Britain Sampler
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Book Early and Save!
Book your 2027 vacation and pay in full 9 months or more prior to your departure and save 10% off the land-only portion of your tour. Offer does not apply to Monograms (Independent Tours) or Avalon Waterways (River Cruises). Offer is not combinable with other promotional offers except Journeys Club repeat traveler benefit. Offer applies to new bookings only. Additional restrictions may apply.
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Save 5%! When Traveling in a Group of 5 or More!
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Small groups of 5, 6 or 7 can save 5% per person off the land-only portion of Globus vacations. Larger groups of 8 to 15, receives one person traveling at half-price and in a group of 16 or more, one person travels FREE. All members in the group must be traveling together and offer applies to land-only portion of the vacation (does not include extra-night accommodations). Promotion does not apply to Monograms (Independent Vacations) or Avalon Waterways (River Cruises) and is not combinable with other promotional offers except Journeys Club members. Travelers already traveling at a discount, such as children, does not count towards the party total. Additional restrictions may apply.
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10% Discount for Young Travelers!
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Young travelers ages 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the land only portion of their vacation. Discount does not apply to Avalon small ship or river cruises. Traveler must be 8 - 17 on date of travel. Additions restrictions may apply.
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Book a 2nd Tour in 2027 to Save 5%!
Book two Globus vacations traveling in the same year and receive 5% off the land portion of your second tour. If you take three tours, you save 5% on each of your next two. Discount on the land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways. Multiple tours must travel within the same calendar year and must be booked at the same time. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2026 and December 31, 2027. Discount is calculated off the least expensive tour. Not combinable with any other offer or discount. Offer reliant on space availability, and applies to new 2027 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
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 The Royal Treatment Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, the Prime Minister's Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SITES See the legendary landmarks of England's historic capital city. Walk where voices have rung out for centuries in Parliament Square and where chimes rise high above you with the ringing of Big Ben's quarter bells. See Westminster Abbey, where royal coronations, weddings, and funerals have made history.
Day 3 - LONDON - STONEHENGE - BATH Ancient Stones & Spa Days Meet your Tour Director and travel companions to depart at 8 am for a memorable day of sightseeing. Try to unravel the mystery of prehistoric Stonehenge and explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions. Cross Salisbury Plain and head for the elegant city of Bath, where you'll see the amazing excavations of the Roman Baths. Enjoy some free time in the city before enjoying a welcome dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 125 mi / 201 kmTOUR 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 4 - BATH - LUDLOW - LLANGOLLEN, WALES - LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND Welsh Country Beauties This morning, drive through the Severn Valley to the medieval market town of Ludlow before crossing the border into North Wales. Take a stroll in picturesque Llangollen, host to one of the world's most colorful annual music festivals, before continuing on to Liverpool, hometown of The Beatles and once the departure port of great transatlantic liners. (B) 204 mi / 335 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURE & TRADITION Explore the charming medieval town of Ludlow on the River Teme. Noteworthy buildings include Ludlow Castle and the impressive St. Laurence's church. With nearly 500 buildings on the Historic England list, Ludlow's medieval and Tudor-style half-timbered architecture inspired poet laureate Sir John Betjeman to call it "the loveliest town in England."
Day 5 - LIVERPOOL - GRASMERE - GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND - EDINBURGH Sonnets, Sweets & Scottish Blacksmiths Find tranquility in the Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and experience the inspiring setting of the poet Wordsworth's beloved Grasmere. Sample [LF] original Grasmere Gingerbread before heading north for the Scottish border to Gretna Green where a Scottish blacksmith once performed weddings for eloping young couples. Continue onto Scotland's capital, Edinburgh, for some free time this evening. (B) 237 mi / 390 kmLOCAL FAVORITETIMELESS TRADITIONS Sweeten the day with classic gingerbread in Grasmere baked following an 1854 recipe invented by Sarah Nelson, the Victorian cook who invented the world famous cross between cake and biscuit.
Day 6 - EDINBURGH Crown Jewels & Castle Views 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. Enjoy some free time this afternoon and evening. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTTHE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on departures August 3, 10, 17 and 24. TOUR HIGHLIGHTMUSIC & 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 Tattoo, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year.
Day 7 - EDINBURGH - ABBOTSFORD - JEDBURGH - YORK, ENGLAND Augustine's Monks & Medieval Markets Begin your day with a guided tour of Sir Walter Scott's Abbotsford House, with its impressive collection of historic relics, weapons, and armor, as well as an extensive library with over 9,000 rare volumes. Make a photo stop at the ruined Augustinian Jedburgh Abbey as you head towards the Scottish border. In York, England's most complete medieval city, view York Minster, [LF] then follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the Narrow Shambles. (B,D) 202 mi / 325 kmLOCAL FAVORITEHISTORIC SPOT While strolling the cobblestones of York's Shambles, it's easy to imagine the medieval butcher 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, said to have been the inspiration behind Harry Potter's Diagon Alley, and today is a vibrant gathering place with cheerful cafes and quirky boutiques brimming with the sweet aromas of chocolate, pastries, and pies.
Day 8 - YORK - STRATFORD-UPON-AVON - LONDON Mr. & Mrs. Shakespeare Depart Yorkshire, setting of author James Herriot's beloved "All Creatures Great and Small," and head to Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon. Take pictures of Anne Hathaway's Cottage and visit the legendary playwright's birthplace. Return to London around 3:30 pm. (B) 256 mi / 411 kmTOUR 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 9 - LONDON Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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| Tour Duration | 9 Days | ||||||
| Start City: | London | ||||||
| Price From | $2,569.00 See in Cart
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| 2026-04-13 | $3,229.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2026-04-27 | $3,299.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2026-05-04 | $3,739.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2026-05-11 | $3,369.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2026-05-18 | $3,369.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2026-06-08 | $3,739.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2026-06-15 | $3,369.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2026-06-22 | $3,369.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2026-06-29 | $3,369.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2026-07-27 | $3,689.00 | See in Cart | |
Features
- City Highlights
- Travelers Notes
Special Features Included in this Tour: - Guided sightseeing in London with visit to St. Paul's Cathedral - Visit to Stonehenge - Visit to Bath, featuring the Roman Baths - Grasmere Gingerbread tasting - Guided sightseeing in Edinburgh with visit to Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Crown Jewels - Admission to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (August 3, 10, 17 and 24 departures) - Guided tour of Sir Walter Scott's Abbotsford House - Guided walking tour of medieval York, including The Shambles - Visit to Stratford-upon-Avon?Shakespeare's birthplace
- Notes
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 to return to your hotel is necessary after the Edinburgh Tattoo (departures including the Tattoo performance).
Headsets available on tour except for London.
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ABBOTSFORD|BATH|BRITAIN|CLASSIC|EDINBURGH|ENGLAND|EUROPE|FIRST-CLASS|GL_ENGLAND|GL_EUROPE|GL_SCOTLAND|GL_UNESCO_CITY OF BATH|GLOBUS|GRASMERE|GRETNA GREEN|JEDBURGH|LAKE DISTRICT|LIVERPOOL|LLANGOLLEN|LONDON|LUDLOW|NORTH SEA|NORTH WALES|Private Touring|SCOTLAND|STONEHENGE|STRATFORD-UPON-AVON|TA_ENGLAND|TA_WALES|UNITED KINGDOM|WALES|YORK
- Meals
8 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
- 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)
- Private Touring
6 guests in a party: $3,134*18 guests in a party: $656*
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Britain Sampler
