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Small Group Discovery
Select Globus 2021 Europe tours are limited to an average of just 24 guests per tour. 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 European 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 Europe vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
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Total meals included:
- 11 breakfasts, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Day1
LONDON Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.
LONDON–STONEHENGE–PLYMOUTH
Day2
LONDON Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions at 8 am before departing for Stonehenge.
STONEHENGE Guided visit. 219 mi / 352 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
PLYMOUTH. EXCURSION TO CORNWALL
Day3
Scenic drive through West Country to Poldark’s Cornwall.
LOOE Visit the pretty fishing village and former smugglers’ port.PLYMOUTH LF Scenic cruise on Plymouth Sound. Free time this evening.
42 mi / 70 km
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Plymouth with an excursion into Dartmoor National Park including an evening of storytelling at a local pub. 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
PLYMOUTH–GLASTONBURY–BATH–CARDIFF, WALES
Day4
GLASTONBURY Visit the city of King Arthur and the Holy Grail legends.
BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths. 184 mi / 295 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CARDIFF–BUILTH WELLS–LLANGOLLEN–LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND
Day5
Scenic drive along the Taff Valley and Brecon Beacons National Park.
BUILTH WELLS Stop at the ancient market town.LLANGOLLEN Visit the picturesque town.
LIVERPOOL Free time the remainder of the day. 190 mi / 306 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LIVERPOOL–GRASMERE–GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND–GLASGOW
Day6
LIVERPOOL Visit The Beatles Story.
LAKE DISTRICT (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) Scenic drive.GRASMERE Visit Wordsworth’s beloved village. Sample LF the original Grasmere gingerbread.
GRETNA GREEN See where the blacksmith would wed runaway couples and LF take part in a wedding re-enactment. 236 mi / 380 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM–INVERNESS
Day7
GLASGOW Orientation drive to see the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. Scenic drive past Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe, and Fort William.
LOCH NESS Drive the length of the legendary lake. 178 mi / 286 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
INVERNESS–CULLODEN—PITLOCHRY–ST. ANDREWS–EDINBURGH
Day8
CULLODEN See the battlefield of Culloden Moor.
PITLOCHRY Walk through the Victorian mountain resort.ST. ANDREWS See the home of golf and the famous university town.
EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance. (Departures July 31 through August 21 only). 202 mi / 326 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
EDINBURGH.
Day9
EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town and Old Town. Visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Visit to Holyrood Palace (when available, excluding August and other occasional dates). Free time.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
EDINBURGH–ALNWICK, ENGLAND–YORK
Day10
ALNWICK At Alnwick Castle choose to visit the Castle or explore the garden.
YORK See York Minster and walk through The Shambles. 214 mi / 344 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON
Day11
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace.
255 mi / 410 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON
Day12
LONDON Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
June 19 Departure - Stonehenge will be closed due to Summer Solstice and visit to Salisbury Cathedral will be included instead.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
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
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
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Spa Services
- Beauty Salon
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Phone
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Climate Control
- Television
Mercure Cardiff Holland House
Superior First-Class
Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa is a modern hotel situated in the vibrant capital city of Wales, Cardiff, with 165 bedrooms. All of the sights and attractions of Cardiff are within walking distance such as the iconic Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Castle.
Location
24-26 Newport Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Beauty Salon
Room Facilities
- Television
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
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
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Concierge desk
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Phone
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
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Mosquito Net
- Room Service
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Climate Control
- Television
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- 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
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
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
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 4 km from York city center.
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
