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Literary fans will enjoy visiting Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, and Grasmere, home to William Wordsworth. But that's not all…a London Guide will show you all the city’s famous landmarks, from Buckingham Palace to the Prime Minister’s Downing Street and Westminster Abbey; and in Edinburgh you’ll tour the castle and see Scotland’s Crown Jewels—all the better experience without the long lines and crowds. For the conclusion of your vacation, travel via first-class express train back to London for one night. From the historical landmarks to the beautiful scenery, this guided tour of England and Scotland is a great way to sample what Britain has to offer and it’s all possible at a price you can afford!
Highlights
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral
STONEHENGEVisit the prehistoric monument
BATHVisit the Roman relics
STRATFORD-UPON-AVONVisit Shakespeare’s birthplace
LIVERPOOL
GRASMEREVisit Wordsworth’s village; LF try original Grasmere Gingerbread
EDINBURGHGuided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle; farewell dinner at a local restaurant
EDINBURGH–LONDONBy first-class express train
2021 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 7 breakfasts, 3 dinners
ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Day1
Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
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, the Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. The highlight is a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece built between 1675 and 1708. This afternoon, an optional excursion to the Tower of London is available. And this evening, maybe enjoy an optional dinner, followed by a cruise on the River Thames.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH
Day3
Depart at 8 am for a memorable day of sightseeing. First, visit the intriguing prehistoric monument of 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. Across Salisbury Plain, head for the elegant Georgian city of Bath, where you see the amazing excavations of the Roman Baths, once one of the greatest religious spas of the ancient world.
Today’s Distance: 136 mi / 219 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BATH–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LIVERPOOL
Day4
Savor vistas of rural England on your way to Stratford-upon-Avon. Time here to visit Shakespeare's Birthplace and discover this pretty Elizabethan town at your own pace. In the afternoon, drive to Liverpool, the hometown of The Beatles. Then, why not join a Local Guide for an optional excursion that will give you a detailed introduction to the city. You’ll visit the magnificent cathedral, admire stunning historic civic buildings, hear all about the legendary Beatles, and discover the city’s glorious maritime history.
Today’s Distance: 222 mi / 357 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LIVERPOOL–GRASMERE–GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND–EDINBURGH
Day5
This morning, focus on the tranquil Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, considered to be the finest of England’s national parks. Take a break in Wordsworth’s beloved Grasmere and try original LF Grasmere Gingerbread. Then, head north for the Scottish border and stop at Gretna Green, where the blacksmith used to wed runaway couples. Arrive in Edinburgh this afternoon for a two-night stay.
Today’s Distance: 239 mi / 384 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
EDINBURGH
Day6
Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town” and famous scientists, inventors, and novelists who lived there. In the “Old Town,” visit Edinbrugh Castle to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels and the iconic Stone of Destiny, used to inaugurate monarchs for centuries, and take in the fantastic views over the city. The afternoon is free to enjoy the Scottish capital at your own pace. Later, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
EDINBURGH–LONDON, ENGLAND
Day7
Travel by Express Train (first-class) to London. Your Globus Host is available to help you make the most of your stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON
Day8
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Hotels listed may occasionally be substituted with alternate hotels of equivalent standard.
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
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Laundry Available
- Spa Services
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Television
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Voicemail
- Phone
Millennium Gloucester
First-Class
This modern and luxurious hotel is located in fashionable South Kensington, a relaxed environment in the heart of London. The hotel offers a variety of dining options such as Bombay Brasserie and Bugis Street Brasserie for Indian and Oriental cuisine, South West 7 for breakfast and Humphrey's Bar for light meals and drinks. 24-hour room service, concierge service, and a fitness room with cardiovascular equipment and weights is also available.
Location
4-18 Harrington Gardens, London, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- ATM
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Alarm Clock
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Voicemail
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Pay Movies
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Television
- Phone
Double Tree By Hilton Bath
Superior 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
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Free WiFi
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Internet Access
- Room Service
Novotel Liverpool
First-Class
The stylish 4 star Novotel Liverpool is located in the city center. Book this Liverpool hotel for close proximity to the Liverpool Echo Arena, the Albert Dock and Liverpool One shopping center. Each of the 209 chic rooms has wireless internet and satellite TV.
Location
40 Hanover St., Liverpool, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Mini-bar
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
- Cable/Satellite
- Window Opens
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
Jurys Inn Liverpool
First-Class
Our Liverpool hotel is located at Kings Waterfront in the iconic docks, right opposite the Echo Arena and Convention Centre. The hotel is just a ten minute walk from Liverpool Central train station, and the Albert Dock is just next door.
Location
31 Keel Wharf, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Voicemail
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
Mercure Edinburgh Princes Street
First-Class
A fine 3 star Edinburgh hotel, ideally located in the city center's popular Princes Street. Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel has great views of Edinburgh Castle. The 158 stylish rooms all have internet access and satellite TV. Princes Dining Room and Bar are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as for light snacks and drinks.
Location
53 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Alarm Clock
- Television
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
