Britain Sampler
Britain Sampler
Britain Sampler
9 Days Starting and ending in London, England
Visiting: London, Liverpool, Edinburgh, York, Stratford-upon-Avon
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GE-2025
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on the Britain Sampler tour and explore the rich cultural and historical tapestry of England, Scotland, and Wales. Begin your journey in London with guided tours of iconic landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace. Visit the prehistoric Stonehenge, the Roman Baths in Bath, and the historic market town of Ludlow. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Lake District, and discover Edinburgh's Crown Jewels at Edinburgh Castle. Experience the literary heritage of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare. Travel in comfort with guided tours and luxurious accommodations, including stays at renowned hotels like Park Plaza Waterloo in London and Leonardo Royal Hotel in Edinburgh. This tour offers a perfect blend of sightseeing, cultural immersion, and relaxation, ensuring an unforgettable journey through the heart of Britain.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In London,England
Location: London
Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Waterloo or Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.
Day 2: London
Location: London
Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Waterloo or Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Meals Included: Breakfast
LONDON The Royal Treatment 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. (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
Location: London
Accommodation Name: Double Tree By Hilton Bath
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH Ancient Stones & Spa Days LONDON Meet your Tour Director and travel companions at 8 am before departing for Stonehenge.STONEHENGE Visit the prehistoric monument. (Departure 19 June: due to closure, Stonehenge visit replaced by Salisbury Cathedral visit). BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths. Free time the remainder of the day. (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
Location: Liverpool
Accommodation Name: Aloft Hotel Liverpool
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day 5: Liverpool,Grasmere,Gretna Green,Scotland,Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Meals Included: Breakfast
LIVERPOOL–GRASMERE–GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND–EDINBURGH Sonnets, Sweets & Scottish Blacksmiths LAKE DISTRICT Take a scenic drive.GRASMERE Visit Wordsworth’s beloved village. Sample the [LF] original Grasmere gingerbread.GRETNA GREEN See where a Scottish blacksmith performed weddings for eloping young couples.EDINBURGH 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
Location: Edinburgh
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Meals Included: Breakfast
EDINBURGH Crown Jewels & Castle Views 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. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTTHE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on departures July 28, August 4, 11 and 18. 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
Location: York
Accommodation Name: DoubleTree by Hilton York
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
EDINBURGH–ABBOTSFORD–JEDBURGH–YORK, ENGLAND Augustine’s Monks & Medieval Markets ABBOTSFORD Take a guided tour of Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford House.JEDBURGH Take photos of the Augustinian abbey ruins.YORK See York Minster on [LF] a guided walk through The 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 cafés and quirky boutiques brimming with the sweet aromas of chocolate, pastries, and pies.
Day 8: York,Stratford-Upon-Avon,London
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Waterloo or Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Meals Included: Breakfast
YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON Mr. & Mrs. Shakespeare STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace. (B) 256 mi / 411 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTA LEGEND SLEPT HERE Ah, young love! Even more true, as Shakespeare’s fiancée 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
Location: London
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation in various hotels including Park Plaza Waterloo and Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London, Double Tree By Hilton Bath in Bath, Aloft Hotel Liverpool in Liverpool, Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket in Edinburgh, and DoubleTree by Hilton York in York.
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Meals
Full English breakfast daily and 2 three-course dinners.
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Guided Tours
Guided tours with a Local Guide in London and Edinburgh, including visits to St. Paul’s Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle.
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Sightseeing
Sightseeing in various locations including Stonehenge, Roman Baths in Bath, Ludlow, Llangollen, Grasmere, Gretna Green, Abbotsford House, Jedburgh, York Minster, and Stratford-Upon-Avon.
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Transportation
Transportation between various locations including London, Stonehenge, Bath, Ludlow, Llangollen, Liverpool, Grasmere, Gretna Green, Edinburgh, Abbotsford, Jedburgh, York, and Stratford-Upon-Avon.
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Small Group Discoveries
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates, limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure.
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UNESCO Sites
Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including City of Bath, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Stonehenge, The English Lake District, The great Spa Towns of Europe - Bath, and Westminster Palace (Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret's Church).
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, and phone calls are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
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Airfare
International and domestic airfare to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.
Meals
Full English breakfast daily; 2 three-course dinners
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
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)
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at the Park Plaza Waterloo and Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London, Double Tree By Hilton Bath, Aloft Hotel Liverpool, Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket, and DoubleTree by Hilton York.
Notes
This tour requires some uphill walking on rough terraine 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
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes a full English breakfast daily and 2 three-course dinners.
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What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
You will stay in comfort at the Park Plaza Waterloo and Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London, Double Tree By Hilton Bath, Aloft Hotel Liverpool, Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket, and DoubleTree by Hilton York.
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Are guided tours included in the itinerary?
Yes, guided tours with a Local Guide are included in London and Edinburgh, including visits to St. Paul’s Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle.
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What are some of the key sightseeing locations on this tour?
The tour includes sightseeing in various locations such as Stonehenge, the Roman Baths in Bath, Ludlow, Llangollen, Grasmere, Gretna Green, Abbotsford House, Jedburgh, York Minster, and Stratford-Upon-Avon.
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Is transportation between cities included in the tour?
Yes, transportation between various locations including London, Stonehenge, Bath, Ludlow, Llangollen, Liverpool, Grasmere, Gretna Green, Edinburgh, Abbotsford, Jedburgh, York, and Stratford-Upon-Avon is included.
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Are there any UNESCO World Heritage Sites included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the City of Bath, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Stonehenge, The English Lake District, The great Spa Towns of Europe - Bath, and Westminster Palace (Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret's Church).
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What is the group size for this tour?
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates, limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure.
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Are there any optional activities or excursions available?
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included and can be purchased separately.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.
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Are gratuities included in the tour price?
No, gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
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Is airfare included in the tour package?
No, international and domestic airfare to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.
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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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We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
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