Tour Operator
Tour Code
GF5
Start City
Dublin
End City
London
Tour Style
Tour Quality
First Class
Tour Length
13 days
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Beloved music, literature, and poetry; lively traditions, customs, and conversation; smooth Guinness, whisky, and ale—they all flow from the banks of one legendary river to another on this immersive tour of Ireland, Scotland, and England. From the ancient villages along the Liffey to the cathedrals and castles lining the Thames, this tour of Ireland and Britain invites you to splash about in four distinctive countries and cultures. Enjoy the scenic Ring of Kerry, follow the sounds of haunting bagpipes in Edinburgh’s quirky quarters, and quote famous verse as you stroll around Shakespeare’s birthplace in the English countryside. With a compass pointed toward enlightenment and enchantment, this vacation to Ireland and Britain is overflowing with seaside scenery, Highland history, and cobblestone charisma.
Countries Visited
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Day 1
ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELANDCéad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! Free time. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Meals: Dinner -
Day 2
DUBLINIreland’s Capital City DUBLIN Take a morning orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time this afternoon. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCITY SIGHTS “In Dublin’s fair city where girls are so pretty” you’ll also find great personality and charm. The charisma of Dubliners and the bounty of pubs here is matched only by the gorgeous Georgian Squares, 12th-century St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College.
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 3
DUBLIN-KILDARE-CASHEL-KILLARNEYThe Winner’s Circle KILDARE Visit the world renowned Irish National Stud.CASHEL See the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached.KILLARNEY Free time. (B,D)191 mi / 308 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURE & TRADITION The Irish National Stud is home to the long tradition of Ireland’s love of horses. This horse breeding facility in County Kildare, considered the beating heart of Ireland's thoroughbred industry, continues to inspire all who visit. Hear about some of the world’s most magnificent champion stallions that have made racing history since the turn of the 20th century.
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 4
KILLARNEY–RING OF KERRY–ADARE–LIMERICKIrish Eyes & Cheeky Rhymes RING OF KERRY Panoramic drive around part of Ireland's southwestern peninsula.ADARE Stop at the quaint village to see its pretty thatched cottages.167 mi / 268 km (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTNATURAL WONDERS Explore the emerald tapestries of green fields and ocean views that make other coastlines green with envy. The Ring of Kerry begins and ends in Killarney, taking you on a trip along the southwest coast of Ireland. Discover a paradise of panoramic cliffs, lush landscapes, and breathtaking beaches of the Iveragh Peninsula.
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 5
LIMERICK–CLIFFS OF MOHER–GALWAY–SLIGONotes Above High Sea CLIFFS OF MOHER Visit the 668-foot-high cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean.GALWAY Free time.SLIGO Free time this evening.188 mi / 302 km (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTPICTURE PERFECT Feast your eyes on a stunning spectacle of sea and sky on the Cliffs of Moher on the Wild Atlantic Way. Try to resist the inspiration that has moved artists, poets, and scientists throughout the ages as you stand on the edge of 320 million years of geologic perfection on the rugged coastline of County Clare.
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 6
SLIGO–DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND–GIANT’S CAUSEWAY–BELFASTDerry Girls & Daring Giants DERRY [LF] Walk on the city walls with a local guide.GIANT’S CAUSEWAY See more than 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed millions of years ago.200 mi / 322 km (B)LOCAL FAVORITEHISTORIC SPOT Derry is known as the only remaining completely walled medieval city in Ireland and one of the best-preserved walled cities in Europe. Walk around the 17th-century fortification masterpiece with 7 gates and 24 cannons while also discovering a city full of history, heritage, and culture.
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 7
BELFAST–EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDStrait to Scotland BELFAST Visit the Titanic Experience Take a ferry crossing to the maritime port of Cairnryan on Scotland’s west coast en route to Edinburgh.132 mi / 212 km (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTEPIC RIDE The North Channel (also called the Irish Channel) connects northeast Ireland to the southwestern coast of Scotland. The North Channel is part of the Ocean’s Seven, a set of seven long-distance open-water swims, although most who cross rely on the many ferries that run between Belfast and Cairnryan, the Scottish village with a proud maritime history, including building sections of the floating Mulberry Harbors built to support the D-Day invasion of Normandy.
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 8
EDINBURGHDrummers, Pipers & Precious Jewels EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on departures July 30, August 6 and 13. TOUR HIGHLIGHTMUSIC & MASTERPIECES Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with an 11,000-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 spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year.
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 9
EDINBURGH–ALNWICK, ENGLAND–YORKSpend Your Day Your Way in AlnwickALNWICK Explore Alnwick on an included YourChoice Excursion.YORK See York Minster and browse the shops of The Shambles.214 mi / 344 km (B)TAKE YOUR PICKExplore your way today with your choice of excursions:CASTLE DELIGHT Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in England and has been the home to the Duke of Northumberland’s family, the Percys, for over 700 years. In recent years it has taken a starring role in a number of film and television productions – including Downton Abbey and Harry Potter.OR: BLOOMING MARVELOUS The Alnwick Garden is one of the world’s most ambitious new gardens. The vision of the Duchess of Northumberland is a truly 21st century experience full of imagination, inspiration, and fun.
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 10
YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVONPlays & Pints STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace.COTSWOLDS Scenic drive followed by [LF] dinner at a local pub.156 mi / 251 km (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITELOCAL TASTES Quench your thirst with local ales and ciders while tasting traditional pub fayre prepared following century old recipes. Nothing eases homesickness like hearty cooked food concocted with care and love like grandma used to make. Just like home away from home!
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 11
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON-STONEHENGE–LONDONMysterious Monuments STONEHENGE Visit the pre-historic monument176 mi / 283 km (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORY & MYSTERY Ponder the who, what, why, and how of Stonehenge, one of the most impressive prehistoric megalithic monuments in the world. Its sheer size and sophisticated architectural design have earned it legendary reverence as the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. Although its original purpose is a mystery, the concentric monuments hold spiritual significance for people from around the world who gather at the massive stone circles to celebrate the summer solstice.
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 12
LONDONThe Royal Treatment LONDON Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Free time this afternoon.(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.
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 13
LONDONSafe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.(B)
Meals: Breakfast
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This tour requires some uphill walking on rough terrain at Edinburgh Castle which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. Some walking involved back to the hotel after the Edinburgh Tattoo for departures that include the Tattoo.
Headsets available on tour except for London.
Due to the Solstice closure of Stonehenge on 21st June, departure June 11 will visit Salisbury rather than Stonehenge.
Headsets available on tour except for London.
Due to the Solstice closure of Stonehenge on 21st June, departure June 11 will visit Salisbury rather than Stonehenge.
Meals:
12 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
12 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
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Dublin: Hilton Dublin City
Stay at the Hilton Dublin hotel and admire stunning views over the beautiful, historic Grand Canal. Set in the heart of Dublin city, this Dublin hotel is situated on the green LUAS line and is close to a wealth of local attractions and business corporations. Discover stylish wine bars and gourmet bistros just a short walk from the hotel on Grafton Street and the famous St. Stephen Green area. Unwind in one of this Dublin hotel's bright and modern Guest rooms.
Address:
Charlemont Place
Dublin 2 , Ireland
Charlemont Place
Dublin 2 , Ireland
Killarney: Killarney Towers Hotel
Killarney Towers Hotel offers spacious and bright rooms, designed, furnished and decorated with comfort and convenience in mind. The hotel boasts restaurants, bars, a concierge service and on-site fitness facilities.
Address:
College Square
Killarney , Ireland
College Square
Killarney , Ireland
Limerick: Limerick Strand Hotel
A unique and individual hotel with an exceptional location on the Shannon. The award-winning River Restaurant and welcoming Terrace Bar & Café serve the finest quality of Irish and international cuisine, created with locally sourced produce. The Energize Health Centre features a 20-meter swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, state-of-the-art exercise and high-performance cardo & weights machines as well as a plunge pool and hydrotherapy facilities. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel.
Address:
Ennis Road
Limerick , Ireland
Ennis Road
Limerick , Ireland
Sligo: Radisson Blu Sligo
The newly refurbished 4 star Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo is nestled between the beautiful vistas of Sligo Bay and Benbulben Mountain and sits along the Wild Atlantic Way. The hotel is just 3km from the bustling centre of Sligo and close by the seaside village of Rosses Point. The hotel has 132 light and airy guest rooms complete with black-out curtains, free high-speed WiFi and Satelitte Television. The elegantly stylish AA Rosette accredited Classiebawn Restaurant offers the very best of locally sourced ingedients. Benwisken Bar also offers an extensive bar selection.
Address:
Ballincar, Rosses Point
Sligo , Ireland
Ballincar, Rosses Point
Sligo , Ireland
Belfast: The Clayton Hotel Belfast
Step straight out of the Clayton Hotel and into the heart of Belfast's city center; you'll find it minutes from central landmarks like Belfast City Hall and Victoria Square shopping center. You can watch the world go by on cosmopolitan Ormeau Avenue as you dine in the hotel's glass-fronted restaurant, enjoy a drink in Junction Bar, or retreat in the Spirit Heath & Beauty Club, an oasis with its own heated pool and Fitness Centre. The air-conditioned bedrooms feature satellite TV, free Wi-Fi access, work desk, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, and tea/coffee making facilities.
Address:
22-26 Ormeau Avenue
Belfast , Ireland
22-26 Ormeau Avenue
Belfast , Ireland
Edinburgh: Marriott Courtyard
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh is the newest edition to the Scottish capital, combining heritage and style with an innovative design and locally inspired furnishings. The hotel has a prime location, just a five-minute walk from Princes Street and Waverley Station. Spacious, modern hotel rooms include quality amenities, such as a selection of in-room entertainment, plush bedding, and a work desk. Meals are served in The Lantern Room and the lobby offers an innovative and sophisticated space for working and relaxing.
Address:
1 - 3 Baxter's Place
Edinburgh , United Kingdom
1 - 3 Baxter's Place
Edinburgh , United Kingdom
York: DoubleTree by Hilton York
The DoubleTree by Hilton York is located in the heart of York, overlooking the City Walls and just a 5-minute walk from York Minster. Guestroom features include a 49-inch HDTV, feather duvet and pillows (hypoallergenic available on request), seating area and desk, and amenities tray with mineral water. All guestrooms are fully air-conditioned. Other guest facilities include a laptop safe and USB port.
Address:
St Maurices Road
York , United Kingdom
St Maurices Road
York , United Kingdom
Stratford - upon - Avon: Doubletree Stratford Upon Avon
This hotel is central to Shakespearean sights in Stratford-upon-Avon, a 10-minute walk from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. They are located next to the train station and easy to reach by the M40. Relax in their garden and browse city center shops less than a mile away.
Address:
Arden St
Stratford - upon - Avon , United Kingdom
Arden St
Stratford - upon - Avon , United Kingdom
Stratford - upon - Avon: Hotel Indigo Stratford Upon Avon
Formerly the Falcon Hotel, this stunning historic building has been in the heart of the Stratford-upon-Avon neighborhood for centuries.
Once a 16th century residence, the original Tudor decorative black and white half-timbering and slanted windows is now blended perfectly with a modern and stylish design that provide guests with a unique boutique hotel.
The original Falcon Hotel property was a private dwelling for some 150 years after it was built before becoming a hostelry. Taking many forms over the years, including being several private properties, the latest chapter forms the individual and fascinating Hotel Indigo Stratford upon Avon.
Located directly opposite New Place, the home of William Shakespeare in his later life, The Falcon was also the venue where the Shakespeare Club was established. Just a minute¿s walk from the center of this historic town and its famous Royal Shakespeare Theatres, Hotel Indigo Stratford upon Avon is truly a hotel on the world¿s stage.
Address:
4 Chapel Street
Stratford - upon - Avon , United Kingdom
4 Chapel Street
Stratford - upon - Avon , United Kingdom
London: Park Plaza Waterloo
The 494-room property is situated within walking distance of top London attractions, including the London Eye, the London Dungeons and the Imperial War Museum. The Florentine Restaurant serves a Brasserie-style menu; the bar features the best of British bubbles and craft beers as well as a range of signature cocktails; and for a relaxing cup of coffee, head to the illy Caffè bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness centre and a heated swimming pool. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guests throughout the hotel.
Address:
6 Hercules Road
London , United Kingdom
6 Hercules Road
London , United Kingdom
London: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Situated opposite Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge places guests at the heart of central London. Dining option include Brasserie Joël, Ichi Sushi & Sashimi, 1WB Lounge & Patisserie, and Primo Bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness center with a 15-meter pool and Mandara Spa. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guests throughout the hotel.
Address:
200 Westminster Bridge
London , United Kingdom
200 Westminster Bridge
London , United Kingdom
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Overall Rating
4.2
Accommodations
3.9
Itinerary
4.3
Professional Staff
4.5
Repeat with Operator
4.2
Value for Money
4
Our tour director Mathew was excellent. He was very knowledgeable about the area. I would suggest name tags to be worn for 1-4 days making it easier to remember names in the group. The first day we missed through communication to meet in the bar at 520 pm. The information stated dinner at 600pm in our packet.
Our tour director and driver were true professionals. They were friendly and knowledgeable. Each knew the areas we were traveling in very well and gave suggestions for walks, things to do, and restaurants.
An enjoyable and stress-free experience all the way.
Loved the tour from start to finish. Would have liked a bit more free time in some of the places we visited.
Tour guides were great - both Philips were very nice and knowledgeable. Our bus driver - Mario was super friendly, polite, kind, helpful and professional. I do wish each hotel had coffee in the rooms.
The tour guide and the bus driver were both outstanding! A great experience.
Unfortunately we were left at our hotel when we had signed up for a dinner and entertainment at Bunratty Castle. My Grand and I went to the hotel reception and told them. We were given 2 10% off the meal in the dining/bar area. I complained to the tour guide and he replied he didn’t know how that could happen because he counted heads on the coach and drove off. It wasn’t until the next day, the couple who “crashed” our excursion came up and apologized to me. I’m still miffed there wasn’t more professional approach by the tour leader. I think he had been drinking.
Well organized itinerary. Peru tour guides Adrian and Raoul were excellent. Cruise was great. Quito tour guide was not up to the same standards.
Fabulous Trip and exceeded all our expectations! Wonderful!!
Devan was great!
The Globus travel guide Paul was friendly, funny and prompt. He clearly explained our daily routine. He was a true historian and we learned so much about Ireland. Excellent! Our driver Adrian was friendly, punctual, polite and helpful. Excellent!
Devan was great!
Globus is a fantastic company to travel with. It was my first experience and I loved every day of it!!
This was our sixth Globus tour. Three with Avalon. We have always had a great time and cannot wait for our next one in October.
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