Day 1:
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Arrival in London, England. Uniformed Globus Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.

Day 3:
London. After a hearty English breakfast, morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: Knightsbridge with Harrods, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall's mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister's Downing Street, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL, and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. Free time in the afternoon for independent activities or to join an optional excursion to the Tower of London with its fabulous Crown Jewels or Windsor Castle. Tonight, maybe an optional dinner followed by a cruise on the River Thames? (FB)

Day 4:
London–Bath–Bristol. Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart London at 8 a.m. for a memorable day’s sightseeing. First, a special visit to admire the breathtaking ORNAMENTAL GARDENS of Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace. Your Tour Director will take you on a walk to see the Great Vine, Pond Garden, Privy Garden, and the flower borders of the Great Fountain Garden. Take a stroll in picturesque Salisbury with its vast cathedral, the ultimate in Early English Gothic; try to figure out the riddle of STONEHENGE; and in the elegant Georgian city of Bath see the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS. Finally, your orientation tour of Bristol focuses on Brunel’s daring Clifton Suspension Bridge, SS Great Britain, and the historic harbor from which John Cabot sailed in 1497 to discover America. Before dinner tonight join your Tour Director for a toast to happy touring with a congenial group. (FB,D)

Day 5:
Bristol–Waterford, Ireland. Cross the Severn Road Bridge to the Welsh capital. An orientation drive here features the major attractions: Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, and the stately civic buildings. Continue along the South Wales coast to Fishguard where your ferry is waiting. Sail across St. George’s Channel to Rosslare and proceed by coach to Waterford, a stronghold founded by the Danish Vikings in 853. (FB,D)

Day 6:
Waterford–Killarney. First of the day’s highlights: a visit to the world-famous WATERFORD CRYSTAL FACTORY. Via the port city of Cork motor to Blarney, renowned for its magical Stone of Eloquence. Time for lunch, a walk up to the castle, and to shop for traditional Irish handicrafts. Afternoon arrival in Killarney, County Kerry, for a two-night stay. Later, join an entertaining optional evening in Tralee with dinner followed by tickets for Siamsa Tire National Folk Theatre. (FB)

Day 7:
Killarney. Ring of Kerry Excursion. Follow the road known as the "Ring of Kerry" for a spectacular 100-mile panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip. Take your pictures of sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly colored farmhouses, and the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. This afternoon maybe an optional fun-filled horsedrawn jaunting car ride. (FB,D)

Day 8:
Killarney–Dublin. Drive to quaint Adare and in Limerick your orientation drive acquaints you with St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle, and the Stone where the Treaty of Limerick was signed in 1691. The Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached, is on the way to the IRISH NATIONAL STUD at Kildare, whose fine thoroughbreds command respect on the racecourses of the world. Tonight, take your Tour Director’s dining recommendation. (FB)

Day 9:
Dublin. Get an overview of Eire’s capital as you drive to statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Visit Oscar Wilde’s TRINITY COLLEGE, famous for the 1,200-year-old Book of Kells and the magnificent Old Library. Afternoon at leisure. Your best bet for tonight: join your Tour Director for an optional dinner evening at the Guinness Storehouse. (FB)

Day 10:
Dublin–North Wales–Chester, England. Back across the Irish Sea from Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead on the Welsh Isle of Anglesey, where a photo stop at tongue-twisting Llanfair... is a must. Then a scenic drive along the North Wales coast to Chester, the historic county town on the River Dee. On your walking tour in the walled city of Chester see the Roman remains, the characteristic black and white halftimbered buildings, and the two-tiered arcades called the "Rows." (FB,D)

Day 11:
Chester–Lake District–Edinburgh, Scotland. In the Lake District, considered the finest of England’s national parks, enjoy one of the highlights of the day, a CRUISE along Lake Windermere on an historic iron steamship. After a stop at Wordsworth’s beloved Grasmere, visit Gretna Green, where the blacksmith used to wed runaway couples, on your way through history-steeped Lowland Hills to Edinburgh. Your optional Scottish evening features Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. (FB)

Day 12:
Edinburgh. Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town” and famous scientists, inventors, and novelists. In the “Old Town,” drive up the narrow Royal Mile to EDINBURGH CASTLE to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels, then explore HOLYROOD PALACE (except when the Queen is in residence). Afternoon at leisure. Later, a unique optional experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia for a tour of five decks to see how the Royal Family and crew of 240 lived and worked on board. For departure numbers 0724 through 0814 tickets are included for the world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO. (FB)

Day 13:
Edinburgh–York, England. This morning visit magnificent FLOORS CASTLE, the stately home of the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe. On past the abbey ruins at Jedburgh and the house of Mary, Queen of Scots, into wild Northumberland National Park. Later, inspect a section of Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman coast-to-coast defense against marauding northern tribes. 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. (FB,D)

Day 14:
York–Stratford. Skirt Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest on the way to Coventry, where you view the splendid modern cathedral which rose from the rubble of severe World War II bombings. In Stratford-upon- Avon take your pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE. (FB,D)

Day 15:
Stratford–London. Today’s spectacular highlight is a visit to magnificent BLENHEIM PALACE, home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. After a guided tour of the palace, time to explore the Capability Brown Landscaped parkland. Depart after lunch and return to London at about 3 p.m. How about celebrating the success of your vacation by taking in one of the great West End shows? (FB)

Day 16:
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (FB)

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Price Details US Single room supplement: $662 Triple room reduction per person: $100 Extra nights per person in London: Mar.-Apr.: in single room $142, in twin room $86, in triple room $75 May-Nov.: in single room $232, in twin room $165, in triple room $146

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Save $200 per couple on the air-inclusive price of 2009 Europe Vacations

*Book a 2009 Globus air-inclusive European vacation to receive the $100 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between October 8, 2008 and November 30, 2008 for travel commencing between January 1, 2009 and October 31, 2009. Offers not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 European bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus

Discount for young travelers

Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.

Pay less for your second vacation

We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.

Triple room reduction

On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.

Avoid the single room supplement

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!

Right now when you book a 2009 vacation between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75

Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel? Right now when you book a 2009 vacation between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75.* For example, book 5 passengers and receive a $375 discount, 6 passengers equals a $450 discount and 7 passengers will receive a $525 discount. With an offer like this, the world’s greatest destinations are now closer than ever!

*Book a 2009 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $75 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between Jun 4 and Dec 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. Individuals must be traveling together from the same origination point to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.