THE BEST OF THE BRITISH ISLES (GL2012)
A 20-Day Globus Tours tour starting from $3,669
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| Starting Price: | $3,669 |  |
| Tour Length: | 20 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales | |
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Hotels
LONDON
The Grosvenor Victoria (SF),
WARWICK
Hilton (F),
YORK
Mercure York Fairfield Manor (F),
EDINBURGH
Barceló Carlton (SF),
INVERNESS
Mercure Inverness (F),
GLASGOW
Radisson Blu (SF),
LIVERPOOL
Novotel (F),
DUBLIN
The Gibson (SF),
LIMERICK
Strand (SF),
TRALEE
Carlton (SF),
WATERFORD
Granville (F),
CARDIFF
Barceló Cardiff Angel (F),
PLYMOUTH
Holiday Inn (SF),
LONDON
Hilton London Metropole (SF)
Meals
Full English breakfast (B); 7 three-course dinners (D) with choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Warwick
Arrive in London, England. Uniformed Globus hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
Day 2:
London. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. This afternoon, why not join an optional excursion to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London, and later, maybe an optional dinner followed by a cruise on the River Thames? (B)
Day 3:
London–Oxford–Stratford-Upon-Avon-Warwick. Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart London at 8 am for a lovely day of sightseeing: a special visit to admire the breathtaking ORNAMENTAL GARDENS of Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace; Runnymede, site of the sealing of the Magna Carta; and a walking tour in the university city of Oxford. At Stratford-upon-Avon, visit SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE and take your pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. (B,D)
Day 4:
Warwick-York. A spectacular start to the day with a special guided tour of magnificent WARWICK CASTLE, marvel at the opulent Great Hall and State Rooms, and visit the former private apartments. Later in York, stand in awe in front of the great Minster, then follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles. (B,D)
Day 5:
York-Edinburgh, Scotland. See a section of Hadrian’s Wall, and in Jedburgh, take pictures of the abbey ruins and the house of Mary, Queen of Scots. Next, visit FLOORS CASTLE, the stately home of the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe. Spend the next two nights in Edinburgh, the Scottish capital. Tonight, an optional Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. (B)
Day 6:
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). Later, a unique optional experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia to see how the Royal Family and crew of 240 lived and worked on board. Dinner rounds off this optional evening. For July 28 through August 18 departures, tickets are included for tonight’s performance of the world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO. (B)
Day 7:
Edinburgh-St. Andrews-Braemar-Inverness. Drive over the elegant Forth Road Bridge and through Fife to St. Andrews, whose Royal and Ancient Golf Club has given us the rules of golfing. Then, through Braemar, home of the Royal Highland Games, to BALMORAL CASTLE (when available). Overnight at Inverness, the Highland capital. (B,D)
Day 8:
Inverness-Fort William-Glasgow. At CULLODEN VISITOR CENTRE, hear the story of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish clans. Then, enjoy a day full of Highland splendor: Loch Ness with its mysterious monster, Fort William beneath Ben Nevis, Loch Linnhe, and haunting Glen Coe. Motor across wild Rannoch Moor to the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond for a CRUISE on the loch before heading south to Glasgow. (B,D)
Day 9:
Glasgow-Lake District, England-Liverpool. On the way through the Lowland Hills, stop at Gretna Green, where the blacksmith used to wed runaway couples. Enter the beautiful Lake District and visit Grasmere, home of poet William Wordsworth. In Liverpool, take a guided tour of the award-winning BEATLES STORY, an atmospheric journey into the life, times, culture, and music of the “Fab Four.” (B)
Day 10:
Liverpool-North Wales-Dublin, Ireland. Cross the border into North Wales and drive to lovely Betws-y-Coed and through the incomparable landscapes of Snowdonia National Park. After a stop at tongue-twisting Llanfair..., board your FERRY at Holyhead for the crossing to Dublin. (B)
Day 11:
Dublin. An orientation drive in the Irish capital includes statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Then, visit Oscar Wilde’s TRINITY COLLEGE, famous for the 1,200-year-old Book of Kells and the magnificent Old Library. Maybe take in an optional dinner outing to the Guinness Storehouse? (B)
Day 12:
Dublin-Kildare-Limerick. Across the Curragh to the IRISH NATIONAL STUD at Kildare. On the way to Limerick, see the Rock of Cashel, Tipperary, and on arrival, an 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. Tonight, an optional banquet at Bunratty Castle. (B)
Day 13:
Limerick. West Coast Excursion. A breathtaking view of the Clare coast from the 668-foot CLIFFS OF MOHER, then a drive across the limestone plateau of The Burren to the port city of Galway. Enjoy the unspoiled region of Connemara, and at Moycullen, visit the Joyce family’s MARBLE WORKSHOP. (B)
Day 14:
Limerick-Adare-Ring of Kerry-Tralee. Via quaint Adare with its pretty thatched cottages, and Killorglin on Dingle Bay, join the spectacular RING OF KERRY for a 100-mile panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip. Take your photos of the Lakes of Killarney, then spend some time in this resort town before arriving in Tralee. (B,D)
Day 15:
Tralee-Blarney-Waterford. Morning visit to Blarney, renowned for its magical Kissing Stone. Time for lunch, to walk up to the castle, and to shop for traditional Irish handicrafts. In the afternoon, proceed via Cork to Waterford, a stronghold founded by the Danish Vikings, where you join a guided tour of the HOUSE OF WATERFORD CRYSTAL. (B,D)
Day 16:
Waterford-Cardiff, Wales. By FERRY from Rosslare across St. George’s Channel to Pembroke and a drive through South Wales. Tonight’s optional is to Cardiff Castle for an evening of Welsh entertainment and dinner. (B)
Day 17:
Cardiff-Bath, England-Glastonbury-Plymouth. First this morning, Georgian Bath, with time to explore the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS, then focus on King Arthur’s Glastonbury. Visit pretty Widecombe-in-the-Moor as you head across Dartmoor to Plymouth, your destination for the next two nights. (B)
Day 18:
Plymouth. Cornwall Excursion. Cross the River Tamar on your way to the pretty shark-fishing village and former smugglers’ port of Looe. Back in Plymouth, a leisurely afternoon. See the Mayflower Steps, where the Pilgrim Fathers embarked in 1620, and hear about Sir Francis Drake. Maybe an optional cruise on Plymouth Sound. (B,D)
Day 19:
Plymouth-Stonehenge-Salisbury-London. Two sightseeing highlights on the last leg of your journey: first, try to figure out the intriguing riddle of STONEHENGE, then stroll through pretty Salisbury with its vast cathedral. Return to London around 4 pm. How about celebrating the success of your vacation by taking in one of the great West End shows? (B)
Day 20:
London. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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5/26/2012 - 6/15/2012 |
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City Highlights
London
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral & see the Changing of the Guard, if held
Hampton Court
A special walking tour through the palace’s ornamental gardens
Oxford
Walking tour
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, visit Shakespeare’s birthplace
Warwick
Welcome dinner; private guided tour of the castle
York
Walking tour
Floors
Visit the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe’s castle
Edinburgh
Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace
Balmoral
Visit the castle (when open)
Culloden Moor
Visit the battle site’s visitor center
Loch Lomond
Cruise the loch in a private boat
Liverpool
Guided tour of the Beatles Story
Holyhead–Dublin
Cross the Irish Sea by ferry
Dublin
Orientation drive, visit Trinity College
Kildare
Guided tour of the Irish National Stud
Limerick
Orientation drive
Cliffs of Moher
Savor the spectacular views
Connemara
Visit a marble workshop
Adare
Admire the thatched cottages
Ring of Kerry
Scenic peninsula drive
Killarney
Visit the popular resort town
Waterford
Guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal
Rosslare–Pembroke
Cross St. George’s Channel by ferry
Bath
Visit the Roman relics
Widecombe-in-the-Moor
Take a stroll in the quaint Dartmoor village
Cornwall
Excursion Visit the fishing village of Looe
Stonehenge
Visit the prehistoric monument
Salisbury
Visit the cathedral cityNote:Edinburgh Military Tattoo ticket included for departures July 28 through August 18
Globus Disclaimer - Indicates that this departure and vacation is available for 2012 early booking. Book and deposit to lock in an early guaranteed price and save 10% on the land-only price. Booking must be made and under deposit between June 29, 2011 and September 13, 2011 for travel between April 1 and December 31, 2012. All tours will be open for 2012 bookings in the Fall of 2011. Vacation upgrades and/or additions will not be available for early booking, as well as, any extra pre- or post-night pricing until the Fall of 2011. With the exception of Journeys Club discounts, future travel promotions are not applicable and are not retroactive on early bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Price Details US
Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.Prices based on double room occupancy.Single room supplement: $955Triple room reduction per person: $74Extra nights per person in London:April: in single room $152, in twin room $87, in triple room $82May-October: in single room $244, in twin room $151, in triple room $143July 27 to August12: in single room $370, in twin room $230, in triple room $220Note:Edinburgh Military Tattoo ticket included for departures July 28 through August 18
SAVE $250 Per Couple On All GLobus Air-Inclusive 2012 Europe Tours
Save $250 per couple on all Globus air-inclusive 2012 Europe Tours
With Globus, "traveling" and "vacationing" are no longer mutually exclusive. Our variety of tours to Europe take care of all the planning, navigating and hassling for you. Your only responsibility is to take it all in. Enjoy!
Terms & Conditions: Book a 2012 Globus Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive $125 off the air price per person. Must be booked, under deposit and discount applied between February 29 and May 22, 2012 for travel between April 2 and October 25, 2012. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Total air price includes all government-imposed taxes and fees applicable at the time of booking. Your air quote will include all air taxes, surcharges and fees applicable for your itinerary at the time of booking. For return travel from some countries, international travelers are required to pay entry and/or exit fees at the airport. These fees will be collected by the local government and are payable by the traveler at time of travel. Air price, air tax and security fees are non-commissionable. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply. For the most current airline-imposed baggage fees, please check the following website, www.iflybags.com. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Save $500 Per Couple On Globus 2012 Tanzania Tour
Admire herds of elephant as they thunder across the savannah grasslands, see a pride of lions lounging in the sun, and witness the free spirit of the birds flying overhead.
Highlights on this tour include Tarangire National Park, with the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem. With its permanent water source, it's a great place to see elephant, eland, zebra, Cape buffalo, wildebeest, and more. Lake Manyara National Park is home to the world's largest concentration of baboons and over 400 species of birds. Also visit Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's largest park and home to the "Big 5"—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Ngorongoro Crater, which is technically a caldera, offers you the best possibility of seeing the rare black rhinoceros.
This trip offers you not only amazing opportunities to see wildlife, it also gives you a chance to get an insight into the local culture. Visit a local Maasai village to learn about this semi-nomadic tribe. Also, visit Olduvai Gorge, where remains of hominids and fossilized hominid footprints were discovered—providing new facts into human evolution.
Terms & Conditions: Book a 2012 Globus Tanzania: The Savannah & Beyond vacation (QZ) to receive $250 off per person. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between September 7, 2011 and September 25, 2012 for travel in select months of 2012. Not combinable with other offers, Second Tour Discount, Big Savings for Small Groups and Book Early & Save and Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Globus Year Round Discounts - SAVE up to 10%
Globus Year Round Discounts
Young Traveler Discounts
With Globus, travel is definitely a family affair. Young travelers ages 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the land-only portion of their Globus vacation.
Discount for Repeat Travelers
Journeys Club members can save 5% on any 2012 Globus vacation. This is on top of other great member benefits, including exclusive deal alerts throughout the year, unique travel accessories, and special partner discounts and benefits.
Second Tour Discount
It pays to travel more often! Book two Globus vacations traveling in the same year and receive 5% off the land portion of your second tour. And if you take three tours, you save 5% on each of your next two.
Book Early & Save
With Globus, planning ahead pays off. Book your 2012 Globus vacation and pay in full 9 months or more prior to your departure and save 10% off the land-only portion of your tour.
Triple Room Reduction
You can also save when three people travel together and share accommodations. Refer to the itinerary pages for the specific reduction per tour.
Big Savings for Small Groups
Traveling with family and friends has always been rewarding, and now the rewards can really pile up. Small groups of 5, 6, or 7 can save 5% per person off the land-only portion of Globus vacations.
And don't forget: in groups of 8 to 15, one person travels at half-price; in a group of 16+, one person travels free. So, bring others along and multiply the fun—and the savings!
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!
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