Is there enough time without being rushed to see everything listed without being rushed?

You will be allowed some time to be able to enter some of the locations you will stop and others you will only be able to stop for photos. This tour will be at a good pace. You will be required to do some walking on uneven or cobblestone terrain, stand for long periods of time and possibly climb full flights of stairs.

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

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.

Are children under 5 suitable for the tour?

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

Can mobility scooters be accommodated on the tour?

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

what are the age ranges for travelers booked so far

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

Is there a fee for airport transfers?

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

Are prices the same for single and double occupancy rooms?

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

What are the suitcase restrictions for this tour?

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.

Can we transfer to a different tour?

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.

Is accommodations included in this?

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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Essential Britain & Ireland

10 days

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Start and end in London

5.0

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From beginning to end our trip was wonderful! We were impressed with the professionalism -yet personalized service we experienced.
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Operator: Globus
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 36
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
London
Accommodation
Hotel (Park Plaza Waterloo), Hotel (Park Plaza Westminster Bridge)
Day 2
London to Newport
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (The Coldra Court by Celtic Manor), Hotel (Ty Newport Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Stonehenge monument and visitor center
- Visit Roman Baths in Bath
- Orientation of Bath's Georgian architecture
- Welcome dinner at hotel
Landmarks
Stonehenge
Roman Baths
Day 3
Newport to Waterford
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Tower Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cardiff Castle
- Ferry crossing from Pembroke to Rosslare (St. George's Channel)
Landmarks
Cardiff Castle
Day 4
Waterford - Kilkenny - Dublin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre), Hotel (The Spencer)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal featuring molding room, glass-blowing, cutting, and engraving departments
- Visit Kilkenny Castle
Optional Activities
- Guided walk through the Viking Triangle with a local guide - explore Ireland's oldest city, two cathedrals, four national monuments, and eleven centuries of history
- Irish Coffee demonstration
Landmarks
House of Waterford Crystal
Kilkenny Castle
Day 5
Dublin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre), Hotel (The Spencer)
Included Activities
- Morning orientation drive through Dublin
Landmarks
O'Connell Street
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Trinity College
Day 6
Dublin to Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Marriott Courtyard), Hotel (Mercure Edinburgh Princes Street)
Included Activities
- Belfast orientation and City Hall viewing
Landmarks
Belfast City Hall
Day 7
Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Marriott Courtyard), Hotel (Mercure Edinburgh Princes Street)
Included Activities
- Guided morning city sightseeing with local guide
- Visit Edinburgh Castle and Scotland's Crown Jewels
Optional Activities
- Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo performances (included on select August departures: August 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 15, 16, 18, 22, and 23)
Landmarks
Edinburgh Castle
Day 8
Edinburgh to York
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hostel (DoubleTree by Hilton York )
Included Activities
- View abbey ruins at Jedburgh
- View Hadrian's Wall
- Guided walk through York including the Shambles
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks
Hadrian's Wall
York Minster
The Shambles
Day 9
York to London
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Park Plaza Waterloo), Hotel (Park Plaza Westminster Bridge)
Included Activities
- Visit Anne Hathaway's Cottage (photographs)
- Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace
Landmarks
Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Day 10
London
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Stonehenge
Roman Baths

Landmarks
Cardiff Castle

Landmarks
House of Waterford Crystal
Kilkenny Castle

Landmarks
O'Connell Street
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Trinity College

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Belfast City Hall

Landmarks
Edinburgh Castle

Landmarks
Hadrian's Wall
York Minster
The Shambles

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Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Shakespeare's Birthplace

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Where You'll Stay

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Park Plaza Waterloo
Hotel
Days 1, 9
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Hotel
Days 1, 9
The Coldra Court by Celtic Manor
Hotel
day 2
Ty Newport Hotel
Hotel
day 2
Tower Hotel
Hotel
day 3
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
Hotel
Days 4, 5
The Spencer
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Marriott Courtyard
Hostel
Days 6, 7
Mercure Edinburgh Princes Street
Hotel
Days 6, 7
DoubleTree by Hilton York
Hostel
day 8

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- Fast booking confirmation
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- Travel with like-minded people
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Age Range

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within 1 day

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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 422 Reviews

Itinerary
4.2
Transport
4.2
Guide
4.4
Accommodation
3.7
Food
3.9
Tour Operator
5.0

Cynthia
March 11th, 2026
5
Wonderful trip. Great guide and driver.
Traveled in June 2024
L
Lucila
July 5th, 2025
4
Overall, this was a good tour. We got what we signed up for...we wanted to see the countryside of UK and Ireland.
Traveled in June 2025
A
Alfred
October 11th, 2024
5
Loved the trip! Our guide was amazing!
Traveled in August 2024
M
moa lee
October 3rd, 2024
4
You charged us $280 Canadian dollar for transfer for 2 people but you charged $100 Us for 2 people from Us.
Traveled in September 2024
Stacey
September 2nd, 2024
4
Diermand and drivers were great! The tour was fun but definitely very quick and lots of time spent traveling on bus.
Traveled in August 2024
D
Douglas
May 25th, 2024
4
Had to call Globus three times before trip to get the final travel packet. Each time I called ,was told that someone...
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.Show more
Traveled in May 2024
Barbara
May 15th, 2024
5
More time in Belfast
Traveled in April 2024
A
Mary
May 4th, 2023
5
Paul-Guide and Steve O.-Driver were unbelieveable! We had an EXCELLENT Travel experience!!!!
Traveled in April 2023
Review collected by Globus
A
Susan
May 5th, 2023
5
Another well organised and executed tour by the Globus Brand. Although a relatively brief tour it was an extensive...
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Traveled in April 2023
Review collected by Globus
A
Judy
May 3rd, 2023
5
Great tour guide and driver! Enjoyed the stops we made. Great planning for rest stops. Nice hotels!
Traveled in April 2023
Review collected by Globus

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Richard
Asked on September 19th, 2025
Is there enough time without being rushed to see everything listed without being rushed?
Tour Details
- GlobusOperator•Written September 2025
  You will be allowed some time to be able to enter some of the locations you will stop and others you will only be able to stop for photos. This tour will be at a good pace. You will be required to do some walking on uneven or cobblestone terrain, stand for long periods of time and possibly climb full flights of stairs.
C
Christine
Asked on April 4th, 2025
Does the trip includes airport-hotel-airport transportation? What category are hotels?
Accommodation
Flights / Transfers
- GlobusOperator•Written 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.
E
Else
Asked on March 1st, 2025
Are children under 5 suitable for the tour?
Age Range
- GlobusOperator•Written March 2025
  The appropriateness of the tour for children under 5 is not directly addressed, which implies it might not be suitable.
A
Ana
Asked on February 17th, 2025
Can mobility scooters be accommodated on the tour?
Travel Support
- GlobusOperator•Written February 2025
  Motorized wheelchairs or scooters over 55 lbs are not accommodated, and most tour locations are not scooter-friendly.
J
James
Asked on January 6th, 2025
what are the age ranges for travelers booked so far
Age Range
- GlobusOperator•Written January 2025
  Minimum age to go on Globus Tours is 5, though the average age of people booked on our tours is about 50
J
Jeny
Asked on January 6th, 2025
Is there a fee for airport transfers?
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
- GlobusOperator•Written January 2025
  Airport transfers are available for purchase; they are not included in the tour package.
F
Fons
Asked on December 14th, 2024
Are prices the same for single and double occupancy rooms?
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- GlobusOperator•Written 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?
Transport
- GlobusOperator•Written 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.
G
Gjinika
Asked on November 8th, 2024
Can we transfer to a different tour?
Flights / Transfers
- GlobusOperator•Written 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.
J
Jonathan
Asked on November 4th, 2024
Is accommodations included in this?
Accommodation
- GlobusOperator•Written 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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- 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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London to Newport

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Newport to Waterford

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Waterford - Kilkenny - Dublin

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Dublin

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Dublin to Edinburgh

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