybe the tour pace a little rushed with the optional excursions and included meals. Our overall comment is great fun had by all with a very sociable group who all interacted well together and cared for others. If I could do this again I would want the very same group and tour leader so thank you Globus it's a credit to your team.
Excellent 24 day UK tour   6 , QLD, Australia, Jun 2019
We undertook a 24 day UK tour in June 2019. The overall tour was excellent with few hiccups on the way. We found the hotel rooms quite hot with only a few being air conditioned and only a few had fridges. My pet peeve was the shower over the bath which I think is quite dangerous for seniors. This was a fairly fast paced tour with mostly one night stays read more in most towns, and only a few 2 night stays. Our Tour Director was excellent, and Coach Driver top notch. I can recommend this tour.
Britian and Ireland in Depth 8 , NSW, Australia, Aug 2018
An excellent coach tour run by Globus. We managed to see the best of England, Ireland and Scotland in 25 days. Our Tour Director Ann Marie was very knowledgeable and we found the history she told us very interesting and our Driver Carmaney was an extremely skillful driver who maneuvered our coach expertly down some very narrow winding roads. The quality read more of the accommodation overall was very good with only the hotel in Inverness due to a lack of staff below standard. We would recommend Global Journeys and Globus to anyone who is considering visiting England and Ireland.
Wonderful tour of the UK 12 , WA, Australia, Jul 2018
My husband and I travelled on the Globus 25 day tour of Britain and Ireland in Depth in July/August this year. We saw lots of wonderful places over the journey and enjoyed it all immensely. The scenery was picturesque particularly in Ireland and Scotland and I loved the Highlands in Scotland. We were lucky enough to be in Edinburgh for the Military read more Tattoo which a was a marvellous experience and well worth going to. The tour was well organised and our Tour Director Jeff and Driver Kevin were amazing. The crowd on our coach were all friendly and we all got along very well, they were always punctual and hopefully we can catch up with some of them again.

The tour was full on and unfortunately we didn't stop for long in many places to have a bit of a relax. The weather in some parts was wet and we missed seeing much of the Ring of Kerry as it was wet and misty that day but overall the weather was not too bad and didn't stop us from sightseeing. I would recommend Globus as a tour company, they were very well organised and I liked the itinerary more than some of the others offered. The hotels we stayed in were all pretty good, some better than others but that was to be expected. We had no complaints with any of them. My only suggestion is that it would be nice if more hotels offered a more reasonable laundry service or a guest laundry on site as travelling for that amount of time, washing becomes a bit of an issue. In Killarney the hotel offered to wash a bag of clothes for 20 Euros which most people on the coach used and found it very helpful.

We didn't do many of the optional excursions but the ones we did were really enjoyable. I really liked the extra tour of Liverpool which I found very interesting. Overall we both had a great time on our tour and would recommend it to anyone. Madeline at Global Journeys did a wonderful job of booking our travel for us and would happily book with them again.
Awesome tour 15 , New Zealand, Jun 2017
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Everything was so well organised and it was a lovely stress free holiday. Our tour guide Andrew was awesome and so knowledgeable. The included sightseeing was great and the optional excursions that we did were really worth doing. The hotels were all good, apart from Inverness. The hotel there was very old and a few people read more on our tour had no hot water at all during our two night stay. Our coach broke down a few days into our tour and we got a brand new one which was great apart from limited leg room on one side of the coach. Our fellow travellers were all lovely and we all got one really well. We will definitely do another tour through Globus.
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