7 Days • fr. $2,919
Discover Ireland and Britain and view stunning scenery, historical landmarks, classic cities and local towns. Explore the best of Britain, Wales, Scotland and Ireland with visits to London, Cardiff, Waterford, Dublin, Kilkenny, Edinburgh, and York. Visit historic castles, Stonehenge, Stratford-on-Avon, and the Roman baths in Bath.
The 10 day Essential Britain and Ireland tour is a fantastic way to see the best of several countries on one travel tour from Globus Tours. This expert-planned itinerary brings you to some of the most exciting locations in England, Wales and Ireland. You'll love the mixture of big city activities with the more rural side of life as it creates a broader understanding of how these countries function. Book your 10 day Essential Britain and Ireland tour from Globus Tours now.
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, 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
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/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, 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
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, 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
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
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, United Kingdom
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast
All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. Your land package pricing will be confirmed and guaranteed once your deposit is received and applied to the booking, except where price increases may result from increases in government taxes or fees. Room configurations are subject to availability. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.
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