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Literary fans will enjoy visiting Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon; Abbotsford House, home of Sir Walter Scott; Grasmere, home to William Wordsworth. But that's not all…Globus has also arranged special, out-of-the-ordinary experiences for you. You'll enjoy Grasmere gingerbread, invented in 1856 in the English Lake District, and a whisky tasting in Gretna Green.
From the historical sights to the beautiful scenery to the special experiences, this Britain tour is a great way to sample what Britain has to offer! Then, at the conclusion of your Britain tour, you’ll travel via high-speed Eurostar train to Paris for three nights. A relaxing cruise of the River Seine with views of Notre Dame Cathedral is also included. Also enjoy time to explore Paris on your own. All services in Paris, including Local Host assistance, are provided by Monograms.
Highlights
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral (except on Sundays)
STONEHENGEVisit the prehistoric monument
BATHVisit the Roman relics; welcome dinner
LUDLOWVisit the medieval market town
LLANGOLLENVisit the picturesque village
GRASMEREVisit Wordsworth’s village; [LF] try original Grasmere gingerbread
GRETNA GREEN[LF] Enjoy a whisky tasting
EDINBURGHGuided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle
ABBOTSFORDGuided tour of Sir Walter Scott’s house
JEDBURGHTake pictures of the abbey ruins YORK Walking tour
STRATFORD-UPON-AVONTake pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, visit Shakespeare’s birthplace
LONDON-PARISBy high-speed Eurostar Train
PARISGuided sightseeing, Seine Cruise
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 11 breakfasts, 2 dinners
ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Day1
Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
LONDON
Day2
After a hearty English breakfast, morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the Thames River, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. The highlight is a visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (except on Sundays), Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece built between 1675 and 1708. Free time in the afternoon for independent activities or to join an optional excursion to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London with its fabulous Crown Jewels. Later, how about an optional dinner, followed by a cruise on the Thames River?
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH.
Day3
Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and depart at 8 am for a memorable day of sightseeing. First, try to unravel the mystery of prehistoric STONEHENGE. Explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions, then take the shuttle to the stone circle and admire the magnificence of the monument up close. Cross Salisbury Plain and head for the elegant Georgian city of Bath, where you see the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS. You will also have time to explore the town further on your own. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Today’s Distance: 139 mi / 224 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BATH–LUDLOW–LLANGOLLEN, WALES–LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND
Day4
This morning, drive through the fertile Severn Valley and across unspoiled countryside to the medieval market town of Ludlow, perched on a cliff above the River Teme. The afternoon is dedicated to 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.
Today’s Distance: 204 mi / 335 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LIVERPOOL–GRASMERE–GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND–EDINBURGH.
Day5
Focus on the tranquil Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a break in Wordsworth’s beloved Grasmere, and try original LF GRASMERE GINGERBREAD. Then, head north for the Scottish border. On the way through the history-steeped Lowland Hills, stop at Gretna Green and visit LF THE WHISKY HOUSE where an expert explains the mysteries behind whisky production and lets you taste some well-known malts. In Edinburgh, don’t miss our optional Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis.
Today’s Distance: 237 mi / 390 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
EDINBURGH
Day6
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. The afternoon is free to enjoy the Scottish capital at your own pace. Later, a unique optional experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia, once the perfect royal residence for glittering state visits and family holidays. Dinner rounds off this optional evening. For departure numbers August 3 through August 24, tickets are included for tonight’s performance of the world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO, a vast spectacle of massed Scottish pipe bands that takes place in an arena on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
EDINBURGH–ABBOTSFORD–JEDBURGH–YORK, ENGLAND
Day7
First on today’s agenda is 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. Melrose Abbey and the ruins at Jedburgh are pointed out on the way to the English border and Northumberland National Park. In York, England’s most complete medieval city, stand in awe in front of the great structure of York Minster, then follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles.
Today’s Distance: 202 mi / 325 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON
Day8
Depart Yorkshire, setting of author James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small, and drive through the richest farmland in Britain. In Stratford-upon-Avon, take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE. Return to London around 3:30 pm. How about a night out on the town with newfound friends? A three-course pre-theater dinner followed by one of London’s West End shows might take your fancy.
Today’s Distance: 256 mi / 411 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON–PARIS, FRANCE
Day9
Travel by HIGH-SPEED EUROSTAR TRAIN (Standard class) to Paris. Your Local Host is available to help you make the most of your stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS
Day10
Morning guided sightseeing features Paris’ most famous highlights like Place de la Concorde, the Arc de Triomphe, and a stop to take photos of the Eiffel Tower. Also enjoy a relaxing SEINE RIVER CRUISE with views of many well-known landmarks.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS
Day11
Your Local Host will have many suggestions for your day at leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PARIS
Day12
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- August 3 through August 24 Departures–Edinburgh Military Tattoo ticket included
- Your sightseeing may be moved to an alternate day due to events in the city.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Hilton London Metropole
Superior First-Class
This contemporary, centrally located 1,054-room hotel is just a few minutes' stroll away from the West End and Oxford Street, London's major shopping area. Hyde Park and Regent Park are nearby, as are art galleries, museums and theaters. Dine on international cuisine at Fiamma Restaurant, savor Asian Fusion favorites and views of London at Minako at the Met on the 23rd floor, or enjoy exciting sports events in the Sports Bar. Discover the latest additions to the hotel, the contemporary EDG Bar & Lounge and the Whisky Lounge, serving an impressive range of whiskies. The hotel also boasts a LivingWell Health Club, a 12.5 meter heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room and the beauty salon.
Location
225 Edgware Road, London, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Beauty Salon
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- ATM
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Ice Machine
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Pay Movies
- Smoking Rooms
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
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
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Pool
- Ice Machine
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- ATM
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Pay Movies
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Voicemail
Hilton Bath City
First-Class
Settle in to a warm, inviting guest room at the Hilton Bath City hotel. Spoil yourself with the stunning views of the Pulteney Bridge and rolling hills.
Location
Walcot Street, Bath, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Free WiFi
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Pay Movies
- Smoking Rooms
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Internet Access
- Room Service
Aloft Hotel Liverpool
Superior First-Class
Aloft Liverpool offers an insight into the grand history of this buzzing city. Before revamping into the design savvy Aloft, the structure served as the splendid Royal Insurance Building with stunning features like wooden panelling, magnificient stained glass and marble floors, which have all been maintained. Today, the hotels features NYL Restaurant & Bar, offering an exciting mix of modern food and expertly mixed cocktails in a spectacular setting; Refuel, a one-stop, 24 hour, grab & go shop for drinks, food and tasty treats; and Re:charge, a fitness room complete with bikes, treadmills and elliptical machines. The spacious bedrooms are equipped with state-of-the art amenities and complimentary internet access is available throughout the hotel.
Location
1 N John St., Liverpool, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Dry Cleaning
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Room Service
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Coffee Maker
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
First-Class
The Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket lies in the historical heart of the city, right next door to Haymarket station and a vast array of cafés, bars and restaurants. Discover the numerous sights and events in this lively city.
Location
1 Morrison Link, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Window Opens
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
Mercure York Fairfield Manor
First-Class
18th century Georgian manor house set in its own grounds. This York hotel enjoys views of the beautiful Yorkshire countryside and is 6 km from York Castle and the Jorvik Viking Museum.
Location
Shipton Road, Skelton-York, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Laundry Available
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Ice Machine
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Room Service
Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel
First-Class
This elegant 405-room hotel is located close the River Seine and Eiffel Tower. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel. A light and airy restaurant serves up a range of international cuisine which during the summer months can be enjoyed in the tranquil terrace and gardens. There is also a lounge bar for snacks and drinks as well as a fitness room.
Location
20, Rue Jean Rey, Paris Cedex, France
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Ice Machine
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Smoking Rooms
