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Essential Britain 11-Night Escorted Coach Tour Round Trip from London

Discover the beauty, history, and hospitality of Essential Britain on a once-in-a-lifetime 11-night small group escorted coach tour. Visit notable landmarks such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Edinburgh Castle, and St. Paul's Cathedral. Tour Shakespeare’s birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon, and The Beatles’ home city of Liverpool. With free time for shopping and exploring on your own, you can take in the local culture and discover hidden gems along the way.
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Essential Britain 11-Night Escorted Coach Tour Round Trip from London

DEPARTURE DATE: June 24, 2023
Countries Visited: England, Scotland, Wales

OVERVIEW

Thrones and scones. Hops and scotch. Rock stars and famous rocks. They’re all included on this enthralling and encompassing tour of Britain. Pack your tweed and tartans for the best of London and country, the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands, and the enchanting villages and valleys of Wales, and prepare to be swept away like a runaway bride at the elopement capital of Gretna Green. The castles and cathedrals of London, Edinburgh, and Cardiff, as well as the charming pubs on every corner, will steal your heart away. With visits to the baffling boulders of Stonehenge, the battlefield of Culloden Moor, Shakespeare’s birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon, and The Beatles’ home city of Liverpool, this tour of Britain promises rocking discovery and enlightenment, not to mention honorary degrees in ancient history, English literature, and music appreciation.

Travel Dates & Pricing

TRAVEL DATEPRICETYPE
June 24, 2023from $4,249 CADPer Person

What's Included

  • 11 night escorted coach tour round trip from London
  • 11 night accommodations
  • 11 breakfast, 1 lunch, 3 dinner
  • Local Favourites - Every Globus tour includes exclusive Local Favorites, specially included to share the authentic experiences that make each destination unique.
  • Tour Highlights - Discover something unexpected and unforgettable in the special way only Globus can share—with sightseeing highlights to off-the-beaten-path surprises to out-of-this world moments you’ll remember.
  • Enhanced Free Time - Explore or relax as you please, or choose exciting options available. Your Tour Director can suggest the perfect way to design your day!
  • Taxes

Itinerary

DAYDATEPLACE
1Sat Jun 24LONDON, ENGLAND
2Sun Jun 25LONDON–STONEHENGE–ILMINSTER–PLYMOUTH
3Mon Jun 26PLYMOUTH. EXCURSION TO CORNWALL
4Tue Jun 27PLYMOUTH–GLASTONBURY–BATH–CARDIFF, WALES
5Wed Jun 28CARDIFF–BUILTH WELLS–LLANGOLLEN–LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND
6Thu Jun 29LIVERPOOL–GRASMERE–GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND–GLASGOW
7Fri Jun 30GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM–INVERNESS
8Sat Jul 1INVERNESS–CULLODEN—PITLOCHRY–ST. ANDREWS–EDINBURGH
9Sun Jul 2EDINBURGH
10Mon Jul 3EDINBURGH–ALNWICK, ENGLAND–YORK
11Tue Jul 4YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON
12Wed Jul 5LONDON

Day 1 – ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND

WELCOME TO LONDON!
Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.

Day 2 – LONDON–STONEHENGE–ILMINSTER–PLYMOUTH

SECRETS OF THE STONES
LONDON Meet your Tour Director and travel companions at 8 am before departing for Stonehenge.
STONEHENGE Join a guided visit to the legendary site.
ILMINSTER Globus Local Favorite Lunch at a local pub.

Day 3 – PLYMOUTH. EXCURSION TO CORNWALL

LEGENDS OF LAND & SEA
PLYMOUTH Globus Local Favorite All aboard for a scenic cruise on Plymouth Sound. Enjoy a scenic drive through the West Country to Poldark’s Cornwall.
LOOE Visit the thriving fishing village and former smugglers’ port.
PLYMOUTH. Free time this evening.

Day 4 – PLYMOUTH–GLASTONBURY–BATH–CARDIFF, WALES

TIMELESS KINGS & THERMAL SPRINGS
GLASTONBURY Visit the town of the legend of King Arthur and the Holy Grail.
BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths.

Day 5 – CARDIFF–BUILTH WELLS–LLANGOLLEN–LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND

MOOR THAN MEETS THE EYE
Take a scenic drive along the Taff Valley and through the 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.

Day 6 – LIVERPOOL–GRASMERE–GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND–GLASGOW

SONGS, SONNETS & SECRET VOWS
LIVERPOOL Visit The Beatles Story for a fascinating journey into the life and music of the Fab Four.
LAKE DISTRICT Take a scenic drive.
GRASMERE Visit Wordsworth’s beloved village, and sample Globus Local Favorite the original Grasmere gingerbread.
GRETNA GREEN See where a Scottish blacksmith performed weddings for eloping young couples and Globus Local Favorite join in a fun wedding re-enactment.

Day 7 – GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM–INVERNESS

LANDMARKS, LOCHS & LEGENDS
GLASGOW Orientation drive to see Glasgow’s landmarks, including the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. Take a scenic drive past Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, and Glen Coe.
FORT WILLIAM See the gateway to Ben Nevis, UK’s highest peak.
LOCH NESS Drive the length of the legendary lake en route to Inverness.

Day 8 – INVERNESS–CULLODEN—PITLOCHRY–ST. ANDREWS–EDINBURGH

BRAVERY, BIRDIES & BAGPIPES
CULLODEN See the battlefield of Culloden Moor.
PITLOCHRY Walk through the Victorian mountain resort.
ST. ANDREWS Visit the home of golf and the famous university town.

Day 9 – EDINBURGH

CROWN JEWELS & CASTLE VIEWS
EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Free time.

Day 10 – EDINBURGH–ALNWICK, ENGLAND–YORK

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ALNWICK!
ALNWICK Visit Alnwick Castle, setting for many film productions. Choose between touring the castle or taking a stroll through the magnificent gardens.
YORK See York Minster and browse the shops of The Shambles.

Day 11 – YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON

MR. & MRS. SHAKESPEARE
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace.

Day 12 – LONDON

SAFE TRAVELS UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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