Essential Britain & Ireland
- Tour Operator:
- Globus
- Max group size:
- 50
- Age range:
- 5 to 80
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 51199
- Hygiene Measures:
- Included
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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
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Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1: ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
- Day 2: LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH–NEWPORT, WALES
- Day 3: NEWPORT–CARDIFF–WATERFORD, IRELAND
- Day 4: WATERFORD–KILKENNY–DUBLIN
- Day 5: DUBLIN
- Day 6: DUBLIN–BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND–EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
- Day 7: EDINBURGH
- Day 8: EDINBURGH–JEDBURGH–YORK, ENGLAND
- Day 9: YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON
- Day 10: LONDON
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Hygiene Measures
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- Rrichardpurves· September 9th, 2019Hello, We have just returned from the UK, we thoroughly enjoyed our tour and excursions, except for the last day in Edinburgh were on the morning of 24th Aug we went to the dinning room with our tour group to find no breakfast, and no porter to help... Show moreTrip date: August 2019
- DRDeborah· August 14th, 2019Tour was action packed Sometimes too busy Scottish evening was too soon and too much like the Irish Cabaret the night before John Tour Guide and Juilian Driver were absolutely the best Hotels were too big I found... I found the best ones were... Show moreTrip date: August 2019
- HLHugh· July 27th, 2019No comparison between your tour andEF/ Go Ahead tours. Go Ahead was by far the superior tourTrip date: July 2019
- MMarilynButler· July 27th, 2019I’ve just returned from this fabulous tour! I highly recommend it. We had the greatest tour guide and bus driver. The itinerary was fascinating . You read about the itinerary before you go, but the reality of the itinerary far exceeded my expectation!... Show moreTrip date: June 2019
- HHHue· July 20th, 2019Overall a good but only at the Mercure Hotel’s dinner, the hotel’s waiter was refused to give some more bread to one of the guy in a group that he was still hungry and the location of the hotel was situated on the countryside!!!Trip date: July 2019
- LALeslie· June 15th, 2019Liz Ryan is an excellent guide and knows her history of Britain very well. The bus was very comfortable and even had USB ports for charging. And the free bottles of water, as needed, were greatly appreciated. All hotels were very clean with very... Show moreTrip date: May 2019
- MKMarian· June 9th, 2019We enjoyed the fact that there were optional tours. Christina was very patient, witty, knowledgeable and always considerate.Trip date: May 2019
- ADAdelaida· November 3rd, 2018Very knowledgeable, professional, and courteous.Trip date: September 2018
- AGAileen· September 13th, 2018Covered alot of ground and very busy of course with never enough time, but that was expected. Great driver, found tour director somewhat unenthusiastic - would have liked more concise info on how each day was going to progress and a little more... Show moreTrip date: August 2018
Kimberly· July 1st, 2018Bus was fine. Driver was great. “Customer Care” was deplorable. Poor communication about seat rotation. Much seat jumping caused our family of 7 to be separated and me to have to skip breakfast daily to scrap for seats together on the bus. Kevin did not... Show moreTrip date: July 2018
Dates & Availability
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- Sunday11 Apr, 2021EnglishTuesday20 Apr, 2021Based on Double RoomSee Similar Tours For These Dates$2,599
- Sunday18 Apr, 2021EnglishTuesday27 Apr, 2021Based on Double RoomSee Similar Tours For These Dates$2,769
- Sunday25 Apr, 2021EnglishTuesday4 May, 2021Based on Double RoomSee Similar Tours For These Dates$2,599
- Sunday2 May, 2021EnglishTuesday11 May, 2021Based on Double RoomSee Similar Tours For These Dates$2,619
- Sunday9 May, 2021EnglishTuesday18 May, 2021Based on Double RoomSee Similar Tours For These Dates$2,619
- Sunday16 May, 2021EnglishTuesday25 May, 2021Based on Double RoomSee Similar Tours For These Dates$2,799
- Sunday23 May, 2021EnglishTuesday1 Jun, 2021Based on Double RoomSee Similar Tours For These Dates$2,649
- Sunday30 May, 2021EnglishTuesday8 Jun, 2021Based on Double RoomSee Similar Tours For These Dates$2,649
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- -5%Sunday6 Jun, 2021EnglishTuesday15 Jun, 2021Multiple Room Types$2,799$2,6590% Interest InstalmentsBook With Flexibility
- -5%Sunday13 Jun, 2021EnglishTuesday22 Jun, 2021Multiple Room Types$2,619$2,4880% Interest InstalmentsBook With Flexibility
- -5%Sunday20 Jun, 2021EnglishTuesday29 Jun, 2021Multiple Room Types$2,619$2,4880% Interest InstalmentsBook With Flexibility
- -5%Sunday27 Jun, 2021EnglishTuesday6 Jul, 2021Multiple Room Types$2,619$2,4880% Interest InstalmentsBook With Flexibility
- -5%Sunday4 Jul, 2021EnglishTuesday13 Jul, 2021Multiple Room Types$2,619$2,4880% Interest InstalmentsBook With Flexibility
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can this tour accommodate a disability scooter?
Globus can accommodate electric scooters/carts on our tours. however, their motorcoaches do not have ramps. Passengers using scooters may be charged a fee per travelling day, and they or their companion are responsible for the scooter at all times. Globus would also require information on the dimensions and weight of the scooter.
- How many hours a day will be spent on the bus between locations?
While the trip does have a few longer travel days, the trip leader makes sure no more than 2.5 hours is spent on the bus at once and offers frequent stops in between destinations.
- What are the other costs associated with this tour?
TourRadar does not charge any booking fees or credit card fees, so there are no additional costs added to the trip, extra costs would only be incurred on the booking if you wished to add extra services, such as an extra night or an airport transfer.
- Does this price include all accommodations?
Yes, in this price you have included all accommodation in centrally hand picked superior hotels, you have some meals (Full English breakfast daily; 1 lunch; 3 three-course dinners with wine and choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Newport), the tour leader and coach.
- What is the age range?
The age range for passengers on this tour is 8 - 80+ years old. Due to the nature of the tour and the activities involved children under the age of 8 are not eligible to participate in this tour, however we offer some great alternative tours that are suitable for younger children. Our customer support team can help pair you with the perfect adventure!
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