Essential Britain & Ireland
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Day 1 - ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Enjoy free time this afternoon.
Day 2 - LONDON - STONEHENGE - BATH - NEWPORT, WALES Ancient Stones & Spa Days Meet your Tour Director and travel companions, to depart London at 8 am for a memorable day's sightseeing. Try to unravel the mystery of prehistoric Stonehenge and explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions, then view the monument up close. At the elegant Georgian city of Bath, see the amazing excavations of the Roman Baths. Then, cross the Severn River for a late-afternoon arrival in Wales. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. 164 mi / 264 km (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL 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.
Day 3 - NEWPORT - CARDIFF - WATERFORD, IRELAND Welsh Dragons, Daffodils & Castles This morning, enjoy a visit to Cardiff Castle, one of Wales' leading heritage attractions, the castle's Romanesque walls conceal 2,000 years of history. Continue along the South Wales coast to Pembroke where your ferry awaits. Cross St. George's Channel to Rosslare on the Emerald Isle, proceeding to Waterford, a stronghold founded by the Danish Vikings.168 mi / 271 km (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCAPITAL CITY Explore the Welsh capital, see many historic buildings and discover its 2,000-year history of invasions, abductions, and conflicts from 1st-century AD when the Romans built the first series of forts.
Day 4 - WATERFORD - KILKENNY - DUBLIN Spend your day your way in Waterford This morning, explore more of Waterford with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions. 
Continue to the "Marble City" of Kilkenny, one of Ireland's prettiest towns. The city's main thoroughfare is lined with medieval landmarks, quaint shops, and charming pubs. Continue on to Dublin, Ireland's capital city. 115 mi / 195 km (B)
THE VIKING TRIANGLE
Join a Local Guide in Waterford for a walk through Ireland¿s oldest city where two cathedrals, four national monuments, and eleven centuries of rogues and rascals add up to a trifecta of tales in the Viking Triangle. Hear engaging stories of extraordinary characters, delivered in witty, entertaining style by a master storyteller.
CRYSTAL CLEAR
The city of Waterford is synonymous with the luxury crystal manufacture that bears its name. Visit the House of Waterford Crystal for a fascinating tour featuring the molding room, and glass-blowing, cutting, and engraving departments to witness the highly skilled master craftsmen creating exquisite Waterford Crystal.
Day 5 - DUBLIN 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 HIGHLIGHTCITY 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.
Day 6 - DUBLIN - BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND Irish Crossings On your way to Northern Ireland, cross the Boyne River, then skirt the Mountains of Mourne. In Belfast, where the Titanic was built, take in the city's vibrant history and view the impressive City Hall. Board your ferry to cross the North Channel to Cairnryan on Scotland's southwest coast and continue onto Scotland's capital, Edinburgh.234 mi / 376 km (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCITY SIGHTS Northern Ireland's capital city of Belfast has seen its share of the "Troubles' but its tenacity, tireless industry and timeless traditions are easy to see. Hear how shipbuilding ruled and Irish linen was king. In the port city where the Titanic was built, a bold rebirth of arts and architecture thrives amid historic castles and churches drawing visitors from around the globe.
Day 7 - EDINBURGH Drummers, Pipers & Precious Jewels 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 THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on departures August 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 15, 16, 18, 22 and 23.MUSIC & MASTERPIECES 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. The Castle forms the background of the spectacular Tattoo, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year.
Day 8 - EDINBURGH - JEDBURGH - YORK, ENGLAND Augustine's Monks & Medieval Markets This morning, drive past the abbey ruins at Jedburgh into wild Northumberland National Park. Later, see a section of Hadrian's Wall, the Roman coast-to-coast defense against marauding northern tribes. In York, England's most complete medieval city, view the great structure of York Minster, then follow your Tour Director on a [LF] guided walk through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles. 198 mi / 318 km (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITEHISTORIC SPOT While strolling the cobblestones of York's Shambles, it's easy to imagine the medieval butchers' shops and boisterous crowds bartering for beef and bones outside the 14th-century timber-framed windows. The Shambles is one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe and said to have been the inspiration behind Harry Potter's Diagon Alley - and today is a colorful gathering place with cheerful cafes and quirky boutiques brimming with the sweet aromas of chocolate, pastries, and pies.
Day 9 - YORK - STRATFORD-UPON-AVON - LONDON Mr. & Mrs. Shakespeare On the last leg of your journey, stop at Stratford-upon-Avon, the fascinating Elizabethan town, to take pictures of Anne Hathaway's Cottage and visit Shakespeare's Birthplace. Return to London at around 3.30 pm. 260 mi / 418 km (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTA LEGEND SLEPT HERE Ah, young love! Even more true as Shakespeare's fiancee was eight years his senior. See Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the family home where the bard's wife-to-be was born and courted by young Will. Built more than 500 years ago, much of the original structure remains. Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace and family home in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. Hear tales about his family life, marriage, and children with a close look at fascinating artifacts in a world-class collection assembled by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
Day 10 - LONDON Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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| Tour Duration | 10 Days | ||||||
| Start City: | London | ||||||
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| Price From | $2,969.00 See in Cart
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| 2026-04-11 | $4,099.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2026-04-12 | $3,689.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2026-04-19 | $4,159.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2026-05-03 | $4,159.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2026-05-23 | $4,179.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2026-05-26 | $3,759.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2026-05-31 | $4,169.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2026-06-07 | $3,739.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2026-06-09 | $3,759.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2026-06-13 | $3,739.00 | See in Cart | |
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- Travelers Notes
Special Features Included in this Tour: - Visit to Stonehenge - Visit to Bath, featuring the Roman Baths - Visit to historic Cardiff Castle - Globus Choice excursions in Waterford ? included in your tour with your choice of a visit to the House of Waterford Crystal or a guided walking tour of Waterford - Orientation drive in Dublin - Guided sightseeing in Edinburgh with visit to Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Crown Jewels - Admission to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (August 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 15, 16, 18, 22 and 23 departures) - Guided walking tour in medieval York - Visit to Stratford-upon-Avon?Shakespeare's birthplace
- Notes
Due to the Solstice closure of Stonehenge on 21st June, departure June 20 will visit Salisbury rather than Stonehenge.
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. Headsets available on tour except for London.
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ATLANTIC OCEAN|BATH|BELFAST|BRITAIN|CAIRNRYAN|CARDIFF|CELTIC SEA|CLASSIC|DUBLIN|EDINBURGH|ENGLAND|EUROPE|FIRST-CLASS|GL_ENGLAND|GL_EUROPE|GL_IRELAND|GL_SCOTLAND|GLOBUS|HADRIAN'S WALL|IRELAND|IRISH SEA|JEDBURGH|KILKENNY|LONDON|NEWPORT|NORTH SEA|NORTHERN IRELAND|NORTHUMBERLAND|PEMBROKE|Private Touring|ROSSLARE|SCOTLAND|STONEHENGE|STRATFORD-UPON-AVON|TA_ENGLAND|TA_SCOTLAND|TA_WALES|UNITED KINGDOM|WALES|WATERFORD|YORK
- Meals
9 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
- UNESCO Sites
City of Bath|Frontiers of the Roman Empire|Old and New Towns of Edinburgh|Stonehenge|The great Spa Towns of Europe - Bath
- Private Touring
6 guests in a party: $3,448*18 guests in a party: $704*
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Essential Britain & Ireland
