Globus Tours Europe: Britain and Ireland

BONNIE SCOTLAND with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: GG Land Price From: $1,549.00
8 days from Glasgow to Glasgow, or 9 days incl. travel

Breathtaking Highland scenery awaits in beautiful Scotland. After a welcome dinner and overnight in Glasgow, follow the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond and take the ferry for an overnight on the romantic Isle of Mull. Next, travel across the remote Highlands, taking in the breathtaking scenery and watching out for the mysterious Loch Ness monster as you make your way to Inverness. Stop at the Culloden battlefield, enjoy a sheepdog display, and visit a whisky distillery. Visit the mountain resort of Pitlochry and continue on to St. Andrews. At Scone Palace in Perth, enjoy coffee and shortbread as you hear about the crowning of Scottish kings. Then spend two nights in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh with a visit to its castle. Return to Glasgow via the Bannockburn Heritage Centre.

BRITAIN & IRELAND IN DEPTH with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: GT Land Price From: $4,479.00
25 days from London to London, or 26 days incl. travel

This vacation offers our most complete view of the British Isles. In England, enjoy visits to London, Canterbury, the seaside resort of Brighton, mysterious Stonehenge, Salisbury, historic Plymouth, Land’s End, St. Ives, and the Roman Baths. Stop in the Welsh capital of Cardiff and travel across South Wales, then take a ferry to the “Emerald Isle.” Visits include Waterford, Blarney, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, Limerick, the Cliffs of Moher, Knock, Belleek, Giant’s Causeway, Belfast, and Dublin. Return across the Irish Sea and through North Wales to Liverpool in England. North through the Lake District to Scotland, with highlights that include Gretna Green, Glasgow, the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond, the Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Inverewe Garden, Inverness, pretty Braemar, St. Andrews, the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, and fairytale Floors Castle. Back in England, explore medieval York, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, and Blenheim Palace on your way back to London.

BRITAIN SAMPLER with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: GE Land Price From: $1,289.00
9 days from London to London, or 10 days incl. travel

Our most popular Britain vacation offers you the best of this great land. Guided sightseeing shows you all the famous landmarks in London: Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and visits to St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Changing of the Guard, if held. Head southwest to admire the breathtaking gardens at Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace, then venture on to prehistoric Stonehenge, the Roman excavations of Bath, the Cotswolds village of Stow, Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, and picturesque Llangollen in North Wales. Travel north through the Lake District, pausing in Wordsworth’s Grasmere and Gretna Green before arriving in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital. Admire the Crown Jewels at Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. In medieval York, enjoy a walking tour that features York Minster and the narrow Shambles. Return to London by way of the market town of Stamford and the university city of Cambridge.

BRITAIN SAMPLER WITH PARIS with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: GEE Land Price From: $2,423.00
12 days from London to Paris, or 13 days incl. travel

Our most popular Britain vacation offers you the best of this great land. Guided sightseeing shows you all the famous landmarks in London: Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and visits to St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Changing of the Guard, if held. Head southwest to admire the breathtaking gardens at Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace, then venture on to prehistoric Stonehenge, the Roman excavations of Bath, the Cotswolds village of Stow, Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, and picturesque Llangollen in North Wales. Travel north through the Lake District, pausing in Wordsworth’s Grasmere and Gretna Green before arriving in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital. Admire the Crown Jewels at Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. In medieval York, enjoy a walking tour that features York Minster and the narrow Shambles. Return to London by way of the market town of Stamford and the university city of Cambridge. Then head to Paris via the high-speed Eurostar train for the conclusion of your marvellous vacation.

All services in Paris, including Local Host assistance, are provided by Monograms.

CELTIC HIGHLIGHTS with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: GD Land Price From: $2,549.00
13 days from Glasgow to Glasgow, or 14 days incl. travel

This fascinating journey delivers the best of Scotland, England’s Lake District, North Wales, and the Emerald Isle. Begin in lively Glasgow and head north via the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond to Fort William, Loch Ness, and the Highland capital of Inverness. Travel south, stopping to visit a whisky distillery and Balmoral Castle (when open). Spend two nights in Edinburgh and visit the famous castle and Holyrood Palace. In the Lowland hills, see the blacksmith’s shop at Gretna Green before crossing into England. Delight in the beauty of the Lake District on your way to Grasmere. Explore the North Wales towns of Betws-y-Coed and Caernarvon, then ferry across the Irish Sea to the “Fair City” of Dublin, where an orientation drive shows off O’Connell Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Visit the Irish National Stud at Kildare. Stop in Blarney and at the popular resort of Killarney. Marvel at the scenic Ring of Kerry, the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, and stunning Giant’s Causeway. Visits to the pilgrimage village of Knock, world-famous Belleek Pottery, Derry, and Belfast are also included, before returning to Glasgow for the conclusion of the tour.

EMERALD ISLE with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: GH Land Price From: $1,899.00
10 days from Dublin to Dublin, or 11 days incl. travel

Enjoy an incredible journey through Ireland’s bustling cities and lush countryside. Begin in Dublin with an overnight and guided sightseeing that includes O’Connell Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Heading west, stop in Kildare at the Irish National Stud, then north to Longford’s Strokestown House for a tour of the mansion and to learn about the Great Irish Famine of the 1840s. Then travel to the pilgrimage village of Knock. Drive along the beautiful coastline, visiting Kylemore Abbey and a marble workshop. Spend two nights in the port city of Galway, featuring an included excursion to the Aran Islands and a genuine Irish farm experience. The Cliffs of Moher, Limerick, Killarney, the scenic Ring of Kerry, Blarney, the House of Waterford Crystal, and St. Kevin’s center of Irish Christianity at Glendalough are all on your agenda before returning to Dublin.

ESSENTIAL BRITAIN with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: GC Land Price From: $2,149.00
12 days from London to London, or 13 days incl. travel

This vacation offers a panoramic exploration of England, Wales, and Scotland. Begin with an overnight and free time in London, then head west to prehistoric Stonehenge, picturesque Salisbury, and Widecombe-in-the-Moor in Dartmoor National Park. Spend two nights in Plymouth, with an excursion to Land’s End and the seaside resort of St. Ives. Travel north to Glastonbury of King Arthur fame and stop to see the amazing Roman excavations in Bath. Cross into Wales for an overnight in Cardiff and a drive through Brecon Beacons National Park to Chester. Then journey to Liverpool, where you’ll visit the Beatles Story. Explore England’s scenic Lake District and Wordsworth’s Grasmere before crossing into Scotland for a stop in Gretna Green. Spend the night in Glasgow, then skirt the banks of Loch Lomond on your way to the Isle of Skye. After a stop in the Highland capital of Inverness, head south through Culloden Moor, Braemar, and St. Andrews. A 2-night stay in Edinburgh includes guided sightseeing and visits to Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. Back in England, choose between a visit to Alnwick Castle or to the lavish Alnwick Garden. Then see a section of Hadrian’s Wall and medieval York. Stop in Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon to see his birthplace. Return to London for an overnight and the completion of your magnificent vacation.

ESSENTIAL BRITAIN & IRELAND with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: GB Land Price From: $1,949.00
10 days from London to London, or 11 days incl. travel

This comprehensive vacation introduces you to all five countries that make up the British Isles. Start with an overnight in London, then head west to prehistoric Stonehenge, picturesque Salisbury, and the extraordinary Roman excavations in Bath. Next, spend a night in Newport, Wales, and travel via Cardiff to Pembroke for a ferry crossing to Ireland. Enjoy a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal, admire the stallions at the Irish National Stud in Kildare, and relax with two overnights and an orientation drive in Dublin featuring O’Connell Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College with its Book of Kells. Cross into Northern Ireland, pass the Mountains of Mourne, and stop in vibrant Belfast before boarding a ferry bound for Scotland. In the capital city of Edinburgh, guided sightseeing includes a castle visit to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Return to England, where you’ll see a section of Hadrian’s Wall (dating back to the 2nd century) and stop in medieval York to marvel at gothic York Minster. Skirt Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest on the way to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, then return to London for an overnight and the conclusion of your journey.

HIGHLIGHTS OF BRITAIN & IRELAND with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: GK Land Price From: $2,849.00
15 days from London to London, or 16 days incl. travel

Journey through the lands of kings, queens, and leprechauns! Begin in London with two overnights and guided sightseeing that features Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and visits to St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Changing of the Guard, if held. Depart the city to admire the breathtaking gardens at Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace, then venture on to prehistoric Stonehenge, picturesque Salisbury, and the Roman excavations at Bath. Cross into Wales and spend the night in Newport, then to the Welsh capital of Cardiff before ferrying across the Irish Sea to the Emerald Isle. Highlights are a guided visit of the House of Waterford Crystal, Blarney, the resort town of Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, Limerick, the Irish National Stud in Kildare, and an orientation drive in Dublin that includes St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity College.

Return across the Irish Sea and through scenic North Wales into England’s Lake District. Enjoy a cruise on Lake Windermere before heading to the Scottish Lowlands and Edinburgh for visits to Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. On your way back to England, see Alnwick. Stop to admire the impressive gothic York Minster, explore Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, and visit beautiful Blenheim Palace before returning to London for the end of your adventure.

INTRODUCTION TO IRELAND with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: GR Land Price From: $1,079.00
7 days from Dublin to Dublin, or 8 days incl. travel

This vacation is ideal for first-time visitors to the Emerald Isle who have limited time to spare. Begin in Dublin with an overnight and guided sightseeing that includes O’Connell Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Heading west, stop in Kildare at the Irish National Stud, in St. Patrick’s Cashel, and in Tipperary, made famous in the wartime marching song. On to Limerick for an orientation drive, then stop in Ennis for two nights. From here, an included excursion shows off stunning views from the Cliffs of Moher. Also enjoy Irish hospitality at Rathbaun Farm, where you’ll see a farmer shear a sheep and use a sheep dog to move his flock. Next, ferry across the Shannon estuary and travel around the famed Ring of Kerry. Spend the night in Killarney and stop in Blarney, famous for its magical Kissing Stone. In Waterford, visit the House of Waterford Crystal; see Ireland’s oldest handweaving mill at Avoca; cross through the Wicklow Mountains; and take a guided tour of St. Kevin’s 6th-century center of Irish Christianity in Glendalough. Return to Dublin for the conclusion of your Irish journey.

SCENIC IRELAND with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: GI Land Price From: $2,249.00
13 days from Limerick to Limerick, or 14 days incl. travel

Leave no stone unturned on this journey through Ireland. Start your vacation in Limerick, head to the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, and visit Rathbaun Farm, where you’ll see a farmer shear a sheep and use a sheep dog to move his flock. Stop at the fishing village of Clifden, visit Kylemore Abbey, experience the rugged Atlantic Coast of Donegal, and visit awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway. Learn about life in Northern Ireland from your Local Guide in Derry and spend the night in Belfast.

In the “Fair City” of Dublin, enjoy an orientation drive that includes O’Connell Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and a visit to Trinity College with its Book of Kells. Travel south through the Wicklow Mountains, pausing at Ballyknocken House for an entertaining baking demonstration, coffee, and scones. Next up: Kilkenny, the House of Waterford Crystal, Blarney, Cork, and the lush, tropical garden on Garinish Island. Spend two nights in the popular resort town of Killarney with an excursion to the Blasket Island Centre on Dingle Peninsula. Your marvellous vacation ends back in Limerick.

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: GJ Land Price From: $2,649.00
14 days from Glasgow to Glasgow, or 15 days incl. travel

This is our most comprehensive Scotland vacation! After an overnight in Glasgow, head south to the Lowlands to see poet Robert Burns’ birthplace in Alloway and Gretna Green. Cross into England for a guided visit of 11th-century Carlisle Castle and to see a section of Hadrian’s Wall. Back in Scotland, see the house of Mary, Queen of Scots, the Jedburgh Abbey ruins, Floors Castle, and spend two nights in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, with visits to its castle and Holyrood Palace. Heading north, stop at St. Andrews, home of golf, and Braemar, home of the Royal Highland Games. In the Scottish Highlands, drive through the Grampian Mountains, visit a whisky distillery, and the Highland capital of Inverness. An included excursion takes in Cawdor Castle, setting for Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Also visit majestic Dunrobin Castle before boarding a ferry for the Orkney Islands. Here, a Local Guide shows you the unique sites, including a 5,000-year-old Neolithic village and the Ring of Brodgar, the area’s own Stonehenge. Stunning scenery delivers you to the isles of Skye and Mull for 2-night stays on each. Return to Glasgow for the completion of your vacation.

THE BEST OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: GV Land Price From: $1,249.00
7 days from London to London, or 8 days incl. travel

See the places you’ve always read about on this exciting journey through southern England. Begin in London with guided sightseeing that shows off the city’s most famous landmarks: Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and visits to St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Changing of the Guard, if held. Stop to admire the breathtaking gardens at Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace, then drive through Runnymede, site of the signing of the Magna Carta, and explore the university city of Oxford. Spend the night in Stratford-upon-Avon and visit Shakespeare’s birthplace and Anne Hathaway’s cottage. Continue west through the scenic Cotswolds, stopping at the Elizabethan village of Broadway and at 12th-century Tintern Abbey in southeastern Wales. See the amazing Roman excavations in Bath, contemplate mysterious Stonehenge, and cross the Salisbury Plain on your way to the seaside resort of Brighton. Tour the Royal Pavilion and visit moated Leeds Castle before returning to London for the completion of your vacation.

THE BEST OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND WITH PARIS with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: GVE Land Price From: $2,303.00
10 days from London to Paris, or 11 days incl. travel

See the places you’ve always read about on this exciting journey through southern England. Begin in London with guided sightseeing that shows off the city’s most famous landmarks: Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and visits to St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Changing of the Guard, if held. Stop to admire the breathtaking gardens at Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace, then drive through Runnymede, site of the signing of the Magna Carta, and explore the university city of Oxford. Spend the night in Stratford-upon-Avon and visit Shakespeare’s birthplace and Anne Hathaway’s cottage. Continue west through the scenic Cotswolds, stopping at the Elizabethan village of Broadway and at 12th-century Tintern Abbey in southeastern Wales. See the amazing Roman excavations in Bath, contemplate mysterious Stonehenge, and cross the Salisbury Plain on your way to the seaside resort of Brighton. Tour the Royal Pavilion and visit moated Leeds Castle before returning to London, where you’ll take the high-speed Eurostar train to Paris for two nights. While there, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Paris’ famous sites and visit Notre Dame Cathedral.

All services in Paris, including Local Host assistance, are provided by Monograms.

THE BEST OF THE BRITISH ISLES with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: GL Land Price From: $3,669.00
20 days from London to London, or 21 days incl. travel

Discover the best of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland on this getaway that features five 2-night stays. Your journey begins in England with visits to London, Hampton Court gardens, Oxford, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, and medieval York. Heading north, it’s on to the Scottish Lowlands and Highlands for visits to Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Braemar, Inverness, Glasgow, Gretna Green, and a cruise on Loch Lomond. Return to England to take in the serene Lake District and the Beatles Story in Liverpool before passing through Snowdonia National Park in Wales en route to Ireland. The “Fair City” of Dublin, the Irish National Stud at Kildare, the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, Blarney, and Waterford are just some of the Irish highlights. Ferry across St. George’s Channel and drive to Bath to see the amazing Roman excavations. Enjoy two nights in Plymouth, including an excursion to the former smuggler’s port of Looe, then return to London via prehistoric Stonehenge and Salisbury.