Highlights of Britain & Ireland
15 Days Starting and ending in London, UK
Visiting: London, Stonehenge, Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Waterford, Blarney, Kinsale, Rosscarbery, Limerick, Dublin, Carlingford, Belfast, Edinburgh, Alnwick, York, Stratford-upon-Avon
Tour operator:
Tour code:
GK-2023
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 36
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
On this Britain and Ireland tour, you’ll see Britain and Ireland’s highlights, from the bustling cities to the small towns and from the magnificent palaces and castles to the ancient ruins. Travel through the lands of queens, kings, and leprechauns, you’ll begin and end in London and pass through Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and England. You’ll visit some of the splendid castles and palaces for which Britain and Ireland are famous. In Edinburgh visit Edinburgh Castle, where you’ll marvel at the Scottish Crown Jewels. In Woodstock, Oxfordshire enjoy a visit to majestic Blenheim Palace, built in the early 18th century and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.On this tour through Britain and Ireland, you’ll enjoy guided sightseeing in many of the cities with Local Guides — experts from the area who will give you in-depth, insider knowledge of the cities and their attractions. In London, your sightseeing includes a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral; and in Edinburgh you will see both the “New Town” and “Old Town.” Additionally, at the National Irish Stud in Kildare, you’ll be shown some of the most magnificent horses in the British Isles, and you'll hear about Shakespeare’s life and times in Stratford-upon-Avon.You will also learn how to make a traditional Irish coffee, and ride on board a horse-drawn jaunting car to take a tour of beautiful Killarney National Park. All of this and much more, including a visit to prehistoric Stonehenge and medieval York Minster, included on this fabulous Britain and Ireland tour.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In London,England
Location: London
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Meals Included: No Meals
Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.
Day 2 : London
Location: London
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
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-Bristol
Location: London, Stonehenge, Bath, Bristol
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
LONDON Meet your Tour Director and travel companions at 8 am and drive to Stonehenge.STONEHENGE Take a guided visit.BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths. 141 mi / 227 km
Day 4 : Bristol-Cardiff,Wales-Waterford,Ireland
Location: Bristol, Cardiff, Waterford
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Granville Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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 [LF] An Irish coffee demonstration after dinner. 270 mi / 434 km
Day 5 : Waterford-Blarney-Kinsale-Rosscarbery
Location: Waterford, Blarney, Kinsale, Rosscarbery
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
BLARNEY Visit the town known for its magical Kissing Stone. KINSALE Stop in the historic town famous for its multi-hued streets.ROSSCARBERY Free time.134 mi / 215 km
Day 6 : Rosscarbery-Glengarriff-Killarney-Limerick
Location: Rosscarbery, Limerick
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Clayton Hotel Limerick
Meals Included: Breakfast
RING OF KERRY Panoramic drive around part of Ireland’s southwestern peninsula.KILLARNEY [LF] Take a horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney National ParkLIMERICK Free time this evening. 144 mi / 232 km
Day 7 : Limerick-Cashel-Kildare-Dublin
Location: Dublin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Gibson
Meals Included: Breakfast
CASHEL See the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached.KILDARE [LF] Visit the Irish National Stud. DUBLIN Free time this evening. 141 mi / 227 km
Day 8 : Dublin
Location: Dublin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Gibson
Meals Included: Breakfast
DUBLIN Morning orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time this afternoon.
Day 9 : Dublin-Carlingford-Belfast,Northern Ireland
Location: Dublin, Carlingford, Belfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Europa Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
CARLINGFORD Stop at the charming seaside town on the Cooley Peninsula.BELFAST An orientation drive includes City Hall, the Albert Memorial Clock Tower, and Queen’s University; visit Titanic Belfast Experience. 174 mi / 281 km
Day 10 : Belfast-Edinburgh,Scotland
Location: Belfast, Edinburgh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Edinburgh Princes Street
Meals Included: Breakfast
BELFAST Ferry crossing on the North Channel strait to Scotland’s Cairnryan. 234 mi / 376 km
Day 11 : Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Edinburgh Princes Street
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 30 through August 13 only).
Day 12 : Edinburgh-Alnwick,England-York
Location: Edinburgh, Alnwick, York
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure York Fairfield Manor
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
ALNWICK Stop at a market town voted the “best place to live in Britain.”YORK Visit York Minster on a guided walk through the best-preserved medieval shopping streets called The Shambles. 198 mi / 318 km
Day 13 : York-Stratford-Upon-Avon
Location: York, Stratford-upon-Avon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace. 260 mi / 418 km
Day 14 : Stratford-Upon-Avon-London
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, London
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Meals Included: Breakfast
WOODSTOCK Visit Blenheim Palace, Sir Winston Churchill’s birthplace.LONDON Free time this afternoon.98 mi / 159 km
Day 15 : 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
Blenheim Palace|City of Bath|Old and New Towns of Edinburgh|Stonehenge
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 5 three-course dinners
Accommodation
London:Park Plaza WaterlooLondon:Park Plaza Westminster BridgeWaterford:Granville HotelRosscarbery:Celtic Ross HotelLimerick:Clayton Hotel LimerickDublin:The GibsonBelfast:EuropaEdinburgh:Mercure Edinburgh Princes StreetYork:Mercure York Fairfield ManorStratford - upon - Avon:Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
Check out our Q&As
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
Usually max 43 people
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 5 years or above
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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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