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Britain Sampler
9 Days Starting in London and ending in London, UK
Visiting: London, Stonehenge, Bath, Ludlow, Llangollen, Wales, Liverpool, Grasmere, Gretna Green, Edinburgh, Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott, Jedburgh, York, Stratford-upon-Avon
Tour operator:
Tour code:
GE-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 36
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
From:
$2310
$2235 (USD)
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Tour Overview
Even if you’re not bold enough to try bubble and squeak, haggis and tatties, or cockles and laverbread, you’ll still enjoy this perfect sampling of England, Scotland, and Wales. Our most popular tour of Britain, this tri-country introductory vacation has something for everyone. History buffs will treasure prehistoric Stonehenge, the Roman ruins of Bath and the medieval cities and towns such as York and Ludlow. Music lovers will cherish the music-festival town of Llangollen and The Beatles’ home city of Liverpool. Literary fans will relish the countryside homes of William Shakespeare and Sir Walter Scott. And beer and whisky connoisseurs will delight in the dimly lit pubs from London to Edinburgh and back where if you just can’t bring yourself to taste the black pudding, there’s always delicious fish and chips!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In London,England
Location:
London
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Park Plaza Waterloo
Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.
Day 2 : London
Location:
London
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Park Plaza Waterloo
Meals Included:
Breakfast
LONDON Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Free time this afternoon.
Day 3 : London-Stonehenge-Bath
Location:
London, Stonehenge, Bath
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Double Tree By Hilton Bath
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
LONDON Meet your Tour Director and travel companions at 8 am before departing for Stonehenge.STONEHENGE Join a guided visit. (Departure 19 June: due to closure, Stonehenge visit replaced by Salisbury Cathedral visit).BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths. Free time the remainder of the day. 139 mi / 224 km
Day 4 : Bath-Ludlow-Llangollen-Wales-Liverpool,England
Location:
Bath, Ludlow, Llangollen, Wales, Liverpool
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Aloft Hotel Liverpool
Meals Included:
Breakfast
LUDLOW Visit the historic market town.LLANGOLLEN Visit the picturesque town.LIVERPOOL Free time the remainder of the day. 204 mi / 335 km
Day 5 : Liverpool-Grasmere-Gretna Green,Scotland-Edinburgh
Location:
Liverpool, Grasmere, Gretna Green, Gretna Green, Edinburgh
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Meals Included:
Breakfast
LAKE DISTRICT Take a scenic drive.GRASMERE Visit Wordsworth’s beloved village. Sample the [LF] original Grasmere gingerbread.GRETNA GREEN See where a Scottish blacksmith performed weddings for eloping young couples.EDINBURGH Free time this evening. 237 mi / 390 km
Day 6 : Edinburgh
Location:
Edinburgh
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Meals Included:
Breakfast
EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, the 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 29 through August 19 only).
Day 7 : Edinburgh-Abbotsford-Jedburgh-York,England
Location:
Edinburgh, Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott, Jedburgh, York
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
DoubleTree By Hilton York
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
ABBOTSFORD Take a guided tour of Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford House.JEDBURGH Take photos of the Augustinian abbey ruins.YORK See York Minster on [LF] a guided walk through The Shambles. 202 mi / 325 km
Day 8 : York-Stratford-Upon-Avon-London
Location:
York, Stratford-upon-Avon, London
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Park Plaza Waterloo
Meals Included:
Breakfast
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace. 256 mi / 411 km
Day 9 : London
Location:
London
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Fully Guided
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
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International Travel
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
City of Bath|Old and New Towns of Edinburgh|Stonehenge|The English Lake District|The great Spa Towns of Europe - Bath|Westminster Palace (Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret's Church) Only See
Meals
Full English breakfast daily; 2 three-course dinners
Accommodation
London:Park Plaza WaterlooLondon:Park Plaza Westminster BridgeBath:Double Tree By Hilton BathLiverpool:Aloft Hotel Liverpool Edinburgh:Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh HaymarketYork:DoubleTree by Hilton York
Check out our Q&As
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What is the maximum group size?
Usually max 43 people
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 5 years or above
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Globus requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
Up to 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 89 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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