Essential Britain

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Essential Britain

12 Days Starting and ending in London, UK

Visiting: London, Stonehenge, Ilminster, Plymouth, Cornwall, Glastonbury, Bath, Cardiff, Builth Wells, Llangollen, Liverpool, Grasmere, Gretna Green, Glasgow, Fort William, Inverness, Culloden, Pitlochry, St Andrews, Edinburgh, Alnwick, York, Stratford-upon-Avon

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

GC-2024

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

From:

$3393

$2966 (USD) Operator discount: -$343 The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$84 -13%

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Tour Overview

Thrones and scones. Hops and scotch. Rock stars and famous rocks. They’re all included on this enthralling and encompassing tour of Britain. Pack your tweed and tartans for the best of London and country, the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands, and the enchanting villages and valleys of Wales, and prepare to be swept away like a runaway bride at the elopement capital of Gretna Green. The castles and cathedrals of London, Edinburgh, and Cardiff, as well as the charming pubs on every corner, will steal your heart away. With visits to the baffling boulders of Stonehenge, the battlefield of Culloden Moor, Shakespeare’s birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon, and The Beatles’ home city of Liverpool, this tour of Britain promises rocking discovery and enlightenment, not to mention honorary degrees in ancient history, English literature, and music appreciation.

Highlights

Pack your tweed and tartans for the best of London and country, the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands, and the enchanting villages and valleys of Wales
Prepare to be swept away like a runaway bride at the elopement capital of Gretna Green
The castles and cathedrals of London, Edinburgh, and Cardiff, as well as the charming pubs on every corner, will steal your heart away
Discover the extraordinary natural beauty of Brecon Beacons National Park while driving through its mountains, moors, and magnificent views

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Places You'll See

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza Waterloo

Mercure Cardiff Holland House

Crowne Plaza Plymouth

Pullman Liverpool

Mercure Edinburgh Princes Street

Clayton Hotel Glasgow

Mercure Inverness Hotel

Mercure York Fairfield Manor

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Day 1: Arrive In London,England

Location: London

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge or Park Plaza Waterloo

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

Day 2: London-Stonehenge-Ilminster-Plymouth

Location: London, Stonehenge, Ilminster, Plymouth

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Plymouth

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

LONDON Meet your Tour Director and travel companions at 8 am before departing for Stonehenge.
STONEHENGE Join a guided visit to the legendary site.
ILMINSTER [LF] Lunch at a local pub.
219 mi / 352 km

Day 3: Plymouth. Excursion To Cornwall

Location: Plymouth, Cornwall, Plymouth

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Plymouth

Meals Included: Breakfast

PLYMOUTH [LF] All aboard for a scenic cruise on Plymouth Sound. Enjoy a scenic drive through the West Country to Poldark’s Cornwall.
LOOE Visit the thriving fishing village and former smugglers’ port.
PLYMOUTH Free time this evening.
42 mi / 70 km

Day 4: Plymouth-Glastonbury-Bath-Cardiff,Wales

Randolfo Santos

Steven Eastham

Diego Alberto Etchevarne

Sun Travels And Resorts (Sun travels)

Val Rossi

Location: Plymouth, Glastonbury, Bath, Cardiff

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Mercure Cardiff Holland House

Meals Included: Breakfast

GLASTONBURY Visit the town of the legend of King Arthur and the Holy Grail.
BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths.
184 mi / 295 km

Day 5: Cardiff-Builth Wells-Llangollen-Liverpool,England

Sun Travels And Resorts (Sun travels)

Val Rossi

Location: Cardiff, Builth Wells, Llangollen, Liverpool

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Pullman Liverpool

Meals Included: Breakfast

Take a scenic drive along the Taff Valley and through the Brecon Beacons National Park.
BUILTH WELLS Stop at the ancient market town.
LLANGOLLEN Visit the picturesque town.
LIVERPOOL Free time the remainder of the day.
190 mi / 306 km

Day 6: Liverpool-Grasmere-Gretna Green,Scotland-Glasgow

Location: Liverpool, Grasmere, Gretna Green, Glasgow

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Clayton Hotel Glasgow

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

LIVERPOOL Visit The Beatles Story for a fascinating journey into the life and music of the Fab Four.
LAKE DISTRICT Take a scenic drive.
GRASMERE Visit Wordsworth’s beloved village, and sample [LF] the original Grasmere gingerbread.
GRETNA GREEN See where a Scottish blacksmith performed weddings for eloping young couples and [LF] join in a fun wedding re-enactment.
236 mi / 380 km

Day 7: Glasgow-Fort William-Inverness

Location: Glasgow, Fort William, Inverness

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Mercure Inverness Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

GLASGOW Orientation drive to see Glasgow’s landmarks, including the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. Take a scenic drive past Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, and Glen Coe.
FORT WILLIAM See the gateway to Ben Nevis, UK’s highest peak.
LOCH NESS Drive the length of the legendary lake en route to Inverness.
178 mi / 286 km

Day 8: Inverness-Culloden—Pitlochry-St. Andrews-Edinburgh

Location: Inverness, Culloden, Pitlochry, St Andrews, Edinburgh

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

Meals Included: Breakfast

CULLODEN See the battlefield of Culloden Moor.
PITLOCHRY Walk through the Victorian mountain resort.
ST. ANDREWS Visit the home of golf and the famous university town.
EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance. (Departures July 27 through August 17 only).
202 mi / 326 km

Day 9: 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.

Day 10: Edinburgh-Alnwick,England-York

Location: Edinburgh, Alnwick, York

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Mercure York Fairfield Manor

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

ALNWICK Visit Alnwick Castle, setting for many film productions. Choose between touring the castle or taking a stroll through the magnificent gardens.
YORK See York Minster and browse the shops of The Shambles.
214 mi / 344 km

Day 11: York,Stratford-Upon-Avon,London

Location: York, Stratford-upon-Avon, London

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge or Park Plaza Waterloo

Meals Included: Breakfast

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace.
255 mi / 410 km

Day 12: London

Location: London

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

What's Included

Fully Guided

Globus Tour Directors
Meals

Breakfast 11, Lunch 1, Dinner 3
Accommodation

As detailed in the itinerary or similar
Transport

Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi

What's Not Included

International Travel
Tipping and Gratuities

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

Meals

Full buffet breakfast daily; 1 lunch; 3 three-course dinners

Accommodation

London:Park Plaza Waterloo
London:Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Plymouth:Crowne Plaza Plymouth
Cardiff:Mercure Cardiff Holland House
Liverpool:Pullman Liverpool
Glasgow:Clayton Hotel Glasgow
Inverness:Mercure Inverness Hotel
Edinburgh:Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
York:Mercure York Fairfield Manor

Check out our Q&As

Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Low
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

Yes
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
Are flights included in this tour?

No

How long has the tour company been trading?

For over 90 years.
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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.
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.

Reviews of this Operator

Lisset

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)

My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

This is my first Globus tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and quality. The hotels were top notch, and the cruise on the Nile exceeded my expectations. The cabins were roomy and comfortable, and the food was very good.

Nancy Arias

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)

Did the Globus Highlands and...

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

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May 04, 2024 - May 15, 2024

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