Essential Britain & Ireland

ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND

London, United Kingdom

Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. After checking into your hotel and an afternoon at leisure, we recommend our optional Taste of London excursion with dinner, followed by a guided illuminations cruise on the Thames River.

PARK PLAZA WESTMINSTER BRIDGE

LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH–NEWPORT, WALES

London, United Kingdom

Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart London at 8 am for a memorable day’s sightseeing.

Stonehenge, United Kingdom

Try to unravel the mystery of prehistoric Stonehenge. Explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions, then admire the magnificence of the monument up close.

Bath, United Kingdom

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.

Newport, United Kingdom

Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel.

Breakfast, Dinner

THE COLDRA COURT BY CELTIC MANOR

NEWPORT–CARDIFF–WATERFORD, IRELAND

Cardiff, United Kingdom

A morning orientation drive in the Welsh capital features all the major attractions. Take a guided tour of Cardiff Castle, and discover its history of invasions, abductions, and conflicts over the past 2,000 years. Continue along the South Wales coast to Pembroke, where your FERRY will be waiting.

Waterford/Ireland, Ireland

Cross St. George’s Channel to Rosslare on the Emerald Isle and proceed to Waterford, a stronghold founded by the Danish Vikings in 853. After dinner this evening, enjoy an Globus Local Favorite Irish coffee demonstration.

Breakfast, Dinner

TOWER HOTEL

WATERFORD–KILKENNY–DUBLIN

Waterford/Ireland, Ireland

This morning, enjoy a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal

Kilkenny, Ireland

Travel on to Kilkenny, one of Ireland’s prettiest towns with medieval cobblestones and Old-World charm. Visit magnificent Kilkenny Castle, which overlooks the Nore River and has guarded this important river crossing for more than 900 years. The gardens, with extensive woodland paths, rose garden, and ornamental lake, create the setting for a beautiful stroll.

Dublin, Ireland

On arrival in Dublin, top the day with an optional Irish cabaret evening, including dinner, dance, song, and laughter.

Breakfast

THE GIBSON HOTEL

DUBLIN

Dublin, Ireland

An orientation drive in Ireland’s capital city includes statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College. The afternoon is at leisure to explore this vibrant city. Tonight, maybe take in an optional dinner outing to the Guinness Storehouse.

Breakfast

THE GIBSON HOTEL

DUBLIN–BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND–EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

Belfast, United Kingdom

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.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Next, board your FERRY to cross the North Channel to Cairnryan on Scotland’s southwest coast and continue through the scenic Scottish border country to Edinburgh. Tonight, relax and enjoy our optional Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis.

Breakfast

MARRIOTT COURTYARD

EDINBURGH

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Morning city sightseeing with a local expert 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.

Breakfast

MARRIOTT COURTYARD

EDINBURGH–JEDBURGH–YORK, ENGLAND

Jedburgh, United Kingdom

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.

York, United Kingdom

In York, England’s most complete medieval city, stand in awe in front of the great structure of York Minster, then follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles.

Breakfast, Lunch

HOLIDAY INN YORK

YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

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.

London, United Kingdom

On return to London at about 3:30 pm, a Shownight Theater Evening would be an incredible finale to your vacation.

Breakfast

PARK PLAZA WESTMINSTER BRIDGE

LONDON

London, United Kingdom

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Breakfast

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