Highlights of Britain & Ireland

Highlights of Britain & Ireland

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Highlights of Britain & Ireland

15 Days Starting in London and ending in London, UK

Visiting: London, Stonehenge, Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Waterford, Blarney, Kinsale, Rosscarbery, Kenmare, Killarney, Limerick, Cashel, Kildare, Dublin, Carlingford, Belfast, Edinburgh, Alnwick, York, Stratford-upon-Avon

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

GK-2024

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

15 - 36

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $4084 $3958 Operator discount: -$126

NB: Prices correct on 29-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

On this Britain and Ireland tour, you’ll see Britain and Ireland’s highlights, from the bustling cities to the small towns and from the magnificent palaces and castles to the ancient ruins. Travel through the lands of queens, kings, and leprechauns, you’ll begin and end in London and pass through Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and England.

You’ll visit some of the splendid castles and palaces for which Britain and Ireland are famous. In Edinburgh visit Edinburgh Castle, where you’ll marvel at the Scottish Crown Jewels. In Woodstock, Oxfordshire enjoy a visit to majestic Blenheim Palace, built in the early 18th century and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.

On this tour through Britain and Ireland, you’ll enjoy guided sightseeing in many of the cities with Local Guides — experts from the area who will give you in-depth, insider knowledge of the cities and their attractions. In London, your sightseeing includes a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral; and in Edinburgh you will see both the “New Town” and “Old Town.” Additionally, at the National Irish Stud in Kildare, you’ll be shown some of the most magnificent horses in the British Isles, and you'll hear about Shakespeare’s life and times in Stratford-upon-Avon.

You will also learn how to make a traditional Irish coffee, and ride on board a horse-drawn jaunting car to take a tour of beautiful Killarney National Park. All of this and much more, including a visit to prehistoric Stonehenge and medieval York Minster, included on this fabulous Britain and Ireland tour.

Highlights

  • See Britain and Ireland’s highlights, from the bustling cities to the small towns and from the magnificent palaces and castles to the ancient ruins

  • Visit some of the splendid castles and palaces for which Britain and Ireland are famous.

  • In Edinburgh visit Edinburgh Castle, where you’ll marvel at the Scottish Crown Jewels.

  • Enjoy a visit to majestic Blenheim Palace, built in the early 18th century and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.

Places You'll See

Park Plaza Waterloo

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Granville Hotel

Celtic Ross Hotel

The Gibson

Clayton Hotel Limerick

Europa

Mercure York Fairfield Manor

Mercure Edinburgh Princes Street

Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In London,England

Location: London

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Meals Included: No Meals

Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.

Day 2 : London

Location: London

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Meals Included: Breakfast

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.

Day 3 : London-Stonehenge-Bath-Bristol

Randolfo Santos
Steven Eastham
Diego Alberto Etchevarne

Location: London, Stonehenge, Bath, Bristol

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

LONDON Meet your Tour Director and travel companions at 8 am and drive to Stonehenge.
STONEHENGE Take a guided visit.
BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths.
141 mi / 227 km

Day 4 : Bristol-Cardiff,Wales-Waterford,Ireland

Sun Travels And Resorts (Sun travels)
Val Rossi

Location: Bristol, Cardiff, Waterford

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Granville Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

CARDIFF Morning orientation drive features Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, and the stately civic buildings.
PEMBROKE Ferry crossing across St. George’s Channel to Rosslare.
270 mi / 434 km

Day 5 : Waterford-Blarney-Kinsale-Rosscarbery

Location: Waterford, Blarney, Kinsale, Rosscarbery

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

BLARNEY Visit the town known for its magical Kissing Stone.
KINSALE Stop in the historic town famous for its multi-hued streets.
ROSSCARBERY Free time.
134 mi / 215 km

Day 6 : Rosscarbery-Kenmare-Killarney–Limerick

Location: Rosscarbery, Kenmare, Killarney, Limerick

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Clayton Hotel Limerick

Meals Included: Breakfast

RING OF KERRY Panoramic drive around part of Ireland’s southwestern peninsula.
KILLARNEY [LF] Take a horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney National Park
LIMERICK Free time this evening.
144 mi / 232 km

Day 7 : Limerick-Cashel-Kildare-Dublin

Location: Limerick, Cashel, Kildare, Dublin

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Gibson

Meals Included: Breakfast

CASHEL See the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached.
KILDARE [LF] Visit the Irish National Stud.
DUBLIN Free time this evening.
141 mi / 227 km

Day 8 : Dublin

Location: Dublin

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Gibson

Meals Included: Breakfast

DUBLIN Morning orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time this afternoon.

Day 9 : Dublin-Carlingford-Belfast,Northern Ireland

Location: Dublin, Carlingford, Belfast

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Europa hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

CARLINGFORD Stop at the charming seaside town on the Cooley Peninsula and enjoy [LF] an Irish coffee.
BELFAST An orientation drive includes City Hall, the Albert Memorial Clock Tower, and Queen’s University; visit Titanic Belfast Experience.
174 mi / 281 km

Day 10 : Belfast-Edinburgh,Scotland

Location: Belfast, Edinburgh

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Mercure Edinburgh Princes Street

Meals Included: Breakfast

BELFAST Ferry crossing on the North Channel strait to Scotland’s Cairnryan.
234 mi / 376 km

Day 11 : Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Mercure Edinburgh Princes Street

Meals Included: Breakfast

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.
EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance. (Departures July 28 through August 11 only).

Day 12 : Edinburgh-Alnwick,England-York

Location: Edinburgh, Alnwick, York

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Mercure York Fairfield Manor

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

ALNWICK Stop at a market town voted the “best place to live in Britain.”
YORK Visit York Minster on a guided walk through the best-preserved medieval shopping streets called The Shambles.
198 mi / 318 km

Day 13 : York-Stratford-Upon-Avon

Location: York, Stratford-upon-Avon

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace.
260 mi / 418 km

Day 14 : Stratford-Upon-Avon-London

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, London

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Meals Included: Breakfast

WOODSTOCK Visit Blenheim Palace, Sir Winston Churchill’s birthplace.
LONDON Free time this afternoon.
98 mi / 159 km

Day 15 : London

Location: London

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Fully Guided

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Transport

    Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi

What's Not Included

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • Insurance

  • International Travel

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

Blenheim Palace|City of Bath|Old and New Towns of Edinburgh|Stonehenge|The great Spa Towns of Europe - Bath

Meals

Full buffet breakfast daily; 5 three-course dinners

Accommodation

London:Park Plaza Waterloo
London:Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Waterford:Granville Hotel
Rosscarbery:Celtic Ross Hotel
Limerick:Clayton Hotel Limerick
Dublin:The Gibson
Belfast:Europa
Edinburgh:Mercure Edinburgh Princes Street
York:Mercure York Fairfield Manor
Stratford - upon - Avon:Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon

Check out our Q&As

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes, 5 years or above

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    Yes

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What is the maximum group size?

    Usually max 43 people

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Yes

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • 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.

  • 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.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)  

My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

This is my first Globus tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and quality. The hotels were top notch, and the cruise on the Nile exceeded my expectations. The cabins were roomy and comfortable, and the food was very good.

Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)  

Did the Globus Highlands and...

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

Lynda Bailey (Google Reviewer)  

I really enjoyed my Cosmos...

11-Jun-2024

I really enjoyed my Cosmos tour to Italy last September. However I was totally disappointed by two major things which completely changed the atmosphere of the holiday for me. One was the 'last minute' rearrangement of one of our hotels which then put us well outside of Florence on a trading estate for two nights instead of walking distance from the city walls. That completely blocked any plans or ideas of enjoying Florence in the evening. My biggest disappointment was the terrible travel arrangements and associated advice about travelling through Heathrow Cosmos put in place for me and for which they refused to be accountable despite the fact that they had made the ticket booking on my behalf and I had asked them for appropriate check in advice at all key points before I travelled. As a result I was put on standby when I should never have been (even the BA departure staff were shocked at this) and separated from my luggage which travelled on a later flight. I spent over 6 hrs of my first day in Rome in the airport waiting for my luggage and subsequent transfer to my hotel, without any assistance from Cosmos or BA airside staff. When I complained after my holiday, Cosmos would not take any responsibility at all for the fact that I lost the first day of my holiday and approx. 50% of the time I was due to spend in Rome, preferring to blame BA who in turn were uncontactable about my complaint. Very poor customer service indeed.

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