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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.
2021 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 12 breakfasts, 3 dinners
ARRIVE IN SHANNON, IRELAND–LIMERICK
Day1
Céad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! This evening meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
LIMERICK. EXCURSION TO CLIFFS OF MOHER & GALWAY
Day2
CLIFFS OF MOHER Visit the 668-foot-high cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean.
GALWAY Free time.
RATHBAUN LF Learn about sheep herding and shearing, and enjoy traditional tea at Rathbaun Farm.
159 mi / 255 km
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Limerick with a medieval banquet at an historic castle. 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
LIMERICK–ADARE–RING OF KERRY–KILLARNEY
Day3
ADARE Stop at the quaint village to see its pretty thatched cottages.
RING OF KERRY Panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip.
KILLARNEY Free time.
157 mi / 253 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
KILLARNEY–BLARNEY–CAHIR–DUBLIN
Day4
BLARNEY Visit the village renowned for its magical Kissing Stone with free time to explore.
CAHIR Photo stop.
DUBLIN Free time this afternoon.
225 mi / 360 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
DUBLIN
Day5
DUBLIN Morning orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time this afternoon.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
DUBLIN–GIANT’S CAUSEWAY, NORTHERN IRELAND–BELFAST
Day6
GIANT’S CAUSEWAY See more than 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed millions years ago.
BELFAST Visit Titanic Experience museum.
216 mi / 348 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BELFAST–EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
Day7
Ferry crossing on the North Channel to Cairnryan on Scotland’s southwest coast.
Scenic drive through Scottish border country to Edinburgh.
132 mi / 212 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
EDINBURGH
Day8
EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon.
EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance. (Departure August 11 only).
Meals included:
- Breakfast
EDINBURGH–ALNWICK, ENGLAND–YORK
Day9
ALNWICK At Alnwick Castle choose to visit the Castle or explore the garden.
YORK See York Minster on a guided walk through The Shambles.
243 mi / 391 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–BATH
Day10
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace.
BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths.
286 mi / 460 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BATH–STONEHENGE–LONDON
Day11
STONEHENGE Guided visit.
131 mi / 210 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON
Day12
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, and Buckingham Palace. Free time this afternoon.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON
Day13
LONDON 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.
Limerick Strand Hotel
Superior First-Class
A unique and individual hotel with an exceptional location on the Shannon. The award-winning River Restaurant and welcoming Terrace Bar & Café serve the finest quality of Irish and international cuisine, created with locally sourced produce. The Energize Health Centre features a 20-meer swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, state-of-the-art exercise and high-performance cardo & weights machines as well as a plunge pool and hydrotherapy facilities. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel.
Location
Ennis Road, Limerick, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Pool
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- ATM
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Beauty Salon
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
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
- Hot Tub
- Restaurant On-Site
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Pool
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service
- Television
- Voicemail
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Window Opens
- Phone
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
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Fitness Room
- Ice Machine
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Phone
The Clayton Hotel Belfast
Superior First-Class
Step straight out of the Clayton Hotel and into the heart of Belfast's city centre; you'll find it minutes from central landmarks like Belfast City Hall and Victoria Square shopping centre. You can watch the world go by on cosmopolitan Ormeau Avenue as you dine in the hotel's glass-fronted restaurant, enjoy a drink in Junction Bar, or retreat in the Spirit Heath & Beauty Club, an oasis with its own heated pool and Fitness Centre. The air-conditioned bedrooms feature satellite TV, free Wi-Fi access, work desk, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, and tea/coffee making facilities.
Location
22-26 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Hot Tub
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Parking/Valet
- Pool
- Beauty Salon
- Fitness Room
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- ATM
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Wake-Up Calls
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning
- Window Opens
- Television
- Voicemail
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Pay Movies
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
Double Tree By Hilton Bath
Superior First-Class
Settle into a warm, inviting guestroom at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bath hotel. Spoil yourself with the stunning views of the Pulteney Bridge and rolling hills.
Location
Walcot Street, Bath, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Desk
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- 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
- 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
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
