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From their breath-taking scenery to their vibrant cities and small towns, this fascinating tour delivers the best of Scotland, England’s Lake District, North Wales, and the Emerald Isle. You’ll start and end in Glasgow and overnight also in Inverness and Edinburgh in Scotland; Liverpool, England; Dublin, Killarney, Limerick, and Sligo in Ireland; and Belfast, Northern Ireland. Throughout the tour, you’ll learn about the history and cultures as you visit some of the areas’ must-see attractions. For example, in Belfast you will visit the Titanic Experience to learn more about this ship and its ill-fated maiden voyage.
You’ll also experience stunning scenery on this Britain and Ireland tour. Keep your eyes peeled for the Loch Ness monster in Scotland’s beautiful Highlands. Travel through the incomparable landscapes of Snowdonia National Park in Wales, with picturesque villages, mountains, and lakes. Follow Ireland’s Ring of Kerry, a 100-mile panoramic drive with sparkling seascapes, brightly colored farmhouses, and the breath-taking panorama of the Lakes of Killarney. Visit the spectacular 668-feet Cliffs of Moher and awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, composed of thousands of basalt columns formed millions of years ago.
But that’s not all…Globus has also included out-of-the-ordinary experiences just for you. For example, you’ll visit the Irish National Stud in Kildare whose thoroughbreds command respect on the racecourses of the word. You’ll also taste the famous gingerbread crafted in Grasmere in England’s Lake District. Or how about a walk with a Local Guide on the old city walls in Derry, Northern Ireland?
Bustling cities, smaller towns, scenic castles (Caernarvon, Edinburgh and Blair castles), breath-taking landscapes, tasty treats, and so much more are offered on this incredible Britain and Ireland tour.
Please note: 2021 itinerary is based on 2020 and is subject to change, but by booking today you will lock in your price. Full details will be confirmed in September 2020.
Highlights
Welcome dinner; orientation drive; farewell dinner
CULLODEN MOOR
Visit the battle site’s visitor center
BLAIR ATHOLLVisit Blair Castle
EDINBURGH Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace (excluding August and other occasional dates)
GRASMEREVisit Wordsworth’s village, [LF] try original Grasmere gingerbread
LIVERPOOL Visit The Beatles Story
CAERNARVON Admire the impressive castle
HOLYHEAD–DUBLIN Cross the Irish Sea by ferry
DUBLIN Orientation drive
KILDARE [LF] Guided tour of the Irish National Stud
ROCK OF CASHELTake photographs of this famous landmark
KILLARNEYVisit the popular resort town
RING OF KERRY Scenic peninsula drive
ADARE Admire the thatched cottages
CLIFFS OF MOHER Savor the spectacular views
GALWAY Orientation
DERRY [LF] Guided walking tour on the city walls
COUNTY ANTRIM Take pictures of Dunluce Castle, visit Giant’s Causeway
BELFAST Visit the Titanic Experience
BELFAST-CAIRNRYAN Cross the North Channel by ferry
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Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 12 breakfasts, 6 dinners
ARRIVE IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND.
Day1
Welcome to Glasgow! Check into your hotel with the rest of the day free to relax in Scotland’s largest city. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM–INVERNESS
Day2
Your Celtic adventure starts in earnest with a city drive, taking in the fine 12th-century cathedral, imposing university buildings, and elegant Georgian squares. On the way this morning: the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond, wild Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe, lovely Loch Linnhe, and Fort William beneath Ben Nevis. In the afternoon, look out for signs of the mysterious Loch Ness monster. Spend the night in Inverness, the Highland capital.
Today’s Distance: 178 mi / 286 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
INVERNESS–CULLODEN–BLAIR ATHOLL–EDINBURGH
Day3
At CULLODEN VISITOR CENTER, hear the story of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish clans. Then, drive through the Cairngorms National Park and visit BLAIR CASTLE, the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl and home to Europe’s last remaining private army, the Atholl Highlanders. Tonight in Edinburgh, don’t miss our optional Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis.
Today’s Distance: 178 mi / 286 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
EDINBURGH
Day4
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, then explore HOLYROOD PALACE (when available, excluding August and other occasional dates). Later, a unique optional excursion: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia, once the perfect royal residence for glittering state visits and family holidays. Dinner rounds off this evening. For departure numbers August 9 through August 24, tickets are included for tonight’s performance of the world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
EDINBURGH–GRETNA GREEN–GRASMERE, ENGLAND–LIVERPOOL
Day5
On the way through the history-steeped Lowland Hills, stop at Gretna Green. Then, leave the land of the Scots and journey into England through the tranquil Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to Grasmere, home of poet William Wordsworth, to try original LF GRASMERE GINGERBREAD. In Liverpool, visit THE BEATLES STORY, an atmospheric journey into the life, times, culture, and music of the “Fab Four.”
Today’s Distance: 235 mi / 378 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LIVERPOOL–NORTH WALES–DUBLIN, IRELAND
Day6
Travel to lovely Betws-y-Coed, then through the incomparable landscapes of Snowdonia National Park and over breathtaking Llanberis Pass. After a stop at Caernarvon, cross Britannia Bridge to the Isle of Anglesey for a photo stop at tongue-twisting Llanfairpwllgwyngyll. At Holyhead, board your FERRY and cross the Irish Sea to Dublin. For a first taste of Ireland, why not join an optional Irish cabaret evening including dinner, dance, song, and laughter?
Today’s Distance: 136 mi / 218 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
DUBLIN
Day7
An orientation drive in the Irish capital includes statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, consider an optional dinner outing to the Guinness Storehouse.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
DUBLIN–KILDARE–CASHEL–BLARNEY–KILLARNEY
Day8
Horse-racing country awaits this morning. Drive across the Curragh to visit LF the IRISH NATIONAL STUD at Kildare, whose thoroughbreds command respect on the racecourses of the world. On the way to Killarney, pause to take photos at the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached. Time for lunch, to walk up to the castle, and to shop for traditional Irish handicrafts in Blarney, renowned for its magical Kissing Stone.
Today’s Distance: 231 mi / 372 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
KILLARNEY–RING OF KERRY–ADARE–LIMERICK
Day9
Follow the road known as the RING OF KERRY for a spectacular 100-mile panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip. Have your camera ready for sparkling seascapes, brightly colored farmhouses, subtropical vegetation, and the breathtaking panorama of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. In the afternoon, travel via quaint Adare to Limerick. A suggestion for a very special night out: an optional medieval banquet at an historic castle.
Today’s Distance: 167 mi / 268 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LIMERICK–CLIFFS OF MOHER–GALWAY–SLIGO
Day10
Drive to the spectacular CLIFFS OF MOHER, rising 668 feet above the Atlantic, and step on to the edge of the world to admire the awe-inspiring views and watch the birds glide along the rugged cliffs. Via the limestone plateau of The Burren, reach Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan center with colorful shops and a busy café and bar culture. Then, spend the night in the coastal seaport and county town of Sligo.
Today’s Distance: 188 mi / 302 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SLIGO–DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND–GIANT’S CAUSEWAY–BELFAST
Day11
First highlight today is Derry, situated on the banks of the Foyle River, and a LF WALK on the Old Town walls in the company of a Local Guide. After lunch, take your photographs of Dunluce Castle, then visit awe-inspiring GIANT’S CAUSEWAY, composed of thousands of strangely symmetrical basalt columns jutting out to sea. Stay in Belfast tonight, Northern Ireland’s seat of government.
Today’s Distance: 199 mi / 319 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BELFAST–GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
Day12
This morning, visit the fascinating TITANIC EXPERIENCE and learn about the building of the largest passenger steam ship, its maiden voyage, and the tragic night of April 14, 1912. Board your FERRY for the crossing of the North Channel to Cairnryan on the west coast of Scotland. Back in Glasgow, celebrate your journey with a farewell dinner at your hotel.
Today’s Distance: 82 mi / 132 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
GLASGOW
Day13
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.
Jurys Inn Glasgow
First-Class
Jurys Inn Glasgow is very well positioned to explore Glasgow and its beautiful old buildings and monuments, from breath-taking Glasgow Cathedral to George Square, offering guests a taste of Glasgow's rich history. The hotel has a newly refurbished bar and restaurant, The Grill Bar, and there is also a contemporary restaurant.
Location
60-96 Jamaica Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Room Service
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
- Coffee Maker
Radisson Blu Glasgow
Superior First-Class
Offering Free high-speed, wireless Internet access throughout, the hotel compromises 250 rooms with complimentary amenities like iPod docking stations, bathrobes and slippers. Collage Restaurant, two stylish bars, access to LA Fitness and a first floor dedicated solely to meetings and events round out the offerings. Glaswegian hospitality and Radisson Blu service standards blend to offer guests a memorable, upscale stay.
Location
301 Argyle St., Glasgow, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Pool
- Elevator
- Ice Machine
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Currency Exchange
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- In-Room Safe
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Internet Access
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
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Pool
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Room Service
- Television
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Phone
DoubleTree by Hilton - Edinburgh City Centre
Superior First-Class
Located in the very heart of Edinburgh, in an A-listed building from 1892, and offers all the modern amenities enhanced a warm welcome. The 138 contemporary bedrooms all feature complimentary WiFi and air conditioning along with all the other amenities you would expect. Our suites and deluxe rooms also come with castle views. The hotel also boasts the Bread Street Brasserie, Monboddo bar, a fully-equipped fitness centre as well as 24-hour room service.
Location
34 Bread Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Ice Machine
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
- Desk
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Toiletries
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
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Smoking Rooms
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
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
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Voicemail
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Complimentary Newspaper
The Gibson
Superior First-Class
The Gibson does sleeping, dining, imbibing, and relaxing really well. The chic restaurant and bar offers pan-Asian cuisine; or choose the sleek outdoor terrace lined with bamboo to enjoy wicked cocktails and a great choice of beers and wines. The gym and a relaxation area with outdoor baths invite you to relax after a day out in town.
Location
Point Village, Dublin, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Ice Machine
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
- Phone
Killarney Towers Hotel
First-Class
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.
Location
College Square, Killarney, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Ice Machine
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Hot Tub
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Window Opens
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
- Wake-Up Calls
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
Scotts Hotel
First-Class
Hotel located right in Killarney Town Centre.
Location
Scotts Street, Killarney-Co.Kerry, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Phone
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Television
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
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
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Restaurant On-Site
- Hot Tub
- Pool
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Smoking Rooms
- Desk
Sligo Park Hotel and Leisure Club
Superior First-Class
Located on the Wild Atlantic Way, just on the edge of Sligo Town, the hotel is set in quiet parkland, surrounded by some of the scenic Irish countryside. Hotel facilities include 16 meter swimming pool, sauna, tennis court, plunge pool, fully equipped gym, and holistic treatment suite. There is an on-site award winning Hazelwood Restaurant and Jack B's Bar. The stylish and well-appointed rooms offer all the amenities such as tea/coffee facilities and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Location
Pearse Road, Sligo, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Climate Control
- Phone
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
- Laundry Available
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
