Britain Sampler

Britain Sampler

Victoria Embankment with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London, UK
London

Victoria Embankment with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London, UK

Days 1-3
Big Ben, London
Big Ben

Big Ben, London

Day 2
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace

Day 2
Stonehenge

Stonehenge at sunset, UK

Day 3
Pulteney Bridge over the River Avon in Bath, UK
Bath

Pulteney Bridge over the River Avon in Bath, UK

Days 3-4
The Beatles statue, Liverpool, UK
Liverpool

The Beatles statue, Liverpool, UK

Days 4-5
Gretna Green Village, UK
Gretna Green

Gretna Green Village, UK

Day 5
Edinburgh

Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland

Days 5-7
View from Brackenfell overlooking Grasmere, The Lake District, UK
Grasmere

View from Brackenfell overlooking Grasmere, The Lake District, UK

Day 5
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland

View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

Day 6
Sign post with landmarks in the city of York, with view of York Minster in the background, UK
York

Sign post with landmarks in the city of York, with view of York Minster in the background, UK

Days 7-8
William Shakespeare's birthplace, Henley street in Stratford upon Avon, UK
Stratford-upon-Avon

William Shakespeare's birthplace, Henley street in Stratford upon Avon, UK

Day 8
London

London's Millennium Bridge with a view to St Paul's Cathedral, UK

Days 8-9

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Tour Overview

Embark on the Britain Sampler tour, a captivating journey through England, Scotland, and Wales. Discover iconic landmarks in London, including the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace, before venturing to the mystical Stonehenge and the historic Roman Baths in Bath. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Lake District, visit Edinburgh Castle to marvel at Scotland’s Crown Jewels, and explore Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford House. Experience the charm of Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon and the medieval streets of York. With guided tours, comfortable accommodations, and transportation between destinations, this small-group tour offers an enriching cultural experience across the UK’s most treasured sites. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace in London

  • Visit to the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge

  • Exploration of the Roman Baths in Bath

  • Scenic drive through the Lake District

  • Visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels

  • Guided tour of Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford House

  • Visit to Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon

Places You'll See

Victoria Embankment with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London, UK

Victoria Embankment with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London, UK

London's city skyline along the River Thames, UK

London's city skyline along the River Thames, UK

Big Ben, London

Big Ben, London

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace

The Circus, the historic street of large townhouses in the city of Bath, UK

The Circus, the historic street of large townhouses in the city of Bath, UK

Stonehenge at sunset, UK

Stonehenge at sunset, UK

Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, UK

Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, UK

Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland

Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland

Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland

Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle

Grasmere Village, the Lake District, UK

Grasmere Village, the Lake District, UK

Edinburgh Military Tattoo Celebrations

Edinburgh Military Tattoo Celebrations

View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

Sign post with landmarks in the city of York, with view of York Minster in the background, UK

Sign post with landmarks in the city of York, with view of York Minster in the background, UK

Sunrise view of a narrowboat in Stratford upon Avon, UK

Sunrise view of a narrowboat in Stratford upon Avon, UK

Beautiful 15th Century almshouses in the historic town of Stratford upon Avon, UK

Beautiful 15th Century almshouses in the historic town of Stratford upon Avon, UK

Park Plaza Waterloo

Park Plaza Waterloo

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Double Tree By Hilton Bath

Double Tree By Hilton Bath

Pullman Liverpool

Pullman Liverpool

Leonardo Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel

Leonardo Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel

Principal Hotel York

Principal Hotel York

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In London,England

Tower Bridge, London, UK
St. Paul's cathedral and double-decker bus, London, UK
Victoria Embankment with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London, UK
A beautiful shot of London Eye and River Thames London
Tower of London, seen from the south bank of the River Thames
Kensington palace and Monument to queen Victoria at sunset, London, UK
Hyde Park
London's city skyline along the River Thames, UK

Location: London

Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Waterloo or Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.

Day 2: London

Buckingham Palace
London's city skyline along the River Thames, UK
Victoria Embankment with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London, UK
Tower Bridge, London, UK
Hyde Park
Tower of London, seen from the south bank of the River Thames
St. Paul's cathedral and double-decker bus, London, UK
London's city skyline along the River Thames, UK
Kensington palace and Monument to queen Victoria at sunset, London, UK
Victoria Embankment with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London, UK
St. Paul's cathedral and double-decker bus, London, UK
A beautiful shot of London Eye and River Thames London
A beautiful shot of London Eye and River Thames London
Hyde Park
Tower of London, seen from the south bank of the River Thames
Kensington palace and Monument to queen Victoria at sunset, London, UK
Tower Bridge, London, UK
Big Ben, London

Location: London, Houses of Parliament, London, Big Ben, London, Westminster Abbey, London, Whitehall, London, Downing Street, London, Piccadilly Circus, London, Buckingham Palace, London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, London

Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Waterloo or Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Meals Included: Breakfast

LONDON The Royal Treatment LONDON Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Free time this afternoon. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SITES See the legendary landmarks of England’s historic capital city. Walk where voices have rung out for centuries in Parliament Square and where chimes rise high above you with the ringing of Big Ben’s quarter bells. See Westminster Abbey, where royal coronations, weddings, and funerals have made history.

Day 3: London,Stonehenge,Bath

Tower Bridge, London, UK
Hyde Park
London's city skyline along the River Thames, UK
Stonehenge at sunset, UK
The Circus, the historic street of large townhouses in the city of Bath, UK
Victoria Embankment with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London, UK
St. Paul's cathedral and double-decker bus, London, UK
Kensington palace and Monument to queen Victoria at sunset, London, UK
Tower of London, seen from the south bank of the River Thames
Roman bath in Bath, UK
Pulteney Bridge over the River Avon in Bath, UK
A beautiful shot of London Eye and River Thames London

Location: London, Stonehenge, Bath

Accommodation Name: Double Tree By Hilton Bath

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH Ancient Stones & Spa Days LONDON Meet your Tour Director and travel companions at 8 am before departing for a Stonehenge visit.STONEHENGE Visit the prehistoric monument. BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths. Free time the remainder of the day. (B,D) 125 mi / 201 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEMS The traditions of one ancient Roman ritual are in full flow in Bath. Amid the remarkable Roman and Georgian architecture and the best-preserved Roman Baths of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a good spa day is never hard to find in one of the “Best Spa Towns in Europe.” The city of Bath sits above geothermal springs that bubble up from the limestone below. Bath also turns up the heat with some of Britain's grandest Georgian buildings, a mecca for elite 18th-century society.

Day 4: Bath,Ludlow,Llangollen,Wales,Liverpool,England

Pulteney Bridge over the River Avon in Bath, UK
The Circus, the historic street of large townhouses in the city of Bath, UK
Roman bath in Bath, UK
The Beatles statue, Liverpool, UK
Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, UK

Location: Bath, Ludlow, Llangollen, Liverpool

Accommodation Name: Aloft Hotel Liverpool

Meals Included: Breakfast

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Day 5: Liverpool,Grasmere,Gretna Green,Scotland,Edinburgh

St Giles Cathedral
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
View from Brackenfell overlooking Grasmere, The Lake District, UK
Edinburgh Castle
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
Edinburgh Military Tattoo Celebrations
St Giles Cathedral
Dean Village
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Royal Mile
The Beatles statue, Liverpool, UK
Edinburgh Castle
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Grasmere Village, the Lake District, UK
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Gretna Green Village, UK
Dean Village
Royal Mile
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Dean Village
St Giles Cathedral
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
Princes Street Gardens
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, UK
Princes Street Gardens
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Princes Street Gardens
Edinburgh Castle
St Giles Cathedral
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Dean Village
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
Princes Street Gardens

Location: Liverpool, Grasmere, Gretna Green, Edinburgh

Accommodation Name: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

Meals Included: Breakfast

LIVERPOOL–GRASMERE–GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND–EDINBURGH Sonnets, Sweets & Scottish Blacksmiths LAKE DISTRICT Take a scenic drive.GRASMERE Visit Wordsworth’s beloved village. Sample the [LF] original Grasmere gingerbread.GRETNA GREEN See where a Scottish blacksmith performed weddings for eloping young couples.EDINBURGH Free time this evening. (B) 237 mi / 390 kmLOCAL FAVORITETIMELESS TRADITIONS Sweeten the day with classic gingerbread in Grasmere baked following an 1854 recipe invented by Sarah Nelson, the Victorian cook who invented the world famous cross between cake and biscuit.

Day 6: Edinburgh

Princes Street Gardens
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Dean Village
Princes Street Gardens
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
Dean Village
Royal Mile
Edinburgh Castle
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Royal Mile
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Royal Mile
Dean Village
Edinburgh Military Tattoo Celebrations
St Giles Cathedral
Edinburgh Castle
Princes Street Gardens
Edinburgh Castle
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
Royal Mile
Edinburgh Castle
Dean Village
Dean Village
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Dean Village
Edinburgh Castle
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
Edinburgh Castle
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
St Giles Cathedral
Royal Mile
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Princes Street Gardens
St Giles Cathedral
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
St Giles Cathedral
Princes Street Gardens
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Royal Mile
St Giles Cathedral
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
Edinburgh Castle
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Princes Street Gardens
St Giles Cathedral
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat

Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle

Accommodation Name: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

Meals Included: Breakfast

EDINBURGH Crown Jewels & Castle Views EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTTHE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on departures July 28, August 4, 11 and 18. TOUR HIGHLIGHTMUSIC & MASTERPIECES Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with a 1,100-year history as "the most besieged place in Great Britain". Here, you’ll find the royal regalia and Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The Castle forms the background of the Tattoo, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year.

Day 7: Edinburgh,Abbotsford,Jedburgh,York,England

Dean Village
Royal Mile
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Edinburgh Castle
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Dean Village
River Ouse, York
St Giles Cathedral
St Giles Cathedral
St Giles Cathedral
Edinburgh Castle
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street Gardens
A night view of The Shambles, a historic street in the city of York, UK
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
Dean Village
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
St Giles Cathedral
Edinburgh Military Tattoo Celebrations
Dean Village
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
The city of York, its medieval wall and York Minster, UK
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile
York Minster
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
Royal Mile
Shambles, York
Edinburgh Castle
Sign post with landmarks in the city of York, with view of York Minster in the background, UK
Princes Street Gardens
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
Princes Street Gardens
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland

Location: Edinburgh, Abbotsford, Jedburgh, York

Accommodation Name: DoubleTree by Hilton York

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

EDINBURGH–ABBOTSFORD–JEDBURGH–YORK, ENGLAND Augustine’s Monks & Medieval Markets ABBOTSFORD Take a guided tour of Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford House.JEDBURGH Take photos of the Augustinian abbey ruins.YORK See York Minster on [LF] a guided walk through The Shambles. (B,D) 202 mi / 325 kmLOCAL FAVORITEHISTORIC SPOT While strolling the cobblestones of York’s Shambles, it’s easy to imagine the medieval butcher shops and boisterous crowds bartering for beef and bones outside the 14th-century timber-framed windows. The Shambles is one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe, said to have been the inspiration behind Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley, and today is a vibrant gathering place with cheerful cafés and quirky boutiques brimming with the sweet aromas of chocolate, pastries, and pies.

Day 8: York,Stratford-Upon-Avon,London

St. Paul's cathedral and double-decker bus, London, UK
Sunrise view of a narrowboat in Stratford upon Avon, UK
Tower Bridge, London, UK
Sign post with landmarks in the city of York, with view of York Minster in the background, UK
Shambles, York
A night view of The Shambles, a historic street in the city of York, UK
Victoria Embankment with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London, UK
Hyde Park
Tower of London, seen from the south bank of the River Thames
William Shakespeare's birthplace, Henley street in Stratford upon Avon, UK
The city of York, its medieval wall and York Minster, UK
River Ouse, York
Beautiful 15th Century almshouses in the historic town of Stratford upon Avon, UK
York Minster
London's city skyline along the River Thames, UK
A beautiful shot of London Eye and River Thames London
Kensington palace and Monument to queen Victoria at sunset, London, UK

Location: York, Stratford-upon-Avon, London

Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Waterloo or Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Meals Included: Breakfast

YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON Mr. & Mrs. Shakespeare STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace. (B) 256 mi / 411 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTA LEGEND SLEPT HERE Ah, young love! Even more true, as Shakespeare’s fiancée was eight years his senior. See Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the family home where the bard’s wife-to-be was born and courted by young Will. Built more than 500 years ago, much of the original structure remains. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and family home in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. Hear tales about his family life, marriage, and children with a close look at fascinating artifacts in a world-class collection assembled by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.

Day 9: London

A beautiful shot of London Eye and River Thames London
Victoria Embankment with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London, UK
Tower of London, seen from the south bank of the River Thames
London's city skyline along the River Thames, UK
Kensington palace and Monument to queen Victoria at sunset, London, UK
Tower Bridge, London, UK
St. Paul's cathedral and double-decker bus, London, UK
Hyde Park

Location: London

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

What's Included

  • Guided Tours

    Guided tours with a Local Guide in London and Edinburgh, including visits to St. Paul’s Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle.

  • Sightseeing

    Sightseeing in various locations including Stonehenge, Roman Baths in Bath, Ludlow, Llangollen, Grasmere, Gretna Green, Abbotsford House, Jedburgh, York Minster, and Stratford-Upon-Avon.

  • Transportation

    Transportation between various locations including London, Stonehenge, Bath, Ludlow, Llangollen, Liverpool, Grasmere, Gretna Green, Edinburgh, Abbotsford, Jedburgh, York, and Stratford-Upon-Avon.

  • Small Group Discoveries

    Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates, limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure.

  • UNESCO Sites

    Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including City of Bath, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Stonehenge, The English Lake District, The great Spa Towns of Europe - Bath, and Westminster Palace (Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret's Church).

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, and phone calls are not included.

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.

  • Airfare

    International and domestic airfare to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.

Meals

Full English breakfast daily; 2 three-course dinners

Small Group

Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds. ...more ...less

UNESCO Sites

City of Bath|Old and New Towns of Edinburgh|Stonehenge|The English Lake District|The great Spa Towns of Europe - Bath|Westminster Palace (Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret?s Church)

Accommodation

Stay in comfort at the Park Plaza Waterloo and Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London, Double Tree By Hilton Bath, Aloft Hotel Liverpool, Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket, and DoubleTree by Hilton York.

Mode of Transport

Transportation between various locations including London, Stonehenge, Bath, Ludlow, Llangollen, Liverpool, Grasmere, Gretna Green, Edinburgh, Abbotsford, Jedburgh, York, and Stratford-Upon-Avon.

Notes

This tour requires some uphill walking on rough terrain at Edinburgh Castle which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. Some walking involved back to the hotel after the Edinburgh Tattoo for departures that include the Tattoo.

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Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes transportation between various locations such as London, Stonehenge, Bath, Ludlow, Llangollen, Liverpool, Grasmere, Gretna Green, Edinburgh, Abbotsford, Jedburgh, York, and Stratford-Upon-Avon.

  • Are there any guided tours included in the itinerary?

    Yes, the tour includes guided tours with a Local Guide in London and Edinburgh, including visits to St. Paul’s Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle.

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    Accommodation is provided at the Park Plaza Waterloo and Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London, Double Tree By Hilton Bath, Aloft Hotel Liverpool, Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket, and DoubleTree by Hilton York.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour includes a full English breakfast daily and 2 three-course dinners.

  • What are some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites visited on this tour?

    The tour visits several UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the City of Bath, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Stonehenge, The English Lake District, The great Spa Towns of Europe - Bath, and Westminster Palace (Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret's Church).

  • Is there a small group option available for this tour?

    Yes, Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates, limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure.

  • What is the Edinburgh Military Tattoo and is it included in the tour?

    The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed in August each year. It is included on departures July 28, August 4, 11, and 18.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites. ...more ...less

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)  

My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon ...more ...less

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

This is my first Globus tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and quality. The hotels were top notch, and the cruise on the Nile exceeded my expectations. The cabins were roomy and comfortable, and the food was very good.

Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!! ...more ...less

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)  

Did the Globus Highlands and...

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both. ...more ...less

Patty Walker (Google Reviewer)  

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland...

11-Aug-2024

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland and Scotland. August 2024. Let me begin with the positive , the Tour guide was knowledgable, personable and educated! He also was extremely professional and took a genuine interest in providing the highest quality of service to the client. The bus was clean and comfortable and well maintained. The driver was highly experienced and provided excellent transportation. The excursions were acceptable and enjoyable. The Variety of age groups on the trip made for wonderful traveling companions. But unfortunately, that is where the positive ends. The Leonardo hotels that are part of the chain and experience for this specific tour are below quality. We spent a night in a room with a leak in the ceiling. That was known before we checked in and continued to leak while we were there. Another Leonardo hotel, we could not get out of our room. Due to the carpet being ripped up and blocking the door. Most of these hotels I would have walked away from, had I been on my own individual trip. The customer service is missing, customer safety is also missing in these hotels. There is lack of concern to assist customers to their rooms even when it is there responsibility to change the room, there isn't assistance offered. Never have I experienced where you had to absolutely be your own advocate. Because there is no customer concern or care. Quality of food provided is also below standards. It is frowned upon if you request something and often denied. We even had a situation where another individual was placed in the same room we were in and it was considered a "oh well too bad for you." Again, we had to transport our own luggage and bags to a new room. Only after we were our own advocates. We said this stranger and ourselves are not going to stay in the same room. Finally, we received a good room, a room that would be found acceptable in every day normal travel, and we had to change again. Because there was a missing part in a Radiator and this was known to the hotel but yet they still booked us into a room. The radiator would not turn off and the room was steaming hot. So once again, we had to transfer all of our luggage and personal items and trudged down stairwell and elevators to once again change rooms. This is so sad for a bucket list, once in a lifetime, save your money and go on your anniversary trip. The rooms are old and out, dated with stains and tears in carpets and materials. Some of the missing items are a safety concern. Buyer beware! The communication for traveling in other countries is not to the level of customer service and satisfaction that we are used to, we did not expect this level of unacceptable accommodations, much like staying in a hostile. It is the Globus/Cosmos Travel companies responsibility to make sure their accommodations for housing is up to the level of expectations of their customers. The accommodations provided are a reflection of Globus/Cosmos business model and integrity in the global travel industry. This is not everything we experienced, but just a few examples. At this time, their brand appears to be old, outdated, without concern or care for the safety of their clients or their health and welfare as applied to accomodations.Customer service, is their lost art. Choose carefully for travel service. And I would not recommend Globus or Cosmos. ...more ...less

Suneetha Raja (Google Reviewer)  

I have done Newfoundland &...

06-Jul-2024

I have done Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Festival tour with Globus in June 2024. It was absolute rubbish for the price I paid towards the tour. Terrible hotels, horrible meals, barely any sightseeing that is worth while the visit, most importantly, the Iceberg festival never happened. Globus sold this specific tour departure date as the only way to attend this supposed Iceberg Festival. I felt cheated after paying 3527£ for a 13 day tour considering the only reason I picked this departure date was because I wanted to attend this Iceberg festival. I could have used my time and money in a better way doing a different tour with another company. A Canadian company who did the exact same tour is doing it for £2400. I have been travelling with Globus and Cosmos tours since 2008. However, this company tours have been terrible after the covid shutdowns. They are charging more than the premium companies and not providing the equivalent service on par with the prices. Safe to say that I won't be recommending Globus and Cosmos tours to anyone. Try other tour companies that are on the market. ...more ...less

Lynda Bailey (Google Reviewer)  

I really enjoyed my Cosmos...

11-Jun-2024

I really enjoyed my Cosmos tour to Italy last September. However I was totally disappointed by two major things which completely changed the atmosphere of the holiday for me. One was the 'last minute' rearrangement of one of our hotels which then put us well outside of Florence on a trading estate for two nights instead of walking distance from the city walls. That completely blocked any plans or ideas of enjoying Florence in the evening. My biggest disappointment was the terrible travel arrangements and associated advice about travelling through Heathrow Cosmos put in place for me and for which they refused to be accountable despite the fact that they had made the ticket booking on my behalf and I had asked them for appropriate check in advice at all key points before I travelled. As a result I was put on standby when I should never have been (even the BA departure staff were shocked at this) and separated from my luggage which travelled on a later flight. I spent over 6 hrs of my first day in Rome in the airport waiting for my luggage and subsequent transfer to my hotel, without any assistance from Cosmos or BA airside staff. When I complained after my holiday, Cosmos would not take any responsibility at all for the fact that I lost the first day of my holiday and approx. 50% of the time I was due to spend in Rome, preferring to blame BA who in turn were uncontactable about my complaint. Very poor customer service indeed. ...more ...less

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Apr 07, 2025 - Apr 15, 2025
$2768 $2607 (USD)

Barrhead discount: -$162 (USD)

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$2522 $2361 (USD)

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  • Cancellation Policy

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    Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

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Britain Sampler

9 Days Starting and ending in London, England

Visiting: London, Houses of Parliament, London, Big Ben, London, Westminster Abbey, London, Whitehall, London, Downing Street, London, Piccadilly Circus, London, Buckingham Palace, London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, Stonehenge, Bath, Ludlow, Llangollen, Liverpool, Grasmere, Gretna Green, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, Abbotsford, Jedburgh, York, Stratford-upon-Avon ...more ...less

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

GE-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $2522 $2361 (USD) Barrhead discount: -$162

NB: Prices correct on 16-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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