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Small Group Discovery
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
2022 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 23 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 8 dinners
ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Day1
Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.
LONDON
Day2
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, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON–STONEHENGE–ILMINSTER–PLYMOUTH
Day3
LONDON Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions at 8 am and drive to Stonehenge.
STONEHENGE Guided visit.
ILMINSTER Lunch at a local pub.
221 mi / 356 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
PLYMOUTH. EXCURSION TO CORNWALL
Day4
A scenic drive through the West Country to Poldark’s Cornwall with photo stop at St. Michael’s Mount.
ST. IVES Free time in the popular seaside resort.
PLYMOUTH LF Cruise on Plymouth Sound, one of the world’s great natural harbors. See the Mayflower Steps in Barbican. Free time this evening.
161 mi / 255 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PLYMOUTH–GLASTONBURY–BATH–NEWPORT, WALES
Day5
GLASTONBURY Visit the city of King Arthur and the Holy Grail legends.
BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths followed by free time.
NEWPORT Free time.
167 mi / 267 km
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Newport with an evening of Welsh entertainment and dinner. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
NEWPORT–WATERFORD, IRELAND
Day6
Drive through South Wales to Fishguard.
FISHGUARD Ferry crossing to Rosslare.
WATERFORD LF An Irish coffee demonstration after dinner.
183 mi / 294 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
WATERFORD–BLARNEY–KINSALE
Day7
WATERFORD Guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal.
BLARNEY Visit the village renowned for its magical Kissing Stone with free time to explore.
KINSALE Free time.
105 mi / 168 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
KINSALE–RING OF KERRY–KILLARNEY
Day8
RING OF KERRY Panoramic drive around part of the island’s southwestern tip.
KILLARNEY Free time this afternoon.
154 mi / 247 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
KILLARNEY
Day9
KILLARNEY Free time before LF dinner at Scruffy’s pub with traditional Irish music.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
KILLARNEY–DINGLE PENINSULA–ADARE–LIMERICK
Day10
DINGLE PENINSULA Visit the Blasket Islands Centre.
ADARE Stop at the quaint village to see its pretty thatched cottages.
LIMERICK Free time.
160 mi / 257 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LIMERICK–CLIFFS OF MOHER–GALWAY–SLIGO
Day11
CLIFFS OF MOHER Visit the 668-foot-high cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean.
GALWAY Free time.
SLIGO Free time this evening.
167 mi / 270 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SLIGO–BELLEEK, NORTHERN IRELAND–DERRY–GIANT’S CAUSEWAY–BELFAST
Day12
BELLEEK Visit a pottery renowned for its Parian porcelain.
DERRY Walk on the city walls with a Local Guide.
GIANT’S CAUSEWAY See more than 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed millions years ago.
227 mi / 352 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BELFAST–CARLINGFORD–DUBLIN, IRELAND
Day13
BELFAST Orientation drive includes City Hall, the Albert Memorial Clock Tower, and Queen’s University. Visit the Titanic Experience museum.
CARLINGFORD Stop in the charming village on the Cooley Peninsula.
128 mi / 206 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
DUBLIN
Day14
DUBLIN Orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
DUBLIN–NORTH WALES–LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND
Day15
DUBLIN Ferry crossing on the North Channel.
NORTH WALES A photo stop at tongue-twisting Llanfairpwllgwyngyll. Scenic drive through North Wales to Liverpool.
LIVERPOOL Free time this evening.
126 mi / 203 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LIVERPOOL–GRASEMERE–GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND–GLASGOW
Day16
LIVERPOOL Visit The Beatles Story.
LAKE DISTRICT (a UNESCO World Heritage site) Scenic Drive.
GRASMERE Visit Wordsworth’s beloved village and LF try the original Grasmere gingerbread.
GRETNA GREEN See where the blacksmith would wed runaway couples.
238 mi / 382 km.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM–ISLE OF SKYE–INVERNESS
Day17
Drive past Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe, and Fort William en route to ferry crossing to the Isle of Skye.
ISLE OF SKYE Visit the Museum of the Isles before driving across the Inner Hebridean island.
LOCH NESS Drive the length of the legendary lake.
251 mi / 404 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
INVERNESS. HIGHLANDS EXCURSION
Day18
THE HIGHLANDS Visit the prehistoric site of Clava Cairns. Visit but the Culloden battlefield site and visitor center. Visit Brodie Castle.
30 mi / 48 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
INVERNESS–PITLOCHRY–ST. ANDREWS–EDINBURGH
Day19
PITLOCHRY Walk through the Victorian mountain resort.
ST. ANDREWS See the home of golf and famous university town.
EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance. (Departures July 26 and August 9 only).
202 mi / 326 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
EDINBURGH
Day20
EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, and the Old Town. Visit Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels and visit Holyrood Palace (when available, excluding August and other occasional dates). Free time.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
EDINBURGH–YORK, ENGLAND
Day21
KELSO Visit Floors Castle, the largest inhabited castle in Scotland.
YORK See York Minster on a guided walk through The Shambles.
213 mi / 343 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Day22
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace.
COTSWOLDS Scenic drive followed by LF dinner at a local pub.
162 mi / 260 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON
Day23
WOODSTOCK Visit to Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
LONDON Free time this afternoon.
98 mi / 159 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON
Day24
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Park Plaza Waterloo
Superior First-Class
One of the newest hotels in central London, 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.
Location
6 Hercules Road, London, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Ice Machine
- Spa Services
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- In-Room Safe
- Voicemail
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Pay Movies
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Television
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Superior First-Class
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 guest throughout the hotel.
Location
200 Westminster Bridge, London, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- ATM
- Elevator
- Spa Services
- Free WiFi
- Ice Machine
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Voicemail
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Alarm Clock
- Mini-bar
- Television
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
Crowne Plaza Plymouth
Superior First-Class
The peaceful Crowne Plaza Plymouth is surrounded by the grassy open spaces of Plymouth Hoe. Relax over dinner with views across Plymouth Sound from 11th-floor Elliott's restaurant and bar. Exeter International Airport is a 50-minute drive away and Plymouth Airport 6 miles from the hotel.
Location
Armada Way, Plymouth, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Beauty Salon
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- Mini-bar
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
The Coldra Court by Celtic Manor
First-Class
Business hotel with understated courtyard design & relaxed atmosphere; spacious conference facilities; near Cardiff and Bristol.
Location
Chepstow Road, Newport-Gwent, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Hot Tub
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
Granville Hotel
Superior First-Class
Family-owned Hotel overlooking the River Suir; former home of Waterford's mayor, Thomas Meagher the father of a Civil War General.
Location
The Quay, Waterford, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
- Beauty Salon
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Internet Access
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
Trident
Superior First-Class
The Trident is four star hotel, spectacularly located on the water's edge overlooking Kinsale Harbour. The hotel has 75 bedrooms all with beautiful sea views. The Pier One Restaurant is a member of the famous Kinsale Good Food Circle and is one of the only restaurants in Kinsale with water views and guests can choose from an extensive menu including the freshest of locally caught seafood and other local produce.
Location
World's End, Kinsale-Co.Cork, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Television
- Hair Dryer
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
Scotts Hotel
First-Class
Hotel located right in Killarney Town Centre.
Location
Scotts Street, Killarney-Co.Kerry, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
Clayton Hotel Limerick
Superior First-Class
Experience what Limerick has to offer first hand at Clayton Hotel Limerick - the friendliness of the people, the vibrancy of the riverside City, the sporting passion, the history, the rural majesty of County Limerick and lots more.
Location
Steamboat Quay, Limerick, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Pool
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Spa Services
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Television
Radisson Blu Sligo
Superior First-Class
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 a shells throw from 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.
Location
Ballincar, Rosses Point, Sligo, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Beauty Salon
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Window Opens
- In-Room Safe
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Pay Movies
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Room Service
- Television
- Voicemail
Stormont Hotel
Superior First-Class
The 4 star Stormont Hotel Belfast is located just minutes away from Belfast City Centre and overlooking the beautiful grounds of the Stormont Estate making it an ideal base for business or leisure. In addition to an excellent reputation for professionalism and exceptional hospitality, this luxurious Hotel boasts superb facilities to assure the ultimate in comfort and style and the friendly and professional staff will ensure you have everything you need and much more during your stay.
Location
Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House
First-Class
Explore the city from our family-friendly Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House hotel, just a 10-minute walk from the city center. Located on the River Liffey, near to Dublin's 3 Arena, Bord Gais theatre, EPIC Ireland and a five-minute walk to the shopping district. Dine on-site at Oly's Bar & Restaurant.
Location
1 Custom House Quay, Dublin 1, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Voicemail
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
Pullman Liverpool
Superior First-Class
Guests will enjoy the conveniences of this central hotel and its bar, lounge, and Marco Pierre White Wheelers of St. James Oyster Bar & Grill Room. All guestrooms are bright, modern, and luxurious, and come with blackout curtains, minibar with complimentary mineral water, 55" TV with SKY TV channels, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, robe and slippers, waterfall shower, and luxury toiletries. There is free 5G Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
Location
Kings Dock, Monarchs Quay, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Desk
Maldron Hotel Glasgow
First-Class
Maldron Hotel Glasgow is a brand new centrally located hotel in Glasgow offering 300 brand new bedrooms and Grain & Grill Restaurant with dishes prepared from fresh, local produce. It is in walking distance to theatres, shops, restaurants/bars, and sightseeing attractions. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and offer all the modern amenities.
Location
Renfrew Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Mosquito Net
- In-Room Safe
- Room Service
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Phone
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
Mercure Inverness Hotel
First-Class
Enjoy warm Highland hospitality in Old Town Inverness at Mercure Inverness Hotel. Rebuilt on the site of the original Caledonian Hotel, the modern hotel is just 200 meters from Inverness train station and a caber toss from the city's numerous pubs and restaurants.
Location
33 Church Street, Inverness, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
- Fitness Room
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Room Service
- Television
- Phone
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Coffee Maker
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
Marriott Courtyard
Superior First-Class
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.
Location
1 - 3 Baxter's Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Pay Movies
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Desk
- In-Room Safe
- Smoking Rooms
DoubleTree by Hilton York
Superior First-Class
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.
Location
St Maurices Road, York, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Television
- Phone
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
Superior First-Class
Set in 5 acres of landscaped gardens alongside the banks of the River Avon, the hotel is ideal for both business or leisure guest.
Location
Bridgefoot, Stratford-Upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Beauty Salon
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Business Center
- ATM
Room Facilities
- Television
- Phone
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Room Service
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Pay Movies
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
