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Essential Britain & Ireland

10 days
Start and end in London
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 36
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • See the best of Ireland and Britain
  • Visit the legendary Cardiff Castle and Edinburgh Castle
  • Explore architectural remains and energetic cities
  • Experience a traditional Irish coffee demonstration
  • See Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
  2. Day 2 LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH–NEWPORT, WALES
  3. Day 3 NEWPORT–CARDIFF–WATERFORD, IRELAND
  4. Day 4 WATERFORD–KILKENNY–DUBLIN
  5. Day 5 DUBLIN
  6. Day 6 DUBLIN–BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND–EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
  7. Day 7 EDINBURGH
  8. Day 8 EDINBURGH–JEDBURGH–YORK, ENGLAND
  9. Day 9 YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON
  10. Day 10 LONDON
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Where You'll Stay

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Customer Reviews

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  • Itinerary
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  • LJ
    · July 5th, 2025
    Overall, this was a good tour. We got what we signed up for...we wanted to see the countryside of UK and Ireland.
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • AN
    · October 12th, 2024
    Loved the trip! Our guide was amazing!
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • MH
    · October 3rd, 2024
    You charged us $280 Canadian dollar for transfer for 2 people but you charged $100 Us for 2 people from Us.
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • Essential Britain & Ireland reviewer 4
    · September 2nd, 2024
    Diermand and drivers were great! The tour was fun but definitely very quick and lots of time spent traveling on bus.
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • DB
    · May 25th, 2024
    Had to call Globus three times before trip to get the final travel packet. Each time I called ,was told that someone would take care of this. Bus driver Glenn and tour guide Clive were great. Mic on bus kept cutting out and the people in the back of the bus could not hear. Would have like to have spent a day in Belfast and seen the Titanic museum ,All that Belfast was just a bathroom break and all I saw of Belfast was the washroom inside City Hall. If we had spent a day in Belfast I, wouldn't been so tried by the time we got to Scotland. Also would have like to have another in York. When we returned to London, somewhere from the time the bus arrived at the hotel till they unloaded the bags and put them on the luggage cart and bought them to the room, the porter broke my bag and the wheel came off. When I reported this to the hotel was told " these things happen", too bad, so sad " have your insurance company buy you a new bag". I had to try to get back home with a big with three wheel.
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • Essential Britain & Ireland reviewer 6
    · May 16th, 2024
    More time in Belfast
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • A
    · May 4th, 2023
    Paul-Guide and Steve O.-Driver were unbelieveable! We had an EXCELLENT Travel experience!!!!
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    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · May 5th, 2023
    Another well organised and executed tour by the Globus Brand. Although a relatively brief tour it was an extensive itinerary wrapped around a very comfortable and extremely safe journey.
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    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · May 3rd, 2023
    Great tour guide and driver! Enjoyed the stops we made. Great planning for rest stops. Nice hotels!
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    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · May 1st, 2023
    Well organized. Professionally run. Good and timely messaging. Covered many details related to traveling so we didn't have too many questions.
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    Trip date: April 2023
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    Christine

    Asked on April 4th, 2025

    Does the trip includes airport-hotel-airport transportation? What category are hotels?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten April 2025

      We can add the arrival and departure transfer at the rate of $55 USD per person per transfer. The hotels we have are Superior First Class to First Class hotels.

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    Else

    Asked on March 1st, 2025

    Are children under 5 suitable for the tour?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten March 2025

      The appropriateness of the tour for children under 5 is not directly addressed, which implies it might not be suitable.

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    Ana

    Asked on February 17th, 2025

    Can mobility scooters be accommodated on the tour?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten February 2025

      Motorized wheelchairs or scooters over 55 lbs are not accommodated, and most tour locations are not scooter-friendly.

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    James

    Asked on January 6th, 2025

    what are the age ranges for travelers booked so far

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten January 2025

      Minimum age to go on Globus Tours is 5, though the average age of people booked on our tours is about 50

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    Jeny

    Asked on January 6th, 2025

    Is there a fee for airport transfers?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten January 2025

      Airport transfers are available for purchase; they are not included in the tour package.

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    Fons

    Asked on December 14th, 2024

    Are prices the same for single and double occupancy rooms?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten December 2024

      Single travelers have a single supplement cost whereas double occupancy does not incur this.

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    Lou

    Asked on November 24th, 2024

    What are the suitcase restrictions for this tour?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten November 2024

      Bring a single bag with dimensions not exceeding 30 X 21 X 11 inches, and a weight not exceeding 50 lbs. Hand luggage is limited to 12 X 11 X 6 inches and may not have wheels.

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    Gjinika

    Asked on November 8th, 2024

    Can we transfer to a different tour?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten November 2024

      To transfer to the Britain and Ireland highlights tour, you would have to cancel at penalty with us and rebook as it is not operated by Globus Family of Brands.

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    Jonathan

    Asked on November 4th, 2024

    Is accommodations included in this?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten November 2024

      We do include the accommodations for each night while on tour. We will have you staying in First Class to Superior First Class hotels.

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    Asked on October 16th, 2024

    What is the level of activity? Average age of group is 70.

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten October 2024

      The level of activity is light walking with minimal steps or inclines; terrain mostly flat and even. To fully participate, it may be required to navigate steps, inclines, uneven or cobblestone surfaces, or stand for brief periods of time. We do not have a maximum age for this tour. We only ask that you are comfortable with the level of activity.

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Tour ID: 51199

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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before October 4th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 4th, 2025, a minimum payment of $500 is required to confirm your booking with Globus. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Globus will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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