Itinerary
- Day 1
London
Your Globus Host meets you in London this afternoon. After settling in, you'll have the rest of the day free to wander around the city and get oriented at your own pace.
- Day 2
London
This morning a local guide takes you through London's royal landmarks on a sightseeing tour. You'll see Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and St. Paul's Cathedral. Walking through these sites gives you a real sense of where centuries of history actually happened.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning sightseeing tour with local guide visiting Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister's Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and St. Paul's Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Houses of Parliament Big Ben Westminster Abbey Whitehall 10 Downing Street Piccadilly Circus Buckingham Palace St. Paul's Cathedral - Day 3
London to Plymouth
You're meeting at 8 am to head out to Stonehenge and explore this prehistoric monument up close. From there you'll drive to Ilminster for lunch at a local pub, then continue to Plymouth. Later in the day you'll take a cruise on Plymouth Sound and check out the historic Mayflower Steps in The Barbican.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local pub in Ilminster)
Included Activities
- Visit to Stonehenge
- Cruise on Plymouth Sound
- Visit to Mayflower Steps in The Barbican
Landmarks/POIs Stonehenge Plymouth Sound Mayflower Steps - Day 4
Plymouth to Cornwall
After a scenic drive through the West Country to Cornwall, you'll have a photo stop at St. Michael's Mount. The afternoon is free in St. Ives, where you can explore this popular seaside resort on your own. You'll head back to Plymouth with the evening open for exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through West Country to Poldark's Cornwall
- Photo stop at St. Michael's Mount
- Free time in St. Ives
Landmarks/POIs St. Michael's Mount - Day 5
Plymouth to Bath
The day starts with travel to Glastonbury, the legendary home of King Arthur and the Holy Grail. Then you're heading to Bath to see the Roman Baths excavations and walk around this UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll have free time to wander the Georgian architecture and soak in (or just see) the geothermal springs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Glastonbury
- Visit to Roman Baths excavations in Bath
Landmarks/POIs Glastonbury Roman Baths - Day 6
Bath to Ireland
You'll drive through South Wales to Pembroke and board a ferry across St. George's Channel to Rosslare in Ireland. This sea crossing connects Wales and Ireland and offers scenic views of the channel during the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Wales to Ireland
- Day 7
Waterford to Kinsale
A guided tour takes you through the House of Waterford Crystal, where you'll learn about this famous craft. From there you're heading to Blarney to see the Kissing Stone, then continuing to Kinsale. You'll have free time there followed by a traditional Irish dinner with festive Gaelic music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of House of Waterford Crystal
- Visit to Blarney village and Kissing Stone
Landmarks/POIs House of Waterford Crystal Blarney Castle - Day 8
Ring of Kerry to Killarney
You're taking a panoramic drive around Ireland's southwestern peninsula on the famous Ring of Kerry. Once you arrive in Killarney, the afternoon is yours to explore. Dinner comes with traditional Irish music in this historic Irish town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Irish dinner of traditional and modern dishes with festive Gaelic tunes)
Included Activities
- Panoramic drive around Ring of Kerry
Landmarks/POIs Ring of Kerry - Day 9
Killarney
Killarney is all yours today for exploring at your own pace. The town sits near Killarney National Park with its rugged mountains, woodlands, waterfalls, and dramatic shoreline. You can wander the area and see whatever calls to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Killarney National Park Lakes of Killarney Ross Castle - Day 10
Dingle Peninsula to Limerick
You'll visit the Blasket Islands Centre on the Dingle Peninsula this morning. Then it's on to Adare, a quaint village known for its charming thatched cottages. Later you'll drive to Limerick where you have free time to check out this historic city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Blasket Islands Centre
- Stop at Adare village
Landmarks/POIs Blasket Islands Centre Adare - Day 11
Limerick to Sligo
The Cliffs of Moher are on the agenda, rising 668 feet above the Atlantic Ocean along the Wild Atlantic Way. After that, you'll have free time in Galway to explore, then continue on to Sligo for the evening with time to wander around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Cliffs of Moher
Landmarks/POIs Cliffs of Moher - Day 12
Sligo to Giant's Causeway
You're traveling north to Derry, the second-largest city in Northern Ireland. From there, you'll head to Giant's Causeway where over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns rise dramatically from the sea. This geological wonder formed millions of years ago and has plenty of legend attached to it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Derry
- Visit to Giant's Causeway
Landmarks/POIs Derry Giant's Causeway - Day 13
Belfast to Carlingford
An orientation drive takes you through Belfast, passing City Hall, Albert Memorial Clock Tower, and Queen's University. You'll then spend time at the Titanic Belfast Experience, which covers the legendary ocean liner's history from launch through sinking. After that, you're heading to Carlingford, a charming village on the Cooley Peninsula.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation drive of Belfast including City Hall, Albert Memorial Clock Tower, and Queen's University
- Visit to Titanic Belfast Experience
Landmarks/POIs City Hall, Belfast Albert Memorial Clock Tower Queen's University Titanic Belfast Experience Carlingford - Day 14
Dublin
This orientation drive through Dublin shows you O'Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College. You'll get a feel for Ireland's capital with its famous Georgian architecture, historic sites, and vibrant atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation drive of Dublin including O'Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College
Landmarks/POIs O'Connell Street St. Patrick's Cathedral Trinity College - Day 15
Dublin to Liverpool
After boarding a ferry from Dublin across the North Channel, you'll arrive in North Wales. There's a photo stop at the famous tongue-twisting village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll. From there, a scenic drive takes you through North Wales to Liverpool, where you have free time this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Dublin to North Wales
- Photo stop at Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
Landmarks/POIs Llanfairpwllgwyngyll - Day 16
Liverpool to Gretna Green
The Beatles Story in Liverpool gives you a fascinating look into the Fab Four's life and music. Next, you're driving through the scenic Lake District and stopping in Grasmere to visit Wordsworth's village and try original Grasmere gingerbread. The day ends at Gretna Green, where Scottish blacksmiths once performed secret weddings for eloping couples.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to The Beatles Story
- Scenic drive through Lake District
- Visit to Grasmere and Wordsworth's village
- Sample original Grasmere gingerbread
- Visit to Gretna Green
Landmarks/POIs The Beatles Story Lake District Grasmere Gretna Green - Day 17
Glasgow to Isle of Skye
Departing Glasgow, you'll have a scenic drive past Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe, and Fort William. From there it's a ferry crossing to the Isle of Skye. You'll visit the Museum of the Isles and drive across this Inner Hebridean island. After returning to the mainland, you'll drive the length of Loch Ness heading to Inverness, keeping an eye out for Nessie.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive past Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe, and Fort William
- Ferry crossing to Isle of Skye
- Visit to Museum of the Isles
- Drive across Isle of Skye
- Drive along Loch Ness
Landmarks/POIs Loch Lomond Rannoch Moor Glen Coe Fort William Isle of Skye Museum of the Isles Loch Ness - Day 18
Inverness Highlands
You're exploring the Bronze Age at Clava Cairns, a chamber tomb site. Next is the Culloden battlefield and visitor center, where you'll learn about one of Scotland's most significant historical moments. The rest of the day is free time in Inverness, the Highlands capital, where you can see the castle, cathedral, shops, and Victorian Market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Clava Cairns Bronze-Age chamber tomb site
- Visit to Culloden battlefield site and visitor center
Landmarks/POIs Clava Cairns Culloden Battlefield Inverness Castle St Andrew's Cathedral - Day 19
Inverness to St. Andrews
You'll walk through Pitlochry, a Victorian mountain resort, then travel to St. Andrews. This legendary golf town and famous university is where you can see the fairways and greens where legendary players made their mark.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk through Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry
- Visit to St. Andrews, home of golf and university town
Landmarks/POIs Pitlochry St. Andrews - Day 20
Edinburgh
A local guide leads a morning sightseeing tour through Edinburgh's New Town and Old Town. You'll visit Edinburgh Castle, which sits on Castle Rock and holds Scotland's Crown Jewels and royal regalia. This historic stronghold has over 1,100 years of history. After the tour, you have free time to explore the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning city sightseeing tour with local guide of New Town and Old Town
- Visit to Edinburgh Castle and Scotland's Crown Jewels
Landmarks/POIs Edinburgh Castle - Day 21
Edinburgh to York
Floors Castle is on the agenda, the largest inhabited castle in Scotland. It's set on the historic Roxburghe Estate surrounded by fine Victorian gardens spanning 52,000 acres. You'll travel to York and take a guided walk through The Shambles, one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets, then visit the magnificent York Minster.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Floors Castle
- Guided walk through The Shambles medieval shopping street
- Visit to York Minster
Landmarks/POIs Floors Castle The Shambles York Minster - Day 22
York to Cotswolds
You're heading to Stratford-upon-Avon to see Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Shakespeare's Birthplace. Then you'll drive through the scenic Cotswolds region and have a traditional pub dinner with local ales and ciders made using century-old recipes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local pub with local ales and ciders and traditional pub fayre prepared following century old recipes)
Included Activities
- Visit to Anne Hathaway's Cottage
- Visit to Shakespeare's Birthplace
- Scenic drive through Cotswolds
Landmarks/POIs Anne Hathaway's Cottage Shakespeare's Birthplace Cotswolds - Day 23
Cotswolds to London
Blenheim Palace in Woodstock is the stop today. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is Sir Winston Churchill's birthplace and a masterpiece of English Baroque architecture built as a gift from Queen Anne in 1704. From there you'll travel to London with free time this afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Blenheim Palace
Landmarks/POIs Blenheim Palace - Day 24
London Departure
Your tour ends this morning after breakfast. Safe travels until we meet again.
- Meals
- Breakfast
