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Britain Sampler
Experience a captivating tour of England and Scotland with Globus. See Stonehenge to Edinburgh Castle, and indulge in local flavors along the way.
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Day 1: ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Enjoy free time this afternoon.
Day 2: LONDON
The Royal Treatment Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, the Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SITES See the legendary landmarks of England’s historic capital city. Walk where voices have rung out for centuries in Parliament Square and where chimes rise high above you with the ringing of Big Ben’s quarter bells. See Westminster Abbey, where royal coronations, weddings, and funerals have made history.
Day 3: LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH
Ancient Stones & Spa Days Meet your Tour Director and travel companions to depart at 8 am for a memorable day of sightseeing. Try to unravel the mystery of prehistoric Stonehenge and explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions. Cross Salisbury Plain and head for the elegant city of Bath, where you’ll see the amazing excavations of the Roman Baths. Enjoy some free time in the city before enjoying a welcome dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 125 mi / 201 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEMS The traditions of one ancient Roman ritual are in full flow in Bath, amid the remarkable Roman and Georgian architecture and the best-preserved Roman Baths of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city of Bath sits above geothermal springs that bubble up from the limestone below. Bath also turns up the heat with some of Britain's grandest Georgian buildings, a mecca for elite 18th-century society.
Day 4: BATH–LUDLOW–LLANGOLLEN, WALES–LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND
Welsh Country Beauties This morning, drive through the Severn Valley to the medieval market town of Ludlow before crossing the border into North Wales. Take a stroll in picturesque Llangollen, host to one of the world’s most colorful annual music festivals, before continuing on to Liverpool, hometown of The Beatles and once the departure port of great transatlantic liners. (B) 204 mi / 335 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURE & TRADITION Explore the charming medieval town of Ludlow on the River Teme. Noteworthy buildings include Ludlow Castle and the impressive St. Laurence’s church. With nearly 500 buildings on the Historic England list, Ludlow’s medieval and Tudor-style half-timbered architecture inspired poet laureate Sir John Betjeman to call it "the loveliest town in England."
Day 5: LIVERPOOL–GRASMERE–GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND–EDINBURGH
Sonnets, Sweets & Scottish Blacksmiths Find tranquility in the Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and experience the inspiring setting of the poet Wordsworth’s beloved Grasmere. Sample [LF] original Grasmere Gingerbread before heading north for the Scottish border to Gretna Green where a Scottish blacksmith once performed weddings for eloping young couples. Continue onto Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, for some free time this evening. (B) 237 mi / 390 kmLOCAL FAVORITETIMELESS TRADITIONS Sweeten the day with classic gingerbread in Grasmere baked following an 1854 recipe invented by Sarah Nelson, the Victorian cook who invented the world famous cross between cake and biscuit.
Day 6: EDINBURGH
Crown Jewels & Castle Views Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide 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. Enjoy some free time this afternoon and evening. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTTHE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on departures August 2, 9, 16 and 23.TOUR HIGHLIGHTMUSIC & MASTERPIECES Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with a 1,100-year history as "the most besieged place in Great Britain". Here, you’ll find the royal regalia and Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The castle forms the background of the Tattoo, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year.
Day 7: EDINBURGH–ABBOTSFORD–JEDBURGH–YORK, ENGLAND
Augustine’s Monks & Medieval Markets Begin your day with a guided tour of Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford House, with its impressive collection of historic relics, weapons, and armor, as well as an extensive library with over 9,000 rare volumes. Make a photo stop at the ruined Augustinian Jedburgh Abbey as you head towards the Scottish border. In York, England’s most complete medieval city, view York Minster, [LF] then follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the Narrow Shambles. (B,D) 202 mi / 325 kmLOCAL FAVORITEHISTORIC SPOT While strolling the cobblestones of York’s Shambles, it’s easy to imagine the medieval butcher shops and boisterous crowds bartering for beef and bones outside the 14th-century timber-framed windows. The Shambles is one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe, said to have been the inspiration behind Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley, and today is a vibrant gathering place with cheerful cafés and quirky boutiques brimming with the sweet aromas of chocolate, pastries, and pies.
Day 8: YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON
Mr. & Mrs. Shakespeare Depart Yorkshire, setting of author James Herriot’s beloved “All Creatures Great and Small,” and head to Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon. Take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit the legendary playwright's birthplace. Return to London around 3:30 pm. (B) 256 mi / 411 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTA LEGEND SLEPT HERE Ah, young love! Even more true, as Shakespeare’s fiancée was eight years his senior. See Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the family home where the bard’s wife-to-be was born and courted by young Will. Built more than 500 years ago, much of the original structure remains. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and family home in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. Hear tales about his family life, marriage, and children with a close look at fascinating artifacts in a world-class collection assembled by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
Day 9: LONDON
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
- Tour
- Abbotsford
- Bath
- United Kingdom
- Classic
- England
- Europe
- First-Class
- Gl_England
- Gl_Europe
- Gl_Scotland
- Gl_Unesco_City Of Bath
- Grasmere
- Gretna Green
- Jedburgh
- Lake District
- Liverpool
- Llangollen
- Ludlow
- North Sea
- North Wales
- Scotland
- Stonehenge
- Stratford-Upon-Avon
- Wales
- York
- Globus
- 9 Day Tour from London to London
Details
- Tour Operator
- Globus
- Start City
- LON
- End City
- LON
- Duration (Days)
- 9
Pricing & departures
| Option | From | Departs | Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,759 | April 5, 2027 | April 13, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,769 | April 5, 2027 | April 13, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,399 | April 12, 2027 | April 20, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,409 | April 12, 2027 | April 20, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,879 | April 19, 2027 | April 27, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,889 | April 19, 2027 | April 27, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,469 | April 26, 2027 | May 4, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,479 | April 26, 2027 | May 4, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,929 | May 3, 2027 | May 11, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,939 | May 3, 2027 | May 11, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,539 | May 10, 2027 | May 18, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,549 | May 10, 2027 | May 18, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,539 | May 17, 2027 | May 25, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,549 | May 17, 2027 | May 25, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,539 | May 24, 2027 | June 1, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,549 | May 24, 2027 | June 1, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,539 | May 31, 2027 | June 8, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,549 | May 31, 2027 | June 8, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,929 | June 7, 2027 | June 15, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,939 | June 7, 2027 | June 15, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,539 | June 14, 2027 | June 22, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,549 | June 14, 2027 | June 22, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,539 | June 21, 2027 | June 29, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,549 | June 21, 2027 | June 29, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,539 | June 28, 2027 | July 6, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,549 | June 28, 2027 | July 6, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,469 | July 5, 2027 | July 13, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,479 | July 5, 2027 | July 13, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,469 | July 12, 2027 | July 20, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,479 | July 12, 2027 | July 20, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,499 | July 19, 2027 | July 27, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,509 | July 19, 2027 | July 27, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,879 | July 26, 2027 | August 3, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,889 | July 26, 2027 | August 3, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,749 | August 2, 2027 | August 10, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,759 | August 2, 2027 | August 10, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,749 | August 9, 2027 | August 17, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,759 | August 9, 2027 | August 17, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,749 | August 16, 2027 | August 24, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,759 | August 16, 2027 | August 24, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,749 | August 23, 2027 | August 31, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,759 | August 23, 2027 | August 31, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,849 | August 30, 2027 | September 7, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,859 | August 30, 2027 | September 7, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,539 | September 6, 2027 | September 14, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,549 | September 6, 2027 | September 14, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,539 | September 13, 2027 | September 21, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,549 | September 13, 2027 | September 21, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,539 | September 20, 2027 | September 28, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,549 | September 20, 2027 | September 28, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,469 | September 27, 2027 | October 5, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,479 | September 27, 2027 | October 5, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,399 | October 4, 2027 | October 12, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,409 | October 4, 2027 | October 12, 2027 |
| Land Only (Double) | USD 3,399 | October 11, 2027 | October 19, 2027 |
| Single Supplement | USD 4,409 | October 11, 2027 | October 19, 2027 |
Day by day
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Day 1
ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Enjoy free time this afternoon.
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Day 2
LONDON
The Royal Treatment Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, the Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SITES See the legendary landmarks of England’s historic capital city. Walk where voices have rung out for centuries in Parliament Square and where chimes rise high above you with the ringing of Big Ben’s quarter bells. See Westminster Abbey, where royal coronations, weddings, and funerals have made history.
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Day 3
LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH
Ancient Stones & Spa Days Meet your Tour Director and travel companions to depart at 8 am for a memorable day of sightseeing. Try to unravel the mystery of prehistoric Stonehenge and explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions. Cross Salisbury Plain and head for the elegant city of Bath, where you’ll see the amazing excavations of the Roman Baths. Enjoy some free time in the city before enjoying a welcome dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 125 mi / 201 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEMS The traditions of one ancient Roman ritual are in full flow in Bath, amid the remarkable Roman and Georgian architecture and the best-preserved Roman Baths of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city of Bath sits above geothermal springs that bubble up from the limestone below. Bath also turns up the heat with some of Britain's grandest Georgian buildings, a mecca for elite 18th-century society.
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Day 4
BATH–LUDLOW–LLANGOLLEN, WALES–LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND
Welsh Country Beauties This morning, drive through the Severn Valley to the medieval market town of Ludlow before crossing the border into North Wales. Take a stroll in picturesque Llangollen, host to one of the world’s most colorful annual music festivals, before continuing on to Liverpool, hometown of The Beatles and once the departure port of great transatlantic liners. (B) 204 mi / 335 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURE & TRADITION Explore the charming medieval town of Ludlow on the River Teme. Noteworthy buildings include Ludlow Castle and the impressive St. Laurence’s church. With nearly 500 buildings on the Historic England list, Ludlow’s medieval and Tudor-style half-timbered architecture inspired poet laureate Sir John Betjeman to call it "the loveliest town in England."
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Day 5
LIVERPOOL–GRASMERE–GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND–EDINBURGH
Sonnets, Sweets & Scottish Blacksmiths Find tranquility in the Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and experience the inspiring setting of the poet Wordsworth’s beloved Grasmere. Sample [LF] original Grasmere Gingerbread before heading north for the Scottish border to Gretna Green where a Scottish blacksmith once performed weddings for eloping young couples. Continue onto Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, for some free time this evening. (B) 237 mi / 390 kmLOCAL FAVORITETIMELESS TRADITIONS Sweeten the day with classic gingerbread in Grasmere baked following an 1854 recipe invented by Sarah Nelson, the Victorian cook who invented the world famous cross between cake and biscuit.
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Day 6
EDINBURGH
Crown Jewels & Castle Views Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide 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. Enjoy some free time this afternoon and evening. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTTHE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on departures August 2, 9, 16 and 23.TOUR HIGHLIGHTMUSIC & MASTERPIECES Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with a 1,100-year history as "the most besieged place in Great Britain". Here, you’ll find the royal regalia and Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The castle forms the background of the Tattoo, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year.
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Day 7
EDINBURGH–ABBOTSFORD–JEDBURGH–YORK, ENGLAND
Augustine’s Monks & Medieval Markets Begin your day with a guided tour of Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford House, with its impressive collection of historic relics, weapons, and armor, as well as an extensive library with over 9,000 rare volumes. Make a photo stop at the ruined Augustinian Jedburgh Abbey as you head towards the Scottish border. In York, England’s most complete medieval city, view York Minster, [LF] then follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the Narrow Shambles. (B,D) 202 mi / 325 kmLOCAL FAVORITEHISTORIC SPOT While strolling the cobblestones of York’s Shambles, it’s easy to imagine the medieval butcher shops and boisterous crowds bartering for beef and bones outside the 14th-century timber-framed windows. The Shambles is one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe, said to have been the inspiration behind Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley, and today is a vibrant gathering place with cheerful cafés and quirky boutiques brimming with the sweet aromas of chocolate, pastries, and pies.
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Day 8
YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON
Mr. & Mrs. Shakespeare Depart Yorkshire, setting of author James Herriot’s beloved “All Creatures Great and Small,” and head to Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon. Take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit the legendary playwright's birthplace. Return to London around 3:30 pm. (B) 256 mi / 411 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTA LEGEND SLEPT HERE Ah, young love! Even more true, as Shakespeare’s fiancée was eight years his senior. See Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the family home where the bard’s wife-to-be was born and courted by young Will. Built more than 500 years ago, much of the original structure remains. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and family home in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. Hear tales about his family life, marriage, and children with a close look at fascinating artifacts in a world-class collection assembled by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
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Day 9
LONDON
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)