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Highlights Of Britain & Ireland

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Day 1 - Arrive in London, England. Uniformed Globus hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
Day 2 - London. Your morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall's mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister's Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. This afternoon, why not join an optional excursion to the Tower of London or Windsor Castle, and later, maybe an optional dinner followed by a cruise on the River Thames? (B)
Day 3 - London - Stonehenge - Salisbury - Bath - Newport, Wales. Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart London at 8 am for a memorable day of sightseeing: a special visit to admire the breathtaking ORNAMENTAL GARDENS of Henry VIII's Hampton Court Palace; prehistoric STONEHENGE; picturesque Salisbury with its vast cathedral; and in the elegant Georgian city of Bath, the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS. Cross the River Severn into Wales, and tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. (B,D)
Day 4 - Newport-Cardiff-Waterford, Ireland. An orientation in the Welsh capital features the major attractions: Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, and the stately civic buildings. Continue along the South Wales coast to Fishguard, where your FERRY is waiting. Sail across St. George's Channel to Rosslare and proceed by coach to Waterford, a stronghold founded by the Danish Vikings in 853. (B,D)
Day 5 - Waterford-Blarney-Killarney. First of the day's highlights is a guided tour of the HOUSE OF WATERFORD CRYSTAL. Via the port city of Cork, motor to Blarney, renowned for its magical Kissing Stone, and then on to Killarney for a two-night stay. Later, join an entertaining optional evening in Tralee with dinner followed by tickets for Siamsa Tire National Folk Theatre. (B)
Day 6 - Killarney. Ring of Kerry Excursion. Follow the road known as the RING OF KERRY for a spectacular 100-mile panoramic drive around the island's southwestern tip and take your photos of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. This afternoon, maybe an optional fun-filled horse-drawn jaunting car ride. (B)
Day 7 - Killarney-Adare-Limerick-Kildare-Dublin. Drive to quaint Adare and in Limerick your orientation drive acquaints you with St. Mary's Cathedral, King John's Castle, and the stone where the Treaty of Limerick was signed in 1691. The Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached, is on the way to the IRISH NATIONAL STUD at Kildare. Tonight, you may wish to enjoy an optional Irish cabaret evening including dinner, dance, song, and laughter. (B)
Day 8 - Dublin. Get an overview of Ireland's capital as you drive to statue-lined O'Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Visit Oscar Wilde's TRINITY COLLEGE, famous for the 1,200-year-old Book of Kells and the magnificent Old Library. Why not join an optional dinner evening at the Guinness Storehouse? (B)
Day 9 - Dublin-North Wales - Chester, England. Back across the Irish Sea to the Welsh Isle of Anglesey. Take your photos at tongue-twisting Llanfair..., and then enjoy a scenic drive along the North Wales coast to Chester, where your walking tour takes in the Roman remains, the characteristic black and white half-timbered buildings, and the two-tiered arcades called the "Rows." (B,D)
Day 10 - Chester-Lake District-Edinburgh, Scotland. In the Lake District, considered the finest of England's national parks, enjoy a CRUISE along Lake Windermere on an historic iron steamship. After a stop at Wordsworth's beloved Grasmere, visit Gretna Green on your way to Edinburgh. Your optional Scottish evening features Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. (B)
Day 11 - Edinburgh. Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old "New Town" and famous scientists, inventors, and novelists. In the "Old Town," drive up the narrow Royal Mile to EDINBURGH CASTLE to admire Scotland's Crown Jewels, then explore HOLYROOD PALACE (except when the Queen is in residence). Afternoon at leisure. Later, a unique optional experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia to see how the Royal Family and crew of 240 lived and worked on board. For July 23 through August 13 departures, tickets are included for the world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO. (B)
Day 12 - Edinburgh-York, England. Relax and enjoy vistas of the beautiful North Sea coastline as you drive via Berwick-upon-Tweed to Alnwick, voted the "best place to live in Britain" in a national survey. In York, England's most complete medieval city, visit YORK MINSTER, the largest gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. Then, follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles. (B,D)
Day 13 - York-Coventry-Stratford-Upon-Avon. In Coventry, view the splendid modern cathedral that rose from the rubble of severe World War II bombings, and in Stratford-upon-Avon, take your pictures of Anne Hathaway's Cottage and visit SHAKESPEARE'S BIRTHPLACE. (B,D)
Day 14 - Stratford-Upon-Avon-London. Today's spectacular highlight is a guided tour of magnificent BLENHEIM PALACE, home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Depart after lunch and return to London at about 3:30 pm. How about celebrating the success of your vacation by taking in one of the great West End shows? (B)
Day 15 - London. Your ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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    **Book a select 2012 Globus air-inclusive Europe vacation on United Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Swiss Airlines or Brussels Airlines to receive $150 off the air price per person. Must be booked, under deposit and discount applied between May 23 and July 24, 2013 for travel between August 26 and October 27, 2012. Destination cities are as follows: Amsterdam, Athens, Istanbul, London, Madrid, Milan, Rome and Venice. Both start and end tour cities must be included on the select city list. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. An additional $250 non-refundable deposit is required for air booked in conjunction with a land vacation. Once your airfare is confirmed and GFOB has received your full air and land deposit, your air-inclusive price is guaranteed. GFOB reserves the right to ticket passengers upon receipt of full land and air deposit; thus, any subsequent changes and/or revisions to airline reservations at your request after receipt of full land deposit are subject to revision fees and/or airline-imposed change or cancellation fees. Generally, these fees are up to $250, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. In addition, promotional discounts do not carry forward automatically but are subject to the promotional booking window and any other restrictions. Total air price includes all government-imposed taxes and fees applicable at the time of booking. Air price, air tax and security fees are non-commissionable. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply. For the most current airline-imposed baggage fees, please check the following website, www.iflybags.com. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
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1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation is confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.
 

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- Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
- Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
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- Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
- Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
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  Tour Name   Highlights Of Britain & Ireland
  Tour Code  
GK
  Tour Duration    15 Days
  Price From   $2,349.00   See in Cart
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Pricing (Per Person)

Land Start Date Price Our Price
2012-05-27 $2869 See Price in Cart
2012-06-05 $2869 See Price in Cart
2012-06-10 $2869 See Price in Cart
2012-06-12 $2869 See Price in Cart
2012-06-17 $2869 See Price in Cart
2012-06-19 $2869 See Price in Cart
2012-06-24 $2869 See Price in Cart
2012-06-26 $2869 See Price in Cart
2012-07-08 $2869 See Price in Cart
2012-07-17 $2969 See Price in Cart
    Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.

    Prices based on double room occupancy.

    Single room supplement:
    $768

    Triple room reduction per person:
    $67

    Extra nights per person in London:
    April: in single room $152, in twin room $87, in triple room $82
    May-October: in single room $244, in twin room $151, in triple room $143
    July 27 to August 12: in single room $370, in twin room $230, in triple room $220

    Note:
    • Edinburgh Military Tattoo ticket included for departures July 23 through August 13
 

Features

  • City Highlights
    • London
    Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul's Cathedral & see the Changing of the Guard, if held
    Hampton Court
    A special walking tour through the palace's ornamental gardens
    Stonehenge
    Visit the prehistoric monument
    Bath
    Visit the Roman relics
    Newport
    Welcome dinner
    Cardiff
    Orientation drive
    Fishguard-Rosslare
    Cross St. George's Channel by ferry
    Waterford
    Guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal
    Blarney
    Visit the famous village
    Killarney
    Visit the popular resort town
    Ring of Kerry
    Scenic peninsula drive
    Adare
    Admire the thatched cottages
    Limerick
    Orientation drive
    Kildare
    Guided tour of the Irish National Stud
    Dublin
    Orientation drive, visit Trinity College
    Dublin-Holyhead
    Cross the Irish Sea by ferry
    Chester
    Walking tour
    Lake Windermere
    Historic steamship cruise
    Grasmere
    Visit Wordsworth's village
    Edinburgh
    Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace
    York
    Walking tour, visit York Minster
    Stratford-Upon-Avon
    Take pictures of Anne Hathaway's Cottage, visit Shakespeare's birthplace
    Blenheim
    Guided tour of the palace
    Note:
    • Edinburgh Military Tattoo ticket included for departures July 23 through August 13
  • Launch Date
    • 10/11/11 8:00pm
  • Meals
    • Full English breakfast (B); 5 three-course dinners (D) with choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Newport
  • Title
    • Highlights of Britain & Ireland
 

Hotels

    LONDON Hilton London Metropole (SF), NEWPORT Hilton (F), WATERFORD Granville (F), KILLARNEY Killarney Towers (SF), DUBLIN Hilton City (SF), CHESTER Mercure Chester East (F), EDINBURGH The King James Hotel (F), YORK Mercure York Fairfield Manor (F), STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Holiday Inn (SF), LONDON Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (SF)