BRITAIN SAMPLER

9 days from London to London (GE)

Day 1 Arrive in London, England

Uniformed Globus Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.

Day 2 London

After a hearty English breakfast, morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (except on Sundays) and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. Free time in the afternoon for independent activities or to join an optional excursion to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London with its fabulous Crown Jewels. Later, maybe an optional dinner followed by a cruise on the River Thames? (Breakfast)

Day 3 London–Hampton Court–Stonehenge–Salisbury–Bath

Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart at 8 am for a memorable day of sightseeing. First, a special visit to admire the breathtaking ORNAMENTAL GARDENS of Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace. Your Tour Director will take you on a walk to see the Great Vine, Pond Garden, Privy Garden, and the flower borders of the Great Fountain Garden. Then, westward to the intriguing prehistoric monument of STONEHENGE. Via Salisbury with its magnificent cathedral, the ultimate in Early English Gothic architecture, head for the elegant Georgian city of Bath, where you see the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 4 Bath–Stratford-upon-Avon–North Wales–Chester

Savor vistas of the Cotswolds on your way via the medieval market town of Stow-on-the-Wold to Stratford-upon-Avon. Time here to visit SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE and for pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. The afternoon is dedicated to North Wales. Take a stroll in picturesque Llangollen, home of an annual international contest for poets and musicians. Spend the night at Chester, the historic county town on the River Dee. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 5 Chester–Lake District–Edinburgh, Scotland

This morning’s walking tour includes the Roman remains, black and white half-timbered buildings, the cathedral, and the two-tiered shopping arcades called the “Rows.” Focus now on the tranquil Lake District, considered to be the finest of England’s national parks. After a break in Wordsworth’s beloved Grasmere, head north for the Scottish border. On the way through the history-steeped Lowland Hills, stop at Gretna Green, where the blacksmith used to wed runaway couples. In Edinburgh, don’t miss our optional Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. For departure numbers 0809 through 0825 the optional Scottish evening is replaced with included tickets for tonight’s performance of the world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO, a vast spectacle of massed Scottish pipe bands that takes place in an arena on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. (Breakfast)

Day 6 Edinburgh

Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town” and famous scientists, inventors, and novelists. In the “Old Town,” drive up the narrow Royal Mile to EDINBURGH CASTLE to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels, then explore HOLYROOD PALACE (except when the Queen is in residence). The afternoon is free to enjoy this “Prince of Cities” at your own pace. Later, a unique optional experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia, once the perfect royal residence for the Queen’s glittering state visits and family holidays. Dinner rounds off this optional evening. (Breakfast)

 

Day 7 Edinburgh–York, England

First on today’s agenda is Sir Walter Scott’s ABBOTSFORD HOUSE for a fascinating guided tour. Melrose Abbey and the ruins at Jedburgh are pointed out on the way to the English border and Northumberland National Park. South now to York, England’s most complete medieval city. Stand in awe in front of the great structure of York Minster, then follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets including the narrow Shambles. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 8 York–Stamford–Cambridge–London

Leave Yorkshire and its associations with James Herriot, and drive through the richest farmland in Britain. Pause in the market town of Stamford before arriving in the beautiful university city of Cambridge. Return to London around 3:30 pm. How about celebrating with new-found friends with a night out on the town? (Breakfast)

Day 9

Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (Breakfast)

Included in price

London: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and see the Changing of the Guard, if held
Hampton Court:  A special walking tour through the palace’s ornamental gardens
Stonehenge: Visit the prehistoric monument
Salisbury: Visit the cathedral city
Bath: Visit the Roman relics; welcome dinner
Stow-on-the-Wold: Take a stroll in this Cotswolds village
Stratford-upon-Avon: Take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, visit Shakespeare’s birthplace
Llangollen: Visit the picturesque village
Chester: Walking tour  -  Grasmere: Visit Wordsworth’s village Gretna Green
Edinburgh: Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace

Abbotsford: Guided tour of Sir Walter Scott’s house
Jedburgh: Take pictures of the abbey ruins
York: Walking tour   -  Stamford: Visit the market town
Cambridge: Explore the university city

Accommodations and meals : Full English breakfast (B); 3 three-course dinners (D) with choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Bath.

SUPERIOR HOTELS -  London :  Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (SF), Bath :  Hilton (F), Chester: Ramada (F), Edinburgh Ramada Mount Royal (F), York Ramada (F), London Hilton London Metropole (SF)

GUARANTED DEPARTURE DATES 2010

MAY :  08 – 15 -  17 – 22 – 29 - 

JUNE :  05 – 12 -  14 – 19 – 26 – 28

JULY:  03 – 10 – 12 – 17 – 24 – 26 – 31 –

AUGUST :  07 – 09  - 14 – 21 -  23 -  September : 04 – 08 – 11 – 18 – 20 - 25

 

PRICE PER PERSON SHARING DOUBLE ROOM :  1630,- USD

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Extra nights per person in London:
Mar.-Apr.: in single room $123, in twin room $76, in triple room $69
May-Oct.: in single room $223, in twin room $134, in triple room $124
Nov.-Feb.’11: in single room $129, in twin room $77, in triple room $70

Not included in our prices:

-          Ticket Beirut/London/Beirut  -  Entrance visa -  Transfers airport/hotel/airport 

-          All visits and meals not mentioned in program - Porters at airport and hotels

Personal expenses as per  drinks , tel. , laundry etc and tips to guides

 

 

 

FROM LONDON TO THE HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND

10 days from London to Glasgow (GS)

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in London, England

(Thu.) Uniformed Globus Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay. This evening, maybe an optional dinner followed by a cruise on the River Thames?

Day 2 - London

(Fri.) After a hearty English breakfast, morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: Knightsbridge with Harrods, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. Free time in the afternoon for independent activities or to join an optional excursion to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London with its fabulous Crown Jewels. Later, maybe an optional evening out to see a West End show? (B)

Day 3 - London–York–Middlesbrough

(Sat.) Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart London at 8 am for a day of northbound travel. Take a break in the market town of Stamford before skirting Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest. In York, England’s most complete medieval city, stand in awe in front of the great structure of York Minster, then follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets including the narrow Shambles. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. (B,D)

Day 4 - Middlesbrough–Edinburgh, Scotland

(Sun.) This morning a magnificent highlight visit to see the lavish ALNWICK GARDEN, where the fountains and waterfalls are a breathtaking feature. Take your photos of the castle, ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland, setting for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the recent Harry Potter films. In the afternoon, distant views of Holy Island and Lindisfarne, then cross the border at Berwick-on-Tweed and head for Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city. Tonight, why not join our optional Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis? (B)

Day 5 - At Leisure in Edinburgh

(Mon.) Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town” and famous scientists, inventors, and novelists. In the “Old Town,” drive up the narrow Royal Mile to EDINBURGH CASTLE to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels, then explore HOLYROOD PALACE (except when the Queen is in residence). The afternoon is free to enjoy this “Prince of Cities” at your own pace. Later, a unique optional experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia, once the perfect royal residence for the Queen’s glittering state visits and family holidays. Tour five decks and see how the Royal Family and crew of 240 lived and worked on board. Dinner rounds off this optional evening. For departure numbers 0808, 0815, and 0822 tickets are included for tonight’s performance of the world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO, a vast spectacle of massed Scottish pipe bands which takes place in an arena on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. (B)

Day 6 - Edinburgh–Pitlochry–Braemar–Inverness

(Tue.) Over the elegant Forth Road Bridge and into the Highlands. Stop at the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry, then head for Deeside with its royal connections and visit pretty Braemar, home of the Royal Highland Games for over 900 years. Cross heather-clad moors for a visit to a WHISKY DISTILLERY, where your guide explains the ancient art of converting barley, water, and yeast into a heart-warming liquor. Spend the night at Inverness, the Highland capital. (B,D)

Day 7 - Inverness–Isle of Skye

(Wed.) A leisurely day with a stop first at CULLODEN VISITOR CENTRE, which sets the scene of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish clans. Plenty to focus your camera on as you follow the shores of Loch Ness, keeping a lookout for the mysterious monster. After a lunch stop in Fort Augustus, cross onto the Inner Hebridean Isle of Skye, the relaxing setting for tonight’s stay. Before dinner you may want to join your Tour Director for an optional excursion to spectacular Eilean Donan Castle. (B,D)

 

Day 8 - Isle of Skye–Fort William–Glasgow

(Thu.) Call at the Clan Donald Centre for a visit to its MUSEUM OF THE ISLES and an insight into 13 centuries of clan history before boarding your FERRY at Armadale to sail across the Sound of Sleat. Rejoin the mainland at Mallaig and follow the “Road to the Isles,” pausing at Glenfinnan, the site where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s standard was raised in 1745. More scenic highlights this afternoon: Fort William beneath Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain; the shores of lovely Loch Linnhe; the mountain pass known as Glen Coe, where the MacDonald Clan was treacherously massacred by the Campbells; wild Rannoch Moor; and the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond. On arrival in Glasgow, your orientation drive takes in the 12th-century cathedral, imposing university buildings, and elegant Georgian squares built by the wealthy tobacco barons. (B)

 

Day 9 - Glasgow. Excursion to the Isle of Bute

(Fri.) A worthwhile last day’s excursion out of Glasgow with a short drive and FERRY crossing to the picturesque Isle of Bute. The highlight is a visit to the Marquess of Bute’s MOUNT STUART HOUSE, Britain’s most spectacular Victorian gothic stately home, built in the 1880s in breathtakingly grand proportions. Here you’ll be welcomed in the family’s private sitting rooms for morning coffee, then your guides will show you around this amazing house. Back in Glasgow, the rest of the afternoon is free for last-minute shopping before enjoying a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D)

 

Day 10 : (Sat.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

 

PRICE PER PERSON SHARING DOUBLE ROOM : 1850,- USD

 

London: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and see the Changing of the Guard, if held
Stamford: Visit the market town - York: Walking tour
Alnwick: Visit the Duchess of Northumberland’s spectacular garden
Edinburgh: Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace
Pitlochry: Visit the Victorian mountain resort
Braemar Highlands: Guided tour of a whisky distillery
Culloden Moor: Visit the battle site’s visitor center
Fort Augustus Isle of Skye: Visit the Museum of the Isles at the Clan Donald Centre
Armadale-Mallaig: Cross the Sound of Sleat by ferry
Glenfinnan: Take pictures of the monument
Fort William Loch Lomond: Take photographs of this stunning beauty spot  - Glasgow: Orientation drive

Isle of Bute: Ferry to the island. At the Marquess of Bute’s Mount Stuart House an exclusive welcome with morning coffee and guided tour

 

MEALS - Full English breakfast daily (B); 4 three-course dinners (D) with choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Middlesbrough and a farewell dinner in Glasgow

SUPERIOR HOTELS - (D) Deluxe (SF) Superior First-Class (F) First-Class

London Novotel London West (F), Middlesbrough Thistle (F), Edinburgh Mount Royal Ramada (F), Inverness Ramada (F), Isle Of Skye Dunollie (F) at Broadford, Glasgow Novotel (F)

Single room supplement:  $363
Extra nights per person in London: in single room $223, in twin room $134 -  

Extra nights per person in Glasgow: in single room $122, in twin room $80,

DEPARTURE GUARANTED DATES:

JUNE : 11 – 25    - JULY :  9   - 16 – 23  -  AUGUST : 13  - 20  - 27   - SEPTEMBER : 3 -  10  - 24  -

 

NOT INCLUDE IN PRICE:

-          Ticket Beirut/London/Beirut  -  Entrance visa -  Transfers airport/hotel/airport 

-          All visits and meals not mentioned in program - Porters at airport and hotels

-          Personal expenses as per  drinks , tel. , laundry etc and tips to guides and drivers

 

 

 

ESSENTIAL BRITAIN & IRELAND (GB) / 2010

10 days from London to London

 

Day 1- Arrival in London, England

Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. After checking into your hotel and an afternoon at leisure we recommend our optional Taste of London excursion with dinner followed by a guided illuminations cruise on the River Thames.

 

Day 2- London–Stonehenge–Salisbury–Bath–Newport, Wales

Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart London at 8 am for a memorable day’s sightseeing. Try to figure out the riddle of STONEHENGE; take a stroll in picturesque Salisbury with its vast cathedral, the ultimate in Early English Gothic; in the elegant Georgian city of Bath see the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS. Cross the River Severn for a late-afternoon arrival in Wales. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. (B,D)

 

Day 3 - Newport–Cardiff–Waterford, Ireland

A morning orientation drive in the Welsh capital features the major attractions: Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, and the stately civic buildings. Continue along the South Wales coast to Pembroke, where your FERRY will be waiting. Sail across St. George’s Channel to Rosslare on the Emerald Isle and proceed to Waterford, a stronghold founded by the Danish Vikings in 853. (B,D)

 

Day 4- Waterford–Kilkenny–Kildare–Dublin

This morning, look forward to a walking tour of the city with a local guide, then in Kilkenny, take a stroll in this pretty county town. Later, horseracing country with a visit to the IRISH NATIONAL STUD at Kildare, whose thoroughbreds command respect on the racecourses of the world. Drive across the Curragh and on arrival in Dublin, top the day with your Tour Director’s dining recommendation. (B)

 

Day 5 - 5Dublin

An orientation drive in Ireland’s capital city includes statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Then visit Oscar Wilde’s TRINITY COLLEGE, famous for the 1,200-year-old Book of Kells and the magnificent Old Library. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, maybe take in an optional dinner outing to the Guinness Storehouse. (B)

 

Day 6 - Dublin–Belfast, Northern Ireland–Edinburgh, Scotland

On your way to Northern Ireland, cross the River Boyne, then skirt the Mountains of Mourne. In Belfast, where the Titanic was built, take in the city’s vibrant history and view the impressive City Hall. Next, board your fast FERRY to cross the North Channel to Stranraer on Scotland’s southwest coast and continue through the Scottish Lowlands to Edinburgh. (B)

 

Day 7 - Edinburgh

Morning city sightseeing with a local expert introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town” and famous scientists, inventors, and novelists. In the “Old Town,” drive up the narrow Royal Mile to EDINBURGH CASTLE to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The afternoon is free to enjoy this “Prince of Cities” at your own pace or maybe join an optional excursion to Rosslyn Chapel, made famous by The Da Vinci Code novel. Tonight, relax and enjoy our optional Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. For departure numbers August 3 through August 20 tickets are included for tonight’s performance of the world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO, a vast spectacle of massed Scottish pipe bands which takes place in an arena on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. (B)

 

Day 8- Edinburgh–York, England

This morning, visit magnificent FLOORS CASTLE, the stately home of the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe. On past the abbey ruins at Jedburgh and the house of Mary, Queen of Scots, into wild Northumberland National Park. Later, see a section of Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman coast-to-coast defense against marauding northern tribes. In York, England’s most complete medieval city, stand in awe in front of the great structure of York Minster, then follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets including the narrow Shambles. (B,D)

 

Day 9York–Stratford-upon-Avon–London

Skirt Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest on the way to Stratford-upon-Avon. Take your pictures of ANNE HATHAWAY’S COTTAGE, visit SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE, and enjoy lunchtime exploring this fascinating Elizabethan town at your own pace. On return to London at about 3:30 pm, a Shownight Theater Evening would be the best finale to your vacation; ask your Tour Director. (B)

 

Day 10

Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

INCLUDED FEATURES:   Stonehenge: Visit the prehistoric monument
Salisbury:  Visit the cathedral city   - Bath: Visit the Roman relics
Cardiff: Orientation drive   -  Pembroke-Rosslare: Cross St. George’s Channel by ferry
Waterford: Walking tour of the city with a local guide - Kilkenny: Take a stroll in this pretty county town
Kildare: Guided tour of the Irish National Stud  - Dublin: Orientation drive, visit Trinity College
Belfast: Orientation  - Belfast-Stranraer: Cross the North Channel by Stena Line’s High Speed Service
Edinburgh: Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle –

Floors: Visit the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe’s stately home - Jedburgh: Take pictures of the abbey ruins
York: Walking tour  - Stratford-upon-Avon: Take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, visit Shakespeare’s birthplace

INSIDE VISITS

Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.

 

SUPERIOR HOTELS - (D) Deluxe (SF) Superior First-Class (F) First-Class

London Hilton London Metropole (SF), Newport Hilton (F), Waterford Granville (F), Dublin Clarion (SF), Edinburgh Ramada Mount Royal (F), York Ramada (F), London Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (SF

 

MEALS - Full English breakfast daily (B); 3 three-course dinners (D) with choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Newport

London Hilton London Metropole (SF), Newport Hilton (F), Waterford Granville (F), Dublin Clarion (SF), Edinburgh Ramada Mount Royal (F), York Ramada (F), London Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (SF

 

PRICE PER PERSON SHARING DOUBLE ROOM  : 1880,-

 

Single room supplement:  $467

Triple room reduction per person:  $47

Extra nights per person in London: Mar.-Apr.: in single room $123, in twin room $76, in triple room $69
May-Oct.: in single room $223, in twin room $134, in triple room $124

 

Guaranted Departure dates:

June:  29  -  July :  20  - 27  - August : 03 -  10  - 24  - 31  -

Sep. : 07 – 14  - 21  - 28  -  October : 05  - 12  - 19

 

NOT INCLUDE IN PRICE:

-          Ticket Beirut/London/Beirut  -  Entrance visa -  Transfers airport/hotel/airport 

-          All visits and meals not mentioned in program - Porters at airport and hotels

-          Personal expenses as per  drinks , tel. , laundry etc and tips to guides and drivers