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The drawbridges are down. The silver is polished. The tea is brewing. One lump or two? How about five?! Showing you the sweet sights of five captivating countries over 24 days, our most in-depth tour of Britain and Ireland truly pours on the charm. Royals and writers, artists and architects, real-life warriors and fictional spies — you’ll walk in the footsteps of them all throughout the legendary cities, seaside villages, and quaint countryside hamlets of England, Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. Coast to coast, castle to castle, and pub to pub, you’ll drink in the classic landmarks and landscapes, the famous rivers and ruins, the breathtaking islands and Highlands, and the celebrated stories behind them all. From Abbey Road to Penny Lane and Stonehenge to Clava Cairns, this is the rock star of all Britain and Ireland vacations.
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*Advertised price based on per person twin share, inclusive of savings, on 28 September 2027 departure. Correct as of 11 September 2026. Offer is valid until 25 September 2026, unless sold out prior.
Inclusions
Special Features Included in this Tour:
Guided sightseeing in London, including St. Paul’s Cathedral
Explore Edinburgh, including Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Crown Jewels
Experience the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on selected August departures
Choose from two Shakespeare experiences in Stratford-upon-Avon
Skip the lines at Stonehenge
Enjoy a traditional English pub lunch in Ilminster
Cruise Plymouth Sound and its historic coastline
Visit the remarkably preserved Roman Baths in Bath
Tour the House of Waterford Crystal
Enjoy traditional Irish music and dinner in Killarney
Discover Ireland’s island heritage at the Blasket Islands Centre
Take in the spectacular Cliffs of Moher
Marvel at the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway
Explore Belfast and visit Titanic Belfast
Discover the historic streets and Georgian architecture of Dublin
Visit The Beatles Story in Liverpool
Taste traditional Grasmere Gingerbread in the Lake District
Discover the history and scenery of the Isle of Skye
Visit ancient Clava Cairns and historic Culloden Battlefield
Explore Floors Castle, Scotland’s largest inhabited castle
Walk through medieval York, including The Shambles
Journey through the picturesque Cotswolds, with dinner at a traditional pub
Explore UNESCO-listed Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill
Visit Blarney village, home of the legendary Blarney Stone
Enjoy a panoramic drive around Ireland’s spectacular Ring of Kerry
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive in London, England
Welcome to London.
Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you on arrival. Enjoy free time this afternoon to settle in and begin exploring the city at your own pace.
Day 2 – London
This morning, join a Local Guide for sightseeing through the heart of London.
See some of the capital’s most famous landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, the Prime Minister’s residence at Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace.
Visit magnificent St. Paul’s Cathedral, one of London’s most iconic historic landmarks. Please note the cathedral visit does not operate on Sundays.
The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy London.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 – London – Stonehenge – Ilminster – Plymouth
Meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers before departing London at 8am.
Travel to prehistoric Stonehenge, where you’ll explore the visitor centre and its fascinating exhibitions before viewing the mysterious ancient stone monument up close.
Continue to the charming market town of Ilminster and enjoy a welcome lunch at a local pub.
Later, travel to Plymouth for a scenic cruise on Plymouth Sound, one of the world’s great natural harbours. See the historic Mayflower Steps and discover the area’s rich maritime history, from the voyage of the Pilgrim Fathers aboard the Mayflower to the expeditions of Sir Francis Drake and Charles Darwin.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 – Plymouth – Excursion to Cornwall
Discover the spectacular landscapes of Cornwall on a scenic journey through England’s beautiful West Country.
Stop for photos of St. Michael’s Mount before continuing to the popular seaside resort of St. Ives.
The landscapes of Cornwall provided the setting for Winston Graham’s famous Poldark novels and offer some of England’s most dramatic coastal scenery.
Return to Plymouth and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 – Plymouth – Glastonbury – Bath – Cardiff, Wales
Travel to Glastonbury and hear the legends surrounding King Arthur and the Holy Grail.
Continue to the elegant Georgian city of Bath, where you’ll visit the fascinating Roman Baths. Explore the remarkably preserved remains of this ancient bathing complex before enjoying time to discover the city independently.
Later, travel into Wales and spend the night in Cardiff, the Welsh capital.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 – Cardiff – Waterford, Ireland
Journey through South Wales to the port of Fishguard.
Board your ferry and cross St. George’s Channel to Rosslare in Ireland.
Continue to Waterford, a historic city founded as a Viking stronghold in 853 and today renowned for its rich heritage and world-famous crystal.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 – Waterford – Blarney – Kinsale
Visit the House of Waterford Crystal and join a fascinating guided tour to see highly skilled craftspeople creating the brand’s famous crystal pieces.
Continue to Blarney, renowned for its legendary Kissing Stone. You may choose to visit Blarney Castle or spend time browsing for traditional Irish handicrafts.
Later, travel to the historic fishing port of Kinsale, known for its colourful streets, waterfront setting and celebrated food scene.
Enjoy time to explore Kinsale this evening.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 – Kinsale – Ring of Kerry – Killarney
Experience the spectacular landscapes of County Kerry with a panoramic drive around part of the famous Ring of Kerry.
Take in sweeping coastal scenery, mountains, sparkling waters and colourful farmhouses as you journey through one of Ireland’s most beautiful regions.
Continue to Killarney, where tonight you’ll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant accompanied by traditional Irish music.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 – Killarney
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Killarney.
Explore this vibrant town at your own pace or discover more of the surrounding natural beauty.
Nearby Killarney National Park is renowned for its rugged mountains, woodlands, waterfalls and beautiful lakes, with historic Ross Castle overlooking the water.
Travel into Northern Ireland and visit Derry, the country’s second-largest city and one of Europe’s finest examples of a completely walled city.
Continue to the spectacular Giant’s Causeway on Northern Ireland’s dramatic northern coast.
Discover approximately 40,000 interlocking basalt columns created by volcanic activity millions of years ago and hear the legends surrounding the mythical Irish giant Finn McCool.
Later, continue to Belfast, Northern Ireland’s capital.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 13 – Belfast – Carlingford – Dublin, Ireland
Begin with an orientation drive through Belfast, seeing landmarks including City Hall, the Albert Memorial Clock Tower and Queen’s University.
Visit the Titanic Belfast Experience and discover the fascinating story of the legendary ocean liner, from its construction in Belfast and launch to its tragic maiden voyage in April 1912.
Cross back into Ireland and stop in the charming seaside town of Carlingford on the Cooley Peninsula.
Continue to Dublin.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 14 – Dublin
Discover Ireland’s capital on a morning orientation drive.
See O’Connell Street, Dublin’s elegant Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity College.
The afternoon is yours to enjoy Dublin at leisure, with plenty of time to explore its historic streets, lively pubs, shops and cultural attractions.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 15 – Dublin – North Wales – Liverpool, England
Board your ferry from Ireland to North Wales.
Stop for a photo in the famously named Welsh village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll before continuing on a scenic drive through North Wales.
Cross into England and travel to Liverpool, where the evening is yours to enjoy at leisure.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 16 – Liverpool – Grasmere – Gretna Green, Scotland – Glasgow
Begin the day with a visit to The Beatles Story, where you’ll journey through the lives, music and extraordinary success of Liverpool’s legendary Fab Four.
Continue through the beautiful Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stop in Grasmere, a village closely associated with poet William Wordsworth.
Taste the famous original Grasmere Gingerbread, first created by Victorian cook Sarah Nelson in 1854.
Travel north to the Scottish border and stop at Gretna Green, famous for the runaway weddings once performed by the village blacksmith.
Continue to Glasgow.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 17 – Glasgow – Isle of Skye – Loch Ness – Inverness
Journey through some of Scotland’s most spectacular landscapes.
Travel alongside the “Bonnie Banks
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