BRITAIN SAMPLER (GE2012)
A 9-Day Globus Tours tour starting from $1,369
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| Starting Price: | $1,369 |  |
| Tour Length: | 9 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | England | |
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Hotels
LONDON
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (SF),
BATH
Hilton (F),
CHESTER
Mercure Chester East (F),
EDINBURGH
Mercure Edinburgh Princess Street (F),
YORK
Mercure York Fairfield Manor (F),
LONDON
Hilton London Metropole (SF)
Meals
Full English breakfast (B); 3 three-course dinners (D) with choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Bath
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? (B)
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. (B,D)
Day 4:
Bath–Stratford-Upon-Avon–North Wales–Chester, England. 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. (B,D)
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. (B)
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 the Scottish capital 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. For August 3 through August 19 departures, tickets are included 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. (B)
Day 7:
Edinburgh–York, England. Relax and enjoy vistas of the beautiful North Sea coastline as you drive via Berwick-upon-Tweed to Alnwick, voted the “best place to live in Britain” in a national survey. In York, England’s most complete medieval city, visit YORK MINSTER, the largest gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. Then, follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles. (B,D)
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? (B)
Day 9:
London. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Touring Date |
Land Only |
Land + Air |
Single (Land Only) |
Single (Land + Air) |
5/18/2012 - 5/27/2012 |
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5/20/2012 - 5/29/2012 |
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5/25/2012 - 6/3/2012 |
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5/27/2012 - 6/5/2012 |
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6/1/2012 - 6/10/2012 |
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6/3/2012 - 6/12/2012 |
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6/8/2012 - 6/17/2012 |
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6/10/2012 - 6/19/2012 |
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6/15/2012 - 6/24/2012 |
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6/17/2012 - 6/26/2012 |
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6/22/2012 - 7/1/2012 |
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6/24/2012 - 7/3/2012 |
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6/29/2012 - 7/8/2012 |
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7/1/2012 - 7/10/2012 |
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7/6/2012 - 7/15/2012 |
$1,779 |
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7/8/2012 - 7/17/2012 |
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7/13/2012 - 7/22/2012 |
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7/15/2012 - 7/24/2012 |
$1,779 |
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7/20/2012 - 7/29/2012 |
$1,979 |
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7/22/2012 - 7/31/2012 |
$1,979 |
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7/27/2012 - 8/5/2012 |
$2,079 |
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8/3/2012 - 8/12/2012 |
$2,079 |
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8/5/2012 - 8/14/2012 |
$1,979 |
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8/10/2012 - 8/19/2012 |
$1,979 |
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8/12/2012 - 8/21/2012 |
$1,779 |
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8/17/2012 - 8/26/2012 |
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8/19/2012 - 8/28/2012 |
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8/24/2012 - 9/2/2012 |
$1,779 |
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8/26/2012 - 9/4/2012 |
$1,779 |
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8/31/2012 - 9/9/2012 |
$1,779 |
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9/2/2012 - 9/11/2012 |
$1,779 |
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9/7/2012 - 9/16/2012 |
$1,779 |
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9/9/2012 - 9/18/2012 |
$1,779 |
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9/14/2012 - 9/23/2012 |
$1,779 |
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9/16/2012 - 9/25/2012 |
$1,779 |
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$1,779 |
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9/28/2012 - 10/7/2012 |
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10/5/2012 - 10/14/2012 |
$1,779 |
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11/9/2012 - 11/18/2012 |
$1,369 |
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11/23/2012 - 12/2/2012 |
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12/7/2012 - 12/16/2012 |
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Airfare Disclaimer Documents |
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City Highlights
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
Edinburgh
Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace
Alnwick
Visit the picturesque market town
York
Walking tour, visit York Minster
Cambridge
Explore the university cityNote:Edinburgh Military Tattoo ticket included for departures August 03 through August 19
Globus Disclaimer - Indicates that this departure and vacation is available for 2012 early booking. Book and deposit to lock in an early guaranteed price and save 10% on the land-only price. Booking must be made and under deposit between June 29, 2011 and September 13, 2011 for travel between April 1 and December 31, 2012. All tours will be open for 2012 bookings in the Fall of 2011. Vacation upgrades and/or additions will not be available for early booking, as well as, any extra pre- or post-night pricing until the Fall of 2011. With the exception of Journeys Club discounts, future travel promotions are not applicable and are not retroactive on early bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Price Details US
Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.Prices based on double room occupancy.Single room supplement: $358, $525 (April 27-October 5)Triple room reduction per person: $31, $40 (April 27-October 5)Extra nights per person in London:January-April: in single room $152, in twin room $87, in triple room $82May-October: in single room $244, in twin room $151, in triple room $143July 27 to August 12: in single room $370, in twin room $230, in triple room $220November-February, 2013: in single room $172, in twin room $97, in triple room $92Note:Edinburgh Military Tattoo ticket included for departures August 03 through August 19
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Terms & Conditions: Book a 2012 Globus Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive $125 off the air price per person. Must be booked, under deposit and discount applied between February 29 and May 22, 2012 for travel between April 2 and October 25, 2012. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Total air price includes all government-imposed taxes and fees applicable at the time of booking. Your air quote will include all air taxes, surcharges and fees applicable for your itinerary at the time of booking. For return travel from some countries, international travelers are required to pay entry and/or exit fees at the airport. These fees will be collected by the local government and are payable by the traveler at time of travel. Air price, air tax and security fees are non-commissionable. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply. For the most current airline-imposed baggage fees, please check the following website, www.iflybags.com. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Save $500 Per Couple On Globus 2012 Tanzania Tour
Admire herds of elephant as they thunder across the savannah grasslands, see a pride of lions lounging in the sun, and witness the free spirit of the birds flying overhead.
Highlights on this tour include Tarangire National Park, with the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem. With its permanent water source, it's a great place to see elephant, eland, zebra, Cape buffalo, wildebeest, and more. Lake Manyara National Park is home to the world's largest concentration of baboons and over 400 species of birds. Also visit Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's largest park and home to the "Big 5"—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Ngorongoro Crater, which is technically a caldera, offers you the best possibility of seeing the rare black rhinoceros.
This trip offers you not only amazing opportunities to see wildlife, it also gives you a chance to get an insight into the local culture. Visit a local Maasai village to learn about this semi-nomadic tribe. Also, visit Olduvai Gorge, where remains of hominids and fossilized hominid footprints were discovered—providing new facts into human evolution.
Terms & Conditions: Book a 2012 Globus Tanzania: The Savannah & Beyond vacation (QZ) to receive $250 off per person. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between September 7, 2011 and September 25, 2012 for travel in select months of 2012. Not combinable with other offers, Second Tour Discount, Big Savings for Small Groups and Book Early & Save and Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
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Globus Year Round Discounts
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With Globus, travel is definitely a family affair. Young travelers ages 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the land-only portion of their Globus vacation.
Discount for Repeat Travelers
Journeys Club members can save 5% on any 2012 Globus vacation. This is on top of other great member benefits, including exclusive deal alerts throughout the year, unique travel accessories, and special partner discounts and benefits.
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It pays to travel more often! Book two Globus vacations traveling in the same year and receive 5% off the land portion of your second tour. And if you take three tours, you save 5% on each of your next two.
Book Early & Save
With Globus, planning ahead pays off. Book your 2012 Globus vacation and pay in full 9 months or more prior to your departure and save 10% off the land-only portion of your tour.
Triple Room Reduction
You can also save when three people travel together and share accommodations. Refer to the itinerary pages for the specific reduction per tour.
Big Savings for Small Groups
Traveling with family and friends has always been rewarding, and now the rewards can really pile up. Small groups of 5, 6, or 7 can save 5% per person off the land-only portion of Globus vacations.
And don't forget: in groups of 8 to 15, one person travels at half-price; in a group of 16+, one person travels free. So, bring others along and multiply the fun—and the savings!
Avoid the Single Room Supplement
We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!
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The most recent reviews for this tour:
Beverly rated this tour a 4 on 11/20/2011 9:48:29 AM and says:
"It was wonderful to have the guide show us all the highlights of London including the Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and visits to St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Changing of the Guard. We also visited breathtaking gardens at Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace, and took photos of mystical Stonehenge. Our travels also included visits to Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon, and picturesque Llangollen in North Wales. Our trip concluded in Edinburgh where we saw the Crown Jewels at Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace"
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